Dean Fujioka was born in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, and finished college at Seattle University, Seattle, Washington. After his graduation, he decided to explore by traveling and taking a photographic journey across Asia. He is fluent in English, Japanese, and Mandarin.
Fujioka started his career as a model in Hong Kong's fashion scene in 2004 for both local and international designer brands. He continues to appear in Hong Kong's leading fashion and lifestyle magazines. Simultaneous with his career in fashion, Fujioka also embarked on various advertising campaigns, appearing in TV and print commercials for both local and multinational clients in the Asia pacific region.
In 2005, he decided to pursue a career in acting. He got a role in the movie The August Story. In 2006, he moved his base from HongKong to Taipei, and appeared in the Taiwanese TV drama Goku Dou High School with Bao Wei Min, Baoxiao Bo, and Kingone Wang, followed by an appearance in the drama Corner with Love, with Barbie Hsu, Show Luo. Dean played a role of talented pianist. This drama made him well known in Taiwan.
In 2007, he appeared on his first movie, Summer's Tail in Taiwan. He worked with Bryant Chang, Enno Cheng, and Linhan. The movie was nominated in the Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards.
In early 2008, Fujioka appeared in the TV drama Miss No Good with Rainie Yang and Wilber Pan, produced by Chai Zhi Ping.
In 2010, he appeared in the feature film Seediq Bale, about the history of Taiwan under Japanese rule.
In 2011, he appeared in the movie Road Less Traveled with Vanness Wu, Jimmy Hung, Eric Tu, and Chris Lung. It was released in Japan in June 2013.
In 2012, he appeared in the movie The Black and White: The Movie, directed by Tsai Yueh Hsum, based on the popular Taiwanese TV drama series. He played the role of Lee Chi Yon, an information investigator.
In 2013, he directed and starred in the Japanese movie I am Ichihashi, released in November 2013.
Hope
Dean Fujioka Lyrics
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(You give me hope)
Changing for a better tomorrow
(You give me love)
You and I, we are not alone
(So together)
As we walk on a windy road
I was always switching lanes
Looking for a reason and to blame
Someone on everything, everything
I've been there that's why I know how you feel
I see your tears falling
How heavy your heart is
So I'll pray for you, pray for you
Don't you be afraid
Together we have faith
Even if we break
Just take a deep breath and stand up once again
I can't stop cause I still got hope
(You give me hope)
Changing for a better tomorrow
(You give me love)
You and I, we are not alone
(So together)
As we walk on a windy road
Now I found
A purpose for your universe
All I need from you is only trust
Want to believe in you to believe in me
No need to look back again
We need to live the moments
The present is the only gift
Even in bad times, good times
Don't you be afraid
Together we have faith
Even if we break
Just take a deep breath and stand up once again
I can't stop cause I still got hope
(You give me hope)
Changing for a better tomorrow
(You give me love)
You and I, we are not alone
(So together)
As we walk on a windy road
Glory
We already started
I shared you all my story
I admit I still get worried
What I meant was I ain't perfect
If I was I'd be so boring
And human like me
Don't suit to be so clean to see you blah, blah, blah
Why you look so sad, we back to back
You know I could never ever see your face like that
Oh man, I mean my bad
But I'm only here to separate the good and bad
And they can take everything away from me
As long as hope is what I get to keep
I can't stop cause I still got hope
As we walk on a windy road
I can't stop cause I still got hope
(You give me hope)
Changing for a better tomorrow
(You give me love)
You and I, we are not alone
(So together)
As we walk on a windy road
(You give me hope)
(You give me hope)
The lyrics to Dean Fujioka's song "Hope" convey a message of resilience and determination to keep moving forward in the face of adversity. The opening line, "I can't stop cause I still got hope," emphasizes the importance of holding on to hope, as it gives one the strength to persevere. The chorus also highlights the role of companionship and love in one's journey towards a better tomorrow. Together, the singer and the listener are not alone in their struggles, and the bond they share empowers them to navigate the "windy road" ahead.
