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.
NO WAY
Anna Tsuchiya Lyrics
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Wearing all those brand items with make up on.
Even the girl next to you
They smile while you're there
But then you are not, they change person i swear
Oh oh why oh way
Is everyone so untrue?
I hate it all, i shut it all
I can't ah...no way
I won't end up, won't end up like you
I can't lie to myself
I have lost more thing than you
I don't have more friends than you
They are not much too small to see
But i have precious things in me
The people that do not show
No lies has taught me so
Take a look around, baby i'm so alone
I don't even know if i have a best friend or not
Alone everyday my way backs from school
Looking down at the street
The distance felt so long, so long...
Oh oh this is who i am
But i'm the one who's gonna live this life
I hate it all, i shut it all
I can't ah...no way
I won't end up, won't end up like you
I can't lie to myself
I have lost more thing than you
I don't have more friends than you
They are not much too small to see
But i have precious things in me
The people that do not show
No lies has taught me so
Show me it whether that way is right
(nobody knows that way is right. nobody understand it.)
Show me it whether this is right, my life does not have the truth
You know but i believe only myself
I hate it all, i shut it all
I can't ah...no way
I won't end up, won't end up like you
I can't lie to myself
I have lost more thing than you
I don't have more friends than you
They are not much too small to see
But i have precious things in me
The people that do not show
No lies has taught me so
Anna Tsuchiya's song NO WAY explores the theme of societal conformity and the challenges of being true to oneself in a world where everyone seems to be wearing a mask. Tsuchiya presents a bleak picture of how people try to fit in by wearing brand items and putting up a false front. The lyrics highlight the hypocrisy of people who smile to one's face and change personalities as soon as they leave. The singer questions why everyone associates with lies and why people tend to be so untrue.
Tsuchiya expresses her frustration with the pressures of conforming to societal norms, such as pretending to have more friends than one actually has, and the fear of being alone. She admits to feeling lonely and uncertain about having a best friend. However, Tsuchiya also recognizes the value of being true to oneself and having intrinsic worth. She acknowledges that she has lost more things than the people who pretend to be someone else, and although she may not have more friends, she has "precious things" in herself. Tsuchiya emphasizes the importance of being honest with oneself and being accountable for one's life choices. She asserts that she will not end up like the people who wear a mask to fit in, and she knows that nobody can understand her life choices but herself.
Line by Line Meaning
Take a look around they all look the same, right?
Have you ever noticed how everyone looks and acts the same, as if they're all wearing a mask?
Wearing all those brand items with makeup on.
People often hide their true selves behind material possessions and artificial appearances.
Even the girl next to you, They smile while you're there, But then you are not, they change person I swear.
People are quick to put on a façade of happiness and kindness, but behind closed doors, they can be entirely different people.
Oh oh why oh way, Is everyone so untrue?
Why does it seem like nobody is genuine anymore?
I hate it all, i shut it all, I can't ah...no way
I'm sick of this two-faced behavior and I want no part in it.
I won't end up, won't end up like you, I can't lie to myself
I refuse to become just another person who's not true to themselves.
I have lost more thing than you, I don't have more friends than you
I may not have as many material possessions or friends as others, but that doesn't mean I am lacking in other areas of my life.
But I have precious things in me, The people that do not show, No lies has taught me so
I have qualities within myself that I consider valuable, and those that hide behind lies have shown me the importance of honesty.
Take a look around, baby I'm so alone, I don't even know if I have a best friend or not
Despite the façade of companionship that everyone puts on, I feel isolated and unsure if I truly have a best friend.
Oh oh this is who I am, But I'm the one who's gonna live this life
This is who I am and I refuse to let societal pressure dictate how I live my life.
Show me it whether that way is right, (nobody knows that way is right. nobody understands it.)
Let me see what path I should take, even though nobody truly knows what's right.
Show me it whether this is right, my life does not have the truth, You know but I believe only myself
I may not have all the answers, but I trust in myself enough to make the right decisions for my life.
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