AZU (born 8 December 1981) is a Japanese R&B singer. She is well-known for … Read Full Bio ↴AZU (born 8 December 1981) is a Japanese R&B singer. She is well-known for her collaborations with rapper SEAMO, such as her first major release, the leading track from SEAMO's second album Live Goes On, "Kokoro no Koe."

Since the age of 16, AZU performed live at clubs; her shows were mostly held around the Kansai and Toukai areas.

She made her first appearance when she was selected by SEAMO to be featured on his second album, Live Goes On. The song, "Kokoro no Koe" ended up being used as the radio single to promote the album. She also appeared in the video for the song. It was well received and the album reached #1 on the Oricon charts. After this, she went on to perform at eight venues on SEAMO's tour. She was also one of the artists featured in SEAMO's event, "GOLDEN TIME".

In May 2007, AZU was featured on the Oricon 2007~spring~ Sound Blowin' concert. She released her major debut single, "CHERISH", on May 30th 2007.

Rainbow
AZU Lyrics

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ときめきの波をキミと泳ぎたい
もっと輝けるから
ココロ解き放って笑ってみてね
ほら虹がみえるよ
きっとこの気持ちが It′s paradise

見つめ返せば
まぶしいくらい気持ちを感じてる

風が歌うように僕らをいま楽園に連れていくよ

（飛び込む）水しぶきに
（ハジケル）ふたり Shining smile
ときめきの波をキミと泳ぎたい

もっと輝けるから
ココロ解き放って笑ってみてね
ほら虹がみえるよ
きっとこの気持ちが It's paradise

キミの名前を
勇気だしていま呼んでみた
少し照れた顔
ぎゅっと繋いでた手が愛しくなる

（揺れてる）花のように
（咲いてく）気持ち Brand new love

ありのままで
All right キミと踊るように
ずっと恋してたいね
降り注ぐ時間をココで抱きしめ
さあ羽根を伸ばそう
きっと忘れられない Paradise

ときめきの波をキミと泳ぎたい
もっと輝けるから
ココロ解き放って笑ってみてね
ほら虹がみえるよ

ありのままで
All right キミと踊るように
ずっと恋してたいね
降り注ぐ時間をココで抱きしめ

さあ羽根を伸ばそう
きっと忘れられない paradise

Overall Meaning

The song "Rainbow" by AZU is a lively and upbeat track that focuses on feeling the excitement of new love. The opening lyrics express the desire to swim in the waves of excitement with one's partner under the rainbow, which symbolizes a happy ending. The singer wants to let go of their worries and laugh with their partner, seeing the rainbow and realizing that this is what paradise feels like. The second verse talks about how the wind seems to be singing to them, leading them to the paradise of their dreams. The singer finds themselves overwhelmed by the feelings they have for their lover that shine so bright that it's almost blinding.

The chorus repeats the desire to swim in the waves of excitement with one's partner, letting go of any doubts, fears and laughing together. The rainbow appears as a sign of their happiness, assuring the singer that their feelings for their partner are genuine and that it is indeed paradise.

The bridge describes how the singer musters up the courage to call out their partner's name and holds their hand tightly as they both realize their growing feelings for each other. The final verse expresses the desire to dance with their partner, embracing every moment and hoping that time slows down so that they can always feel this way. The song finishes with the singer wanting to spread their wings and soar, never forgetting the paradise they have found with their partner.

Line by Line Meaning

ときめきの波をキミと泳ぎたい
I want to swim in the waves of my excitement with you.

もっと輝けるから
I can shine even more brightly because of you.

ココロ解き放って笑ってみてね
Let your heart go and try to smile.

ほら虹がみえるよ
Look, you can see a rainbow.

きっとこの気持ちが It′s paradise
Surely, this feeling is paradise.

見つめ返せば
If I look back,

まぶしいくらい気持ちを感じてる
I feel so much that it's dazzling.

風が歌うように僕らをいま楽園に連れていくよ
The wind takes us to a paradise that sings.

（飛び込む）水しぶきに
Into the splashing water,

（ハジケル）ふたり Shining smile
The two of us have a shining smile.

キミの名前を
I call your name,