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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Wishing
西野カナ Lyrics

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僕がいなくても君は平気だよ
ふいに告げられたあの日から今でも

君の口癖も君の笑い方も
私から何も消えていかないの

そう何をしてもそう思い出すの
Ah このままじゃ仕方がないよね

ねぇ君はどこでねぇ何を想うの?
私は今でもこの場所で

いつか笑顔で会えるその時まで
ずっと君のやさしさ忘れない
この想いが届くように信じて (信じて)
I'm wishing 願うよ

君がいない朝に新しい日々に
少しずつ慣れていく日が来るのかな

そして気づいたらお互い恋をして
他の誰かを好きになるのかな

そう同じ道をそう歩いて来た
Ah いつからか二つに分かれて
ねぇ君は全てねぇ忘れてしまうの?
私は今でもあの場所で

いつか笑顔で会えるその時まで
ずっと君のやさしさ忘れない
この想いが届くように信じて (信じて)
I'm wishing 願うよ

その笑顔その瞳が今でも
鮮やかに輝きを増してゆく
I know it こんなに届きそうなのに
想うほどに遠ざかるの

あの日君に出会って恋したこと
手を繋いでふたりで過ごしたこと
この奇跡をもう一度だけ信じて (信じて)
I'm wishing きっと

いつか笑顔で会えるその時まで
ずっと君のやさしさ忘れない

この想いが届くように信じて (信じて)
I'm wishing 願うよ

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Wishing" by 西野カナ (Kana Nishino) speak about the lingering feelings and memories of a past relationship. The singer reflects on how, even though they are no longer together, their presence and impact still remain. They remember the other person's mannerisms and way of speaking, unable to forget them. The singer acknowledges that no matter what they do, their thoughts inevitably circle back to the memories they shared with their ex-lover.

The song expresses a sense of longing and a desire for closure. The singer wonders where their former partner is and what they are thinking about now. Despite the passage of time, the singer still finds themselves in the same place, unable to move on completely. They hope for the day when they can meet with a smile again and not forget the kindness and love they once shared.

The lyrics also touch on the possibility of both individuals finding new love interests. The singer wonders if their ex-lover will fall in love with someone else and if they themselves will eventually move on. Despite the separation and diverging paths they have taken, the singer still holds on to the hope that their feelings will reach the other person.

Overall, "Wishing" portrays the bittersweet emotions and yearning that comes with the end of a relationship, lingering memories, and the hope for reconciliation.

Line by Line Meaning

僕がいなくても君は平気だよ
Even without me, you'll be fine

ふいに告げられたあの日から今でも
Since that day when it was suddenly revealed, even until now

君の口癖も君の笑い方も
Your catchphrases, your way of laughing

私から何も消えていかないの
Nothing from me disappears

そう何をしてもそう思い出すの
Yes, no matter what I do, yes, I remember

Ah このままじゃ仕方がないよね
Ah, it can't stay like this, right?

ねぇ君はどこでねぇ何を想うの?
Hey, where are you? Hey, what are you thinking?

私は今でもこの場所で
Even now, I'm in this place

いつか笑顔で会えるその時まで
Until the day we can meet with smiles

ずっと君のやさしさ忘れない
I won't forget your kindness forever

この想いが届くように信じて (信じて)
Believing that these feelings will reach you