Chara earned her nickname as a schoolchild from her teacher (charachara means "scatterbrained") and has been called such ever since. She has always been musically involved, she began composing music in her later years of elementary school and played keyboard in a band from her second year of high school.
One of the things that defines Chara's music is her singing voice. It is often described as sweet and whispering like a child's, yet forceful and sincere. Despite her very distinctive singing voice, Chara considers herself a musician first and foremost; proficient with instruments such as the piano, drums, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, synthesizer and tambourine. There are common themes to a lot of her music, including motherhood, innocence, love, beauty, and cheerfulness.
She has appeared as one of the main characters in 'Swallowtail Butterfly' movie and sang all the songs. The album 'Montage' is actually a vocal collection from this movie, that's why it was released under the name of Yen Town Band - which is a fictional band from the story. She has also starred in 'PiCNiC' where she played the mental patient Coco. She would go on to marry her co-star Asano Tadanobu (浅野忠信) in 1995. Currently, the pair have two children, a daughter Sumire (born 1995) and later a son Himi (born 1999).
Beautiful Scarlet
Chara Lyrics
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誰かにみちをつたえよう
塀の中にいやよさよなら
細い涙月がねたころ
本当のやさしさでできてる
与えられた与えられたい
育つように与えてみたい
Beautiful scarlet
Beautiful scarlet
Such a beautiful scarlet rainbow
不安だよふざける愛をまつとねぇ
おいかけてもいいよ
夢と友情を深めるその手を
いつもいっしょよ何度も笑って
Beautiful scarlet
Such a beautiful scarlet baby
Beautiful scarlet
Such a beautiful scarlet rain
その名はつかまれかわいいその手に
愛をもって色をつけて
Such a beautiful scarlet rain
You are
In Chara's song Beautiful Scarlet, the lyrics convey a message of loneliness and the necessity to teach others the true meaning of loneliness. The lyrics urge the listener to share their experiences and emotions with others, and eventually teach them what true kindness and love is. The mention of a "beautiful scarlet" is repeated throughout the song, symbolizing both rain and a rainbow. This could represent the tears and struggles of life, as well as the beauty and strength that can come from overcoming those struggles.
The second verse of the song talks about the importance of love and friendship, and how they can help alleviate feelings of anxiety and fear. Chara speaks of the joy of spending time with loved ones, laughing together and strengthening their dreams and bonds. The lyrics emphasize the importance of cherishing those relationships and never letting them fade away.
Overall, Beautiful Scarlet is a powerful song that captures the essence of loneliness, love, and the struggles and beauty of life.
Line by Line Meaning
本当の孤独を教えよう
I will teach you true loneliness
誰かにみちをつたえよう
I will convey the way to someone
塀の中にいやよさよなら
Goodbye to being inside a wall
細い涙月がねたころ
When a thin teardrop moon sets
本当のやさしさでできてる
Made of true kindness
与えられた与えられたい
Given, given wants
育つように与えてみたい
I want to give in a way that nurtures
Beautiful scarlet
Beautiful red
Such a beautiful scarlet rain
This red rain is so beautiful
Beautiful scarlet
Beautiful red
Such a beautiful scarlet rainbow
This red rainbow is so beautiful
不安だよふざける愛をまつとねぇ
I'm anxious waiting for a frivolous love
おいかけてもいいよ
It's okay to chase after it
夢と友情を深めるその手を
Deepen your dreams and friendships with this hand
いつもいっしょよ何度も笑って
Always together, laughing many times
Such a beautiful scarlet baby
This red baby is so beautiful
その名はつかまれかわいいその手に
To grasp that name in that cute hand
愛をもって色をつけて
Color it with love
Such a beautiful scarlet rain
This red rain is so beautiful
You are
You are
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Chara
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Ravin Nox
easily one of my favorite songs of her's, I so many nights sitting in deep contemplation while this played in the backround