With much expectations, MINMI has made the artist contract with JVC, and MINMI’s first Maxi Single "The Perfect Vision" was released in August 2002. And this single was well accepted by the radio stations, as shown by the figure of 20 FM stations heavy rotated the song. As the song gradually became popular in the market, the song started to climb up the Sales Chart over 3 months period, and eventually reached the sales of 400,000 units, an extraordinary figure for a début single.
And with the 2nd Maxi Single "T.T.T.", released in December 2002, MINMI has revealed her diverse approach in her music, from the Reggae based 1st single to this time a Hip Hop based track for the 2nd single. And as a result of the newly tasted tracks and the popular melodies blended in her songs, MINMI became the popular figure among the many of female music fans of 10s~20s.
So a long-awaited 1st Album "Miracle" was released in March 2003. Though there was only a limited exposure, the album ranked in the Top 5 of the Album Sales Chart for 2 months period, and eventually the album sales exceeded 600,000 units. This only proved that MINMI's music itself is what the market has desired.
To coincide with the album release, MINMI's first nationwide tour [LIVE TOUR 2003 "Miracle"] took place from June 20, 2003. The tickets were all sold out instantly, and the tour took place in full pack audiences in every venue. She also participated in major concert events in many places in the summer of 2003, and appealed her performance, which was trained through her live activities in the underground music scene.
After that, MINMI has been constantly releasing singles, 3rd Single "Another World" In September 2003, and 4th Single "Ai No Mi" in March 2004. She has blended the latest music trend with the Japanese popular music trend, and now, she is known as the major artist in the Japanese music industry with plenty of Black music and Dance music essence, who does not belong to a specific musical genre.
Regarding her production, MINMI is rare artists in that she basically does all the songwriting (including the lyrics), arrangements, produce works, and making tracks. Her production is so highly accepted in the industry that she is now getting the offer of the production for the other artists. And also, many of the leading musicians and the engineers from Jamaica, home of Reggae music, and the United States, home of Hip Hop and R&B music, participate in her production which is the key factor of blending the latest music trend and making a high quality music.
On June 30, 2004, her long anticipated 2nd album “imagine” was released, which coincided with the nationwide live tour “MINMI LIVE TOUR 2004 “imagine” ”, started on September 10, 2004. In December, she released her 5th single “Are yu ready”. The song was originated from MINMI’s original riddim “SAKURA” which contains a sample of Japanese traditional guitar, Shamisen. This riddim “SAKURA” became popular in Jamaica as well. From this point, the produce team ZAREK for TSURU-KAME Recording, the team consist of MINMI and JUNIOR(Red Spider), who produced the riddim “SAKURA”, started their produce works in Jamaica. They have produced various Jamaican artists, and released their original 7 inch vinyls in Jamaica in the start of 2005.
She was very active in live performances in 2005, from organizing a monthly regular reggae club event in Tokyo, a nationwide club tour, to appearing in the major summer rock festival “Summer Sonic” in August. In September, MINMI released the album “FRIENDS”, the best selection compilation album of her featured works.
In 2006, MINMI’s single “Summertime!”, the song based on a Soca rhythm, had a big reaction in Trinidad & Tobago, the home of Soca. In February 2007, she was invited to Trinidad to perform at the Bmobile International Soca Monarch Competition, where she did a live performance in front of 30,000 audience, and fascinated everyone who saw her performance, including Wyclef Jean of the Fugees. In March, MINMI released a long-awaited 3rd album “Natural”. The album proved that MINMI is not just another a Reggae Diva, but is capable of diverging into many music genres.
MINMI’s nationwide tour entitled "Natural Mystic" & "Natural Showcase" coincided with the release of "Natural", and ended successfully, selling out all the dates. In the summer, MINMI appeared in the major rock festival "SUMMER SONIC’06" as the headliner, only Japanese artist to headline in the Festival ever. In Sept. 2006, MINMI was nominated as the Best New Artist of SOCA AWARDS, took place in New York,
as the only Japanese artist ever to be nominated in the Awards. She was the center of the attention of the worldwide media.
