Anna Tsuchiya (土屋アンナ), Born March 11, 1984. Half Japanese half American, An… Read Full Bio ↴Anna Tsuchiya (土屋アンナ), Born March 11, 1984. Half Japanese half American, Anna began modeling at the age of 14, when she was scouted for Seventeen magazine. In 2002, she joined with Ex-Oblivion Dust member Kaz to form Spin Aqua. After a hiatus, they disbanded in 2004, due to her pregnancy and engagement to Joshua, another model. She gave birth later that year.

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.

Overture
Anna Tsuchiya Lyrics

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Rise 空には太陽が
Force あなたには強さが似合う
Days 涙は夢をみて
Stage 未来を描(えが)いては掴(つか)む

世界中風さえ在(あ)るのなら
どこまでもぼくらは飛ベると誓い合う
絆が見えた

ダイアモンドから夢を放つペルセウス
まだ見ぬチカラをその瞳(め)に秘めて
光の翼が虹をかけてゆく Field of dreams
輝くあなたを信じてる

Voice 孤独をつつみこむ
Stay 声の波の中で祈る
Grace あなたの悦(よろこ)びが
Stars 私の悦(よろこ)びに変わる

鮮やかな目映(まばゆい)い矢のように
走りだすあなたは嵐をくぐり抜け
扉をひらく

サザンクロスさえ越えてゆけるペルセウス
かざした右手に願いを込めて
震える想いが呼び覚ます奇蹟 Dreams come true
見つめる彼方に辿りつく

世界中風さえ在(あ)るのなら
どこまでもぼくらは飛べると誓い合う
絆が見えた

ダイアモンドから夢を放つペルセウス
まだ見ぬチカラをその瞳(め)に秘めて
光の翼が虹をかけてゆく Field of dreams

輝くあなたを信じてる
輝くあなたを信じてる

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Anna Tsuchiya's "Overture" contain themes of hope, strength, and determination. The verses use strong imagery of the sun, wind, and stars to convey a sense of limitless possibility, and encourage the listener to reach for their dreams without hesitation. The chorus discusses a character named Perseus, who represents the courage and bravery needed to overcome obstacles and achieve greatness. The lyrics evoke a sense of awe and wonder, and offer a message of support and encouragement to those who may be struggling to find their way in the world.

One interesting aspect of "Overture" is the combination of Japanese and English lyrics. Tsuchiya fluidly switches between the two languages throughout the song, and the bilingual nature of the lyrics adds to the sense of global connection and universality conveyed in the song. Additionally, the use of mythical and legendary figures like Perseus and the Southern Cross adds to the overall epic tone of the lyrics, and suggests the possibility of amazing feats and adventures.

Line by Line Meaning

Rise 空には太陽が
The sun shines up in the sky, as if signalling a new beginning

Force あなたには強さが似合う
Your strong spirit is a natural part of who you are

Days 涙は夢をみて
Through tears come moments of vision and dream

Stage 未来を描(えが)いては掴(つか)む
We grasp the future by imagining it on our current stage of life

世界中風さえ在(あ)るのなら
If the whole world is a playground including winds of change

どこまでもぼくらは飛ベると誓い合う
We promise to soar to any height

絆が見えた
We can see the bonds that connect us

ダイアモンドから夢を放つペルセウス
Like Persius who fought and dreamt on diamonds

まだ見ぬチカラをその瞳(め)に秘めて
Hidden in your eyes is an untapped power

光の翼が虹をかけてゆく Field of dreams
Spread your wings and paint the colorful sky of your dreams with the light that emanates from within

輝くあなたを信じてる
I believe in your brilliant self