Aya Kamiki (上木彩矢, Kamiki Aya) is a musical artist of Utari heritage, born S… Read Full Bio ↴Aya Kamiki (上木彩矢, Kamiki Aya) is a musical artist of Utari heritage, born September 10, 1985 in Sapporo, Hokkaidō, Japan. Her style ranges from pop, rock to rhythm and blues. She currently resides in Osaka, and is currently signed with the Giza Studio recording label. She speaks moderate Chinese, which gained her a notable fanbase in China.

Her blood type is B and her height is 1.66 m.

Aya learned to play the piano when she was 4 years old. In junior high school, she began singing live. Influenced by punk rock, she also learned how to play the guitar.

In 2005, Aya released her two mini-albums "Constellation" and "Rock On" from the independent record label Weed Records.

Aya's singing career was mainly active in Osaka, where she garnered positive results. Her voice was full of force that it was part of her reputation. She made appearances in music and fashion magazines, which caught people's attention.

In 2006, Aya signed on with Giza Studio and released her first major label single "Communication Break" on March 15th. On April 12th, her second single "Pierrot" was released. The song was respectively written and composed by B'z members Koshi Inaba and Tak Matsumoto, although the lyrics in Aya's version were slightly modified. It was released on the same day as the B'z single "ゆるぎないものひとつ" (Yuruginaimono Hitotsu), which contained "Pierrot" as its 2nd Beat (B-side). The single reached 9th place on the Oricon charts. Her third single "Mou Kimidake-wo Hanashitari-wa Shinai" peaked at the 11th place, and her first full album "Secret Code" debuted at 5th place. In order to promote Secret Code's release, Aya held two mini-concerts. One was as "Black Kamiki" and was performed at Tower Records in Shibuya. The other (later on the same day), was as "White Aya" and was performed at HMV in Shibuya. Entrance was free, provided that you had purchased Secret Code at the corresponding store.

Aria
Aya Kamiki Lyrics

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悲しみの旋律を　この世界に響かせて
呼び醒ますその命　高く空へ羽ばたいて

幻想さえ押し殺した無限に広がる夢
落としてきたカケラたちを今拾い集めて

あたり前に陽が昇って大地を汚しては
壊れてゆく現実にはまた目をそらしてる

始まりは誰も知らない　その使命を果たせずに
人は答えだけ求め　この愛探せずに

悲しみの旋律を　この世界に響かせて
呼び醒ますその命　高く空へ羽ばたいて

眠っていたそのココロを運んでく蒼い地球(ほし)
隠してきたキオクたちを今奮い立たせて

限られてる時間の中　生きている証を
残してゆく次の時代へ　繋いでゆく誓い

終わりはそう突然で　後悔する間もなくて
僕らのその愚かさを　無くして気付くんだ

悲しみの旋律を　この世界に響かせて
呼び醒ますその命　高く空へ羽ばたいて

悲しみの旋律を‥　呼び醒ますその命‥

悲しみの旋律を　この世界に響かせて
呼び醒ますその命　高く空へ羽ばたいて

alive.
見えない翼折れない様に

alive.
今日も流す悲しみの Aria

Overall Meaning

The song "Aria" by Aya Kamiki is a powerful ballad that speaks of the human experience with sorrow and the importance of hope. The lyrics reflect on the pain and sadness that exists in the world, and urge the listener to rise above it and fly high like a beautiful melody. The first lines suggest that one should let their sorrowful melodies be heard in the world and awaken their life force to soar high into the sky.

The song continues with the metaphorical imagery of dreams sprouting from the shattered pieces of illusion that have been buried deep in one's subconscious. The lyrics convey the idea that there is an inherent beauty in chasing one's dreams and not settling for the mundane existence of everyday life. The second verse suggests that people often ignore the destruction of reality happening around them, instead of seeking answers and pursuing love.

The chorus is a repetition of the first lines, emphasizing the importance of letting one's melody be heard and awakening their life force to soar high. The bridge urges the listener to dig deep within themselves, to embrace their memories, and rise to the challenge of preserving life's legacy. The song concludes with a reminder that life is fleeting, and it is crucial to live each moment with intention, so there is no regret.

Line by Line Meaning

悲しみの旋律を　この世界に響かせて
Let the melody of sadness resonate in this world

呼び醒ますその命　高く空へ羽ばたいて
Awaken that life and let it soar high into the sky

幻想さえ押し殺した無限に広がる夢
A dream that extends infinitely, even suppressing illusions

落としてきたカケラたちを今拾い集めて
Collecting the fragments that were dropped along the way

あたり前に陽が昇って大地を汚しては
The sun rises as usual and dirties the earth

壊れてゆく現実にはまた目をそらしてる
Once again, we avert our eyes from the reality that is breaking apart

始まりは誰も知らない　その使命を果たせずに
No one knows the beginning and we cannot fulfill that mission

人は答えだけ求め　この愛探せずに
People only seek answers and cannot find this love

眠っていたそのココロを運んでく蒼い地球(ほし)
The blue earth carries our slumbering hearts

隠してきたキオクたちを今奮い立たせて
Now, let's ignite the memories we had hidden away

限られてる時間の中　生きている証を
Within our limited time, we leave proof of our existence