While she was attending high school, Ami auditioned to the Japanese talent show ASAYAN, which was looking for young girls who could sing. The grand prize winner was to receive a deal with Sony Music Entertainment Japan for a music career. The TV show became very popular and daily viewers increased; soon it was aired even in other Asian countries. From 13,500 contestants, only five girls were chosen to be in the final round, and Ami won the competition supported by 802,157 phone calls from the audience. She was only 15 years old.
Produced by Tetsuya Komuro under Sony label: 1998~2001
(Releasing works in the name of "鈴木あみ")
Sony Music signed Ami to the label, and Tetsuya Komuro sponsored her to his own sub label on Sony, TRUE KiSS DISC, with Komuro as writer and producer on all of Ami's songs. In April 1998 Ami recorded her first song and single, love the island.
As Ami evolved into a more mature artist, she began writing her own lyrics. The first song Ami wrote, with the help of Mitsuko and Tetsuya Komuro, was her 10th single "Don't need to say good bye." The lyrics were influenced by events occurring in her personal life at that time, specifically her upcoming high school graduation. In 2000 after some legal problems with her management company, she was dumped from her label and fell from popularity, becoming unnoticed in the Japanese entertainment business for years.
Independent years: 2002~2004
(Releasing works in the name of 鈴木亜美)
In April 2004, Ami released a portfolio attached with a single "強いキズナ"(Tsuyoi kizuna), which was reported to have sold over 150,000 copies. Moreover, in August 2004, she released her indies single "FOREVER LOVE" under the label "AMITY", reaching #21 on oricon weekly chart and sold over 17,000 copies. In the fourth quarter of 2004, concert tour in some college campus was held. On Dec. 30, 2004, Ami announced her signing to Avex label in her concert.
Back to stage under Avex Trax label: 2005~
(Releasing works in the name of 鈴木亜美)
With the help of Max Matsuura, Suzuki finally "returned" to the music scene under the Avex Trax label in 2005 with her comeback single, Delightful, a Trance song that reached No. 3 on the Japanese Oricon charts and became one of 2005 summer's hits. In October 2005 the singer released her first studio album on Avex entitled around the world, which has sold over 62,000 copies.
Shortly after having released 4 singles, it was announced she would be releasing 3 new singles under a new "joins" project. These singles were her first releases of 2007, each one a collaboration with 3 different artists released 3 weeks in a row, starting February 28, finishing with the second Avex album in March 21. The "joins" singles featured the bands Buffalo Daughter, THC!! and キリンジ and received low promotion, and were only minor hits in the Oricon charts. After that, CONNETTA, her second Avex album, also called the "join" album, debuted at #26 on the Japanese charts, becoming her lowest-selling studio album.
At this time she had already recorded a new single, keeping the line of the "join" project, this time with electronic producer and capsule leader Yasutaka Nakata. Her 4th "join" single, and first Avex double A-side single, Free Free / Super Music Maker, was released on August 22, 2007. For this single's promotion Ami changed drastically her image, from a cute Pop image for a more mature and sexy-erotic style. Her new look was called as "Ero-Pop" and "Ero-Kakkoi" by Japanese tabloids, even comparing Ami to singer Kumi Koda. This single did considerably better than the previous "join" singles, debuting at #32 on the Japanese charts, and achieving more than 8 thousand copies sold, little less than the three previous singles sales together. Ami released her 3rd Avex studio album (6th overall), Dolce on February 6, 2008.
In July 2008, Suzuki released her first non-joins single since 2006's Like a Love?, ONE, a Yasutaka Nakata-fully produced single. Suzuki's 29th single, can't stop the DISCO, was released on September 24, 2008. Her 10th anniversary album - her fourth album with avex -, Supreme Show is expected to be released on November 12, 2008. It is said to contain 11 tracks - including a remix of SUPER MUSIC MAKER. Ami also starred in an AVEX 20th Anniversary musical, 'kokoro no Kakera'. This is her debut on a musical.
Ami Suzuki's 30th single, Reincarnation, is scheduled for release on February 25th, 2009. It will be produced by Taku Takahashi of m-flo.
