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).
Waiting For You
Chara Lyrics
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waiting for you dear lover
I'm waiting, waiting for,
waiting for your love
Don't you wanna know?
Don't you wanna know?
True story goes...
True story goes...
When he finds a rhythm of
his own, you know
Darling I, I'm getting
hungry for your touch
But you know, darling I,
will patiently wait
for you to know
Oooohh, I'm still waiting for,
waiting for, your sweet laughter
Oooohh, I'm still waiting for,
waiting for you boy
Don't let it go...
Don't let it go...
Don't you think I know?
Don't you think I know?
What do I say, ay, ay,
if I let you see my heart
Ahh, Darling I, pray that you're
laughing from your heart
Cuz baby, it's time that I,
water the roots you
grow on your own
You're one of a kind
『you know how I feel』
You don't know
Darling I, I'm getting
hungry for your touch
But you know, darling I,
will patiently
wait for you to show
I found you
Don't let go, I've been
beside you all this time
So help me, darling breath,
take my hand and then
we're found
And then we're found
I know you wish you'd drift away
into the darkness babe
I pray the music lifts your
heart and dries your tears away
I know you're wasting there,
you're gonna get his right,
just listen
I pray you hear it dear,
the sky is brighter,
dawn is coming
I'm waiting for your...
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The lyrics of Chara's song Waiting for You depict a story of longing, patience, and unconditional love. The singer is waiting for her lover, patiently and understandingly, as they go through their own journey of growth and self-discovery. She knows that her lover will come around when they find their own rhythm and she will be there, waiting for them with open arms.
The lyrics express a deep sense of devotion and understanding towards the loved one, even when they are going through their own challenges. The singer is hungry for their touch and sweet laughter but is willing to wait indefinitely for them to come around. She recognizes that it is time for her lover to grow and prosper on their own, but she is always by their side, supporting them through thick and thin.
Overall, the song Waiting for You is a beautiful tribute to the power of unconditional love, patience, and understanding in a relationship. It is a reminder that true love does not depend on timelines or conditions, but rather it perseveres through all obstacles and difficulties.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm waiting, waiting for,
waiting for you dear lover
The singer is waiting eagerly for her lover to arrive.
I'm waiting, waiting for,
waiting for your love
The singer is waiting for her lover's affection and love.
Don't you wanna know?
Don't you wanna know?
True story goes...
True story goes...
The singer wonders if her lover wants to know the true story of their love.
he'll come around
When he finds a rhythm of
his own, you know
The singer believes that her lover will come back to her when he finds his own path and rhythm in life.
Darling I, I'm getting
hungry for your touch
But you know, darling I,
will patiently wait
for you to know
The singer is craving physical intimacy with her lover but she is willing to wait for him to reciprocate her feelings.
Oooohh, I'm still waiting for,
waiting for, your sweet laughter
Oooohh, I'm still waiting for,
waiting for you boy
The singer is still waiting for her lover's laughter and presence.
Don't let it go...
Don't let it go...
Don't you think I know?
Don't you think I know?
The singer is imploring her lover not to let go of their love and believes that she understands their situation.
What do I say, ay, ay,
if I let you see my heart
Ahh, Darling I, pray that you're
laughing from your heart
Cuz baby, it's time that I,
water the roots you
grow on your own
The singer wonders what she should say if she shows her true feelings to her lover and hopes that he is happy in life. She also thinks that she should support her lover to grow on his own.
You're one of a kind
『you know how I feel』
You don't know
The singer thinks that her lover is special and unique but he may not know exactly how she feels about him.
But you know, darling I,
will patiently
wait for you to show
The singer resolves to wait patiently for her lover to show his love and affection towards her.
I found you
Don't let go, I've been
beside you all this time
So help me, darling breath,
take my hand and then
we're found
And then we're found
The singer tells her lover that she has found him and urges him not to let go. She wants to hold his hand and be with him forever.
I know you wish you'd drift away
into the darkness babe
I pray the music lifts your
heart and dries your tears away
I know you're wasting there,
you're gonna get his right,
just listen
I pray you hear it dear,
the sky is brighter,
dawn is coming
The singer believes that her lover is feeling down and hopeless but she prays that music will heal his heart and make him feel better. She also thinks that he will get things right if he listens carefully and encourages him to look forward to a brighter future.
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The singer is waiting for her lover's love and presence, and repeats this sentiment multiple times.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Chara
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