In 2007, MINMI participated in the Trinidad Tobago Festival for the second straight year.
MINMI recorded the new Soca tune "Sha na na ～Japanese Wine～" a collaboration with Machel Montano HD, known as the "King Of Soca", to coincide with this year's Festival.
Machel was the person responsible for bringing MINMI over to the Festival the previous year.
This year, they got together to record the new tune just in time for this year's Festival.
And "Sha na na ～Japanese Wine～" is included in Machel's new album "Book Of The Angels"
was just released in Trinidad Tobago.
Also, in this year's Festival, MINMI participated in "Soca Monarc", a competition for the local major artists.
She became the first Japanese artist ever to win in the preliminary round and advance s into the final round of the competition. She performed on the National Stage, in front of the audience of over 30,000 people, and MINMI became the first Japanese artist ever to make it into the Best 8 of the Competition. She was Best 3 artist among the female artists in the Competition.
During her month long stay in at the Festival, MINMI was the center of attention of the local media,
including TV programs, newspapers, and magazines. And MINMI performed in front of over 100,000 audiences in total in Trinidad Tobago this year.
MINMI's activity has no limit, in Japan nor abroad, and will keep on going beyond everyone's expectations in the future to come.
17. Shiki no Uta
MINMI Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
All our happiness will only be a dream
Oh darling won't you stay with me
Cause all these seasons aren't the same without you
In the darkest times you'd always light the way
So darling won't you stay
Flowers start to dance
The fields, endless
The summer's bringing on the sunshine
Dazzling moonlight
Just wishing you were here this autumn night
Should winter arrive
I'll still be waiting for a sign
I find myself going back in time when I close my eyes
I see us watching the skies
Reminiscing about what we had, us holding hands
While I sang you sweet lullabies
(Oh so sweet)
But now the summer is gone
And it's hard to move on
Cause now I'm on my own
All these old memories
Coming back to me
I'm thinking there's got to be a way
So I'm heading on out
(Off to find my way to you)
No, I won't mess around
(Swear that I will see this through)
The sun will rise and we'll bid farewell to forever
All our happiness will only be a dream
Oh darling won't you stay with me
Cause all these seasons aren't the same without you
In the darkest times you'd always light the way
So darling won't you stay
Flowers start to dance
Welcoming the spring time
The fields, endless
The summer's bringing on the sunshine
Dazzling moonlight
Just wishing you were here this autumn night
Should winter arrive
I'll still be waiting for a sign
It's seven on the dot
Here we are, living free
I wish tonight would go on for eternity
Will we ever meet again?
Tell me that it ain't the end
My tears start to flow
Oh baby, please don't go
But now it's all becoming clear to me
That if we're truly even meant to be
Our love won't fade
And I will break free from all this pain
Tearing down all the walls like a mighty hurricane
It's clear to me
That if we're truly even meant to be
Our love won't fade
And I will break free from all this pain
Tearing down all the walls like a mighty hurricane
Flowers start to dance
Welcoming the spring time
The fields, endless
The summer's bringing on the sunshine
Dazzling moonlight
Just wishing you were here this autumn night
Should winter arrive
I'll still be waiting for a sign
Baby, let's dance
All throughout the spring time
Fields are endless
The summer's bringing on the sunshine
Dazzling moonlight
Just wishing you were here this autumn night
Should winter arrive
I'll still be waiting for a sign
The lyrics to MINMI's song "17. Shiki no Uta" describe the passing of seasons and the fleeting nature of time. The singer reminisces about chasing the light that once surrounded their loved one, and how they were comforted by the warm breeze every time they held them. The song recalls the joyous moments of spring and summer, characterized by the sprouting of mountain vegetables, dry grass in fields, and the autumn moon, an occasion for celebration. However, with time, all of these seasons and their offerings come and go. Winter is the time of counting the days gone by, and memories of past summers still linger in the singer's eyes. They hold hands while singing, picking flowers and wandering aimlessly, not wanting to let go of this moment. But eventually, time catches up and they must part ways, each going on their own journey.
