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.

be honest
華原朋美 Lyrics

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夜空がきれいだね
星がちりばめられて
ひとつひとつの物語を信じて
願いをかけたいの大切な日々の中
めぐり会えたふたり
今なら自分を取り戻せる

遠く感じる昔楽しかったような

苦しかったような
そんな毎日だった
昨日とは違う笑顔のわたしがいる
あなたにだけは素直でいたい
この気持ちを
大切にしていきたいから
くるった時計は
そのままにしていこう
間違った夢じゃない
覚めない夢を見よう
追いかけていきたいよ
あなたと始まっていく夢を
しがらみにとらわれず
これからは自由でいよう
たくさんの夢と願いを
こめたこの気持ちに
これからは素直に
生きていきたいから
ふたりの未来信じていよう
夜空がきれいだね
星がちりばめられて
ひとつひとつの物語を信じて
願いをかけたいの大切な日々の中
今素直になれるとき
ここからあなたと生まれ変わる

わたしをもっともっと
あなたに伝えたい
感じてほしいの
この気持ちをふたりで
それがわたしにとっての
愛の証になる
信じていてほしいの

きっときっと強くなる
きっときっと強くなる

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Be Honest" by Tomomi Kahala talks about the desire for a fresh start and a new beginning with someone special. The song starts by admiring the beauty of the night sky and how each star is like a story, and then expresses the desire to make a wish on these stars for a better future. The second verse talks about how life used to be a mix of happiness and struggles, and how the persona now sees herself differently thanks to the presence of her special someone. The chorus focuses on the theme of pursuing dreams and facing the future without any hindrances, with the persona hoping that they can both understand and support each other in their aspirations.

The last verse concludes the song talking about love and the desire to deepen their relationship. The persona wants to express her feelings more to her special someone and hopes that he can sense the same feelings she has for him. The last lines of the song are all about believing in oneself and in their love, hoping that it will become the proof of their unbreakable bond.

Overall, the song is deeply romantic and encourages the listener to be honest with themselves and with those they love. It speaks of hope and the desire for a brighter future, all while recognizing that there will be struggles along the way but believing that love and perseverance can overcome anything.

Line by Line Meaning

夜空がきれいだね
The night sky is beautiful.

星がちりばめられて
It is filled with stars.

ひとつひとつの物語を信じて
Each of them has a story to tell.

願いをかけたいの大切な日々の中
I want to make a wish during these precious days.

めぐり会えたふたり
We have met.

今なら自分を取り戻せる
We can find ourselves again.

遠く感じる昔楽しかったような
The past seems far away, but it was often enjoyable.

苦しかったような
Even if it was tough sometimes.

そんな毎日だった
That's how it was every day.

昨日とは違う笑顔のわたしがいる
I am different from yesterday, with a smile on my face.

あなたにだけは素直でいたい
I want to be honest with you.