He grew up in an environment filled with music, and started listening to music seriously in his middle school years.
He listened to as many types of music, no matter what the genre. In fact, he still does. That is where he got his versatility in creating music.
Despite his birth in Los Angeles, Inoue never failed to learn how to speak fluent Japanese. He achieved this mainly by "reading crapload of comic books and watching Japanese tv shows", he says.
Gradually, Inoue started recording his own materials on a multi-track recorder, with him playing every instrument, including vocals, and yeah, I mean, everything.
In 2005, he decided to send few of his demos to Japan, and signed a record deal with Kioon Records. Currently, he is planning to drop his first record this fall 2008 in Japan.
Official website: www.inouejoe.com
Ballerina
Joe Inoue Lyrics
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A story about her freedom
She does the flip
And then she does the turn
She concentrates
as she raises her arms slowly
Her eyes are set to the audience
it's time to dance
So move your feet to the beat
Just move your feet and dance
The world turns like a renverse
朝がまた来る 今日も頑張るぜ
Life's like a promenade
どんな時もあきらめないで
Develope and elevate
新たな何かが待ち受けている
She's a ballerina
A story about her freedom
Day to day 特訓の成果を感じて
そしていつの日か grand jete
Takes her leap to the world
世界に羽ばたけ
She does the flip
And then she does the turn
She concentrates
as she raises her arms slowly
Her eyes are set to the audience
The music starts;
it's time to dance
So move your feet to the beat
Just move your feet and dance
The world turns like a renverse
朝がまた来る 今日も頑張るぜ
Life's like a promenade
どんな時もあきらめないで
Develope and elevate
新たな何かが待ち受けている
She's a ballerina
A story about her freedom
Day to day 特訓の成果を感じて
そしていつの日か grand jete
Takes her leap to the world
世界に羽ばたけ
Take one step back and
catch your breath
Raise your right arm and bend
Your wrist and
point it to the left
Then you lift your right leg
Bend your right knee so that
It is facing the right-hand side
Now bring your left hand to
your chest and then
You say, "Shake!" (シェー!)
Take one step back and
catch your breath
Raise your right arm and bend
Your wrist and
point it to the left
Then you lift your right leg
Bend your right knee so that
It is facing the right-hand side
Now bring your left hand to
your chest and then
You say, She's a ballerina
She's a ballerina
A story about her freedom
Day to day 特訓の成果を感じて
そしていつの日か grand jete
Takes her leap to the world
ballerina ...
She will be dancing
for the world
She is a one beautiful girl
特訓の成果を感じて
そしていつの日か grand jete
Takes her leap to the world ...
In Joe Inoue's song "BALLERINA," the lyrics tell the story of a ballerina and her pursuit of freedom. The song describes her movements as she performs, from flips and turns to raising her arms slowly while focusing on the audience. The music starts, igniting the energy to dance and inviting the listeners to move their feet to the beat. The world is depicted as constantly turning, symbolizing the passing of time and the challenges that come with it. Nevertheless, the lyrics encourage not giving up and continuing to develop and elevate oneself because something new and exciting awaits. The ballerina's journey is portrayed as a story about her quest for freedom, feeling the results of her daily training, and eventually leaping into the world.
Line by Line Meaning
She's a ballerina
She is a skilled dancer, expressing her art form through ballet
A story about her freedom
Her journey represents her pursuit of personal liberty and self-expression
She does the flip
Executing acrobatic movements with agility and grace
And then she does the turn
Transitioning seamlessly from one dance movement to another
She concentrates
Focusing intensely on her performance
As she raises her arms slowly
Delicately lifting her arms in a controlled manner
Her eyes are set to the audience
Maintaining eye contact with the spectators, engaging them in her performance
The music starts; it's time to dance
Once the music begins, she starts her dance routine
So move your feet to the beat
Matching her footwork to the rhythm of the music
Just move your feet and dance
Encouraging others to join in the joy of dancing
The world turns like a renverse
The world spins like a reverse, symbolizing constant change and transformation
朝がまた来る 今日も頑張るぜ
Morning comes again, I will strive today
Life's like a promenade
Life is like a leisurely walk, with its ups and downs
どんな時もあきらめないで
Never give up, no matter the circumstances
Develope and elevate
Constantly improve and rise to new heights
新たな何かが待ち受けている
Something new awaits
Day to day 特訓の成果を感じて
Feeling the results of daily training
そしていつの日か grand jete
And someday, performing a grand jete leap
Takes her leap to the world
Making a significant jump towards the world of opportunities
世界に羽ばたけ
Spread your wings in the world
Take one step back and catch your breath
Pause momentarily to regain composure
Raise your right arm and bend your wrist
Lifting and flexing the right arm
And point it to the left
Directing the arm towards the left side
Then you lift your right leg
Raising the right leg off the ground
Bend your right knee so that it is facing the right-hand side
Flexing the right knee towards the right side
Now bring your left hand to your chest
Moving the left hand towards the chest
And then you say, 'Shake!'
Uttering the word 'Shake!' to initiate a dance move
She's a ballerina
She embodies the essence of being a ballerina
She will be dancing for the world
Her dance performances will be witnessed and appreciated by people worldwide
She is a one beautiful girl
She possesses undeniable beauty and grace
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Inoue. Joe
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