They established the project in their hometown of Osaka and later relocated to Tokyo.
Persistent sales of their exceptional debut “Blues of Colors” (2000) built nationwide recognition, representing their unique artistry through cabaret music and Showa popular songs, which was inspired by Jazz of the pre-war years.
EGO-WRAPPIN’ is a unique and rare artist. Each work constructed with novel and fascinating musicianship, draws the attention of the Japanese music scene. The EGO-sound reflects free atmosphere and hot emotion, which Jazz and Rock music had prior to becoming just titles of genres, and draws from the spirit of our living world.
Facing music sincerely, jumping the walls of genres easily, they will tell you how to enjoy music with their pop sense. You feel their song vibrations directly. EGO-WRAPPIN’s thrilling performances of their exciting material have become romantic miracles of today.
Biography
1996
Ego-Wrappin’ was formed in Osaka in 1996.
1998
They released their first full album “Blue Speaker” in June 1998, propelling them to the forefront of the Osaka indies charts.
1998
At the end of 1998 one of their songs was selected for use on the TV drama series “Kirakira Hikaru”. The song was also included on the soundtrack CD of the same series.
1999
In February 1999, they released mini album “His Choice of Shoes Is Ill”, which for the first time included lyrics penned by Yoshie in Japanese.
1999
They released the mini album “Swing for Joy” in November 1999.
“A Love Song” featured DETERMINATIONS gained popularity amongst many local radio stations.
1999
In December 1999 they made their live debut in Tokyo with an acoustic set at Aoyama CAY.
2000
In January 2000, they held a release party for “Swing for Joy” at Shibuya’s Club Quattro, of the most famous live venues in Tokyo, following which they conducted a tour of many of Japan’s major cities.
2000
In February 2000, Yoshie launched her solo project JuJu Kneipp with a number of prominent Japanese famous musicians, releasing the mini album “Algolagnia”.
2000
In August 2000 Ego-Wrappin’ released the mini album “Shikisai no Blues”, which went on to become one of their most successful albums, following which they conducted a national tour. More than 800 fans flocked to a small nightclub in Tokyo to see Ego-Wrappin’s gig.
2000
In November 2000 they joined a number of prominent bands such as Kazufumi Kodama, The Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, Dry & Heavy and Little Tempo in contributing to “Ska Stock”, a tribute album for The Skatalites.
2000
Their 7 inch analogue release “Flowers” from the mini album “Shikisai no Blues” sold out almost immediately.
2001
In January 2001, Yoshie took part in “Beautiful Days” by Fantastic Plastic Machine.
At the same time, “Shikisai no Blues” was chosen as the theme song for the film “Sadistic & Masochistic” by director Hideo Nakano.
2001
In addition to establishing their own label “Minor Swing” in May 2001, they also released their full length major label debut “Michishio no Romance” through Universal Music, which featured contributions from a range of other musicians.
“Psychoanalysis” from this album was selected as a recommended track by a number of TV and radio stations including MTV Japan, Space Shower and Viewsic, earning its video considerable airtime.
2001
In July 2001 they conducted another national tour from Hokkaido to Okinawa, during which they were joined on stage by a range of musical collaborators. The same month they also made their debut appearance at the FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL (Japan’s biggest and the most famous live music festival).
2001
In August 2001 they took part in the SUNSET LIVE 2001 music festival in Fukuoka.
The festival was held on the beach and its atmosphere was incredible.
2001
In October 2001, “Noraneko no theme”, a collaboration with Kazuhumi Kodama, one of the greatest trumpet players in Japan, was chosen as the theme song for the film “Pistol Opera”.
Masaki also appeared on the Mama! Milk CD album “Lamb and Mutton”.
2001
In November 2001, “Teennesee Waltz”, a collaboration between Yoshie and the guitar duo Gontiti was included on a TV drama.
Aremixed and re-mastered version of “Shikisai no Blues” was also released as “Midnight Dejavu - Shikisai no Blues”.
2001
In December 2002 Yoshie took part in “So Much To Learn, So Little We Know”, a charity album for Afghan refugees.
2002
In January 2002 Ego-Wrappin’ staged an audacious live show at IMP Hall.
2002
In March 2002 they again defied convention by conducting a special concert at an historic shrine in Kyoto.
