Nishino Kana (西野カナ), born March 18, 1989, is a Japanese pop singer from Mie… Read Full Bio ↴Nishino Kana (西野カナ), born March 18, 1989, is a Japanese pop singer from Mie Prefecture, Japan. She was chosen the top entrant out of approximately 40,000 applicants in the Miss Phoenix audition in 2005, and a year later was signed to SME Records. A growing popular singer among Japan's youth, Kana debuted in 2007 with the single, "I Don't Wanna Know".

From when she was little, Nishino learned English from eikaiwa schools, and went to America twice. She then was interested in various genres of music, including hip-hop, R&B and reggae. On the other hand, she also enjoyed traditional Japanese literature, and started singing Japanese folk songs. Her dream of becoming a singer started from junior high school. When she was 16 her mother secretly sent a demo tape of hers to the Miss Phoenix Audition (ミス・フェニックスオーディション).

In 2007, while preparing to be a singer, she was also studying English literature at university. At the time she met Australian duo Nervo, who offered Nishino a song called "I Don't Wanna Know" for use in her music project. Nishino rewrote the song's lyrics into Japanese herself, and re-titled it I.

In December 2007 her official site opened, and from that time onwards *I* ~Merry Christmas ver.~ was available as a digital download from several Japanese sites, including mora.jp. Interestingly, the original version of the song "I Don't Wanna Know" was available as a digital download on the American iTunes from New Years' Day onwards. The physical version was released two months later, on the 20th of February.

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Epilogue ～to LOVE～
西野カナ Lyrics

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Wishing on a star

What a nice surprise to see
瞳に私を閉じ込めて
What a nice surprise to see you
Wishing on a star

What a nice surprise to see

このまま私を連れ去って
What a nice surprise to see you
Wishing on a star
Wishing on a star

To love
To love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of 西野カナ's song "Epilogue ~to LOVE~" convey a sense of hope, surprise, and the desire for love. The repeated line "Wishing on a star" reflects a longing for something, symbolized by the act of making a wish upon a star. The singer is pleasantly surprised to see someone closing their eyes and imprisoning her within their gaze, suggesting a deep connection and attraction. This surprise is emphasized by the repetition of the line "What a nice surprise to see you."

Furthermore, the lyrics express a longing to be taken away by this person and continue on together. The singer desires for things to stay this way and be transported into a world of love. The repetition of "Wishing on a star" intensifies the longing and emphasizes the theme of hope and possibility. Overall, the lyrics capture the feelings of love, surprise, and the longing for a deep connection with someone.

Line by Line Meaning

Wishing on a star
Hoping for something magical and extraordinary

What a nice surprise to see
It is a pleasant unexpected occurrence

瞳に私を閉じ込めて
Capturing the essence of who I am within your eyes

What a nice surprise to see you
Encountering your presence is a delightful and pleasant surprise

Wishing on a star
Continuing to hope and dream for something greater

What a nice surprise to see
Experiencing unexpected joy and happiness once again

このまま私を連れ去って
Taking me away just as I am

What a nice surprise to see you
Being pleasantly surprised by your existence

Wishing on a star
Persisting in longing for something special

Wishing on a star
Continuing to hope for love

To love
Embracing the concept and experience of love