Akina Nakamori (中森明菜, Nakamori Akina, born 13 July 1965 in Kiyose, Tokyo, J… Read Full Bio ↴Akina Nakamori (中森明菜, Nakamori Akina, born 13 July 1965 in Kiyose, Tokyo, Japan) is a multi-award winning j-pop singer and actress who debuted on May 1 of 1982. As a singer Akina came to be known for her mature yet rebellious style and powerhouse vocals, but also for her ever changing image both visually and musically as opposed to the conservative J-Pop scene. Together with Seiko Matsuda she dominated the 80's J-Pop scene and they were continuously rivaled by the media especially for their commercial success and contrasting "dark vs. light"-image conflict. Akina's so-called golden era situates between 1982 to 1989 till she attempted suicide for the failed romance with Kondo Masahiko. She has never gained back the popularity she once had from early to mid 1980's, yet she has still been able to maintain a somewhat steady career and her influence on the music industry never goes unnoticed. Today, Akina's built her image more as a cover artist with her Utahime cover albums with the award winning Enka. In 2024 she was the 21st best selling artist in Japan with over 25,1 million records sold. With a career as long as 41 years,nshe has explored many different music genres including pop, rock, R&B, jazz, blues, enka, folk and Latin music. After taking a series of hiatuses from 2010 to 2022 due to health issues, Akina has announced her slow yet certain return to the music industry after starting up a new management office, HZ VILLAGE. She released her self-cover of 1984's "Kita Wing" in 2023, and shortly after a behind-the-scene video and Youtube channel went up at December 25 of the same year as a Christmas present to fans who waited for her. At her first ever interview appearance at 2024, she revealed that she'll be releasing new music sooner.

Labyrinth
Akina Nakamori Lyrics

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夜もない朝もない
影もない誰かがいる
外された記憶から
声がする誰かが呼ぶ

あっ拡がっていく
Peak 深い場所へと
Deep バラ色ですか

Seek 私の暗闇は

どこなの
Why 何なの

抱きたいのなら
抱かせてあげる
操らないで
欺かないで

つま先を運んでも
進めない迷路の罠
悪戯に繰り返す
声がする私を呼ぶ

あっ注がれていく
Spill 深い場所へと
Deep 銀色ですか
Shape ひややかな雫は

嬉しい
Why 泣きたい

瞳の中に
閉じ込めたなら

二人のことは
誰も知らない

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Akina Nakamori's song Labyrinth describe a tumultuous emotional journey of the singer. The opening lines suggest a state of confusion and uncertainty - there is no night or morning, no shadow, but somebody is there and calling out to the singer. This person is a voice from a lost memory, and the singer is seeking answers and clarity.

The chorus expands on this sense of confusion and frustration - the singer is lost in a maze, unable to move forward, and caught in a trap. The repeated voice that is calling out to her is almost mocking in its playfulness, and it seems to tease her about her desires and fears. The singer longs for comfort and affection but doesn't want to be manipulated or deceived.

The final verse offers a glimmer of hope and intimacy - the singer suggests that she is willing to open up and trust someone, but only if they are sincere and genuine. The closing lines suggest that the singer and this other person have a private connection that nobody else knows about, and that they share a secret bond.

LabyrinthAkina Nakamori Lyrics

Labyrinth
Akina Nakamori Lyrics