2002
Their 3rd full-length album “Night Food” was released in July 2002. “Kuchibashi ni Cherry” from that album was chosen as the theme song for a popular TV drama. “Night Food” has gone on to become their most successful album to date.
2002
In the summer of 2002 they took part in a number of music festivals including the RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL.
2002
In September they launched another national tour with a show at the Liquid Room in Shinjuku.
2002
On New Years Eve in December 2002 they held a count down show at the Ebisu Garden Hal in Tokyo in front of more than 2,000 fans.
2003
In May, Masaki selected songs for the CD “Rock a shake vol.3 ~Move! Baby Move~”.
The band also held their first gig after a half year break.
2003
In the summer of 2003 they again took part in various summer music festivals including FUJI ROCK、LIVE STOCK 2003、the RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL、and the KOIWAI ROCK FESTIVAL.
2003
In August 2003 Yoshie’s solo project JuJu KNEIPP made a guest performance at the final show of CLAM’s tour, their first time on stage together for 2 years.
2003
After again hosting a New Year’s countdown gig in Ebisu, Tokyo, they conducted their first live show of 2004.
A Love Song
EGO-WRAPPIN' Lyrics
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All my life
I'm searchin' for U
my sweet baby
I've got good good good feelin'
I know good lovin' mama
Just looking in your heart.
All my life I'm searchin' for U
U set my soul on your open sea.
I love the way U make me
feel so good.
Lay your body down.
Let me sing lullaby U.
Let's spend the night together.
Cuz U make my heart is so free.
Oh darlin' Everytime
I look at you
I got to do wonders.
I don't care what U say my baby
Love is stronger than pride.
Cuz I'm so love with U Honey.
Let's start smiling
at the errors of our past.
We are more than just lovers.
Just looking in your heart.
All my life
I'm searchin' for U
my sweet baby
I've got good good good feelin'
I know good lovin' mama
Just looking in your heart.
All my life I'm searchin' for U
my Sweet baby
U set my soul on your open sea.
I love the way U make me
feel so good.
Lay your body down
Let me sing
lullaby U Control me + Feel me
Oh darlin'
U are free to take the
best part of me.
Even if U leave me,
I'll make U see my life.
Don't throw the best of
our times away.
Cuz U make my heart is so free
We are more than just lovers.
Just looking in your heart.
All my life
I'm searchin' for U
my sweet baby
I've got good good good feelin'
I know good lovin' mama
Just looking in your heart.
All my life I'm searchin' for U
my Sweet baby
U set my soul on your open sea.
I love the way U
make me feel so good.
In EGO-WRAPPIN''s song "A Love Song," the lyrics convey a message of love and longing. The singer describes how they have been searching their entire life for someone special, and how they have finally found that person in their lover. The singer cherished the way their lover makes them feel and how they want to spend every moment with them. The singer also acknowledges that love can be stronger than pride and that even if their lover decides to leave, they will continue to love them and cherish the memories they shared.
The lyrics are powerfully emotive, and the music perfectly complements the mood. The combination of horns, guitar riffs, and percussion creates a nostalgic sound that takes the listener on a journey through the ups and downs of love. The lyrics in "A Love Song" are a beautiful reminder that love is worth searching for and holding onto.
Line by Line Meaning
Just looking in your heart.
I want to understand you at your core.
All my life I'm searchin' for U my sweet baby
I have been seeking a partner like you my entire life.
I've got good good good feelin' I know good lovin' mama
Being with you makes me feel great, I'm sure this is true love.
U set my soul on your open sea.
You have given me the freedom to be myself.
I love the way U make me feel so good.
You bring joy into my life and I am grateful for that.
Lay your body down. Let me sing lullaby U. Let's spend the night together. Cuz U make my heart is so free.
Let's spend time together because being around you makes me feel so happy and fulfilled.
Oh darlin' Everytime I look at you I got to do wonders.
Just looking at you fills me with amazement and wonder.
I don't care what U say my baby Love is stronger than pride.
No matter what, love is stronger than any negative emotion or thought.
Cuz I'm so love with U Honey.
I am deeply in love with you and it is real.
Let's start smiling at the errors of our past.
Let's not dwell on past mistakes, but instead move forward with a positive attitude.
We are more than just lovers.
