1) Yamada Keiko (Keiko… Read Full Bio ↴There are a few artists with the name Keiko:
1) Yamada Keiko (Keiko Yamada - 山田圭子) is the vocalist of the J-Pop group Globe. In 1994 she participated in the 'EUROGROOVE NIGHT' audition organised by Tetsuya Komuro, and in 1995 became part of Globe. She later married to Tetsuya Komuro, and even has her own solo project. In 2001, She collaborated with Hamasaki Ayumi in the Songnation Project single a song is born.
2) KEIKO the band, hailing from Redditch, Worcestershire, UK.
Keiko formed in May 2004 and played their first show as a band less than a month later. Within four months the band were gigging across the country, and have gone on to play in excess of 200 shows from Edinburgh to Newquay and Cardiff to Norwich, and everywhere in between. Their inventive, energetic music combines a progressive attitude with a solid song-writing sensibility, and a desire to rock the balls off anyone who hears them. Their list of influences encompasses everything from Led Zeppelin to Biffy Clyro to Talking Heads to Luther Vandross, and then some.
The debut EP, The Rorschach Test was released in April 2006 on Lockjaw Records, coinciding with tours supporting Hundred Reasons and Hell Is For Heroes, and an appearance on the Snickers Bowl stage at the Download Festival.
Mark Stevenson left the band at the end of 2006, and was replaced by The Culprit drummer Joel Stanley. The band split up in April 2007, playing a final hometown show at the packed Liberal Club, which was filmed for DVD. They also sold a CD titled The Very Best of Keiko at the show, a compilation of material from all their previous demos. The original lineup reformed in 2009 for three live shows, but are now again no more, with the members pursuing other projects.
Keiko were: Tom Lynam (g/v), Nick Ebanks (b/v) and Mark Stevenson (d).
(With a brief stint for Joel Stanley on drums, in place of Stevenson)
Tom Lynam is now finding success playing drums for Pegasus Bridge. Nick Ebanks went on to form and front Idiosync.
3) On the EXIT TRANCE label there is also a singer named KEIKO.
4) KEIKO (Kubota Keiko - 窪田啓子) is a member of Kajiura Yuki's FictionJunction project and was one of the main vocalists of the Japanese vocal group Kalafina. She started her solo debut in 2020.
Be Yourself
Keiko Lyrics
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あなただけの色になって
輝き出すと信じ続けるから
あなたの夢の続きを見せてよ
ずっと just be yourself
悲しい記憶ほどこびりつくの
さよならを吹き飛ばしても
わずかしか残っていない
この絵具で何を描けばいい
甘い言葉に引き寄せられては
無理やり笑っていた
混ざり合う想いが今
あなただけの色になって
輝き出すと信じ続けるから
あなたの夢の続きを見せてよ
ずっと just be yourself
曖昧で臆病な心なんて
忘れたいの 涙で溶かして飲み干していく
夜空へと差す 光の先で
待ってて 今行くから fly away
後悔の涙
曖昧な感情
そのすべてが足跡になる
走り出す希望が今
あなただけをもっと照らして
眩しいくらい輝かせたいから
あなたの夢の続きを見せてよ
ずっと just be yourself
Just be yourself
These Japanese lyrics to Keiko's song "Be Yourself" is an uplifting anthem that encourages listeners to embrace their individuality and not be afraid to pursue their dreams. The song speaks to the idea that every individual has something unique to offer the world and encourages listeners to embrace their differences and let those differences shine bright. The song contrasts the idea of being someone you're not, or conforming to societal norms, with the rewards that come with staying true to yourself. The lyrics acknowledge that people may have had difficult experiences in the past that have shaped them into the person they are today, but encourages them to leave those experiences behind and instead focus on the present and the future. The song ends with the repetition of "just be yourself", a reminder that being true to oneself is the key to happiness and success.