Around The World
鈴木亜美 Lyrics
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From that started day...
Breakin' the wall...
あなたと...
From that started day...
Breakin' the wall...
訳もなく吸い込まれてた
瞬きも出来なくて
目もそらせなくて
初めての会話 何から
伝えたらいいのかなんて
分からずに嬉しさを
ただ おさえていた
あの日から始まった私たちは
扉開け長い旅を続ける
甘えたり喧嘩して傷つけても
繋いだ手はもう切れない
初めて教えた過去には
まだ傷が残されたまま
でも無理に忘れない
もう消しはしない
初めての涙あなたに
見せたのは広いステージ
一人だけ照らされて
ただ 黙り込んだ
どんな事言われても構わないよ
不安とか焦りさえも恐れず
喜びも悲しみもあなたとなら
すべて分け合い過ごせるの
また逢えた時はもっと幸せだよと笑い合える
また逢えた時はそっと愛してるよと見つめ合える
AROUND THE WORLD
自分に負けない位 限界を越えたい
立ちはだかる壁も 壊していきたい
必ず誓えるときが来るまで
初めてあなたと出逢い ときめいた時から
今でも変わらずに 輝いて見える
世界があるから 共に生きて行こう
あなたと...
From that started day...
Breakin' the wall...
あなたと...
From that started day...
Breakin' the wall...
あなたと...
From that started day...
Breakin' the wall...
The lyrics of 鈴木亜美 (Ami Suzuki)'s song AROUND THE WORLD are about the beginning of a relationship between two people and the journey they embark on together. The song speaks about the feeling of being drawn to someone by their captivating gaze and their first conversation where the singer is unable to find the right words to express their emotions. They continue to travel together, facing obstacles and disagreements but never letting go of each other's hand, which has become inseparable. The lyrics further speak about how, regardless of what others say, the singer will always stand by their partner and share every moment with them, including joy and sorrow. The song also touches upon the idea of breaking down walls and going beyond limits, as a promise to themselves and each other.
The lyrics of AROUND THE WORLD are simple yet profound, encapsulating the journey of a relationship with all its ups and downs. The song speaks about the importance of love, trust, and support, and how these values can help us overcome any obstacle. The repetition of the line "From that started day... breakin' the wall" reinforces the idea that a relationship can be a transformative experience that can help us break free from our limitations and become better versions of ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
あなたと...
From that started day...
Breakin' the wall...
Breaking the barriers that stood in our way...
初めての強い視線に
Caught up in your first intense glance...
訳もなく吸い込まれてた
Without reason, I was drawn to you...
瞬きも出来なくて
I couldn't even blink...
目もそらせなくて
I couldn't look away from you...
初めての会話 何から
In our first conversation, I didn't know where to start...
伝えたらいいのかなんて
I didn't know what to say...
分からずに嬉しさを
So I just held back my joy...
ただ おさえていた
And kept it to myself...
あの日から始まった私たちは
Since that day we met...
扉開け長い旅を続ける
We've opened doors and continued on a long journey...
甘えたり喧嘩して傷つけても
Even if we've been clingy or fought and hurt each other...
繋いだ手はもう切れない
Our linked hands can never be undone...
初めて教えた過去には
When I first told you about my past...
まだ傷が残されたまま
The wounds were still fresh...
でも無理に忘れない
I can't force myself to forget...
もう消しはしない
I won't erase it from my memory...
初めての涙あなたに
When I cried for the first time in front of you...
見せたのは広いステージ
It was on a large stage...
一人だけ照らされて
With just one spotlight on me...
ただ 黙り込んだ
I could only remain silent...
どんな事言われても構わないよ
It doesn't matter what anyone says...
不安とか焦りさえも恐れず
I'm not afraid of insecurity or impatience...
喜びも悲しみもあなたとなら
With you, I can share joy and sadness...
すべて分け合い過ごせるの
And get through anything together...
また逢えた時はもっと幸せだよと笑い合える
We'll greet each other with even more happiness when we meet again...
また逢えた時はそっと愛してるよと見つめ合える
We'll gaze at each other softly and say 'I love you' when we meet again...
AROUND THE WORLD
Around the world...
