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.
Lovin' You
Anna Tsuchiya Lyrics
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Tsuchiya Anna
In the spring of my life
I fell in love for the first time
Oh baby, though I had faded many times before
This is a quirk of fate
He is the one that I'm waiting for so long time
Baby, I'm falling love with you
I want you and I want you to need me so hard
My desire makes me crazy
A little black butterfly
How can I be beautiful?
If I have a sweet voice like you
Do you think he will love me?
I believe in my passion
Passion is dedication
To something you believe...
Can't stop, oh, lovin' you
How do you know if the one you love is true?
Because he said so?
I am just hungry for love or I just don't want to be alone
Too many people that I met
Too many people that I loved
But I am hard up for simple love and simple world
Baby, I'm falling love with you
I want you and I want you to need me so hard
My desire makes me crazy
A little girl, lovin' you
How can she be beautiful?
If she has a pure heart like me
Do you love her just a while?
If you want her to change, she can change for you, right now
Even though she has gone out of your sight
Can't stop, oh, lovin' you
I wanted everything and so everything
I didn't want everything and so everything
I just want to be beautiful and beautiful
I'm just lovin' you
A little black butterfly
How can I be beautiful?
If I have a sweet voice like you
Do you think he will love me?
I believe in my passion
Passion is dedication
To something you believe...
Can't stop, oh, lovin' you
A little girl, lovin' you
How can she be beautiful?
If she has a pure heart like me
Do you love her just a while?
If you want her to change, she can change for you, right now
Even though she has gone out of your sight
Can't stop, oh, lovin' you
"Lovin' You" by Anna Tsuchiya is a song about falling in love and being consumed by the emotions of it. Tsuchiya reflects on her past relationships and how they always seem to fall short of what she desires in a partner. She questions whether her new love interest is genuine and if she is just desperate for love or the company of another person. Throughout the song, Tsuchiya compares herself to a little black butterfly, saying that she wants to be beautiful like her love interest, but also recognizing the uniqueness of her own passions and dedications.
In the chorus, Tsuchiya declares her feelings for her love interest, saying she is falling in love with him and desires for him to need her just as much. She recognizes that her desires may be making her crazy but cannot stop her love from growing.
The second verse shifts to a little girl, reflecting on the innocence of love and how it can be easily manipulated. Tsuchiya questions whether her love interest will love her for who she is or if he wants her to change. However, she recognizes that she too can change for him, making herself into what he desires.
Overall, "Lovin' You" is a heartfelt ballad about the experiences of falling in love and the conflicting emotions that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
In the spring of my life
During the early stage of my life
I fell in love for the first time
I experienced love for the very first time
Oh baby, though I had faded many times before
Despite experiencing heartbreaks before
God keep angels out of mischief
The belief in a higher power protecting from harm
This is a quirk of fate
This is a strange coincidence or unexpected event
He is the one that I'm waiting for so long time
He is the one I have been waiting for, for a long time
Baby, I'm falling love with you
I am falling in love with you, my dear
I want you and I want you to need me so hard
I desire you to want and need me deeply
My desire makes me crazy
My intense longing is driving me insane
A little black butterfly
A small butterfly with black wings
How can I be beautiful?
What can I do to become more beautiful?
If I have a sweet voice like you
Would having a voice like yours make me more attractive?
Do you think he will love me?
Is it possible for him to love me?
I believe in my passion
I have faith in my strong feeling of enthusiasm and devotion
Passion is dedication
Passion is the commitment to something
To something you believe...
To something you have faith in...
Can't stop, oh, lovin' you
I can't help but love you deeply
How do you know if the one you love is true?
How can you be sure that your love is genuine?
Because he said so?
Because he told you so?
I am just hungry for love or I just don't want to be alone
I either crave affection or am afraid of loneliness
Too many people that I met
I have encountered numerous people
Too many people that I loved
I have loved several individuals
But I am hard up for simple love and simple world
However, all I truly seek is uncomplicated love and a simple life
A little girl, lovin' you
I, a young woman, loving you passionately
How can she be beautiful?
What can she do to appear more beautiful?
If she has a pure heart like me
If she is as kind-hearted and sincere as I am
Do you love her just a while?
Do you only love her for a short period of time?
If you want her to change, she can change for you, right now
If you request her to alter, she will immediately do so for your sake
Even though she has gone out of your sight
Even if she is no longer visible to you
I wanted everything and so everything
Initially, I desired everything and consequently, received everything
I didn't want everything and so everything
I no longer yearned for everything which resulted in receiving everything
I just want to be beautiful and beautiful
All I crave is to be incredibly beautiful
I'm just lovin' you
I am simply loving you with all my heart
Contributed by Sarah T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.