Aira Mitsuki was chosen as the winner of Mega Trance 2007 from 6,325 applicants and released her debut single カラフル・トーキョーサウンズ・NO.9 on August 8 of the same year. A song from the single was selected as the official theme for the Transformers Café, based on the Transformers film, in Roppongi. Mitsuki performed at an MTV-sponsored event for the film on July 25.
Aira released her second full-length album PLASTIC on July 22, 2009. The songs ロボットハニー, サヨナラ TECHNOPOLiS, and "BARBiE BARBiE were released as singles beforehand.
Her third album, ???, was released November 17, 2010. The promotional singles released prior to the album were 愛し愛されて生きるのさ and "WHY TWO?". The album peaked at #45 on the Oricon weekly charts, selling a total of 2,758 copies. The album contains a cover of a 小沢健二 (Kenji Ozawa) song, 愛し愛されて生きるのさ, and the album's closing track, "love re:," which was written and produced by Korean producers Han Jae-Ho, Kim Seung-Su, and An Jung-Sung, who also produce songs for South Korean girl group KARA. 環ROY also makes a guest appearance on the first track of the album, "TRAIN TRAIN."
In 2013, Aira announced she would be taking a hiatus from the music industry and released her album I'LL BE BACK. In May of 2015, she announced her return and played a series of live shows over the summer, which culminated in the release of her comeback single LIGHTSAVER in September, for the soon-to-be album Pyramidal.
Twinkle Twinkle
Aira Mitsuki Lyrics
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言葉のあや 縄跳びとべないよ
twinkle twinkle さようなら
その目線の先にいる君は気付かないフリ
青と白と空とラブレター
君に届け 明日の紙吹雪
ねぇ僕らの前 走る証拠があるなら
twinkle twinkle おまじない
鏡の向こうのあの子へ叫ぶと
twinkle twinkle 毒リンゴ
ストライクゾーンの落とし穴
twinkle twinkle おまじない
言葉のあや 縄跳びとべないよ
twinkle twinkle さようなら
その目線の先にいる君は気付かないフリ
赤と黄色と青のGOサイン
明日は眩しい 僕を悩ませる
ねぇ見えてる未来呼ぶよ
ねぇ約束が生きがいとなればいいな
twinkle twinkle おまじない
言葉のあや 縄跳びとべないよ
twinkle twinkle さようなら
その目線の先にいる君は気付かないフリ
twinkle twinkle おまじない
鏡の向こうのあの子へ叫ぶと
twinkle twinkle 毒リンゴ
ストライクゾーンの落とし穴
twinkle twinkle おまじない
言葉のあや 縄跳びとべないよ
twinkle twinkle さようなら
その目線の先にいる君は気付かないフリ
The lyrics of Aira Mitsuki's song "twinkle twinkle" depict the struggle of communication and unrequited love. The phrase "twinkle twinkle" is used as a magical incantation to try and overcome the barriers of language and emotions. The lyrics refer to the inability to express oneself through words, as they have a potential for misinterpretation ("言葉のあや 縄跳びとべないよ" - "Words are vague, I can't jump over them like a skipping rope"). The singer seems to be in love with someone who is unaware of their feelings ("その目線の先にいる君は気付かないフリ" - "You, who are standing beyond my gaze, act as if you don't notice me"), which causes frustration and pain.
The use of colors in the lyrics ("青と白と空とラブレター" - "Blue, white, sky, and love letters"; "赤と黄色と青のGOサイン" - "Red, yellow, and blue go-signs") represents different emotions and circumstances. For example, blue and white symbolize the sky and the letter of love, which conveys deep emotions and affection. Red and yellow are used to represent a future that is visible but still out of reach.
The lyrics also allude to the idea of the singer trying to break through a barrier between themselves and the subject of their affection ("ねぇ届かないみたい扉 / ねぇ僕らの前 走る証拠があるなら" - "Hey, it seems like the door won't open / it would be great if there was proof of us running in front"). The idea of the reflective surface ("鏡の向こうのあの子へ" - "To that person beyond the mirror") hints at the idea of a potential alternate reality or a different version of oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
twinkle twinkle おまじない
Chanting the magic words - twinkle twinkle
言葉のあや 縄跳びとべないよ
Words cannot lift me up like a jump rope
twinkle twinkle さようなら
Saying goodbye to the magic words - twinkle twinkle
その目線の先にいる君は気付かないフリ
You pretend not to see me beyond your gaze
青と白と空とラブレター
Blue and white sky and love letter
君に届け 明日の紙吹雪
I'll send you tomorrow's confetti
ねぇ届かないみたい扉
The door seems like it cannot be reached
ねぇ僕らの前 走る証拠があるなら
If there is proof that we are running forward
鏡の向こうのあの子へ叫ぶと
When I shout to that kid in the mirror
twinkle twinkle 毒リンゴ
Poison apple - twinkle twinkle
ストライクゾーンの落とし穴
Pitfall in the strike zone
赤と黄色と青のGOサイン
Red and yellow and blue go sign
明日は眩しい 僕を悩ませる
Tomorrow is dazzling and troubles me
ねぇ見えてる未来呼ぶよ
Hey, calling the future that is already visible
ねぇ約束が生きがいとなればいいな
I hope promises can become my reason for living
Contributed by Declan G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.