JAMOSA (ジャモサ) is a J-Pop/J-Urban artist, currently signed under avex trax. … Read Full Bio ↴JAMOSA (ジャモサ) is a J-Pop/J-Urban artist, currently signed under avex trax. Her father is Japanese and her mother is Taiwanese Aborigine. JAMOSA is well known for her collaborations with Japanese and American artists.

In 2000, JAMOSA joined the all-female rap group, AZIZ. While in the group, they released a song called "Mama." The song was featured on the American film soundtrack, Lil Nicky. In 2001, Jamosa decided to leave the group and take a chance on becoming a solo artist. She returned to Japan and signed a record deal with Island Records.

On November 11, 2002, JAMOSA made her solo debut. She released the mini album, Reminiscing. After staying with Island Records for a year, JAMOSA decided to leave and signed another record deal with Culture of Asia Records. Under Culture of Asia, she released the three following singles; Shake It Shook It, So Good So Nice, and Ienai yo. She also released a second mini album called, "Standing Strong." After the release of her third single, Ienai yo, JAMOSA once again switches record labels, signing a record deal with Toshiba EMI.

On August 30 2006, JAMOSA released her fourth single,Dream. Dream was followed up by her fifth single, So Addicted 247365. In early 2007, JAMOSA released her debut studio album, One. Soon after her album's release, JAMOSA leaves Toshiba EMI and signs with avex trax. On October 10, 2007, JAMOSA released her sixth single, STAND UP.

She recently released her seventh single MISSIN' U on the 16th of January 2008. She will release her second studio album, CRY, on February 20, 2008.

Cry
JAMOSA Lyrics

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必要以上のBIG SUNGLASSES
わざとらしいBIG SMILE
意味も無い話で場を盛り上げ
人前では大丈夫な顔してるだけ
I, I, I, I
I DO LOVE U
BUT I CRY CRY CRY CRY
AND I DON'T WANNA CRY 4 U

あなた大好きなMY MAMA
2人を応援してくれるOUR FRIENDS
夜明けまで泣きつぶれ
声も潰れていて
幸せの演技もそろそろ限界
I, I, I, I
I DO LOVE U
BUT I CRY CRY CRY CRY
AND I DON'T WANNA CRY 4 U
私じゃない女がその腕の中にいた事
どこまで許し続け
BOY I'M CRAZY FOR U
これ以上真っ赤な目で
これ以上フェークな私で
CAN'T PRETEND THAT
I'M HAPPY WITH U
崩れる寸前
I, I, I, I
I DO LOVE U
BUT I CRY CRY CRY CRY
AND I DON'T WANNA CRY 4 U
I, I, I, I
I DO LOVE U

BUT I CRY CRY CRY CRY
AND I DON'T WANNA CRY 4 U

Overall Meaning

In JAMOSA's song "CRY," the lyrics describe a woman who is trying to hide her true emotions behind a fake smile and meaningless conversation in front of other people. She loves the person she is with, but she is crying and doesn't want to cry for him anymore because it is becoming too painful for her to continue pretending to be happy. The woman reflects on how her friends and her mother support her relationship, but she is still unhappy and crying until her voice is hoarse. She reaches her limit of pretending to be happy and is on the verge of breaking down.

The lyrics also suggest that the woman's partner may have cheated on her with someone else, and she struggles with whether or not to forgive him. She wonders how much longer she can continue forgiving him and pretending to be happy. She is crazy for him, but she can't keep up the facade of being happy when she is not. The woman realizes that she is at the breaking point and can no longer pretend to be happy, even if she loves her partner.

Overall, "CRY" is a poignant song about the struggle of hiding true emotions and pretending to be happy in a relationship that is not fulfilling. The lyrics resonate with anyone who has experienced heartache and pain in a relationship that they desperately want to work.

Line by Line Meaning

必要以上のBIG SUNGLASSES
Wearing excessively large sunglasses.

わざとらしいBIG SMILE
Forced big smile.

意味も無い話で場を盛り上げ
Trying to liven up the atmosphere with meaningless chatter.

人前では大丈夫な顔してるだけ
Putting on a brave face in front of people.

I, I, I, I
I, I, I, I.

I DO LOVE U
I do love you.

BUT I CRY CRY CRY CRY
But I cry, cry, cry, cry.

AND I DON'T WANNA CRY 4 U
And I don't want to cry for you.

あなた大好きなMY MAMA
My beloved mother who loves you.

2人を応援してくれるOUR FRIENDS
Our friends who support us.

夜明けまで泣きつぶれ
Crying until the break of dawn.