Kimeru (キメル, born June 17th, 1980 in Kumamoto-ken, Japan). He gained his fi… Read Full Bio ↴Kimeru (キメル, born June 17th, 1980 in Kumamoto-ken, Japan). He gained his first spotlight as a singer when he performed the 1st ending theme of the Tennis no Oujisama (Prince of Tennis) anime, 'You Got Game?' on 2001. From 2003, he played the role of the prodigy Fuji Shuusuke in the musical version of the series until his graduation from the musical at the end of 2004. After graduating from high school, he originally became a mailman, but later decided to pursue a career as a singer. He adopted the stage name Kimeru, which means "to decide" in Japanese, before debuting. Kimeru's birth name has never been announced publicly.

Kimeru then was signed with the major label Nippon Crown and released his first full album, 'glorious', under that label.

He also blogs regularly, hosts his own radio show and has a short cooking segment on TV. Kimeru is always surprised by the enthusiasm shown by his non-Japanese fans and he shows his appreciation by greeting them in his diary or live concerts.

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Kimeru Lyrics

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暗くて何も見えない誰もが敵に思えた
ただ只管(ひたすら) 耳を塞いだ
容赦なく襲う幻聴独り闇と闘った
何処ニ在ルノ僕ノ居場所

其処に‥
手を差し伸べてくれたのはいつも泣いてた君だった

僕から闇を奪う弾け飛び散る希望(ひかり)
掴んだ君の手温もりあふれ
何時までも繋がっていたいよ
捜し求めていた心の場所

傷付いて俯いたら海に連れ出してくれた
波の音が心に響く
寂しくて震える夜そっと抱き締めてくれた
胸の痛み恐怖さえも

凡て...
包み壊してくれるのはいつも決まって君だから

傍に居てくれたから僕は僕で居られた
その優しい微笑み消えぬように
君とならより高く飛べるさ
誰にも譲れない絆だから

僕から闇を奪う弾け飛び散る希望(ひかり)
掴んだ君の手温もりあふれ
抱きしめてくれた君を忘れない
笑わせてくれた君を忘れない

傍に居てくれたから僕は僕で居られた
その優しい微笑み消えぬように

君とならより高く飛べるさ
誰にも譲れない絆だから

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kimeru's song "Rise" speak of overcoming darkness and finding hope and comfort in the support of a loved one. The opening lines describe the feeling of helplessness and isolation, with the darkness and the perception of everyone as an enemy closing in. The singer simply covers their ears to block out the attacking hallucinations and fights alone in the dark, unsure of where they belong.

The chorus introduces the person who reaches out to the singer, offering to take away their darkness and restore hope. The singer grasps the hand of the one who brings light and warmth, wanting to stay connected with them. The second verse describes how the person supports the singer through their pain and fear, taking them to the ocean where the sounds of the waves help heal their heartache. The singer recognizes the power of the person to break down their barriers and offer the comfort they need.

The song concludes with the singer affirming that they can be themselves because of the support of their loved one. The person's smile is something the singer cherishes and wants to keep with them always. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the importance of the bond between them and the power of hope and support to conquer darkness.

Line by Line Meaning

暗くて何も見えない誰もが敵に思えた
In the darkness, unable to see anything, everyone appeared to be an enemy

ただ只管(ひたすら) 耳を塞いだ
I simply plugged my ears

容赦なく襲う幻聴独り闇と闘った
I fought alone against merciless hallucinations that attacked me

何処ニ在ルノ僕ノ居場所
Where is the place for me?

其処に‥ 手を差し伸べてくれたのはいつも泣いてた君だった
There... it was always you, who was crying, who reached out your hand to me

僕から闇を奪う弾け飛び散る希望(ひかり)
I take the darkness from myself and my hope bursts into light

掴んだ君の手温もりあふれ
I hold your hand and warmth overflows

何時までも繋がっていたいよ
I want to be connected with you forever

捜し求めていた心の場所
The place in my heart I've been searching for

傷付いて俯いたら海に連れ出してくれた
When wounded and looking down, you took me to the sea

波の音が心に響く
The sound of the waves resonates in my heart