Kahala Tomomi (華原朋美), born Shimogawara Tomomi (下河原朋美), on August 17, 1974 i… Read Full Bio ↴Kahala Tomomi (華原朋美), born Shimogawara Tomomi (下河原朋美), on August 17, 1974 in Tokyo, Japan, is a Japanese vocalist, songwriter, model, and actress. Debuting with a Eurodance style with the 1995 single, "keep yourself alive", similar to then-peer Amuro Namie, she is famous for working with Tetsuya Komuro (小室哲哉). Komuro gave her much success in the 1990s with her first two albums, "LOVE BRACE", and "storytelling", both of which sold over a million copies and skyrocketed Kahala to idol status.

She and Komuro became lovers, however, it was not meant to be, as much gossip surrounded the couple in the late 90s, including rumors of drug abuse and hard partying went rampant in Japanese tabloids. In 1999, she released her first non-TK produced album, "One Fine Day". She continued to release music, but she never quite reached the mainstream success she once had. During this period, she also made two adult photobooks (both of which sold quite well) and acted in musicals touring all over Japan.

In 2007, Tomomi was fired from her talent agency, who cited "unreliability" and "health problems" as main factors contributing to her leave. In January 2009, Kahala was hospitalized for tranquilizer abuse. As of 2010, it was unclear whether or not Tomomi will return to the music industry - however, Kahala made her return in 2012 with a much-talked about performance on Japanese television of her classic, "I'm proud". In 2013, she released her first single in seven years, a cover of the Les Misérables standard, "I Dreamed a Dream". It reached 13 on the Oricon charts, marking her first single to hit the top 20 in 9 years.

Blue Sky
華原朋美 Lyrics

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早起きの目覚めは
きれいでとってもまぶしいね
今日の日が笑顔で
待っててくれたようで
さみしさは昔から変わらない
でももう負けられない
あたらしい朝一日が始まってる
扉を開けて深呼吸して

両手のばしてみるの
こころの底からほっとできるよ
元気がわいてくるよ
忘れてしまってた
青空を感じてみよう
めぐり合い別れる
すべてをつつんでくれる
誰もみな欲しがってる人生は
いつ手にできるだろう?
時間かかるね
つかめないかもしれないね
いつかくじけそうになったときは
空の色思い出して
あふれる涙も顔を上げたら
乾いているように
失敗失恋失望だらけの
毎日だったとしても
前に進もうよ越えていこうよ
青空がある限り

扉を開けて深呼吸して
両手のばしてみるの
自由になってく
いまの気持ちをおぼえていたいから
理解なんてできなくたっていい
青空見てるだけで

こころの底からほっとできるよ
元気がわいてくるよ

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to 華原朋美's song "Blue Sky" are reflective and motivational, urging listeners to look towards the future with optimism and to not let failures, heartbreaks, and disappointments stand in their way. The opening lines describe the beauty of waking up early and being greeted by a bright blue sky, making the day seem as if it's smiling at us with a happy face. The song acknowledges that feelings of loneliness and sadness are constant in life, but the singer is determined to not be defeated by them. Instead, she encourages us to take a deep breath, stretch our arms out, and bask in the comfort of the blue sky, which can wash away our struggles and make us feel rejuvenated.

Throughout the rest of the song, the singer reflects on the uncertainty of life's trials and tribulations, acknowledging that everyone desires a fulfilling and happy life, but that it often takes time and perseverance to achieve it. However, the song's message is to persevere, to not give up, and to focus on the present moment and the future with a positive outlook. Even when faced with tears and sadness, the singer encourages the listener to lift their head up and remember the beauty of the blue sky, which can give them the strength to move forward despite any obstacles.

Line by Line Meaning

早起きの目覚めは
Waking up early, the feeling of waking up is refreshing

きれいでとってもまぶしいね
Everything looks so beautiful and bright

今日の日が笑顔で
Today is a day to smile

待っててくれたようで
It's as if the day was waiting for me

さみしさは昔から変わらない
Loneliness never changes

でももう負けられない
But I won't lose anymore

あたらしい朝一日が始まってる
A new morning, a new day begins

扉を開けて深呼吸して
Opening the door, taking a deep breath

両手のばしてみるの
Stretching out both hands

こころの底からほっとできるよ
I feel relieved from the bottom of my heart

元気がわいてくるよ
Energy starts to rise