TOKYO
EMI MARIA Lyrics


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派手なネオギャルと
うるさい宣伝のスクリーン
ビルディング ビルディング ビルディング
終わりはない
みんな早足で 次の待ち合わせ
渋谷 スクランブル 渡る
I'm in a パラダイス
眩しいこの街で負けないように
寝る時間も No No
Keep Dreaming
眩しい人達に埋もれないように
Whatever everything

TOKYO CITY 誰もが夢をみる場所
奇想天外 まるで魔法みたい
目が眩んでも
TOKYO CITY 光れば星になれるの?
眠らない街の真ん中で
夢を見たくて

派手なネオンは
いい時は祝福してくれるけど
悪い時は「お前なんか場違い」
だと言われる TOKYO
この街の人間じゃないのがほとんど
この街で上がれたら It's all good?
ALL DAY ALL NIGHT NO SLEEP
HAVE NO TIME
夢はスタイリスト
またはメイクアップアーティスト
または俳優やシンガー
なりたいモデル Like ジェシカ
渋谷 原宿 タクシー乗り込み
街を眺めるバックシート
まだこの街には馴染めない
夢のために Do Everything Everything

TOKYO CITY 誰もが夢をみる場所
奇想天外 まるで魔法みたい
目が眩んでも
TOKYO CITY 光れば星になれるの?
眠らない街の真ん中で
夢を見たくて

Green light Red light
Green light Red light

TOKYO CITY 誰もが夢をみる場所
奇想天外 まるで魔法みたい
目が眩んでも
TOKYO CITY 光れば星になれるの?




眠らない街の真ん中で
夢を見たくて

Overall Meaning

In EMI MARIA's song "TOKYO," the lyrics describe the experience of living in the bustling city of Tokyo, where there is always something happening and the people are constantly on the move. The singer mentions the flashy neon lights of the city, which can either celebrate or criticize those who walk beneath them. Despite the fast-paced lifestyle, the song emphasizes the importance of dreaming and striving for one's goals. The singer talks about the different careers people aspire to have in Tokyo, such as stylists, makeup artists, actors, singers, and even models like Jessica. At the end of the day, the city represents a place where anyone can dream big and reach for the stars, even if they may feel like they don't quite belong yet.


Overall, the song celebrates the vibrancy and energy of Tokyo, but also acknowledges the pressure and competition that comes with living in such a fast-paced city. The lyrics suggest that with enough determination, anyone can find their place and make their dreams come true.


Line by Line Meaning

派手なネオギャルと
The flashy neon lights of the city, along with its boisterous advertisements and the glamorous people, create a stunning visual spectacle.


うるさい宣伝のスクリーン
The screens and billboards are loud and intrusive, trying to grab your attention in a city where everything is competing to shine the brightest.


ビルディング ビルディング ビルディング
In Tokyo, the city is endless, as it is filled with tall buildings stacked on top of each other, an ever-growing metropolis.


終わりはない
There seems to be no end, as people rush around from one place to another, always in a hurry.


みんな早足で 次の待ち合わせ
Everyone is in a hurry, rushing to their next appointment, barely looking up or slowing down for a moment.


渋谷 スクランブル 渡る
People are always crossing Shibuya's famous scramble intersection, bustling with energy, where everyone seems to be in sync, moving together like a swarm.


I'm in a パラダイス
Despite the chaos, the singer feels like she is in a paradise, surrounded by vibrant life and energy that is unique to Tokyo.


眩しいこの街で負けないように
In this city that never sleeps, she must keep up and never give in, fighting against the overwhelming brightness of the city lights and the captivating hustle and bustle.


寝る時間も No No
In a city that runs on energy and ambition, there is no time for sleep, as she must stay awake to pursue her dreams.


Keep Dreaming
She must keep going and holding on to her aspirations no matter what happens.


眩しい人達に埋もれないように
She must stand out and avoid losing herself in the crowd of beautiful, dazzling people who call Tokyo their home.


Whatever everything
Despite the challenges and obstacles, she is determined to pursue her aspirations without giving up, come what may.


TOKYO CITY 誰もが夢をみる場所
Tokyo is a dream destination for everyone with its extraordinary and surreal atmosphere, filled with boundless possibilities.


奇想天外 まるで魔法みたい
The city feels whimsical and magical, almost otherworldly, like stepping into an enchanted world filled with excitement and surprises at every turn.