The song's lyrics capture the bittersweet feeling of nostalgia, as the singer recalls a love once shared, the beauty of the changing seasons, and the transience of all things. Through its poetic imagery, "17. Shiki no Uta" evokes a sense of longing and a poignant reminder that all things come to an end.
Line by Line Meaning
また夜が明ければお別れ
Once the night ends, we must part ways
夢は遠きまぼろしに
Our dreams feel like distant illusions
あなたを追いかけていた光の中で
As we chased after each other, we were surrounded by light
抱かれるたび 温かい風をたより
Every time we embraced, we relied on the warm wind
春を告げ 踊り出す山菜
It's springtime, and wild vegetables start dancing
夏を見る宇治 野原唐草乾くわ
We see the summer in Uji, where the grass in the fields starts to dry out
秋の月登った まん丸さ お祝い
We celebrate the perfectly round moon in autumn
冬を過ぎまた 月日を数える
After the winter ends, we count the passing days
まだまぶたの奥にある いつかの夏
The summer from long ago still remains deep in our memories
遠すぎた青空（温かかった）
The distant blue sky was warm and welcoming
手をつなぐ 花摘みうたう
We hold hands and sing while picking flowers
いつや思い出（あてはなく）
Memories from long ago (though not specific)
葉月から三月 雲とからむ月
From September to March, the moon is surrounded by clouds
もういつか帰らぬことに 目覚めた時 ―人気付き
One day when we wake up to the fact that we'll never be able to return again, we'll realize we're alone
あなた探す旅に
We're on a journey to find you
今呼び覚ます 記憶の中で
We awaken our memories right now
いざ歩き出す あなたのもとへ
Now we set out to walk towards you
君によりなな 日向かた寄りに
We gather near you in the sunny spot
君に見た花の薫り 形見に
The scent of the flowers you saw becomes a keepsake
結びゆく道あらば また帰りみむ
If there is a path that connects us, we'll return again
流るる涙 止めそかねつる
Our tears won't stop flowing
追い風叫ぶ 静寂を壊すの
We scream into the wind, shattering the silence
何も恐れず進むの
We move forward without any fear
黄金の花が運ぶの
The golden flowers carry us
優しさにあなたにふたたび会いに
We meet you once again with kindness
春を告げ 踊り出す山菜
It's springtime, and wild vegetables start dancing
夏を見る宇治 野原唐草乾くわ
We see the summer in Uji, where the grass in the fields starts to dry out
秋の月登った まん丸さ お祝い
We celebrate the perfectly round moon in autumn
冬を過ぎまた 月日を数える
After the winter ends, we count the passing days
春を告げ 踊って山菜
It's springtime, and we dance with wild vegetables
また夜が明ければお別れ
Once the night ends, we must part ways
夢は遠きまぼろしに
Our dreams feel like distant illusions
あなたを追いかけていた光の中で
As we chased after each other, we were surrounded by light
抱かれるたび 温かい風をたより
Every time we embraced, we relied on the warm wind
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Minmi, Nujabes
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@carljosephfriedrich8919
@Aditya Chatterjee I'm sure he does. And yet it didn't stop Samurai Champloo from having parts (and especially the ending episodes) plagued by rushed, off-model animation, confused storytelling (probably caused by bad planning), and the like. I still really like the series, and enjoy it much more than most anime I come across - and yet one can not ignore its obvious weaknesses. The people behind it clearly had some sort of lacking towards the end - be it of time, money or ideas. And it shows.
The series deserved to be without such glaring pockmarks, for it is overall very good. But still marred by some sort of - at times - poor and erratic execution by the team working on it.
Cowboy Bebop was for me much more consistent in its pacing, structure, and fitting in the different vignettes throughout the story. While the attempt was there in SC, they did not manage it as well.
