Chihiro Onitsuka's music is heavily seeded with ballads and folk music, having grown up listening to The Carpenters and Carole King. She has written and composed most of her own songs, even citing Jewel as a major influence in her decision to pursue singing as a career. She started singing, performing and writing in high school, then eventually decided to leave for Tokyo to further her dreams.
She had allegedly written over 60 songs six months after her move to Tokyo. In early 2000 she was signed on to Toshiba EMI and debuted with the single Shine (シャイン), but it did not manage to break the charts. It was her sophomore single, Gekkou, that placed #11 on the Oricon charts, possibly fueled by the fact that it was also used as the ending theme to the television drama Trick. Her next single, Cage, was released later in the year. In 2001 her song 'Innocence' was used in a television campaign for Silicon Valley based Applied Materials. The commercial was saw quite a bit of airtime such as on US Channels CNN and the then CNBC.
Chihiro's first album, Insomnia (インソムニア), was released more than a year from her own debut, garnering critical acclaim by placing #1 on the the Oricon charts with over a million units sold. Her subsequent albums,This Armor and Sugar High also enjoyed similar success on the charts.
In early September 2003, Chihiro recorded her October single Ii Hi Tabidachi, Nishi e, a cover of a 1978 song, to be used as the theme for Japan Railway's "Discover the West" campaign. She recorded this song right before she took a hiatus to have throat surgery.
In early 2004, Toshiba EMI released a Singles Box against her wishes. This caused so much anguish that she left Toshiba and signed on as an artist under Universal Music, and gained a lot more freedom in her work. Currently she has released one single, Sodatsu Zassou (育つ雑草), which was a major change from her folk-pop style into rock. Prior to the release, she held a concert in which she performed the song and a Nirvana cover. Contrary to popular belief, at this time was not when she announced a hiatus; no hiatus was announced and the subsequent lack of release from her has been a great mystery to her fans, who eagerly anticipate the next release and hope that one will indeed be forthcoming.
It is interesting to note that even though Chihiro is on a different label, Toshiba EMI has still been releasing her music in the forms of DVD's and singles collections. The singles collection does not even have a photo of Chihiro as the cover, and instead a drawing replaces her. It is most likely that they will stop soon as there are no more new songs or footage that they own.
in 2007 February 20, According to Universal Music, she has written more than 10 songs, and she started recording since last spring. Inside there is a song showing stong emphasis on "I am still alive". [Note: It is in response to "I am dying" in Sodatsu zassou.] She is going to release a new single in the beginning of summer, following with a scheduled release of an album. Kobayashi Takeshi (47) is responsible for the production
Later in the year saw the release of Las Vegas (2007) preceded by the single Everyhome. Everyhome reached #9 on the Oricon music charts; making it one of her most successful releases to date. It is during the promotional period for Last Vegas, that it was discovered, in the popular magazine Barfout, that Onitsuka attempted Suicide in 2004. Precipitated, perhaps, by both her Vocal Polip and an eating disorder that saw her drop to 79 KG.
Though her come-back was under way, 2010 became a tumultuous year. Onitsuka's personal life took a turn, resulting in Hospitalization and a Lawsuit. Though, this did not slow down her career, releasing the single 青い鳥 (Aoi no Tori) in 2011 followed by 剣と楓 (Ken to Kaide) under a new label For Life Entertainment.
In 2012, Onitsuka paid tribute to her influences by releasing Famous Microphone (2012). A collection of covers including Simon and Garfunkle's Scarborough Faire and Bette Midler's The Rose.
火の鳥
鬼束ちひろ Lyrics
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終わらない旅をしてるのだと
そして季節は巡る
切ない恋の魔法の中じゃ
今は叶わぬ願いでも振り切ってゆく
そしていつかの温もりに
寄り添うのだろう
億千の夜を越えて
その背を押してゆく
生きる意味など他には何も
要らないから
哀しい微熱よ 貴方に届け
素直になれない
涙が溢れる 貴方に届け
壊れたはずの心がうずく
形あるものを探すことじゃ
何も変わりはしない
扉をあけて声を聴かせて
求めて消える願いでも寂しさだけが
積もるほどに鼓動は近づいてゆく
金色の夜を越えて
貴方の瞬間(とき)になり
ただ輝いてゆく
こんな想いは 他へは何処にも
やれないから
哀しい微熱よ 貴方に届け
素直になれない
涙が溢れる 貴方に響け
誰のようにもなれない不安を覚えて
私のことを信じる私を感じてる
億千の夜を越えて
貴方の翼になり
その背を押してゆく
生きる意味など他には何も
要らないから
哀しい微熱よ 貴方に届け
素直になれない
涙が溢れる 貴方に届け
These lyrics are from the song "火の鳥" ("Hi no Tori" or "Phoenix") by Chihiro Onitsuka. The song talks about going through an endless journey while being buried in fleeting dreams. The seasons keep passing by, and within the bittersweet magic of love, even though some wishes may not come true, the singer chooses to move on. Eventually, they will seek comfort in the warmth of past memories. They will cross countless nights and become the wings that support their loved one, pushing them forward. Because they don't need anything else for a reason to live, they long for their sorrowful mild fever to reach the person they care about, even if they can't be honest with themselves. Tears overflow, aiming to resonate with that person.
The lyrics describe the singer's broken heart, which still throbs and seeks something tangible. However, they realize that searching for external things won't bring about any change. They open the door and let their voice be heard, even if the wishes they seek disappear, leaving only loneliness behind. As their heartbeat gets closer, the singer's feelings become a golden night that crosses over. They become a moment in time for their loved one, simply shining. These emotions cannot be directed elsewhere; they can only be felt for their loved one. The sorrowful mild fever is a plea for it to reach the person they care about, even if they cannot be true to themselves. Tears overflow, resonating with that person.