自分に負けない位 限界を越えたい
I want to surpass my limits and not lose to myself...
立ちはだかる壁も 壊していきたい
I want to break down any walls in front of me...
必ず誓えるときが来るまで
Until the time when I can make that vow...
初めてあなたと出逢い ときめいた時から
Ever since I first met you and my heart fluttered...
今でも変わらずに 輝いて見える
You still shine just as brightly in my eyes...
世界があるから 共に生きて行こう
We'll live together because the world exists...
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: 亜美 鈴木
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-sd8oh3zl4t
歌詞↓
あなたと…
From that started day…
Breakin' the wall…
×２
初めての強い視線に
訳もなく吸い込まれてた
瞬きも出来なくて
目もそらせなくて
初めての会話 何から
伝えたらいいのかなんて
分からずに嬉しさを
ただ 抑えていた
あの日から始まった私たちは
扉開け長い旅を続ける
甘えたり喧嘩して傷つけても
繋いだ手はもう切れない
初めて教えた過去には
まだ傷が残されたまま
でも無理に忘れない
もう消しはしない
初めての涙あなたに
見せたのは広いステージ
一人だけ照らされて
ただ 黙り込んだ
どんなこと言われても構わないよ
不安とか焦りさえも恐れず
喜びも悲しみもあなたとなら
すべて分け合い過ごせるの
また逢えた時はもっと
「幸せだよ。 」と笑い合える
また逢えた時はそっと
｢愛してるよ。」と見つめ合える
AROUND THE WORLD
自分に負けない位 限界を超えたい
立ちはだかる壁も 壊していきたい
必ず誓えるときが来るまで
初めてあなたと出逢い
ときめいた時から
今でも変わらずに 輝いて見える
世界があるから 共に生きて行こう
あなたと…
From that started day…
Breakin' the wall…
×３
@user-rd3tx1pr7v
5年ぶり復帰とかでしたよね。有線ではじめて耳に入ったときは衝撃だった。かつてのアイドルポイ曲でなかったから。今でもかっこいいと感じます。
@user-sd8oh3zl4t
歌詞↓
あなたと…
From that started day…
Breakin' the wall…
×２
初めての強い視線に
訳もなく吸い込まれてた
瞬きも出来なくて
目もそらせなくて
初めての会話 何から
伝えたらいいのかなんて
分からずに嬉しさを
ただ 抑えていた
あの日から始まった私たちは
扉開け長い旅を続ける
甘えたり喧嘩して傷つけても
繋いだ手はもう切れない
初めて教えた過去には
まだ傷が残されたまま
でも無理に忘れない
もう消しはしない
初めての涙あなたに
見せたのは広いステージ
一人だけ照らされて
ただ 黙り込んだ
どんなこと言われても構わないよ
不安とか焦りさえも恐れず
喜びも悲しみもあなたとなら
すべて分け合い過ごせるの
また逢えた時はもっと
「幸せだよ。 」と笑い合える
また逢えた時はそっと
｢愛してるよ。」と見つめ合える
AROUND THE WORLD
自分に負けない位 限界を超えたい
立ちはだかる壁も 壊していきたい
必ず誓えるときが来るまで
初めてあなたと出逢い
ときめいた時から
今でも変わらずに 輝いて見える
世界があるから 共に生きて行こう
あなたと…
From that started day…
Breakin' the wall…
×３
@user-vn7tp7ll9v
オリンピックの開幕戦のBGMにも、最適な曲です。
@user-vn7tp7ll9v
この曲は、最高ですし、好きですし、レーシングゲームのBGMにも、最適な曲です。
@alexq.8696
One of the most underrated singers of jpop. She deserves more
@oathkeeperkiki4701
Alexander Yue she was Ayumi Hamasakis competition for a while.
@1saacbcourt452
She was very popular until that issue* happened.
@danielkovacs7726
How many years im searching this song and finally I find it. I was 10-12 years old when I fall in love in this music... <3 Jeeez... :D
@1saacbcourt452
Great song. Amazing video 😀
@tetsu-i
レコーディングの音程でさえフラフラしてるけどトモちゃんと同じで声が良い。