She was signed to Epic Records, a sub-label of Sony Music Entertainment Japan for over 11 years. In fall of 2011, Kay has announced that she is now signed with Delicious Deli Records, a sub-label of Universal Japan. Her 1st single since the label change, "Superman" has been released on December 14, 2011. "Delicious na Kinyobi/ Haru Arashi" is being released on March 14, 2012. Her first album "VIVID" with Delicious Deli Records was released on June 27, 2012.
2000: C.L.L Crystal Lover Light
2001: 637 -always and forever-
2002: almost seventeen
2003: 4 REAL
2003: NATURAL -World Premiere Album-
2005: Crystal Style
2006: Call me Miss...
2007: ALL YOURS
2008: Color Change!
2010: Spin the Music
2012: VIVID
ESCALATOR
Crystal Kay Lyrics
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tsunaide ita te hodokete
omowazu nagetsukete shimau no yo Dirty talk
hanpo saki wo aruite
demo yasashisa matte iru
zurui jibun iradatsu On the Escalator
tooi me de Why don't you follow me
doko wo mite iru no nani wo omotteru no
Thought you'd always be there for me
One step too far nanika iwanakya
kono manma dewa hanarete yuku
Two steps too far taisetsu na no wa
Oh baby anata shika inai noni
dandan to toozakaru
yokogao ga kirei sugite
kono mune ni sasaru itami wa sou Lovin' you
fui ni kasanatta shisen ni
donna kao shitara ii no
nani mo dekinai mama kodou wa Escalation
konna fuu ni You're still for away
komarasete Why am I hurting too?
yatto hontou no kimochi ni kidzuku nante
Thought you'd always be there for me
* One step too far nanika iwanakya
kono manma dewa hanarete yuku
Two steps too far ai saretai no wa
Oh baby kitto onnaji noni
mada jibun no koto sae wakaranai
konna sunao ja nai watashi dakeredo kawaritai yo
One step too far nanika iwanakya
kono manma dewa hanarete yuku
Two steps too far ayaman nakucha
Oh baby wakatte iru noni
One step too far nanika iwanakya
kono manma dewa hanarete yuku
Two steps too far taisetsu na no wa
Oh baby anata shika inai
* repeat
One step closer nanika iwanakya
kono manma dewa hanarete yuku
Two steps closer taisetsu na no wa
Oh baby anata shika inai no yo
The lyrics of Crystal Kay's song ESCALATOR describe the feeling of being swept up in a relationship that is moving too fast, with a sense of urgency and confusion. The song opens with the lines "In the moment our hearts touched, our hands intertwined, and I unconsciously threw out dirty talk." This suggests that there was an immediate connection between the singer and her lover, but that she may have been too caught up in the moment to fully think through her actions. As they move forward together, however, she begins to feel conflicted, despite the fact that her lover seems to be treating her kindly. She sings, "I'm stuck on the escalator of deception."
As the relationship progresses, the singer begins to distance herself emotionally from her lover, feeling that they are becoming more distant from each other. "The pain that pierces my chest is Lovin' You," she sings. She is caught up in their relationship, but it feels like it is moving too fast and she is not certain if she really wants to be with this person. She wonders what kind of expression she should show, and feels like she is "on an escalation" that she can't control.
Overall, ESCALATOR is a song about the rush of a new romance and the anxiety that can come with it. The lyrics suggest that the singer is grappling with her feelings and the pace of the relationship, and that she is not sure where things will end up.
Line by Line Meaning
kokoro surechigau shunkan
The moment our hearts touch
tsunaide ita te hodokete
Our held hands slowly slipping apart
omowazu nagetsukete shimau no yo Dirty talk
Without thinking, we end up throwing hurtful words (dirty talk)
hanpo saki wo aruite
We walk side by side
demo yasashisa matte iru
However, waiting for kindness (from each other)
zurui jibun iradatsu On the Escalator
It's deceitful that I'm annoyed at myself while on the escalator
furimukeba You're still far away
When I look back, you're still far away
tooi me de Why don't you follow me
Looking at me with distant eyes, 'Why don't you follow me?'
doko wo mite iru no nani wo omotteru no
Where are you looking and what are you thinking?
Thought you'd always be there for me
I thought you would always be there for me
One step too far nanika iwanakya
One more step, I have to say something
kono manma dewa hanarete yuku
Or I'll just drift away like this
Two steps too far taisetsu na no wa
Two more steps, what's important is
Oh baby anata shika inai noni
Oh baby, it's only you
dandan to toozakaru
Slowly getting further away
yokogao ga kirei sugite
Your profile is too beautiful
kono mune ni sasaru itami wa sou Lovin' you
The pain stabbing my heart is (because of) my love for you
fui ni kasanatta shisen ni
Our gazes accidentally meeting
donna kao shitara ii no
What kind of face should I make?
nani mo dekinai mama kodou wa Escalation
As I can't do anything, my heartbeat escalates
konna fuu ni You're still far away
Even though it's like this, you're still far away
komarasete Why am I hurting too?
Making it complicated, 'Why am I hurting too?'
yatto hontou no kimochi ni kidzuku nante
Finally realizing my true feelings
Thought you'd always be there for me
I thought you would always be there for me
Two steps too far ai saretai no wa
Two more steps, what I want is to be loved
Oh baby kitto onnaji noni
Oh baby, surely it's the same (for you)
mada jibun no koto sae wakaranai
I still don't understand myself
konna sunao ja nai watashi dakeredo kawaritai yo
I'm not like this, but I want to change
ayaman nakucha
I have to stop hesitating
wakatte iru noni
Even though I understand
One step closer nanika iwanakya
One step closer, I have to say something
Two steps closer taisetsu na no wa
Two steps closer, what's important is
Oh baby anata shika inai no yo
Oh baby, it's only you
Contributed by Evelyn C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.