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.
Distance
Kana Nishino Lyrics
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なぜなの 何しても 気づけば君のこと考えてる
I just don't know what to do, yeah
君の言葉一つだけで 舞い上がったり落ちたりして
私じゃないみたい
But you don't know how I feel
この心 君に全部あげたいのに
追いかけても 追いかけても
届かない こんなに好きなのに
待てないよ every time, everywhere 君の心を見せてよ
何よりもっと 誰よりもっと 君を知りたいから
いつまでも addicted to you 君しか見えなくて
なぜなの 君の前じゃ 可愛くいたいのに空回ってる
I just don't know what to do
君の好きな歌を聴いて 君の好きな服着ても 近づけない
But you don't know how I feel
いつになったら 気づいてくれるの
君だけの特別な人になりたいの
追いかけても 追いかけても
届かない こんなに好きなのに
待てないよ every time, everywhere 君の心を見せてよ
何よりもっと 誰よりもっと 君を知りたいから
いつまでも addicted to you 君しか見えなくて
こんなにせつないだけなら
この心に鍵をかけたいけど
もう止められないよ
君がいいの どうしても どうしても
Can't stop my love for you
追いかけても 追いかけても
届かない こんなに好きなのに
待てないよ every time, everywhere 君のすべてを見せてよ
何よりもっと 誰よりもっと 君を知りたいから
いつまでも addicted to you 君しか見えなくて
The lyrics of Kana Nishino's song "Distance" talk about unrequited love and the frustration that comes with it. The singer talks about how she always thinks about the person she loves, no matter what she does. She wants to give her heart to this person, but they don't seem to know how she feels. She wonders when they will notice her and realize that she loves them. The singer wants to know this person more than anyone else and be their special person, but she can't seem to get close to them.
The chorus talks about how much the singer loves this person. She chases after them but can't seem to reach them. She wants to know their heart and everything about them. The singer is addicted to this person and can't stop loving them, even though it's painful. She wishes she could lock her heart away, but she can't help her feelings.
The song is relatable for anyone who has experienced unrequited love. The singer pours her heart out in this song, and her vulnerability is evident. The lyrics are emotional and powerful, and the melody complements them perfectly.
Line by Line Meaning
Ha, ha, you're the one, my love for you
Expressing love to the person she is interested in.
I just don't know what to do, yeah
Feeling uncertain and confused about the situation or how to proceed.
君の言葉一つだけで 舞い上がったり落ちたりして 私じゃないみたい
The impact that your words have on me is so strong that I feel like I'm not myself anymore.
But you don't know how I feel
Feeling frustrated that the other person doesn't seem to understand her feelings.
いつになったら 気づいてくれるの この心 君に全部あげたいのに
Wondering when the other person will realize her feelings and wanting to give her heart to him completely.
追いかけても 追いかけても 届かない こんなに好きなのに 待てないよ every time, everywhere 君の心を見せてよ 何よりもっと 誰よりもっと 君を知りたいから いつまでも addicted to you 君しか見えなくて
Chasing after the person she loves, but feeling like she can never reach him. Wants to see his heart and know him better than anyone else, and is addicted to him, seeing no one else.
なぜなの 君の前じゃ 可愛くいたいのに空回ってる
Feeling nervous and unsure around the other person, even though she wants to seem cute in front of him.
君の好きな歌を聴いて 君の好きな服着ても 近づけない
Trying to connect with the other person by listening to their favorite song or wearing their favorite clothes, but feeling like it's not enough.
君だけの特別な人になりたいの
Wanting to be the only special person for the other person.
こんなにせつないだけなら この心に鍵をかけたいけど もう止められないよ 君がいいの どうしても どうしても
Feeling heartbroken and wanting to lock her heart away, but unable to stop her feelings for the other person.
Can't stop my love for you
Admitting that she cannot control her feelings for the other person.
待てないよ every time, everywhere 君のすべてを見せてよ 何よりもっと 誰よりもっと 君を知りたいから いつまでも addicted to you 君しか見えなくて
Unable to wait to see everything about the other person, wanting to know him better than anyone else, and feeling addicted to him, seeing only him.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kana Nishino, Fast Lane, Mats Lie Skare
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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なぜなの 何しても
気付けば君のこと考えてる
I just don't know what to do
君の言葉一つだけで
舞い上がったり落ちたりして
私じゃないみたい
but you don't know how I feel
いつになったら
気づいてくれるの
この心君に全部あげたいのに
追いかけても
追いかけても
届かない
こんなに好きなのに
待てないよ
everytime everywhere
君の心を見せてよ
何よりもっと
誰よりもっと
君を知りたいから
いつまでも
addicted to you
君しか見えなくて
なぜなの 君の前じゃ
可愛くいたいのに
から回ってる
I just don't know what to do
君の好きな歌を聴いて
君の好きな服着ても
近づけない
but you don't know how I feel
いつになったら
気づいてくれるの
君だけの特別な人に
なりたいの
追いかけても
追いかけても
届かない
こんなに好きなのに
待てないよ
everytime everywhere
君の心を見せてよ
何よりもっと
誰よりもっと
君を知りたいから
いつまでも
addicted to you
君しか見えなくて
こんなにせつないだけなら
この心に鍵をかけたいけど
もう止められないよ
君がいいの
どうしても どうしても
can't stop my love for you
追いかけても
追いかけても
届かない
こんなに好きなのに
待てないよ
everytime everywhere
君のすべてを見せてよ
何よりもっと
誰よりもっと
君を知りたいから
いつまでも
addicted to you
君しか見えなくて
@oioi4226
This was one of the first jpop songs I listened to and I've finally found it again 💗
@lilacrose1990
Wow I love kana I’m shocked they played her on a American radio channel. That’s how I found out about her.
@shii1711
This song along with darling is my favorite song of hers :D She has a great voice :D
@ikuma7991
Hands down, one of my most favourite songs ❤❤
@matsuihuromi2344
I’m in love with this song soooo muchhh!!!!!!! Love her
@oathkamille2164
Love this song 😍 good meaning song
@sakuragurl88647
Finally! For a while it felt like I couldn't find her without the song being altered in some way. 😍 Love this song so much.
@ayanehayabusa109
This is such a beautiful song
@Someone-tj5fm
To be honest my favorite Japanese song 🥰🥰 love it
@almnd_milk
Damn. I remember when I jammed to this back in Grade 7 and fantasized about how romantic it could get with my “crush” lmfao? Ican’t believe myself.