The lyrics indicate that the singer feels the inability to become someone like anyone else, experiencing uncertainty. However, they sense that the person they trust believes in them and can feel their true self. Crossing countless nights, they become the wings that support their loved one, pushing them forward. Because they don't need anything else for a reason to live, they long for their sorrowful mild fever to reach the person they care about, even if they can't be honest with themselves. Tears overflow, aiming to reach that person.
Overall, these lyrics express the singer's willingness to continue their journey, overcoming bittersweet moments and unfulfilled wishes. They find solace in memories and in supporting their loved one. Their longing and desire for their emotions to reach that person, even if they struggle to be honest with themselves, is a central theme throughout the song.
Line by Line Meaning
儚い夢に埋もれて気づく
Realizing that I am buried in fleeting dreams
終わらない旅をしてるのだと
That I am on an endless journey
そして季節は巡る
And the seasons come and go
切ない恋の魔法の中じゃ
Amidst the bittersweet magic of love
今は叶わぬ願いでも振り切ってゆく
Even if my wishes cannot come true now, I will shake them off
そしていつかの温もりに
And someday, I will seek solace in the warmth of the past
寄り添うのだろう
I will lean against it
億千の夜を越えて
Overcoming countless nights
貴方の翼(はね)になり
I will become your wings
その背を押してゆく
I will push you forward
生きる意味など他には何も
There is no need for any other reason to live
要らないから
Because I don't need it
哀しい微熱よ 貴方に届け
Oh, melancholic warmth, reach you
素直になれない
I can't be honest
涙が溢れる 貴方に届け
My tears overflow, reach you
壊れたはずの心がうずく
My supposed broken heart throbs
形あるものを探すことじゃ
Searching for tangible things
何も変わりはしない
Will not bring any change
扉をあけて声を聴かせて
Open the door and let me hear your voice
求めて消える願いでも寂しさだけが
Even if my disappearing wishes seek only loneliness
積もるほどに鼓動は近づいてゆく
As they pile up, my heartbeats draw closer
金色の夜を越えて
Overcoming golden nights
貴方の瞬間(とき)になり
I will become your moment
ただ輝いてゆく
Simply shining
こんな想いは 他へは何処にも
These feelings cannot be found anywhere else
やれないから
Because I cannot do it
哀しい微熱よ 貴方に届け
Oh, melancholic warmth, reach you
素直になれない
I can't be honest
涙が溢れる 貴方に響け
My tears overflow, resonate with you
誰のようにもなれない不安を覚えて
Remembering the unease of not being able to become like anyone else
私のことを信じる私を感じてる
Feeling the me who believes in myself
億千の夜を越えて
Overcoming countless nights
貴方の翼になり
I will become your wings
その背を押してゆく
I will push you forward
生きる意味など他には何も
There is no need for any other reason to live
要らないから
Because I don't need it
哀しい微熱よ 貴方に届け
Oh, melancholic warmth, reach you
素直になれない
I can't be honest
涙が溢れる 貴方に届け
My tears overflow, reach you
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: 鬼束ちひろ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
xy gl
儚い夢に埋もれて気づく
終わらない旅をしてるのだと
そして季節は巡る
切ない恋の魔法の中じゃ
今は叶わぬ願いでも振り切ってゆく
そしていつかの温もりに寄り添うのだろう
億千の夜を越えて
貴方の翼(はね)になり その背を押してゆく
生きる意味など他には何も
要らないから
哀しい微熱よ 貴方に届け
素直になれない
涙が溢れる 貴方に届け
壊れたはずの心がうずく
形あるものを探すことじゃ
何も変わりはしない
扉をあけて声を聴かせて
求めて消える願いでも寂しさだけが
積もるほどに鼓動は近づいてゆく
金色の夜を越えて
貴方の瞬間(とき)になり ただ輝いてゆく
こんな想いは 他へは何処にも
やれないから
哀しい微熱よ 貴方に届け
素直になれない
涙が溢れる 貴方に響け
誰のようにもなれない不安を覚えて
私のことを信じる私を感じてる
億千の夜を越えて
貴方の翼になり その背を押してゆく
生きる意味など他には何も
要らないから
哀しい微熱よ 貴方に届け
素直になれない
涙が溢れる 貴方に届け
nan
こんなに優しい顔をして歌ってくれる鬼束さんを見るだけで心から癒される
いちごいちえ
歌う姿から穏やかな優しい感情が溢れてますね😊🌿傷ついた姿も隠さずどんな時も歌い続けた彼女...本当に凄いしカッコイイ。
greatrota
なんて人間らしくて人間離れしている人なんでしょうか。
神の子なんだろうか。
ただただ素敵。全て好き。
ななな
同じ時代に生まれて良かったと思える唯一無二の才能の人。
のうてんき
弱さと強さを感じる歌声がとても好きです。
むむっ
同い歳で、デビューからずっと自分の側にはちーちゃんの歌がありました。本当に本当に幸せそうに歌う姿に涙が止まらないな。
三枚目J Soul Brothers
同じく同い年。
19歳当時月光を聴いて、ほんとに同い年かよって思ってました。
弊次祐樹
本当に天才の歌手だと思います❗感受性が強すぎる為に誤解されやすいですが、その感受性は、秀逸していて、紛れもなく天才です❗
M M
歌を歌うことがこんなにも似合う人はいない。めちゃくちゃ素敵だと思う。
seven wabe
月光からの火の鳥、歌詞も前向きになり優しい顔になりましたね🎵
色々と苦しい時期や精神的にも辛い時期がありましたがそんな出来事を
乗り越えてきたからこそ出来た作品だと思います。