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.

afraid of tonight
華原朋美 Lyrics

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ときどきごめんね
あなたのことが大事で大切すぎて
ときどき自分を捨てても
あなたを守りたかったり
夜が恐くて...２人でいれば
一番好きな宇宙も
１人じゃ暗闇に
吸いこまれていきそう

afraid of tonight.
afraid of tonight.
because tonight
afraid of tonight.
afraid of tonight.
because tonight

afraid of tonight.
afraid of tonight.
because tonight
afraid of tonight.

afraid of tonight.
because tonight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Afraid of Tonight" by Tomomi Kahala express a sense of fear and vulnerability when being alone at night, but also the importance of having someone to share that fear with. The first verse talks about how the singer sometimes apologizes to her partner for being too attached or dependent on them, but it's only because they mean so much to her. The second part of the first verse shows how far she's willing to go to protect them, even if it means sacrificing her own well-being.

The chorus repeats the title phrase "afraid of tonight" multiple times, emphasizing the fear and anxiety the singer is feeling. The repetition also creates a sense of urgency and desperation. The second verse continues the theme of fear and loneliness, with the singer feeling like she could be swallowed up by the darkness if she were alone. The repetition of the chorus at the end drives home the idea that sometimes we need someone else to help us overcome our fears and face the night.

Overall, the lyrics to "Afraid of Tonight" capture a universal experience of fear and vulnerability, but also the importance of human connection and support. It's a reminder that we don't have to face our fears alone, and that sometimes the simple act of being with someone else can make all the difference.

Line by Line Meaning

ときどきごめんね
Sometimes, I'm sorry

あなたのことが大事で大切すぎて
Because you are so important and precious to me

ときどき自分を捨てても
Sometimes, even if I have to sacrifice myself

あなたを守りたかったり
I want to protect you

夜が恐くて...２人でいれば
I'm afraid of the night, but when we are together

一番好きな宇宙も
Even my favorite universe

１人じゃ暗闇に
Alone, I feel like I'm being sucked into the darkness

吸いこまれていきそう
And disappearing

afraid of tonight.
I'm afraid of tonight

because tonight
Because tonight

afraid of tonight.
I'm afraid of tonight