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"
Getting Funky!
JYONGRI Lyrics
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普段のハツラツその笑顔で
カーテンのむこうは虹色の朝
窓を開けたら寝顔がほどけた
寝不足でも、it's all good
失恋したてでも、be happy
人生いろいろ! 今を楽しもう
I said let's SHOUT!
はじけたい、踊ろうよdarlin'
Come on let's SCREAM!
ノリノリthis is groovy
もう止めたくない!
I said let's SHOUT!
決めてこthe dancing beat
目が回りそうなぐらい
Come on let's SCREAM!
クラクラ君groovin'
夜明けまでall night!
目覚ましが鳴れば再スタート
シャワーで昨日のミス流しちゃおう
お日さまに照らされ歩き出そう
そしたら君もたちまちスターさ!
逃げたい日にも、don't worry
上司に叱られても、it's nothing
めちゃくちゃな時こそ、
気晴らしがいいよ
I said let's SHOUT!
行こうよto the funky beat
感じたい、踊ろうよbaby
Come on let's SCREAM!
ノリノリthis is groovy
ハートに火がつくまで!
I said let's SHOUT!
決めてこthe dancing beat
ステップも息も合わせ
Come on let's SCREAM!
ハラハラ君groovin'
今日は眠らない!
Shake your booty swing around
かくすことなんてない
きらいなひともすきになっちゃおう
Put your hands up in the air
うたおうlike you just don't care
なにごとにもいみはあるのさ!
I said let's SHOUT!
行こうよto the funky beat
はじけたい、踊ろうよdarlin'
Come on let's SCREAM!
ノリノリthis is groovy
もう止めたくない!
I said let's SHOUT!
決めてこthe dancing beat
目が回りそうなぐらい
Come on let's SCREAM!
クラクラ君groovin'
夜明けまでall night!
はじけてノッてきどって息合わせて
ツイストターンフロアー輝かせて!
はじけてノッてきどって息合わせて
ツイストターンフロアー
はじけてノッてきどって息合わせて
ツイストターンフロアー輝かせて!
はじけてノッて...
The lyrics to JYONGRI's song "Getting Funky!" convey a message of positivity, resilience, and living in the moment. The opening lines encourage letting go of tears and embracing a vibrant smile in everyday life. Behind the curtains lies a rainbow-colored morning, symbolizing the potential for happiness and new beginnings. Even when feeling sleep-deprived or after just experiencing heartbreak, the lyrics encourage embracing the present moment and finding joy in various aspects of life.
The chorus emphasizes the desire to shout and dance to the funky beat, expressing a craving for liberation and exuberance. It urges listeners to let loose, scream, and let the groovy vibes take over. The song encourages not wanting to stop this high-energy feeling, as well as embracing the dancing beat and groove until it makes one's heart ignite. Despite challenging moments or wanting to escape, the lyrics promote not worrying, finding distraction, and enjoying life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
「泣いたら忘れろ」それでいいよ
It's okay to forget when you cry
普段のハツラツその笑顔で
With your lively smile in everyday life
カーテンのむこうは虹色の朝
Behind the curtains is a rainbow-colored morning
窓を開けたら寝顔がほどけた
When I opened the window, my sleepy face relaxed
寝不足でも、it's all good
Even with lack of sleep, it's all good
失恋したてでも、be happy
Even right after a heartbreak, be happy
人生いろいろ! 今を楽しもう
Life has various things! Let's enjoy the present
I said let's SHOUT!
I said let's shout!
行こうよto the funky beat
Let's go to the funky beat
はじけたい、踊ろうよdarlin'
I want to burst with joy, let's dance darlin'
Come on let's SCREAM!
Come on let's scream!
ノリノリthis is groovy
In high spirits, this is groovy
もう止めたくない!
I don't want to stop anymore!
決めてこthe dancing beat
Let's decide on the dancing beat
目が回りそうなぐらい
To the point where my head is spinning
クラクラ君groovin'
You're groovin' and feeling dizzy
夜明けまでall night!
All night until dawn!
目覚ましが鳴れば再スタート
When the alarm clock rings, it's a restart
シャワーで昨日のミス流しちゃおう
Let's wash away yesterday's mistakes in the shower
お日さまに照らされ歩き出そう
Let's start walking under the sun
そしたら君もたちまちスターさ!
Then you'll become a star in no time!
逃げたい日にも、don't worry
Even on days when you want to run away, don't worry
上司に叱られても、it's nothing
Even if you get scolded by your boss, it's nothing
めちゃくちゃな時こそ、気晴らしがいいよ
In chaotic times, it's good to have distractions
感じたい、踊ろうよbaby
I want to feel it, let's dance baby
ハートに火がつくまで!
Until our hearts catch fire!
ステップも息も合わせ
Matching the steps and breath
ハラハラ君groovin'
You're groovin' nervously
今日は眠らない!
We won't sleep today!
Shake your booty swing around
Shake your booty and swing around
かくすことなんてない
There's no need to hide
きらいなひともすきになっちゃおう
Let's even fall in love with people we dislike
Put your hands up in the air
Put your hands up in the air
うたおうlike you just don't care
Sing like you just don't care
なにごとにもいみはあるのさ!
Everything has a meaning!
はじけてノッてきどって息合わせて
Explode, get excited, and synchronize our breaths
ツイストターンフロアー輝かせて!
Let's make the twisting turn floor shine!
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JYONGRI
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