@ivarkovalev920
Intro
Mata yo ga akereba owakare
Yume wa tooki maboroshi ni
Anata wo oikaketeita hikari no naka de
Dakareru tabi atatakai kaze wo tayori
[Chorus]
Haru wo tsuge
Odoridasu sansai
Natsu wo miru uji
Nohara karakusa kawaku wa
Aki no tsuki
Nobotta manmarusa oiwai
Fuyu wo sugi
Mata tsukihi wo kazore
[Verse 1]
Mada mabuta no oku ni aru
Itsuka no natsu
Toosugita aozora (atatakakatta)
Te wo tsunagu hanatsumi utau
Itsuya omoide (ate wa naku)
Hadzuki kara mitsuki
Kumo to karamu tsuki
Mou itsuka kaeranu koto ni
Mezameta toki
Hitori kidzuki
Anata sagasu tabi ni
Ima yobisamasu kioku no naka de
Iza arukidasu
Anata no moto e
[Bridge]
Mata yo ga akereba owakare
Yume wa tooki maboroshi ni
Anata wo oikaketeita hikari no naka de
Dakareru tabi
Atatakai kaze wo tayori
[Chorus]
Haru wo tsuge
Odoridasu sansai
Natsu wo miru uji
Nohara karakusa kawaku wa
Aki no tsuki
Nobotta manmarusa oiwai
Fuyu wo sugi
Mata tsukihi wo kazoeru
[Verse 2]
Kimi ni yori nana
Hinoki kata yori ni
Kimi ni mita hana no kaori katami ni
Musubi yuku michi areba
Mata kaeri mi mu
Nagare ruru namida tome
Soka netsu-ru
[Verse 3]
Oikaze sakebu
Seijaku wo kowasu no
Nanimo osorezu susumu no
Kogane no hana ga hakobu no
Yasashisa ni anata ni futatabi ai ni
Ima seijaku wo kowasu no
Nanimo osorezu susumu no
Kogane no hana ga hakobu no
Yasashisa ni anata ni futatabi ai ni
[Chorus]
Haru wo tsuge
Odoridasu sansai
Natsu wo miru uji
Nohara karakusa kawaku wa
Aki no tsuki
Nobotta manmarusa oiwai
Fuyu wo sugi
Mata tsukihi wo kazoeru
[Chorus]
Haru wo tsuge
Odotte sanba
Natsu wo miru uji
Nohara karakusa kawaku wa
Aki no tsuki
Nobotta manmarusa oiwai
Fuyu wo sugi
Mata tsukihi wo kazoeru
[Outro]
Mata yo ga akereba owakare
Yume wa tooki maboroshi ni
Anata wo oikaketeita hikari no naka de
Dakareru tabi
Atatakai kaze wo tayori
@sayumichn5654
@Aydin Cakiroglu The sun will rise and we’ll
bid farewell to forever
All our happiness will only be a dream
Oh darling won't you stay with me
Cause all these seasons
aren't the same without you
In the darkest times you’d
always light the way
So darling won’t you stay
Flowers start to dance
Welcoming the spring time
The fields, endless
The summer’s bringing on the sunshine
Dazzling moonlight
Just wishing you were
here this autumn night
Should winter arrive
I’ll still be waiting for a sign
I find myself going back in
time when I close my eyes
I see us watching the skies
Reminiscing about what
we had, us holding hands
While I sang you sweet lullabies
But now the summer is gone
And it’s hard to move on
Cause now I'm on my own
All these old memories
Coming back to me
I'm thinking there's got to be a way
So I'm heading on out
(Off to find my way to you)
No, I won't mess around
(Swear that I will see this through)
The sun will rise and we’ll
bid farewell to forever
All our happiness will only be a dream
Oh darling won't you stay with me?
Cause all these seasons
aren't the same without you
In the darkest times you’d
always light the way
So darling won’t you stay
Flowers start to dance
Welcoming the spring time
The fields, endless
The summer’s bringing on the sunshine
Dazzling moonlight
Just wishing you were
here this autumn night
Should winter arrive
I’ll still be waiting for a sign
It’s seven on the dot
Here we are, living free
I wish tonight would go on for eternity
Will we ever meet again?
