She became musically active once more in 2005, releasing her solo debut under AVEX's sub-label, Mad Pray Records. Her third single, Rose, was used as the opening song for the Nana anime. She and Olivia Lufkin have since performed all the opening and ending songs for the show, as well as releasing several "inspi' by Nana" project albums and singles.
Anna's music usually features a pop-rock sound and instrumentation, but with a more pop-like style for melody and lyrics, the latter of which she usually writes herself. She frequently writes entire songs or large portions thereof in English, in which she is semi-proficient. She has stated several times that she is not fluent, though her command of the language and accent are such that her overseas fans often assume otherwise. Anna also frequently covers American songs; pop hits such as Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover and True Colors. as well as rock tunes such as Somebody Help Me? and Just Can't Get Enough are in her repertoire. She is a large fan of Queen and Nirvana.
Anna has also gained success as an actress, winning several awards for Best New Actress after her debut in Shimotsuma Monogatari (released in the US as Kamikaze Girls). She has also lent her talents to Cha no Aji (The Taste of Tea), Bashment, the Japanese dub of Herbie: Fully Loaded, Memories of Matsuko, Dororo, and has most recently starred in Sakuran.
Knock Down
Anna Tsuchiya Lyrics
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Is it little bit too strange?
Is it just me who thinks this world?
Is way out of range?
What do you want to do?
Don't you want to change this reality? right.
Don't stand there gaping.
You've absolutely no use for them, find a way.
Can't you imagine you're in the depth of desire?
No you can't. Believe in your heart and your vision
Ready! Knock down the rival! This is your chance now!
Now is the right time. Free for fight
Break out this rule. We have many dreams
It's not time to behave. Catch the chance.
Who said that they're the Boss?
They are any humans. Oh baby, think for yourself
Call up a lot of your strength; shake a lot of your chain, right now! It's your life!
They can't change us they can only try
To understand us.
Look we are not meant to do,
What you want us to do
If you tell us to walk straight to do something you want
We won't move for you
Nobody can stop us
Nobody can catch us. Are you ready for us, find a way
What did you do when you were young?
You'll never be a perfect one. But you can be better then you are now!
Ready! Knock down the rival! This is your chance now!
Now is the right time. Free for fight
Break out this rule. We have many dreams
It's not time to behave. Catch the chance.
Who said that they're the Boss?
They are any humans. Oh baby, think for yourself
Call up a lot of your strength; shake a lot of your chain, right now!
It's your life!
Can't you imagine you're in the depth of desire?
No you can't. Believe in your heart and your vision
Ready! Knock down the rival! This is your chance now!
Now is the right time. Free for fight
Break out this rule. We have many dreams
It's not time to behave. Catch the chance.
Who said that they're the Boss?
They are any humans. Oh baby, think for yourself
Call up a lot of your strength; shake a lot of your chain, right now! It's your life!
In this song, Anna Tsuchiya expresses her dissatisfaction with the world as it is right now, the way things are, and the lack of inspiration to change it. She questions if it is just her or if others also feel that the world is strange and out of range. She urges her listeners to find a way to change the reality they are in and not just stand there gaping. She tells them to believe in themselves, their hearts, and their vision, and to call up a lot of their strength and shake their chains to break free from any rules that might be holding them back. She emphasizes that this is the listener's life and their chance to make a difference, to knock down their rivals, defy the bosses, and pursue their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Is it just me who think this world?
Am I the only one who finds this world strange?
Is it little bit too strange?
Do you think this world is just a little too weird?
Is it just me who thinks this world?
Does anyone else feel like this world is totally messed up?
Is way out of range?
Is this world completely beyond what we can control or change?
What do you want to do?
What are your plans for changing things?
Don't you want to change this reality? right.
Don't you feel like it's time to take action and make a difference?
Don't stand there gaping.
Stop staring blankly and do something about it!
You've absolutely no use for them, find a way.
Don't rely on other people to take action for you, figure out your own path and make it happen.
Can't you imagine you're in the depth of desire?
Can't you picture yourself achieving the things you truly want?
No you can't. Believe in your heart and your vision
If you can't imagine it, just believe in your own abilities and your vision for the future.
Ready! Knock down the rival! This is your chance now!
It's time to take on your opponents and seize the moment!
Now is the right time. Free for fight
The timing is perfect, so don't hold back in the fight for change.
Break out this rule. We have many dreams
Don't let society's rules hold you back from achieving your dreams.
It's not time to behave. Catch the chance.
This isn't the time to play it safe, take advantage of every opportunity.
Who said that they're the Boss?
Who do these people think they are, trying to control us?
They are any humans. Oh baby, think for yourself
They're just ordinary people, don't let them dictate how you think or act.
Call up a lot of your strength; shake a lot of your chain, right now!
Summon all of your inner strength and break free from any shackles holding you back!
It's your life!
This is your one and only life, so take control of it and make it the best it can be.
They can't change us they can only try
Other people or society can only attempt to change us, but ultimately it's up to us to decide who we want to be.
To understand us.
Instead of trying to change us, people should try to understand our perspective.
Look we are not meant to do,
We aren't here to conform to society's expectations.
What you want us to do
We won't do what other people want just because they say so.
If you tell us to walk straight to do something you want
We won't blindly follow instructions that don't align with our own goals and values.
We won't move for you
We won't be controlled by anyone else's desires or motivations.
Nobody can stop us
No one can hold us back from pursuing our dreams and creating change.
Nobody can catch us. Are you ready for us, find a way
We are unstoppable and ready to create change, so get ready and find a way to keep up.
What did you do when you were young?
Think about your past and how you've grown as a person.
You'll never be a perfect one.
Don't strive for perfection, focus on your own journey and progress.
But you can be better then you are now!
There's always room for improvement, so keep pushing yourself to be the best version of yourself.
Contributed by Elijah F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.