Overall, "Be Yourself" is a message of hope, resilience, and self-belief. It encourages listeners to take risks, to be bold, and to choose their own paths in life rather than following in the footsteps of others. The song is a reminder that each person has a unique and valuable contribution to make to the world, and that we should embrace our differences rather than trying to hide them away.
Line by Line Meaning
混ざり合う想いが今
Right now, my mixed emotions become colors that belong only to you
あなただけの色になって
Transforming and shining because we continue to believe
輝き出すと信じ続けるから
Show me more of your dreams
あなたの夢の続きを見せてよ
Stay true to who you are and always be yourself
ずっと just be yourself
Sad memories stick and won't go away no matter how hard we try to forget them
悲しい記憶ほどこびりつくの
Even if we blow goodbye kisses to the past, the future seems bleak
さよならを吹き飛ばしても
Certainly, the world isn't just black and white
真っ白な世界がここにあるとして
But there's only so much paint we have to work with
わずかしか残っていない
In the past, I would always nod and smile, but it never felt genuine
甘い言葉に引き寄せられては
Right now, my mixed emotions become colors that belong only to you
無理やり笑っていた
Transforming and shining because we continue to believe
混ざり合う想いが今
Show me more of your dreams
あなただけの色になって
Stay true to who you are and always be yourself
輝き出すと信じ続けるから
Our vague and insecure hearts disappear when drowned with tears
曖昧で臆病な心なんて
In the end, both tears of regret and ambiguous emotions become the foundation of our path
忘れたいの 涙で溶かして飲み干していく
I'll head towards where light shines in the night sky
夜空へと差す 光の先で
Wait for me, I'm going to fly away right now.
待ってて 今行くから fly away
The hope that makes me run shines even more on you
走り出す希望が今
Because I want to shine too brightly and let my dreams continue to shine, always stay true to who you are
あなただけをもっと照らして
Just be yourself
眩しいくらい輝かせたいから
あなたの夢の続きを見せてよ
ずっと just be yourself
Writer(s): Soichirok, 並木 瑠璃, Nozomu. S
Contributed by Parker Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ruby Amigo
Que hermoso es volver a escucharte🎤🎶🎶🎶!!!! Tu voz es mágia pura!✨✨✨!!! Mucha fuerza y energía🙏!!!! Saludos desde chile🇨🇱!!!!!
ワンワンコ
kalafina時代は封印されていた高音パートを歌うKEIKOが生き生きしています。セクシーな低音も持ち合わせ、素晴らしいソロシンガーになるのは間違いないでしょう。ファーストアルバムリリースが待ち遠しい。
はな大王
この声聞きたかった。最高に心地よい声です。Kalafina時代も良かったけど、Keikoさんのボーカル力の半分くらいしか使っていなかったのがわかりました。こんなすごい歌手だったなんて、新鮮な驚きです。
Hyerika Lee
¡Keiko! ¡Qué canción más poderosa! Me gustó muchísimo, me alegra verte cantando de nuevo. Estoy ansiosa por seguir escuchando más de ti, ありがとう, Keikoさん！
K Z 🍁
Still can't believe it. Keiko really has returned. 😭😭😭 I love you so much, my sunshine. Thank you for this. ❤️❤️❤️ And a big congratulations for your solo debut. 💕💕💕
JustJuzy
You know still apart of fiction junction they are getting ready for a new concert.
sasuke chibi
Maravilloso . La amo. Adoro su voz
Marie Quej
¡Keiko esta de regreso! ♥️
C H E V
This song gaves me some anime opening vibes. Congrats, Keiko for your solo debut!
嵐史
Not bad at all. "Be Yourself" feels like a anime song from the pre-early 2000s, and "Inochi no Hana" sounds like a sentimental J-drama song. Both, as songs, aren't the most unique or memorable, but it was still interesting and worth hearing Keiko's voice and her range, and it was a refreshing experience actually hearing her sing entire songs. She's a great singer! I think there's a lot of potential, and hopefully her solo career goes well.