Emi Maria is an R&B singer from Papua New Guinea and raised in Kobe, Japan.… Read Full Bio ↴Emi Maria is an R&B singer from Papua New Guinea and raised in Kobe, Japan.

In 2000, she drew on influence from her older sister listening to R&B artists such as K-Ci & JoJo, Mariah Carey, and Janet Jackson. From there she became very interested in producing music and enrolled in music classes with an enthusiastic interest. By 2004 she auditioned for the television show "MTV STAR TOUR" featuring Japanese artists ZEEBRA, KEN-BO, and 今井了介 (Ryosuke Imai). In 2005, Emi Maria began her professional career with an agency, making her debut as a minor in 2006 with live events and club performance, eventually being featured on a track included on SEEDA's album.

For the first half of 2007, Emi Maria was dedicated to working on her debut album and making featured appearances on various tracks for mix CDs and albums by TOMOGEN and MC MOGGY. On October 24, 2007, Emi Maria released her first original mini album "Between the Music", afterward promoting it with a live schedule. Emi Maria closed out 2008 with the release of her first single "I gotta -Summer Kiss", and on November 5th, 2008, debuted her first full original album "A Ballad Of My Own".

I AM WATER
EMI MARIA Lyrics

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Roar like a lion
Bite like a python
Fly like an eagle
We are water
地球の声に目覚めた世界
押し寄せる波 We are water
一二三四
揃える足並み

欲に支配された心 Savage
一二三四
満し切れない
戦うべき
敵は自分の中に

I'm swimming in the deep blue ocean,
Please don't forget how beautiful the world is

雨が降れば命は芽生え
花や草木は森になる
Why do we forget？
この星はこの宇宙で
1番美しいのに
私たちは欲に溺れて
麻薬のように

繰り返して

繰り返して

すべて奪って

あなたから流れた汗は
Taste of the ocean
あなたから流れた汗は
Taste of the ocean

あなたから流れた汗は
Taste of the ocean

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "I Am Water" by Emi Maria are a powerful call to action for listeners to awaken to the voice of the earth and recognize the beauty of nature around us. The song itself has a highly energetic and rhythmic melody that mirrors the message of the lyrics. The lyrics begin with a powerful imagery of the natural elements - roar like a lion, bite like a python, and fly like an eagle, before declaring, "We are water." Emphasizing how water is an essential part of nature, it highlights that all forms of life originate from water, as the rain helps plants grow and thrive.

The next lines of the song suggest that people must come together despite their differences and stand beaten to similar desires, to fight the battles within themselves. The message is clear that the world we live in is beautiful, and we must not forget about that even when we are faced with hardships. As the lyrics continue, the song's message shifts into the idea of people getting caught up in their desires and losing sight of the world's beauty. The lyrics ask, "Why do we forget? This star is the most beautiful in the universe, yet we drown in our desires like drugs."

The song's chorus mentions that the ocean is like sweat to the body, signifying that water is crucial for our survival, and we should appreciate its existence. The lyrics are a reminder that humans must take care of the planet and protect water, our most valuable natural resource. Overall, the song's powerful lyrics align with the melody, reflecting a sense of urgency that we must awaken to the planet's current state and take action to ensure its longevity.

Line by Line Meaning

Roar like a lion
Make your presence known like the king of the jungle

Bite like a python
Take action with calculated precision like a venomous snake

Fly like an eagle
Soar high and embrace your freedom like the majestic bird

We are water
We are fluid and adaptable, constantly changing and finding a way forward

地球の声に目覚めた世界
The awakened world hears the voice of the planet

押し寄せる波 We are water
Rising waves represent our fluidity and our ability to overcome obstacles

一二三四揃える足並み
We must march together in unison

欲に支配された心 Savage
Our savage hearts are controlled by our desires

一二三四満し切れない戦うべき敵は自分の中に
Despite being unfulfilled, the enemy we must fight is within ourselves

I'm swimming in the deep blue ocean,
I am immersed in the vast and powerful nature of the sea

Please don't forget how beautiful the world is
We should remember the world's inherent beauty and cherish it always

雨が降れば命は芽生え花や草木は森になる Why do we forget？
With every raindrop, new life springs forth and grows into a thriving forest. Why do we forget this cycle?

この星はこの宇宙で 1番美しいのに私たちは欲に溺れて麻薬のように繰り返して
This planet is the most beautiful in the universe, yet we drown in our own desires like addicts, repeating the cycle.

すべて奪って
Everything has been taken away

あなたから流れた汗は Taste of the ocean
The sweat that flows from you is like the taste of the ocean.

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