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.
The rose
鬼束ちひろ Lyrics
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Storm can wait
Aim at where you wanna be
Feel all the breath
Feel the god song
It's your heaven you long for
Bare a holy grace
Many clouds
He is in a well, still
Awake the new wind
Awake every beast
Call from your beautiful sleep
Praise little force
Praise little hope
It's the sacrifice you
wish to be your own
Fly a brave oath
Many clouds
Sunny rose
He is in a well, still
Many clouds
Sunny rose
He is in a well,
He is in a well,
He is in a well, still
The lyrics to 鬼束ちひろ's song The Rose invokes deep introspection and reflection on the journey and purpose of life. Through the first stanza, the artist encourages the listener to focus on their goal without being distracted by the challenges that lie ahead. The use of the phrase "Feel all the breath, feel the god song" suggests that the journey entails a spiritual component, and that the listener should appreciate and be mindful of their surroundings along the way. The second phrase "It's your heaven you long for, bare a holy grace" suggests that the journey is personal and each individual must find their own meaning and purpose.
The second stanza encourages the listener to awaken their inner beast and to make sacrifices to achieve their goals. The use of the phrase "Praise little force, praise little hope, it's the sacrifice you wish to be your own" suggests that the road to success may not be easy, but one must be determined and optimistic. The artist calls on the listener to make a "brave oath" which may mean that the listener must take risks and be bold. The repetition "He is in a well, still" throughout the song suggests that the journey to self-realization may not be easy, but one should not be discouraged and should keep persevering towards their goals.
Line by Line Meaning
Blaze can wait
Don't rush or force anything, take your time
Storm can wait
Don't worry too much about things you can't control
Aim at where you wanna be
Set your goals and focus on them
Feel all the breath
Be mindful and appreciate the present moment
Feel the god song
Listen to the music of the universe and connect with it
It's your heaven you long for
You have the power to create your own happiness and fulfillment
Bare a holy grace
Embody kindness, love, and compassion
Many clouds
Sunny rose
He is in a well, still
Life can have ups and downs, but even in the dark times, there is still beauty and hope
Awake the new wind
Embrace change and new beginnings
Awake every beast
Tap into your inner strength and power
Call from your beautiful sleep
Wake up to the beauty of life and live it fully
Praise little force
Acknowledge and appreciate the small things in life
Praise little hope
Hold on to hope, even in difficult times
It's the sacrifice you
wish to be your own
You have to make sacrifices to achieve your dreams and become your best self
Fly a brave oath
Make a commitment and be courageous in pursuing it
Many clouds
Sunny rose
He is in a well, still
Life is a mixture of light and darkness, but there is always a way forward
Many clouds
Sunny rose
He is in a well,
He is in a well,
He is in a well, still
No matter where you are in life, there is always hope and beauty to be found
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: onitsuka chihiro
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ya a
Some say love, it is a river
that drowns the tender reed
Some say love, it is a razor
that leaves your soul to bleed
Some say love, it is a hunger
an endless aching need
I say love, it is a flower
and you, it´s only seed
It´s the heart, afraid of breaking
that never learns to dance
It´s the dream, afraid of waking
that never takes the chance
It´s the one who won´t be taken
who cannot seem to give
And the soul, afraid of dying
that never leans to live
When the night has been too lonely
and the road has been too long
And you think that love is only
for the lucky and the strong
Just remember in the winter
far beneath the bitter snow
Lies the seed that with the sun´s love,
In the spring becomes the rose
Andrew Aguilar
Love her voice,so emotional.she may be my favorite female vocalist 😪😊😊
ya a
Some say love, it is a river
that drowns the tender reed
Some say love, it is a razor
that leaves your soul to bleed
Some say love, it is a hunger
an endless aching need
I say love, it is a flower
and you, it´s only seed
It´s the heart, afraid of breaking
that never learns to dance
It´s the dream, afraid of waking
that never takes the chance
It´s the one who won´t be taken
who cannot seem to give
And the soul, afraid of dying
that never leans to live
When the night has been too lonely
and the road has been too long
And you think that love is only
for the lucky and the strong
Just remember in the winter
far beneath the bitter snow
Lies the seed that with the sun´s love,
In the spring becomes the rose
nasu bi
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Mug God and Woni
鬼束姉妹、美人すぎません？
聴いて感動するのと見て微笑ましいのと心が混ざる〜!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
凛
恥ずかしながら、映っております。
めちゃくちゃ力強く手を握りしめてくれて、愛してるよ！って言ってくれた事、今でも覚えてます。本当にちーちゃん良い人過ぎて、益々好きになったきっかけでした！
凛
@ささすき さん、2011年のライブ時の映像です！
ちーちゃんがこの時、短時間だけファンと触れ合う機会を作ってくれて、ハグして貰いました🥰
ささすき
なんの会だったんですか？？ うらやましすぎる！
ドキンちゃん
あ〜
わたしもちーちゃんにハグされたい
想像したら涙出てきた…
小学生の頃からずっと聴いてます。
わたしの人生と共にあります。
ちーちゃんが大大大好きです。
陽炎
我天，鬼姐也太可爱了吧！！！！
kayoko m.
ちーちゃん可愛い！
ハグ、羨ましいー❤️
この曲を歌うちーちゃんが大好きです。