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1. BENI is a Japanese pop singer, currenly signed to the Universal Music Japan record label. She made her debut as a member of the defunct supergroup Bishoujo Club 31, and was the first member of the group to pursue a solo career while being an active member. In 2004, she debuted on the avex trax record label as Arashiro Beni (安良城紅). Her third single, "Here Alone" (the theme song to the dorama Kurokawa no Techou) became her most successful with the label, peaking at #14. In 2008, Arashiro moved from avex to her current label, changed her stage name to BENI and has seen a slight boost in popularity.
Arashiro Beni comes from a multi-cultural background. Her father is an American, while her mother is an Okinawan Japanese who lived in Miyakojima. Her parents were music lovers, who let her take dance and piano lessons from an early age. While Arashiro was born in Kanagawa, she lived out her childhood in California. When she was 12 she moved from California to Yokohama, and attended the American School in Japan. While there, she was classmates with Sony Japan-signed artist Crystal Kay and became close friends with her. Because of this, Arashiro is fluent in both English and Japanese.
In 2002, Arashiro competed in the 8th National Japan Bishojo Contest (a beauty pagent) and became one of the finalists, despite not having any formal training for the beauty contest. Due to her high placing in this contest, she was chosen to be part of the musical/TV personality group Bishoujo 31 in mid-2006 (though at the time were called Bishoujo 31 as 10 more members came in 2004). She became a regular on the TV-show GIRLS A GOGO! along side the rest of the members of this group.
In April 2004 the group with debut with their first single, Da Di Da☆Go! Go! (the ending theme song that was used in their TV show GIRLS A GOGO!). The single broke the top 40 at #34. Arashiro was then picked up by avex trax to become a solo artist away from the Pony Canyon-produced Bishoujo Club 31 and debuted in June with the single "Harmony" (drama Reikan Bus Guide Jikenbo's theme song). This made her the first of the girls to pursue a solo project. The single, however, would barely see more success than the group's effort, peaking at #26.
In August, Arashiro found her second TV opportunity by appearing on the MTV Japan show M size appearing in a segment called JANGLISH STYLE from Arashiro Beni ~Otona no Junky Life~. Two months later, her second single "Infinite..." was released. On the day after the single's release, a special one-off drama starring popular actress Yonekura Ryoko called Kurokawa no Techou was aired, which used a new song of Arashiro's, "Here Alone", as its ending theme song. Interestingly, Yonekura Royoko had won the 1992 competition for the Bishoujo award that Arashiro had become a finalist in. This new song proved to be much more popular, peaking at #14 on Oricon charts (this is her most successful single to date). At the same time, Arashiro was promoting her second Bishoujo Club single called Tokyo Gourmet Tour which was released two weeks before.
The start of 2005 saw Arashiro become the spokesgirl and CM model for cosmetics company KOSÉ's VISEE range (a title that has gone to such people as Amuro Namie, Hamasaki Ayumi, Koda Kumi and Tsuchiya Anna). Following this in February was debut self-titled album, Beni, as well as a single released on the same day called Miracle taken from the album. In March at the 19th Japan Gold Disc Award ceremony, Arashiro was one of the receivers fo the Best New Artist of the Year award. Arashiro starred in her first musical as the heroine Mary Maguire in the Japanese run of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Beautiful Game (it had two dates in March-April).
June saw Arashiro's first new single since her debut album, "Hikari no Kazu Dake Glamorous" (used as the VISEE CM song to the commercial which starred her). On August 6 she performed both the Japanese national anthem and the American national anthem at the half time show for the American Football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Indianapolis Colts at the Tokyo Dome. August also saw the final release from Bishoujo Club 31, a DVD mini-album.
In late 2005 she would release a single "Cherish" which was the lead-in to her second album Girl 2 Lady. While Girl 2 Lady was significantly less successful commercially, it also saw Arashiro committing more to her music (she co-wrote several tracks on the album). After a period of inactivity she released a new single "How Are U?" (produced by YANAGIMAN) in September which did not chart on Oricon chart's top 200 single (implying less than 350 copies sold that week). Nothing else was released in 2006. In 2007, Arashiro made a comeback with the theme song to the drama [[Warui Yatsura]], "Luna" (peaking at #77) and her third album, GEM, following in April. At the same time, Arashiro became the face of clothing label CECIL McBEE.
