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.
storytelling
華原朋美 Lyrics
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あなたはきっと天才。
ほんとの嬉しい顔、
ごほうびにあげたい。
それぞれのストーリー、
みんな毎日、つくってる。
そして今日も、わたしも。
あなたの演出を願って脚本、
ラブストーリーしかない、もう。
そんな おしゃべりずっと
しようよ。そんな はなし
ずっと きいて。ずっと ずっと
今のまま 変わらないで。
In "Storytelling," 華原朋美 reflects on the power of storytelling in relationships and the desire to create a love story that doesn't change. The lyrics begin by expressing the discovery of a lonely expression on someone's face, suggesting that this person must be a genius. The singer then expresses a desire to see the person's true happy expression and give them a reward.
The next lines talk about everyone creating their own stories every day, including the singer who is currently writing a script in the hope of directing the person's actions. The singer believes that there's only a love story left, implying that they want to engage in continuous conversation and listen to each other's stories. They express a desire for things to remain unchanged, indicating a hope for a lasting connection.
Overall, "Storytelling" conveys a yearning for emotional connection and the idea that creating and sharing stories can deepen relationships and bring joy. The lyrics reflect a desire for authenticity, understanding, and the continuation of a love story without any changes.
Line by Line Meaning
さみしい顔みつけた、
I found a lonely face,
あなたはきっと天才。
You are surely a genius.
ほんとの嬉しい顔、
A truly happy face,
ごほうびにあげたい。
I want to give a reward to.
それぞれのストーリー、
Each person's story,
みんな毎日、つくってる。
Everyone creates it every day.
そして今日も、わたしも。
And today, me too.
あなたの演出を願って脚本、
Wishing for your direction, I'm writing the script.
書いている。
I am writing it.
ラブストーリーしかない、もう。
There's only a love story, nothing else.
そんな おしゃべりずっと
Let's keep talking like that
しようよ。
shall we?
そんな はなし
Such conversations
ずっと きいて。
Listen to them forever.
ずっと ずっと
Forever and ever
今のまま 変わらないで。
Stay the way you are now, unchanged.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: 哲哉 小室
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
傅遠雄
聲音迷人，真的是好聽極了，
我超級喜歡，感謝版大熱情分享。
世界4位
you don't give upはもっと評価されてもいいと思う
個人的にはLOVE BRACEと双璧をなす
Choi Kit
我很喜歡華原朋美的歌曲
n
このアルバムも名曲ばかりですね🎵Every morning は私の中でベスト3に入るくらい好きです。
テンション上がります
mitsu shiki
日本の音楽が絶頂だった頃
ゆーま
ともちゃんのアルバムですが小室さんのinstrumentalのタイトル曲「storytelling」が1番好きです。名作映画の主題曲の様な壮大さと美しさがあり本当に素晴らしくて中学生だった97年当時に何度も繰り返し聞いてた記憶があります。
みっちゃん
1stの壮大さ、少し成りを潜めた様ですが、朋ちゃんの身の丈に合った楽曲'sのように感じました。
1st,2nd共にもう手に入らないのが残念ですが、華原朋美の絶頂期を語る上で欠かせないと思います。
4171125
不安定なピッチときらびやかな高音が魅力的
M&K
ピッチの不安定さは印象的ですね。「たのしく たのしく やさしくね」だけは発売当初から「うーん🤔」という反応が多かったですが。
くるくるランド
今、改めてこのアルバムを聴くと、このジャケットは2人が上手くいかなくなってきた頃で、この時も喧嘩で険悪な雰囲気で朋ちゃんが、ものすごく寂しそうな感じがしてしまう…。不器用で危なっかしいけど、飾りっ気なく明るく前を向いて一生懸命に生きている彼女を見ると、今でも元気をもらってます。何年経っても朋ちゃんのアルバムは飽きないです❤️