In 2007 while preparing to be a singer, she was also studying English literature at university. At the time she met Australian duo Nervo, who offered Nishino a song called "I Don't Wanna Know" for use in her music project. Nishino rewrote the song's lyrics into Japanese herself, and re-titled it I.
In December 2007 her official site opened, and from that time onwards *I* ~Merry Christmas ver.~ was available as a digital download from several Japanese sites, including mora.jp. The original version of the song I Don't Wanna Know was available as a digital download on the American iTunes from New Years' Day onwards. The physical version was released two months later, on the 20th of February.
Alright
Kana Nishino Lyrics
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It's OK it's alright it's OK
Everything's gonna be alright
It's OK it's alright it's OK
真っ直ぐな瞳で 弱音はかないあなたは
あの日から目指した道を走り続けてる
大丈夫って嘘ついても 涙見えるから
辛い事も悲しみも きっと全部無駄じゃない
だからあなたらしく進み続けて
そう あの時の あの笑顔 思い出してみて
いつだって皆がいるから
そう もう一度 何度でも
負けないで あなたは輝いてるよ
叶うまで信じてる
Everything's gonna be alright
It's OK it's alright it's OK
Everything's gonna be alright
It's OK it's alright it's OK
いつだって笑顔が一番似合うあなたに
背中押され頑張れるよ 勇気くれるから
そう きっと本当は あなたのほうが大変なのに
一番心配してくれる 側にいてくれた
だからもしもあなたが今 泣いてるなら
どこにだって 飛んでいくよ
もう1人じゃないから
そう あの時の あの笑顔 思い出してみて
いつだって皆がいるから
そう もう一度 何度でも
負けないで あなたは輝いてるよ
叶うまで信じてる
迷いながらでも 進む私たちは
間違ってない 私たちらしくいこう
Oh oh oh oh
そう あの時の あの笑顔 思い出してみて
いつだって皆がいるから
そう もう一度 何度でも
負けないで あなたは輝いてるよ
叶うまで信じてる
Everything's gonna be alright
It's OK it's alright it's OK
Everything's gonna be alright
It's OK it's alright it's OK
Oh oh oh oh
The song "Alright" by Kana Nishino is a message of hope and encouragement for someone going through tough times. The lyrics assure the listener that everything is going to be okay and that they should keep following their dreams and striving towards their goals. The first verse describes the listener as someone who has been running towards their dreams since a certain day, and the singer has been watching them all along. The singer acknowledges that the listener may be feeling down, but even if they pretend everything is fine, she can see their tears. The chorus repeats the message that everything is going to be alright, and that the listener should keep going, staying true to themselves.
The second verse speaks directly to the listener, encouraging them, and thanking them in a way. The singer tells the listener that they are the type of person who looks best when they smile, and that their smile gives the singer strength and courage. Despite this, the singer realizes that the listener is probably going through a lot more hardship than she is, and if the listener ever needs to cry, she will be there for them. The chorus repeats once again, reminding the listener to keep believing in themselves and their dreams, and that everything will be alright in the end.
Overall, "Alright" is a heartwarming and uplifting song. It encourages the listener to persevere through tough times while knowing that everything will be alright in the end. The song emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself, believing in oneself, and being there for each other in tough times.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything's gonna be alright
No matter what happens, everything will eventually be fine
It's OK it's alright it's OK
Don't worry, it's all good
真っ直ぐな瞳で 弱音はかないあなたは
あの日から目指した道を走り続けてる
With your honest eyes, you haven't given up despite the challenges you've faced since then
そう ずっとあなたを見つめてきた私だから
大丈夫って嘘ついても 涙見えるから
As someone who's been watching you all along, I can see through your lies when you say you're okay
辛い事も悲しみも きっと全部無駄じゃない
だからあなたらしく進み続けて
Pain and sadness won't be for nothing, so keep going and be true to yourself
そう あの時の あの笑顔 思い出してみて
いつだって皆がいるから
そう もう一度 何度でも
負けないで あなたは輝いてるよ
叶うまで信じてる
Remember that smile from back then, remember that everyone is here for you, and believe that you will shine and achieve your dreams
いつだって笑顔が一番似合うあなたに
背中押され頑張れるよ 勇気くれるから
You always look best with a smile, so let it give you the courage and strength you need to keep going
そう きっと本当は あなたのほうが大変なのに
一番心配してくれる 側にいてくれた
Although it's probably harder for you, you're always there worrying about others
だからもしもあなたが今 泣いてるなら
どこにだって 飛んでいくよ
もう1人じゃないから
So if you're crying, I'll be there for you no matter where you are. You're not alone
迷いながらでも 進む私たちは
間違ってない 私たちらしくいこう
Even if we're uncertain, let's keep moving forward, trusting that we're not making mistakes and being true to ourselves
Oh oh oh oh
Repeating this phrase creates a catchy melody and adds emphasis to the other lines
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Yuichi Hayashida, Kana Nishino
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