Jyongri attended Osaka International School, and is fluent in both English and Japanese. She began learning to play the piano at the age of eight. In 2004, when she was 15 years old, she attended a 5 week long summer program at the Berklee College of Music.
She released her second single, "Hop, Step, Jump!", on February 21, 2007. Her first album, Close to Fantasy, was released on March 21, 2007.
On 6th April 2007, Square-Enix announced that Jyongri will be singing the theme song, "Lullaby For You", for the Nintendo DS game "It's a Wonderful World".
Name: JYONGRI (ジョンリ)
Birthday: August 30, 1988
Blood Type: O
Height: 161cm
Favorite artists: Lauryn Hill, Alicia Keys, Dreams Come True, Ketsumeishi, Utada Hikaru, Sarah McLachlan, aiko, Aretha Franklin, Norah Jones, Whitney Houston, Billy Joel, Jamie Cullum, Jewel, John Mayer, Luther Vandross, Natalie Cole, Spitz, Otaka Yuzaki
Hobbies: Everything to do with music!
Special skills: Mixing English and Japanese while talking, blind touch, detailed handicraft work
Favorite books: "The Notebook" by Nicholas Sparks, "The Five People you Meet in Heaven" by Mitch Albom, "1 Litre no Namida"
Favorite movies: Sister Act 1 & 2
Admired people: Utada Hikaru, Alicia Keys, Norah Jones, Dreams Come True
Dream: Become a person who can respected, even if only be one person; have someone say "I understand that feeling" and "That! That's the feeling I couldn't express, but wanted to!" while listening to my songs; singing while being surrounded by fans
Things I'm into recently: Watching sports, cooking
Favorite words/phrases: "Muchuu! (in a daze)," "jounetsu! (passion)," "sen ni hitotsu. (one in a thousand)," "mono wa kangaeyou. (you are what you think you are)"
Weaknesses: Sports, compliments, holding-in a laugh, insects
Motto: "Don't worry, be happy!," "Your dreams will come true!," "The greatest thing you'll ever learn, is to love and to be loved in return."
First CD I bought: "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill"
-Yakusoku-
JYONGRI Lyrics
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It'll stay by your side
信じていいの、いつでも一緒だと
こんなまじめな想い
抱けたのもそう、きみのおかげ
でも、「大丈夫だよ」って言葉が
少し心細く感じるのはなぜ?
涙こらえ、決めた運命
お別れいわなくちゃ
Still my love will
Keep us closer
I promise if we try
It'll never die
愛したいのは、感じてるよ ずっと
I promise if we try
It'll stay by your side
泣きたいのも、お互いさまよ
夕焼けに染まる雲を眺めて
切なさが語る無口な愛
二人の夢果たすため
少し遠くなるけど想いは届くよね?
時間に任せ、たどり着いた景色ね
大切な恋だから、伝えきれないけど
Still your love will
Keep me close to you
I promise if we try
It'll never die
抱きしめたなら、
離さないでよ ぎゅっと
I promise if we try
It'll stay by your side
信じていいの、
いつでも一緒だと
I promise if we try
It'll never die
愛したいのは、
感じてるよ ずっと
I promise if we try
It'll stay by your side
泣きたいのも、お互いさまよ
信じていてね
いつか結ばれると
The lyrics to JYONGRI's song ~Yakusoku~ convey a strong sense of dedication and commitment to a significant other. The singer is expressing their promise to stand by their partner no matter what, even when things seem uncertain and difficult. They acknowledge the struggles that they may face, including the pain of separation, but they remain determined to continue loving and supporting each other.
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, repeating the line "I promise if we try, it'll stay by your side" multiple times. This repetition reinforces the message of loyalty and devotion to the person they love. The lyrics also mention the importance of communication and trust in a relationship, as well as the need to have faith in the future.
Overall, the song taps into the universal human desire for love, connection, and security in our relationships. Through its heartfelt lyrics and emotive melody, ~Yakusoku~ reminds us of the power of commitment and the beauty of standing by those we love, even in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
I promise if we try, It'll stay by your side
I believe that no matter what happens, our love will stay strong as long as we put in the effort
信じていいの、いつでも一緒だと
Can we really believe that we will always be together no matter what?
こんなまじめな想い 抱けたのもそう、きみのおかげ
I have such serious feelings and it's all thanks to you that I am capable of feeling this way
でも、「大丈夫だよ」って言葉が 少し心細く感じるのはなぜ?
Why do the words 'it's okay' sometimes make me feel uneasy?
涙こらえ、決めた運命 好きなのに離れなきゃ お別れいわなくちゃ
I have to hold back my tears and accept the fate we have decided even though I love you and we have to say goodbye
Still my love will Keep us closer
My love will always keep us close together
愛したいのは、感じてるよ ずっと
I want you to know that I will always love you
泣きたいのも、お互いさまよ
It's okay for both of us to cry
夕焼けに染まる雲を眺めて 切なさが語る無口な愛 二人の夢果たすため 少し遠くなるけど想いは届くよね?
As we watch the clouds turn red at sunset, our silent love speaks of our longing to fulfill our dreams, even if they seem so far away, our feelings will still reach each other, right?
時間に任せ、たどり着いた景色ね 大切な恋だから、伝えきれないけど
We arrived here after the passage of time, cherishing our love so much, even if we can't express it in words
Still your love will Keep me close to you
Your love for me will always keep me close to you
抱きしめたなら、 離さないでよ ぎゅっと
If you hug me, don't let go, hold me tight
信じていいの、 いつでも一緒だと
Is it okay to really believe that we will always be together no matter what?
愛したいのは、 感じてるよ ずっと
I want you to know that I will always love you
泣きたいのも、お互いさまよ
It's okay for both of us to cry
信じていてね いつか結ばれると
Believe in us, someday we will be together
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jyongri
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sarahl9398
THIS is deep diving into early 2000s jpop. Dang!! Good times. This melody just popped into my head. Her outfit is reminiscent of Boa's in Dakishimeru. Rather, the other way around.
@TheBabyGemz
This came out in 2006, which was the mid 2000s.
@sarahl9398
@@TheBabyGemz you're right! I got my early to mid 2000s years conflated in my head, it's been a while. I think the simplicity of the video, graphics and her styling reminded me of certain jpop vids from a slightly earlier time~
@mimiliba2311
My exact thoughts with BoA's dakishimeru xD so nostalgic!!
@ggEmolicious
Omg it was so hard to find this video, the song has been on my mind and tying to search the inter webs for “possession” and “possession Japanese” was no help at all, glad I remembered jyongri
@Mena36
it's got a good beat. she feel like she has soul. The feel of the music make me think Mariah Carey early 2000's. As I'm from the USA I can't understand her. but it Sounds really good.
@depreciatednull
I absolutely love this so much, it reeks with early 2000s charm.
@TheBabyGemz
This came out in the mid 2000s.
@depreciatednull
@@TheBabyGemz I know
@TheBabyGemz
@@depreciatednull But why would you say it reeks with early 2000s charm if it’s from the mid 2000s?