目が眩んでも
Even when the neon lights are blinding, and the city feels overwhelming, her eyes are fixed on her dreams and aspirations.


TOKYO CITY 光れば星になれるの?
Tokyo is a place where anyone can become a star and achieve greatness if they're willing to work hard and never give up on their dreams.


眠らない街の真ん中で
She is in the heart of a city that never rests, where success and dreams are just a step away, waiting to be realized by those who are willing to take the leap of faith.


夢を見たくて
She is there to chase her dreams without backing away or losing hope, even when it seems impossible.


派手なネオンは
While the vibrancy of the city lights may seem like a blessing, it's a double-edged sword that can cut deep when underestimated.


いい時は祝福してくれるけど
In the best of times, the city is benevolent and supportive, cheering you on as you chase your dreams.


悪い時は「お前なんか場違い」
But in the worst of times, the city can be unforgiving, draining, and isolating, where your dreams feel far away and unreachable.


だと言われる TOKYO
Tokyo can make you feel like an outsider, a foreigner in a land of strangers, where everything looks the same, and everyone is moving too fast for you to catch up with them.


この街の人間じゃないのがほとんど
Most of the people you will meet in Tokyo are not from here, but they are chasing their dreams and aspirations just like you are, making this a city of dreamers and creators.


この街で上がれたら It's all good?
Is everything okay if she makes it in this city where the sky's the limit, and anything is possible? Success and fame are the ultimate temptations in the city, and sometimes the realities can be stark and unfulfilling, despite the bright lights and skyscrapers.


ALL DAY ALL NIGHT NO SLEEP
In a city that never sleeps, neither can she. Success and chasing her dreams require endless hours of hard work and dedication.


HAVE NO TIME
She has no time to waste and must make the most of every day in this fast-paced city that demands constant effort and attention.


夢はスタイリスト またはメイクアップアーティスト または俳優やシンガー なりたいモデル Like ジェシカ
Her dreams are ambitious and limitless, as she aspires to become a stylist, a makeup artist, an actor, a singer, or a model, like her iconic role model Jessica.


渋谷 原宿 タクシー乗り込み
Riding a taxi across Shibuya or Harajuku allows her to take in the sights and sounds of the city, giving her a chance to observe the new and the old, the modern and the traditional, that define Tokyo.


街を眺めるバックシート
Sitting in the back seat of a car, she can look out of the window and watch Tokyo's ever-changing landscape as it whizzes past her in a blur.


まだこの街には馴染めない
Despite her ambition and dedication, it's not easy to feel at home in Tokyo, as everything happens too quickly, and the city holds many secrets and mysteries that she has yet to uncover.


夢のために Do Everything Everything
To pursue her dreams, she must be ready to do everything and anything it takes to achieve them, no matter how hard or impossible it might seem.


Green light Red light
Tokyo's constant traffic lights, symbolize the city's fast-paced lifestyle, with the green light representing hope and excitement and the red light representing caution and restraint, a reminder that chasing dreams can be both exhilarating and challenging.




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@umiyama-asobi

しばらく音楽聴いてなくて、久しぶりにemi maria さんの歌が聴きたくなって調べてみたら。結婚出産してまた復活していると今知りました。
こんなに力強く、新しいemi mariaさんの歌が聴けることがホントに嬉しい。
声とトラックがいつも最高。

@mv3902

洋画聞いてたらSpotifyで突然流れてきて東京?!と思って調べたら日本の方でびっくりです!トラックも歌詞もMVもめっちゃ好みです!!!

@user-wr2yl8hn2v

たまーにサビのフレーズが頭に流れるんだよな。
その度に検索してここに来てる。

@AngraMangi

.......this beautiful music is powerful, it flows too good over so many barriers, God Bless the whole team 💯👍✅🔥🇵🇬

@FinlayEvans

Need more Japanese music like this it's so beautiful

@jesseanderton2

Thanks to your videos I found this! It's great!

@FinlayEvans

Jesse Anderton

I love this song so I had to include it! I'm glad to find people finding great music through my channel❤️

@jesseanderton2

I've discovered a number of bands thanks to you! Really appreciate it!

@hialyssah

same as jesse, i discovered this through your videos. please make more videos featuring japanese musicians. the world needs to hear more of them!

@thomasyogayoiii3759

Ok sauf que c'est totalement de l'angloy mec

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