Following her third album, GEM, Arashiro was finally given the chance to have one-man lives. There were two in total, one which was held in Tokyo and the other in Osaka. Following these lives, Arashiro was relatively inactive in her music career but started work as a host for NHK TV's Tokyo Kawaii TV. In late 2007 it was announced on her website that she would continue to sing the theme song for American Football in Japan. It was soon announced in 2008 that Arashiro would star in the movie, Buraburabanban, as the lead character. Shortly after this a best of album was announced which was titled Chapter One ~complete collection~. The best of album had two versions, a CD only and a CD+DVD version. The CD+DVD version included all of her music videos and performances from her first live.
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Following the release of her best album, it was rumored that she possibly could have been dropped due to the title of her best-of album being "complete collection". Fan's fears were slightly settled when it was announced that Arashiro would be featured as "BENI" on Dohzi-T's single, "Mou Ichido...". Upon "Mou Ichido..."'s release, it became the biggest hit to date for both Dozhi-T and Arashiro. In late August 2008, it was announced that Arashiro would be featured on DJ MAKAI's album STARS, with the song titled "STAR IN MY SKY". In September 2008, without a warning, Arashiro's official site at Avex was shutdown. It was widely believed that what fans had feared most had actually happened, she was dropped by her label.
But in late October, it was officially announced that rather than being dropped Arashiro had switched record label companies as well as management from avex trax and Oscar Promotion to Universal Music Japan's Nayutawave Records and Survive on Music Inc. respectively. It was also announced that Arashiro switched her name from Arashiro Beni to BENI and that she hoped to pursue solely on her music from that point on. In order to be more committed to her music it was also announced that she would take part in the writing of her songs from that point on. A single was quickly announced, titled "Mou Nido to..." which was an answer song to the widely popular collaboration with Dozhi-T "Mou Ichido...". "Mou Nido to..." was released on December 10th and was able to reach #20 on the weekly Oricon chart (her highest chart rank since her debut) and was extremely popular in downloads.
Following "Mou Nido to...", it was announced that BENI would be collaborating once more with MAKAI for his new mini-album LEGEND where BENI covered Cece Pennington's hit song "Finally". BENI also took part in a tribute album to The Carpenter's and covered the song "Superstar". Another single was also announced, "Kiss Kiss Kiss", that was released on April 8, 2009. "Kiss Kiss Kiss" was used as the CM song for Kao Biore's new line of body soap "Body Deli". Although "Kiss Kiss Kiss" only managed to rank in at #40 on the Oricon weekly chart it saw significant success on the download charts, managing to rank in at #1 for its release week with Chaku-Uta Full. After "Kiss Kiss Kiss" another single was quickly announced entitled "Koi Kogarete" that is set to be released on June 10tg, 2009. "Koi Kogarete" will be used as popular TV show "Music Fighter"'s June Power Play theme song. The single will include the song "Forever 21" which was produced by YANAGIMAN and is being used as the image song for popular clothing company FOREVER 21 which recently crossed over into the Japanese market.
In a blog in May 2009, BENI answered one of commentator's questions, one which asked if an album was going to be released soon. BENI replied that she is currently working on recording songs for the album and that it should be ready soon.
BENI is currently studies political science at Sophia University in Tokyo.
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2. Beni, full name Benjamin Single, is an electronic producer/DJ from Sydney, Australia. Getting a start in the industry with outfit The Bang Gang Deejays as DJ Damage, Beni later formed Riot In Belgium with Joel Dickson of Cut Copy. As half of Riot In Belgium, Beni found fans in 2 Many DJs, Tiga, and the most stylish label head in Europe, Headman, who signed them to his Relish imprint.
Since Riot In Belgium disbanded in 2008, Beni has gone on to produce solo, with remixes of Sneaky Sound System's "Kansas City" (2008), Digitalism's "Pogo" (2008), La Roux's "Quicksand" (2009) and Tiga's "Shoes" (2009). In November 2008, Beni released his first solo production titled "My Love Sees You", which saw underground success in the club scene, being included on various compilation mixes including the Ministry of Sound's "Clubber's Guide to Spring 2008", "The Annual 2009" and The Bang Gang's "D is for Disco, E is for Dancing". Beni's follow up track, "Fringe Element (Shorts Like Me Edit)", sees its release in mid-2009 and is already featured on Kitsune Maison 7.
www.myspace.com/listentobeni. Released in September 2009 on Kitusne / etcetc, Beni's latest "Maximus" featuring vocals by Sam Sparro has a killer acompanying music video directed by Moopjaw which had 50,000 hits in the first few days of release!
