There is more than one artist under this name:

1. aki is a Japanese … Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist under this name:

1. aki is a Japanese female vocalist who often collaborates with CYTOKINE's arranger 隣人 (Linjin) on many doujin music releases.

2. Aki is a MC from Gottsunda and Alby in Sweden.

3. AKI is a former singer for Japan based I've Sound.

4. aki is the former vocalist of visual band Laputa that lasted from 1993-2004. After Laputa disbanded, aki began working on his solo career and released his first single, COME INTO CONFLICT, on 8/3/2005. This was to be followed up by his debut album, CONFLICT, on 9/7/2005. He then released the maxi-single THE CELL MIXES on 3/1/2006. Following releases would include another single, FORGET ME NOT/GO AHEAD, on 8/11/2006, followed by a live album entitled aki OFFICIAL BOOTLEG LIVE INTO CONFLICT FINAL. aki then released his second album, RESONANCE, on 3/7/2007, which would be followed by two more singles later in the year. The first, entitled FOOLISH DANCE FLOOR/LANDSCAPE, would be released on 10/17/2007 in three "types" (A, B, and C). Less than a month later, his fifth and latest single, ちづけ/NO REASON (Chizuke/NO REASON), would be released on 11/14/2007 in three "types" (A, B, and C) as well.

5. AKi (born 御恵明希, Ichiki Akihito) is japanese singer, songwriter and bassist. He is known for his work with the band シド (SID) which he founded with vocalist マオ (Mao). In シド AKi uses the stage name 明希 (Aki).
AKi var born in Tokyo on February 3rd in 1981. His first band was RAM∞REM. RAM∞REM practiced in the same place as the band SHULA and AKi and SHULA's vocalist, マオ, became good friends. They often talk about how unhappy they where in their present band and they decided to leave their band and formed シド in 2003 with the help of former Uranus guitarist, Shinji, and former SHULA drummer, ゆうや (Yuuya) as support members. In 2004 Shinji and ゆうや became full band members after the very successful first one-man live.
In 2015 AKi started his solo work with the album ARISE and changed his stage name to AKi. He announced his solo album with short notice and it took many by surprise. Because of his sudden announcement that album got a lot of attention ranked at number 1 as the most pre-ordered album at Tower Records.

6. aki is a jazz quartet founded by Belgian female drummer Anke Verslype.

7. Dubstep producer from Burnley, England.

Ride
Aki Lyrics

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今まで信じたものを並べてみる　目の前に
誰に何を言われようとずっと　走る
夢と希望と現実　重なるこの世界の中で
一つだけ確かなこと見つけたくて

繰り返すいくつもの喜び　苦しみ
出会った　この世に生きることの意味を
この空に描いてみる

輝くこのサンセット　君に届けたいよ
希望の扉を開くその日まで

この手に掴んだものは今こぼれる綱だけれど
いつの日か変わる　輝く宝石に

ゆっくりと少しづつ遠くを見つけて
遥かな地平線へと飛び立とうよ
この空を越えて行け

流れる時代に君と　つながるから
希望の行方をずっと探したい

いくつもの喜び　苦しみ
出会った　この世に生きることの意味を
この空に描いてみる

輝くこのサンセット　君に届けたいよ
希望の扉を開くその日まで

流れる時代に君と　つながるから
希望の行方をずっと探したい

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Aki's song Ride express a desire to find a single definitive truth in a world full of overlapping dreams, hopes, and realities. Despite any detractors or obstacles along the way, the singer resolves to keep running towards that truth. Along the journey, they reflect on the various joys and pains they have experienced in life, always searching for the meaning behind their existence.

The song's chorus centers on the image of a sparkling sunset, which the singer wants to share with someone special. They long for the day when they can open the door to hope and let that person in, all while holding fast to the thread of their dreams, which though fragile now, will one day transform into glittering jewels. The lyrics urge the listener to take their time, to gradually set their sights on the distant horizon, and to soar beyond the skies.

Overall, Aki's Ride offers an inspiring message of perseverance and hope, acknowledging the struggles of life while keeping one's gaze fixed on a brighter future.

Line by Line Meaning

今まで信じたものを並べてみる　目の前に
Listing out everything I’ve ever believed in, right in front of me.

誰に何を言われようとずっと　走る
I’ll keep going, no matter who says what.

夢と希望と現実　重なるこの世界の中で
In this world where dreams, hopes and reality overlap.

一つだけ確かなこと見つけたくて
I want to find just one certainty.

繰り返すいくつもの喜び　苦しみ
The many joys and hardships we experience over and over again.

出会った　この世に生きることの意味を
The meaning of living in this world that we’ve met in.

この空に描いてみる
Let’s try to paint it out in the sky.

輝くこのサンセット　君に届けたいよ
I want to deliver this shining sunset to you.

希望の扉を開くその日まで
Until the day we open the door of hope.

この手に掴んだものは今こぼれる綱だけれど
What I’m holding in my hand is just a frayed rope that’s slipping away.

いつの日か変わる　輝く宝石に
Someday, it’ll transform into a shining jewel.