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".
We Standing Strong feat. JAY'ED
EMI MARIA Lyrics
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ビルの隙間をハイヒールで
Wo Oh Oh
Wo Oh Oh
このゲームで勝てばミリオン
本物しか握れないハンドル
Wo Oh Oh
Wo Oh Oh
そびえ立つ力
一度迷えば終わる
負け腰じゃ出来ないギャンブル
私と組めば最強のチーム
いつでも武器は揃ってる
この手を掲げ
Oh Wo Oh Oh
Oh Wo Oh Oh
あの空も壊して
生き残って 生き残って
◆目と目合わせれば
lookin straight into my eye
生き残る術は Do or Die
Wo Oh Oh
Wo Oh Oh
舞台2010の大都会
リセット効かない 一度だけのLife
Wo Oh Oh
Wo Oh Oh
We just walkin thru
another brand new day
新しい朝迎えるために
ここで賭けてるんだ
あの空にそびえるビル目指して
It's the city of dreams
二人なら叶えられるさ
いつでも武器は揃ってる
この手を掲げ
Oh Wo Oh Oh
Oh Wo Oh Oh
あの空も壊して
生き残って 生き残って
☆敵に足をすくわれて
押し潰されそうになっても
◆世界の果てまで飛んでゆくから
Don't worry girl I got your back
☆後ろについているから
◆Till the day
when the sun will stop to shine
いつでも武器は揃ってる
この手を掲げ
Oh Wo Oh Oh
Oh Wo Oh Oh
あの空も壊して
生き残って
いつでも武器は揃ってる
この手を掲げ
Oh Wo Oh Oh
Oh Wo Oh Oh
あの空も壊して
生き残って 生き残って
In EMI MARIA's song "We Standing Strong" featuring JAY'ED, the lyrics speak to the idea of facing life's challenges fearlessly and with a fighting spirit. The first verse uses powerful imagery to convey the singer's determination to succeed, even in a concrete jungle. The lyrics mention being able to win millions if you play the game right and always holding on to real, tangible opportunities - the idea of grasping the handle of something real in the midst of chaos. The next line emphasizes strength, standing tall amidst the overwhelming force of the concrete jungle. It speaks to the idea of not giving in to a defeatist attitude when faced with setbacks - a gambling mentality. The singer refers to being the strongest team if they are together and their arsenal of weapons always being complete - committing to the idea of support and unwavering teamwork. Lastly, the words "raise your hands," with a repeating melody create an image of overcoming obstacles and winning.
In the chorus, the lyrics mention eye-to-eye contact and using this connection as a reminder that the survival approach is to fight or die. The imagery of the city being non-resettable and only having one life resonates with the image of a game - one chance. The emphasis on leaving behind the past and facing a brand-new day drives home the idea of embracing new opportunities with a fighting spirit.
The second verse speaks to the idea of laying everything on the line in order to chase the city's dreams. The two singers stand together, pledging to support each other and to remain anchored to their arsenal. As the song progresses, the song becomes more about the idea of self-belief and trusting oneself, and unity as a symbol of strength.
Line by Line Meaning
247 いつもI'm ブリリアント
I always shine like 247 with brilliance
ビルの隙間をハイヒールで
Walking in high heels through the gaps in buildings
このゲームで勝てばミリオン
Winning this game leads to millions
本物しか握れないハンドル
Only real handles can be grasped
コンクリートジャングルに
In the concrete jungle
そびえ立つ力
Stands a towering power
一度迷えば終わる
If you wander once, it's all over
負け腰じゃ出来ないギャンブル
Can't take on gambling with a defeatist attitude
私と組めば最強のチーム
With me, the strongest team is formed
いつでも武器は揃ってる
Our weapons are always ready
あの空も壊して
Let's break the sky too
生き残って 生き残って
Survive, survive
目と目合わせれば
If we meet eyes
lookin straight into my eye
Looking straight into my eyes
生き残る術は Do or Die
The method to survive is Do or Die
舞台2010の大都会
In the metropolis of the 2010 stage
リセット効かない 一度だけのLife
A life that can't be reset, only once
We just walkin thru
We're just walking through
another brand new day
Another brand new day
新しい朝迎えるために
To welcome a new morning
ここで賭けてるんだ
We're betting on it here
あの空にそびえるビル目指して
Aiming for the building towering into that sky
It's the city of dreams
It's the city of dreams
二人なら叶えられるさ
We can make it happen if we're together
敵に足をすくわれて
Even if our legs are swept away by the enemy
押し潰されそうになっても
Even if we're about to be crushed
世界の果てまで飛んでゆくから
We'll fly to the ends of the earth
Don't worry girl I got your back
Don't worry girl, I've got your back
後ろについているから
I'm following behind you
Till the day
Till the day
when the sun will stop to shine
When the sun stops shining
生き残って
Survive
いつでも武器は揃ってる
Our weapons are always ready
あの空も壊して
Let's break the sky too
生き残って 生き残って
Survive, survive
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JAYED, MARIA EMI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
ImSofaKingGood
Love this song! すげー!
Mimi Maliki
i luv this song her new album is so good~~~~~!!!
もも(6Pfirsich)
もっと評価されてもいいひとなのになぁ💕💕
PrismOblu
They sound good :) It sounds better under headphones. Try it!
kireisunotenshi
Compared to her first album....CONTRAST was a much better album. She still has a lot of room to actually find herself and grow so I will be following her for sure now :) ....lol Iike how two half and half are reppin JP Music scene...JP is starting to learn and grow :)
デボン
11年も前!? 今何してるんだろう?
GypseaMusic
She should work on her stage presence, maybe it was just this performance but she was just standing there the whole time O_O poo. Adore this song though.