3. Beni, a DJ and Producer from Australia
4. Beni, An underground farsi language rapper from the Islamic Republic of Iran.
5. beni is a rapper and singer from Denmark who does varied styles of rap. He started releasing music in 2020, starting with his joke track "Growth" which is a collab with another Danish artist called "addi". During 2023 he has released 3 more serious songs, in chronological order: "Spiraling", "150" and "Genesis", each representing their own style. While "Spiraling" has a dark and depressing tone, "150" has a relaxed summer vibe and "Genesis" has a more serious tone, you never know what to expect next from beni.
Suddenly
Beni Lyrics
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Before this magic night
falls and fades away
I've got to find the words
to steal your heart away
You're such a vision
Oh baby, listen
on the line
I get so weak
when I look into your eyes
I feel the heat baby
I must be hypnotized
But if I could
Well, we both know I would
Stop the hands of time
Here tonight
It seemed when I met you
We'd been here before
That I didn't forget you
On some other shore
Fate was my friend
Cause she brought you again
Now here you are
in my arms suddenly ...
My heart is blind to other eyes
It just sees you
It couldn't fool me
even if I wanted it to
Your love has saved me
Your smile is sacred
I want to be with you
all my life
There is no fantasy,
oh no, not anymore
You're much more real to me
Than anything before
Now that you're here
Well it all seems clear
I'm gonna take the fall
Take it all
Love is forever
As free as the wind
The nothing else matters
When it comes again
Time is my friend
Cause she brought you again
Now here you are in my arms
It seemed when I met you
We'd been here before
That I didn't forget you
On some other shore
Fate was my friend
Cause she brought you again
Now here you are
in my arms ...
My love is in motion tonight
And it's time to set it free
(set it free)
Cause you're the one
The only one
Who could deliver me
Your love is an ocean of fire
When you take me to my need
That I will (I will)
remember (remember)
For all eternity
Love is forever
As free as the wind
The nothing else matters
When it comes again
Time is my friend
Cause she brought you again
Now here you are in my arms
It seemed when I met you
We'd been here before
That I didn't forget you
On some other shore
Fate was my friend
Cause she brought you again
Now here you are
in my arms suddenly ...
The song “Suddenly” by Beni is about unexpectedly finding love and wanting to hold onto it forever. The lyrics convey the urgency of the singer’s feelings and how they want to take the opportunity to express their love before it’s too late. The song starts with the singer stating that they need to find the right words to steal their lover's heart away before the magical night ends.
The chorus of the song, “seemed when I met you/ we’d been here before/ that I didn’t forget you/ on some other shore/ fate was my friend/ ‘cause she brought you again/ now here you are in my arms suddenly” talks about how the singer feels a sense of familiarity with their lover, as if they've known each other before. The lyrics suggest that fate has brought them together once again and they're enjoying the moment of holding each other.
The second verse of the song talks about how the singer's heart is only set on their lover, how their love is real and that they seek to be with them for the rest of their life. The lyrics convey how this love has brought a sense of clarity to the singer and how they're willing to take the fall and risk it all for love.
Overall, the lyrics of the song “Suddenly” by Beni express the urgency and intensity of finding true love and the desire to hold onto it forever.
Line by Line Meaning
Before this magic night
I need to say what's on my mind before this perfect moment comes to an end.
falls and fades away
before this ideal moment becomes a distant memory.
I've got to find the words
I need to express my feelings properly.
to steal your heart away
to make you fall in love with me.
You're such a vision
You're stunningly attractive.
Oh baby, listen
Please, pay attention.
I may be puttin' it all
I'm taking a risk.
on the line
I'm putting everything at stake.
I get so weak
I feel vulnerable.
when I look into your eyes
when I see your gaze.
I feel the heat baby
I'm attracted to you.
I must be hypnotized
I'm under your spell.
But if I could
If I had the power,
Well, we both know I would
I would do it.
Stop the hands of time
I would make this moment last forever.
Here tonight
In this exact moment.
It seemed when I met you
It felt like I knew you before.
We'd been here before
We've experienced this moment already.
That I didn't forget you
I never forgot about you.
On some other shore
In a different time or place.
Fate was my friend
Destiny brought us together.
Cause she brought you again
Fate made us cross paths once more.
Now here you are
You're here with me now.
in my arms suddenly ...
