1) iri is … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists who go by the name "Iri":
1) iri is a Japanese pop and R&B singer songwriter under the Victor Entertainment sub-label Colourful Records. In 2014, iri won JAM, an audition organized by fashion magazine NYLON JAPAN and Sony Music Japan. She made her major debut with her first album Groove it, released on October 26, 2016.
iri is an up-and-coming singer/songwriter based in the ocean-side city of Zushi, in Kanagawa, Japan.
She began her career after winning a 2014 audition hosted by NYLON JAPAN magazine, and since then has quickly generated buzz for her hip-hop influenced alternative style and soulful voice.
Her first album, "Groove it," was released in October 2016 and immediately entered Japan's iTunes Store Top 10 album chart and also topped the hip-hop/rap charts.
In March 2017, she released her next single, "Watashi" which was chosen as the commercial song for Nike Women Japan. She saw more success with her next two releases, an EP "life ep," and her second album, "Juice," which also did well on the iTunes and Apple Music charts in Japan.
She has also opened for notable Western acts, such as Donavon Frankenreiter and Corinne Bailey Rae, and was invited to perform at parties for high fashion brands, Chloe and VALENTINO, proving her versatility and appeal across genres and styles.
2) Iri (AKA Chan from the kpop boy group TO1 / (티오원)) is a South Korean rapper. He released his first mixtape tited "Moth" on September 18th 2021.
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Iri Lyrics
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いつもと変わらない車窓は今日も fancy で
作り笑いとばして走る
僕らには時間がない
大人ではやりきれない
夢を 語り合うほど
I see the truth in my soul
長く深く 吸い込んだ that melody
消えてしまわぬように
誰かに貼られたのも気にせず
仮面を外して夜に浮かぶ
綺麗に飾り付けをして
ふてくされた 目で教えて
ここは true and fake 君は全て 語らずに
キスをして その意味を見過ごして
夢を 語り合うほど
I see the truth in my soul
長く深く 吸い込んだ that melody
消えてしまわぬように
まだ迷い続けていよう
僕ら 未知のストーリー
約束も忘れてしまったの
昨日みたいに
重ねた 鱗のように
剥がれ落ちてくのミラー
ここにいるの みて 今
まだ知らない
僕らのリアリティ
途切れた時間をつないでいくから
重ねた 鱗のように
剥がれ落ちてくのミラー
ここにいるの みて 今
まだ知らない
僕らのリアリティ
途切れた時間をつないでいくから
In "Mirror" by Iri, the lyrics describe the bustling and ever-changing city of Tokyo through the eyes of the singer. The verses depict the fast-paced and time-sensitive nature of their life, where they barely have any spare time to rest. They escape into their dreams and find solace in music, feeling the truth in their soul through the melody that they have absorbed deeply. However, they also experience a sense of disconnection and doubt, feeling like they're wearing a mask and putting on a facade in order to navigate through the true and fake aspects of their surroundings. They yearn for a deeper connection with someone, yet are afraid to let their guard down and reveal their true intentions.
The chorus acts as a repeated mantra, emphasizing the importance of not losing oneself or the melody that they hold so dear. The bridge speaks to uncertainty of the future and the fact that they may forget their promises, yet they still strive to continue down the path of the unknown, grasping onto the reality of their experiences.
Overall, "Mirror" showcases a multitude of themes, including the duality of Tokyo, dreams and escapism, identity and authenticity, and the uncertainty of the future. The lyrics highlight the complexities of navigating through a fast-paced and constantly changing environment, as well as the importance of staying true to oneself and connecting with others despite the obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
踊り出した 儚いね Tokyo city
We began dancing in the fleeting Tokyo city
いつもと変わらない車窓は今日も fancy で
The view from the unchanged train window is still fancy today
作り笑いとばして走る
We run past fake smiles
僕らには時間がない
We don't have time
大人ではやりきれない
We can't handle it like adults
夢を 語り合うほど
We talk about our dreams so much
I see the truth in my soul
I see the truth in my soul
長く深く 吸い込んだ that melody
We deeply inhale that melody
消えてしまわぬように
So it won't disappear
誰かに貼られたのも気にせず
Without worrying about being labeled by someone else
仮面を外して夜に浮かぶ
We take off our masks and float in the night
綺麗に飾り付けをして
We decorate ourselves beautifully
ふてくされた 目で教えて
Tell me with your sullen eyes
ここは true and fake 君は全て 語らずに
This is both true and fake, you don't have to say everything
キスをして その意味を見過ごして
We kiss and overlook its meaning
まだ迷い続けていよう
Let's keep wandering
僕ら 未知のストーリー
Our story is still unknown
約束も忘れてしまったの
We even forgot our promises
昨日みたいに
Like yesterday
重ねた 鱗のように
Layered like scales
剥がれ落ちてくのミラー
The mirror peels away
ここにいるの みて 今
Looking at the present, we're here
まだ知らない
We still don't know
僕らのリアリティ
Our reality
途切れた時間をつないでいくから
We'll connect the interrupted time
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Iri
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