The second verse begins with the singer reflecting on his own experiences of feeling lost and searching for answers. Having been there before, he sees and feels the struggles of those around him, which inspires him to pray and encourage them. The bridge emphasizes the idea of living in the present moment and finding purpose in the universe. The only thing required is trust, and the belief in oneself and others.
Overall, the song is a reminder of the power of hope and love to overcome challenges, and the importance of standing by one another through thick and thin. It urges us to keep moving forward, believing in ourselves and each other, and to enjoy the present moment regardless of the circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't stop cause I still got hope
Even though I face challenges, I am determined to persevere because I hold onto hope for a better future.
Changing for a better tomorrow
I am making positive changes in my life to strive towards a better future.
You and I, we are not alone
We are in this together and can support each other through difficult times.
As we walk on a windy road
The path we are on may be challenging and uncertain, but we will keep moving forward.
I was lost
I was confused and uncertain about my path in life.
I was always switching lanes
I was constantly changing direction and unable to commit to a path.
Looking for a reason and to blame
I was searching for explanations for my struggles and I was quick to point fingers at others.
Someone on everything, everything
I blamed others for everything that went wrong in my life.
I've been there that's why I know how you feel
I have experienced similar struggles and challenges, which allows me to empathize with your situation.
I see your tears falling
I notice your emotional pain and empathize with your struggle and sadness.
How heavy your heart is
I can sense how much emotional weight you are carrying and how much your situation is affecting you.
So I'll pray for you, pray for you
I will offer my sincere gesture of support by praying for you.
Don't you be afraid
Do not let fear stop you from striving for a better future.
Together we have faith
Together, we believe that a better future is possible and we will support each other along the way.
Even if we break
Even if we face setbacks or failures, we will not give up on striving for a better future.
Just take a deep breath and stand up once again
When we face setbacks, we will take a moment to breathe and then gather the strength to keep going.
Now I found
I have discovered a sense of purpose and direction in my life.
A purpose for your universe
I have discovered a meaningful purpose for my existence and a sense of direction for my life.
All I need from you is only trust
All I need from those around me is their trust in my purpose and direction.
Want to believe in you to believe in me
I believe in others around me, and I hope their belief in me will help me to continue striving towards my purpose.
No need to look back again
We do not need to dwell on the past, but instead focus on moving forward towards a better future.
We need to live the moments
We should appreciate and enjoy the present and the experiences that life presents to us.
The present is the only gift
The present moment is a precious gift that we must cherish and appreciate.
Even in bad times, good times
Even when we are facing challenges, there are still positive experiences to be found.
Glory
The sense of accomplishment and pride that comes with achieving a meaningful purpose.
We already started
We have already begun our journey towards a better future.
I shared you all my story
I have been open and honest about my struggles and experiences with those around me.
I admit I still get worried
Even though I have found purpose and direction, I still face moments of worry and uncertainty.
What I meant was I ain't perfect
I acknowledge that I am not flawless, and I make mistakes like everyone else.
If I was I'd be so boring
If I was perfect, my life would be unremarkable and uninteresting.
And human like me
I am human and not perfect, but that is what makes life interesting and worth living.
Don't suit to be so clean to see you blah, blah, blah
It is not necessary to present a false image of perfection to those around me.
Why you look so sad, we back to back
I notice that you are sad and struggling, and I will stand together with you in support.
You know I could never ever see your face like that
I cannot bear to see you in emotional pain and will do whatever I can to support you.
Oh man, I mean my bad
I apologize if I have contributed to your emotional pain in any way.
But I'm only here to separate the good and bad
I am here to uplift and support the good and positive elements in life, and to remove the negative.
And they can take everything away from me
People may take away my possessions or wealth, but they cannot take away my hope and determination for a better future.
As long as hope is what I get to keep
As long as I can hold onto hope for a better future, I feel that I have everything that I need to keep striving forward.
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Written by: Dean Fujioka, Sunny Boy
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