I finally have you in my embrace as if it happened all of a sudden.
My heart is blind to other eyes
I only have eyes for you.
It just sees you
You're the only one my heart sees.
It couldn't fool me
Even if I tried to deceive myself, I wouldn't be able to forget you.
even if I wanted it to
even if I tried to.
Your love has saved me
Your love rescued me.
Your smile is sacred
Your smile is special and meaningful.
I want to be with you
I desire to spend the rest of my life with you.
all my life
forever.
There is no fantasy,
What we have is real.
oh no, not anymore
It's not a dream anymore.
You're much more real to me
You're more than just a dream or a fantasy.
Than anything before
More significant than anyone or anything from before.
Now that you're here
Now that you're in my life.
Well it all seems clear
Everything makes sense now that you're with me.
I'm gonna take the fall
I'm willing to face the consequences.
Take it all
Take everything that comes with it.
Love is forever
Love is eternal.
As free as the wind
Love is timeless, and it knows no bounds.
The nothing else matters
Nothing else is important.
When it comes again
When love finds us again.
Time is my friend
Time brought us back together.
I may be putting it all on the line
I'm taking a risk with everything I have.
Cause she brought you again
Destiny brought us together again.
Now here you are in my arms
You're finally here with me.
My love is in motion tonight
My love is active and alive today.
And it's time to set it free
It's time to express my love to you.
(set it free)
to make it known.
Cause you're the one
You're the only one.
The only one
There's no one else for me.
Who could deliver me
You saved me, and only you could have done that.
Your love is an ocean of fire
Your love is vast and passionate.
When you take me to my need
When you fulfill my desires.
That I will (I will)
I promise.
remember (remember)
to always cherish.
For all eternity
forever and ever.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: oda kazumasa / Priscilla Coolidge
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Before this magic night falls and fades away
I've got to find the words to steal your heart away
You're such a vision
Oh baby, listen
I may be puttin' it all on the line
I get so weak when I look into your eyes
I feel the heat baby
I must be hypnotized
But if I could
Well, we both know I would
Stop the hands of time
Here tonight
It seemed when I met you
We'd been here before
That I didn't forget you
On some other shore
Fate was my friend
Cause she brought you again
Now here you are in my arms suddenly
My heart is blind to other eyes
It just sees you
It couldn't fool me even if I wanted it to
Your love has saved me
Your smile is sacred
I want to be with you all my life
There is no fantasy, oh no, not anymore
You're much more real to me
Than anything before
Now that you're here
Well it all seems clear
I'm gonna take the fall
Take it all
Love is forever
As free as the wind
The nothing else matters
When it comes again
Time is my friend
Cause she brought you again
Now here you are in my arms
It seemed when I met you
We'd been here before
That I didn't forget you
On some other shore
Fate was my friend
Cause she brought you again
Now here you are in my arms suddenly
My love is in motion tonight
And it's time to set it free
Cause you're the one
The only one
Who could deliver me
Your love is an ocean of fire
When you take me to my need
That I will remember
For all eternity
Love is forever
As free as the wind
The nothing else matters
When it comes again
Time is my friend
Cause she brought you again
Now here you are in my arms
It seemed when I met you
We'd been here before
That I didn't forget you
On some other shore
Fate was my friend
Cause she brought you again
Now here you are in my arms suddenly
@lancelaw760
This is awesome. Feels like what modern city pop should be
@YAMAZAKINAOYA
BENIさんの英語カバー曲最高です｡この曲COVERS:3のDVDでしか持って無くて歌詞 掲載あって嬉しいです｡ありがとうございます｡これからは､CD､DVD､Blu-rayはレコードみたいになってくるのですかね｡
@user-dj8iv3bj5u
BENI, your original music is good, but the English version of the cover music is also very good.
@some.random.baldie2111
Reminds me of 1990s songs and that's a positive comment. Beni has a lovely seductive voice and it's a catchy song. I discovered this by accident, and I'm glad I did!
@adnvdn
Well, it is a cover of a 1990's song "Love Story wa Totsuzen ni"
@user-zk8ed7qz8t
這首真得好聽^^y
@user-ob1um8kt4g
好聽😊
@yeluliao
heaven time
@888deguy
Thank you for posting the Lyrics and this English version of "Suddenly by BENI.
I heard Chris Hart version singing this is in Japanese, smooth jazz style.
Thank you again!!!!
@yasuoshibuya
英語で聞いてもいい曲だな＊