She has sung ending themes for several Japanese anime: "It's gonna rain!" for Rurouni Kenshin, "Last Kiss" for Gantz, "Cotton Candy" for Guyver: Bioboosted Armor. "Love is Bubble" is used as the theme song for the Japanese movie Memories of Matsuko (嫌われ松子の一生), which also casts her. She also sings the song Kane wo Narashite for the Tales of Vesperia game by Namco Bandai, as well as recording Ring a Bell in English for the US/EU release. Although the tune is the same, they actually share different lyrics if translated.
BONNIE PINK is another of the multi-talented females doing it for themselves; not only a song-writer, she often takes part in the composing process and has proved to have talent in it. Her style is somewhat softer than singers such as Shiina Ringo, but her skill is no less evident. She also has a talent for singing in both English and Japanese with reasonable skill.
Mirror
BONNIE PINK Lyrics
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I realized
How miserable I had been
And how comfortable I had been like
Those eyes looked jealous and scared at
The world out there
I didn't know lords of things
I have known too many things now
Wish you were my mirror
Share the grief
Spare the smile for each other
No need to speak
to be understood
I am who I am
Can you be yourself?
Or is it easier to lie?
I am who I am
Can you be yourself
Right next to me
As shaken by the train
I asked myself
How far away we could go
And how many times we have tried in vain
When I try to grab you
Everytime, you jump the rails
It feels like faith is vanity
I don't wanna lose my sanity
I wish I were your mirror
Giving a kiss is getting a kiss
Against each other
No need to fight to be accepted
I am who I am
Can you be yourself?
Or is it easier to lie?
I am who I am
Can you be yourself
That's all I care
I am who I am
Can you be yourself?
Or is it easier to lie?
I am who I am
Can you be yourself
Right next to me
Look into the mirror
Move the way you want to
I just want to be in the same frame
Look into the mirror
Move the way you want to
I just want to be in the same frame
I am who I am
Can you be yourself?
Or is it easier to lie?
I am who I am
Can you be yourself
That's all I care
I am who I am
Can you be yourself?
Or is it easier to lie?
I am who I am
Can you be yourself
Right next to me
The lyrics of “Mirror” by BONNIE PINK are focused on the themes of identity, self-acceptance, and authenticity. The opening lines set the tone for the song, with the singer seeing a cat with green eyes and realizing how miserable she had been. This realization leads her to reflect on her past and how she had been comfortable in her old life. However, with her newfound knowledge and wisdom, the singer is now able to see the world with a newer, more guarded perspective.
The chorus of the song is a direct request to the listener, asking if they can be themselves and not succumb to lies. The singer even wishes to be a mirror for the listener, showing them their true self and allowing them to share their grief and spare their smile. The second verse builds on this theme of self-acceptance, as the singer reflects on the transience of life and the fear of losing one's sanity. She again invites the listener to show their true selves and to be comfortable doing so in her presence.
The final verse is the singer's ultimate desire – to be in the same frame with the listener. She encourages the listener to look into the mirror and move in the way they want to, with her as a mirror for them as well. Ultimately, the song is a plea for authenticity and an acknowledgement of the importance of being yourself.
Line by Line Meaning
As passing by a cat with green eyes
While walking by, noticing the eyes of a green-eyed cat
I realized
I came to understand something
How miserable I had been
My life had been difficult and unhappy
And how comfortable I had been like
I had been at ease and content with my situation
Those eyes looked jealous and scared at
The cat's eyes conveyed jealousy and fear when it looked out at the world
The world out there
The wider world outside of our immediate surroundings
I didn't know lords of things
At one point, I was ignorant of many important things
I have known too many things now
Now I am more knowledgeable and experienced than before
Wish you were my mirror
I wish that you could reflect back the truth about myself
Share the grief
Let us commiserate with each other about our struggles
Spare the smile for each other
Let us be kind and uplifting to one another
No need to speak
We do not need to communicate verbally
to be understood
In order to comprehend each other's feelings and thoughts
I am who I am
I am true to myself and do not try to be anyone else
Can you be yourself?
Can you uphold your real identity, too?
Or is it easier to lie?
Do you find it more convenient to deceive others or pretend to be someone else?
Right next to me
In close proximity to me
As shaken by the train
As the motion of a train jostles me
I asked myself
I inquired to myself
How far away we could go
How much distance we could cover
And how many times we have tried in vain
How many attempts we have made without success
When I try to grab you
When I attempt to hold onto you
Everytime, you jump the rails
Every time, you avoid and run away from me
It feels like faith is vanity
It seems like having faith in our relationship is pointless
I don't wanna lose my sanity
I do not want to lose my mental well-being
Giving a kiss is getting a kiss
An affectionate gesture should always be reciprocated
Against each other
In opposition to each other
No need to fight to be accepted
We do not have to engage in conflict to feel acknowledged by one another
Look into the mirror
Gaze into a reflective surface
Move the way you want to
Live your life according to your own wishes
I just want to be in the same frame
I desire to exist in the same space as you
That's all I care
That is what matters most to me
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