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.

MOONLIGHT
華原朋美 Lyrics

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きょうもいちにち
だいすきだったあなたと
すごせたわたしは
とてもうれしそう
つきあかりがいえじをてらす
かえりみち
とおいとおいむかし
あなたとであっていた

まいあさおなじしゃりょうで
ほんのすこしだけ
かわすえがお
それだけでみっかもってた
だけどちょっとづつ
みたされてきたから
よくばりになっていくかも
きょうもいっしょ
あしたもいっしょがいいよ

Shinin' moonlight
だいすきだってことだよ
はなれたくないのは
Kissのあじがおんなじ
あなたといちにちいっしょ
のんだジュースもしょくじも
ぜんぶいっしょだから
つきあかりがふたりてらしている
きょうもいちにち
だいすきだったあなたと
すごせたわたしは
とてもうれしそう
あなたがしあわせじゃなきゃ
いきてるかいがない
おやすみをいうまで

あといっぷんまって
Shinin' moonlight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to 華原朋美's song "MOONLIGHT" express a deep appreciation and love for someone. The singer cherishes the time they spend together and feels incredibly happy in their presence. The moonlight illuminates their path home, symbolizing the guidance and comfort that being with this person brings. The lyrics also indicate that the singer and this person have known each other for a long time, possibly since childhood, and have a close bond built on shared experiences.

The repetition of "きょうもいっしょ" (together today) and "あしたもいっしょがいいよ" (together tomorrow) emphasizes the desire to continue their relationship and spend more time together. The lines "Shinin' moonlight" and "だいすきだってことだよ" (it means I really love you) further emphasize the deep affection the singer has for the person in question. The lyrics also highlight the importance of small gestures and the happiness derived from simple interactions, such as exchanging smiles.

Overall, "MOONLIGHT" is a joyful and heartfelt song that celebrates love, companionship, and the happiness that comes from sharing time with someone special.

Line by Line Meaning

きょうもいちにち
Today was just another day

だいすきだったあなたと
Spending time with the one I love

すごせたわたしは
Made me feel so happy

とてもうれしそう
I couldn't contain my joy

つきあかりがいえじをてらす
Moonlight illuminates the path home

かえりみち
On our way back

とおいとおいむかし
Long distant memories

あなたとであっていた
When I was with you

まいあさおなじしゃりょうで
Every morning, same workplace

ほんのすこしだけ
Just a little bit

かわすえがお
Exchanging smiles