Our relationship is more than just physical, it is a deep and meaningful connection.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Yoshie Nakano
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@hyuk1319
Just of looking in your heart
All my life I'm searchin' for you, my sweet baby
I'm not a girl on good, on good feelin' I know good lovin, mama
Just looking in your heart
All my life I'm searchin' for you, sweet baby
You set my soul on your open sea
I love the way you made me feel so good
Lay your body down
Let me sing, lullaby you
Let's spend night together
'Cause you make my heart soar free
Oh darlin' everytime I look at you, I got to be wonders
I don't care what you say my baby, our love's stronger than pride
'Cause I'm so love with you honey
Let's start smiling at the errors of our past
We are more than just lovers
Just of looking in your heart
All my life I'm searchin' for you, my sweet baby
I'm not a girl on good, on good feelin' I know good lovin, mama
Just of looking in your heart
All my life I'm searchin' for you, my sweet baby
You set my soul on your open sea
I love the way you made me feel so good
Lay your body down
Let me sing, lullaby you
Control me and feel me, oh darlin'
You are free to take the best part of me
Even if you leave me, I'll make you see my life
Don't throw the best of our times away
'Cause you make my heart soar free
We are more than just lovers
Just of looking in your heart
All my life I'm searchin' for you, my sweet baby
I'm not a girl on good, on good feelin' I know good lovin, mama
Just of looking in your heart
All my life I'm searchin' for you, my sweet baby
You set my soul on your open sea
I love the way you made me feel so good
@runakiyomiya6912
※Just looking in your heart.
All my life I'm searching for U my sweet baby
I've got good good good feelin'
I know good lovin mama※
△Just looking in your heart.
All my life I'm searching for U my sweet baby
U set my soul on your open sea.
I love the way U make me feel so good.△
Lay your body down.
Let me sing lullaby U.
Let's spend the night together.
Cuz U make my heart is so free.
Oh darlin' Everytime I look at you
I got to do wonders.
I don't care what U say my baby.
Love is stronger than pride.
Cuz I'm so love with U Honey.
Let's start smiling at the errors of our past.
We are more than just lovers.
(※くり返し)
(△くり返し)
Lay your body down.
Let me sing lullaby U.
Control me feel me
Oh darlin' U are free to take the best part of me.
Even if U leave me,
I'll make U see my life.
Don't throw the best of our times away.
Cuz U make my heart is so free
We are more than just lovers.
@satokokubo7215
広尾のSoupStockTokyoでランチ中にお店で流れていたのを聴いて、美しく切ないメロディーに一瞬で虜に。当時はガラケー時代で曲名やアーティストを探し当てる術もなく、なんとなく気になりながら約20年。さっき録画した番組を観ていたらバックに流れていて、早速Siriに聞いてあっさり判明。勝手に古いレゲエだと思っていたけど、日本のアーティストの曲だったんですね。ずっと思い続けていた人に会えたような気分。今年はあんまりいいことなかったけど、最後に思わぬプレゼントをもらったようです。もっともっとみんなに聴いて欲しい。私にとってこんなに美しくて切ない気分にさせる曲、他にありません。長々とすみません。
@nyazemerrill8454
オシャレ過ぎ✨大好き❤
@sjkim7895
個人的にWrappinの曲の中でも一番好きな曲です。久々に聴いても相変わらず素敵
@yukitosato5068
こんな素晴らし歌に巡り会うまで随分と時間を使ってしまったわ。
@user-zp6wt8md7s
16歳でこの曲に出会って、はや10年。
いつまでも寄り添ってくれるラブソング😌💕
@user-wk1sj6yb8r
私の中2の娘、吹奏楽部なんですけどね、これ聴かせてから歌に目覚めたようで、最近はギター弾いて歌ってます。
@QUEEN-gk6tl
何故かわからないけど、南国のバカンスから帰ってきて空港からの帰路に、楽しかった休暇と遠くなった異国の地へ思いを馳せながら聞きたい曲No. 1
@user-dr9mk5us8r
深夜ラジオで流れててずっと耳に残ってて
これ‥‥‥神曲ですわ
@user-vo6xk4ys8w
I can't believe this song was released 20years ago.. even if this song released now, no one would think it weired. What a timeless song
@ymtsk9811
日本にはいい曲がたくさんあった。今はない。それだけです。