From when she was little, Nishino (西野カナ) learned English from English conve… Read Full Bio ↴From when she was little, Nishino (西野カナ) learned English from English conversation schools, and went to America twice. She then was interested in various genres of music, including hip-hop, R&B and reggae. On the other hand, she also enjoyed traditional Japanese literature, and started singing Japanese folk songs. Her dream of becoming a singer started from junior high school. When she was 16 her mother secretly sent a demo tape of hers to the Miss Phoenix Audition (ミス・フェニックスオーディション), and she was rated the top singer entrant out of approximately 40,000 applicants. A year later in 2006, she was signed to SME Records.

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.

Wishing
Kana Nishino Lyrics

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僕がいなくても君は平気だよ
ふいに告げられたあの日から今でも

君の口癖も君の笑い方も
私から何も消えていかないの

そう何をしてもそう思い出すの
Ah このままじゃ仕方がないよね

ねぇ君はどこでねぇ何を想うの?
私は今でもこの場所で

いつか笑顔で会えるその時まで
ずっと君のやさしさ忘れない
この想いが届くように信じて (信じて)
I'm wishing 願うよ

君がいない朝に新しい日々に
少しずつ慣れていく日が来るのかな

そして気づいたらお互い恋をして
他の誰かを好きになるのかな

そう同じ道をそう歩いて来た
Ah いつからか二つに分かれて
ねぇ君は全てねぇ忘れてしまうの?
私は今でもあの場所で

いつか笑顔で会えるその時まで
ずっと君のやさしさ忘れない
この想いが届くように信じて (信じて)
I'm wishing 願うよ

その笑顔その瞳が今でも
鮮やかに輝きを増してゆく
I know it こんなに届きそうなのに
想うほどに遠ざかるの

あの日君に出会って恋したこと
手を繋いでふたりで過ごしたこと
この奇跡をもう一度だけ信じて (信じて)
I'm wishing きっと

いつか笑顔で会えるその時まで
ずっと君のやさしさ忘れない

この想いが届くように信じて (信じて)
I'm wishing 願うよ

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kana Nishino's song "Wishing" speak of a relationship that has ended and the singer's struggle to move on from it. The first verse begins with the line "even though I'm not there, you'll be fine," which suggests that the singer's ex-partner has already moved on from the relationship. However, the singer still thinks about their former lover, recalling their quirks and mannerisms that remain etched in her memory. She finds it hard to forget the past, and no matter what she does, she is always reminded of her ex.

The chorus expresses the singer's longing to see her former partner again and the hope that her feelings will reach him. She wishes to maintain the kindness that she and her ex-partner shared, even if they must go their separate ways. The second verse continues with the theme of separation and expresses the fear that comes with it. The singer wonders if she and her ex-partner will fall in love with others and move on from each other completely.

The bridge of the song expresses the same sentiment as the chorus, and the singer pleads with her ex-partner to believe in the magic of their past love and the possibility of a future reconciliation. Overall, "Wishing" is a poignant reflection on the pain of heartbreak and the power of hope in moving on.

Line by Line Meaning

僕がいなくても君は平気だよ
Even if I'm not there, you'll be okay

ふいに告げられたあの日から今でも
Since that day you suddenly told me, even now

君の口癖も君の笑い方も
Your catchphrases and your way of laughing

私から何も消えていかないの
Won't disappear because of me

そう何をしてもそう思い出すの
Yes, no matter what, yes, I remember

Ah このままじゃ仕方がないよね
Ah, it can't continue like this, right?

ねぇ君はどこでねぇ何を想うの?
Hey, where are you and what are you thinking?

私は今でもこの場所で
I'm still in this place

いつか笑顔で会えるその時まで
Until the day we can meet with a smile

ずっと君のやさしさ忘れない
I'll never forget your kindness

この想いが届くように信じて (信じて)
Believing this feeling will reach you (believing)