Her music has also been featured in several other studio Key visual novels alongside collaborations with 麻枝准, such as Tomoyo After ~It's a Wonderful Life~ (智代アフター ~It's a Wonderful Life~), Clannad & Clannad Afterstory, and Angel Beats. Her voice and music has also been sampled in games and anime, like Beatmania IIDX, RFOnline, and Gunslinger Girl.
Lia started out with I've Sound, appearing on I've Girls Compilation vol. 2 「verge」with 鳥の詩 -short ver.- She then released her first single with I've, SHIFT -sedai no mukou- (SHIFT -世代の向こう-). After this she released her final song with I've, Disintegration, on the compilation of the same name.
During the two year transition to her current label, Queen's Label, she has been featured on several happy hardcore and trance compilation. The enigmatic LIA albums, are examples of this. Her debut solo album on Queen's Label is the album prismatic. Since then she has released three more albums: Colors of Life, gift, and dearly. Colors of Life and gift show yet another side of Lia: classical, thanks to composer Hitoshi Sakimoto (崎元仁).
In 2007, Lia released a compilation box set titled 'Lia & LIA COLLECTION ALBUM-Special Limited BOX-'. The box set includes 3 volumes: Vol.1-「Diamond Days」, Vol.2-「Crystal Voice」 and Vol.3-「SPECTRUM RAYS」.
Both 「Diamond Days」 and 「Crystal Voice」 contain most of Lia's works from I've Sound (Light Colors, Tori no Uta, Farewell Song, etc.) as well as other songs, whilst 「SPECTRUM RAYS」 consists of her trance style, including remixes of songs from the previous volumes, such as Tori no Uta.
Life is like a Melody
Lia Lyrics
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bokura dake no uta to naduke taisetsu ni shimatta
semai heya sugisaru omoide to
matte ta matte ta ano hito onaji sora
hitori de bokura ha arukeru ka dare mo i naku natte mo soredemo
te o tori sugoshi te ki ta kyou made o
nobi sugi ta kami ha mou tabane teru
furui eiga no you na deai nado nai mama
taisetsu ni shi te iku mono ha nani ?
matteru matteru kitto ato suu ho
futari ni natte mo aruku n da tsuyo sa ha tagai no kokoro to shinji ta
umaku awa nai ashi demo
yukkuri aruke ba sorotta
hitori ni natte mo aruku n da dare mo i naku natte mo soredemo
furue o wasure nai kono inochi ha kibou o kizan de susumu n da
kuchizusamu no ha bokura no uta minna de egai ta aoi sora
mou awasu koto ga deki nai ashi de mo aruke ba mirai o mezasunda
In Lia's song "Life is like a Melody," the lyrics express the importance of treasuring each moment of life and taking the time to appreciate the world around us. The gentle summer breeze blowing is a reminder that the season is fleeting, and we should hold onto our memories and experiences. The narrow room we pass and the person we see in the same sky also signify the importance of the people and places we encounter in our lives. We may not be able to change some things that happen to us, but we can hold onto our past and look forward to the future with hope.
The song is reflective of life's brevity and transience, urging us to find meaning in our daily experiences, appreciate the people in our lives, and be present in each moment. It is a reminder that we should not be too consumed by our worries or problems, but instead, focus on the things that bring us joy, hope, and positivity. At the same time, the lyrics also indicate that life can be challenging, and we may encounter difficult experiences, but no matter what happens, we must continue moving forward, holding onto hope and working towards a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
odayaka na kaze ga fuku kono natsu o
The gentle summer breeze blows, enveloping us in its calming embrace.
bokura dake no uta to naduke taisetsu ni shimatta
We treasure the song that is uniquely ours and sing it with care.
semai heya sugisaru omoide to
Memories pass by in this narrow room.
matte ta matte ta ano hito onaji sora
We wait and wait, looking up at the same sky as that person.
hitori de bokura ha arukeru ka dare mo i naku natte mo soredemo
Even if we become alone and everyone goes away, we can still walk on our own.
te o tori sugoshi te ki ta kyou made o
We hold on to and cherish the things that have led us to today.
mada mi nu dareka no ashita he to
We walk towards the unknown future that someone we have yet to meet will be a part of.
nobi sugi ta kami ha mou tabane teru
Our hair has grown too long, it's time to get a haircut.
furui eiga no you na deai nado nai mama
We have yet to experience the kind of chance encounter that only happens in old movies.
taisetsu ni shi te iku mono ha nani ?
What is it that we keep close to us as we go through life?
matteru matteru kitto ato suu ho
We keep waiting, counting down the seconds until the thing we're anticipating finally arrives.
futari ni natte mo aruku n da tsuyo sa ha tagai no kokoro to shinji ta
Even as we walk side by side as a couple, we believe in the strength of our individual hearts.
umaku awa nai ashi demo yukkuri aruke ba sorotta
Even with clumsy steps, we can still walk at a comfortable pace.
hitori ni natte mo aruku n da dare mo i naku natte mo soredemo
Even if we become alone and everyone goes away, we can still walk on our own.
furue o wasure nai kono inochi ha kibou o kizan de susumu n da
We carry on with our lives, never forgetting to carve hope into our very being.
kuchizusamu no ha bokura no uta minna de egai ta aoi sora
We hum a melody that we have all created together, to the backdrop of the blue sky.
mou awasu koto ga deki nai ashi de mo aruke ba mirai o mezasunda
Even with our feet that cannot sync, we walk forward towards the future.
Contributed by Henry D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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@pu_nya
兄が大好きだった曲です
10年以上前に兄は亡くなりましたが、先日兄のことを考えていたらこの曲のフレーズを思い出し、こちらの動画に辿り着きました
動画が始まりLiaさんの声を聴いた瞬間、兄がこの曲を口ずさんでいた歌声が記憶に蘇りました
大切なことを思い出させてくれてありがとうございます
音源を買ってiPhoneでも聴いています
これからも応援しています
@user-op8uv5zh7s
数々の名曲を手がけた麻枝准自身が、｢自分の作った曲で1番気に入っている｣と語る曲。
タイトルの通り人生はメロディのようだし、このメロディは人生のようだと思う。
@jwhctmhpjmji
ひとりで僕らは生きれるか → ふたりになっても歩くんだ → ひとりになっても歩くんだ
という歌詞の移り変わりの表現いいよなぁ、もう15年以上も色褪せない名曲
@RANKSUCLIN
十何年後の今がこの曲が聞くと、青春が戻ったの気がする...
@user-dm8nn4qr8i
ほんとに元気が出ない時とか落ち込んでしまう時にこの曲を聞いてます！
今までの人生で1番聴いてる曲だし1番歌ってる曲だなぁ
@dearoldhome
智代アフターという名作はこの曲あってこそでした。今でもずっと大好きです
@user-lo6bv6wi6i
最後が辛かったです、、
私は2日間泣き寝込みしてしまいました、、
@kumapx00209
私の青春です😭
今聞くと余計に泣けてきます😭
ありがとうございます
@user-jp4pd5mn2z
歌詞がものすごく心に染みる歌ですね。
智代の未来に幸あれ。