Tell me that it ain’t the end
My tears start to flow
Oh baby, please don’t go
But now it’s all becoming clear to me
That if we’re truly
even meant to be
Our love won’t fade
And I will break free
from all this pain
Tearing down all the walls
like a mighty hurricane
It’s clear to me
That if we’re truly even meant to be
Our love won’t fade
And I will break free
from all this pain
Tearing down all the walls
like a mighty hurricane
Flowers start to dance
Welcoming the spring time
The fields, endless
The summer’s bringing on the sunshine
Dazzling moonlight
Just wishing you were
here this autumn night
Should winter arrive
I’ll still be waiting for a sign
Baby, let’s dance
All throughout the spring time
Fields are endless
The summer’s bringing on the sunshine
Dazzling moonlight
Just wishing you were
here this autumn night
Should winter arrive
I’ll still be waiting for a sign
The sun will rise and we’ll
bid farewell to forever
All our happiness will only be a dream
Oh darling won't you stay with me?
‘Cause all these seasons
aren't the same without you
In the darkest times you’d
always light the way
So darling won’t you stay
@srslykms
[Intro]
Mata yo ga akereba owakare
Yume wa tooki maboroshi ni
Anata wo oikaketeita hikari no naka de
Dakareru tabi atatakai kaze wo tayori
[Chorus]
Haru wo tsuge
Odoridasu sansai
Natsu wo miru uji
Nohara karakusa kawaku wa
Aki no tsuki
Nobotta manmarusa oiwai
Fuyu wo sugi
Mata tsukihi wo kazore
[Verse 1]
Mada mabuta no oku ni aru
Itsuka no natsu
Toosugita aozora (atatakakatta)
Te wo tsunagu hanatsumi utau
Itsuya omoide (ate wa naku)
Hadzuki kara mitsuki
Kumo to karamu tsuki
Mou itsuka kaeranu koto ni
Mezameta toki
Hitori kidzuki
Anata sagasu tabi ni
Ima yobisamasu kioku no naka de
Iza arukidasu
Anata no moto e
[Bridge]
Mata yo ga akereba owakare
Yume wa tooki maboroshi ni
Anata wo oikaketeita hikari no naka de
Dakareru tabi
Atatakai kaze wo tayori
[Chorus]
Haru wo tsuge
Odoridasu sansai
Natsu wo miru uji
Nohara karakusa kawaku wa
Aki no tsuki
Nobotta manmarusa oiwai
Fuyu wo sugi
Mata tsukihi wo kazoeru
[Verse 2]
Kimi ni yori nana
Hinoki kata yori ni
Kimi ni mita hana no kaori katami ni
Musubi yuku michi areba
Mata kaeri mi mu
Nagare ruru namida tome
Soka netsu-ru
[Verse 3]
Oikaze sakebu
Seijaku wo kowasu no
Nanimo osorezu susumu no
Kogane no hana ga hakobu no
Yasashisa ni anata ni futatabi ai ni
Ima seijaku wo kowasu no
Nanimo osorezu susumu no
Kogane no hana ga hakobu no
Yasashisa ni anata ni futatabi ai ni
[Chorus]
Haru wo tsuge
Odoridasu sansai
Natsu wo miru uji
Nohara karakusa kawaku wa
Aki no tsuki
Nobotta manmarusa oiwai
Fuyu wo sugi
Mata tsukihi wo kazoeru
[Chorus]
Haru wo tsuge
Odotte sanba
Natsu wo miru uji
Nohara karakusa kawaku wa
Aki no tsuki
Nobotta manmarusa oiwai
Fuyu wo sugi
Mata tsukihi wo kazoeru
[Outro]
Mata yo ga akereba owakare
Yume wa tooki maboroshi ni
Anata wo oikaketeita hikari no naka de
Dakareru tabi
Atatakai kaze wo tayori
@maximilienmyre2172
[MINMI「四季ノ唄」羅馬拼音歌詞]
[Intro]
Mata yo ga akereba owakare
Yume wa tooki maboroshi ni
Anata wo oikaketeita hikari no naka de
Dakareru tabi atatakai kaze wo tayori
[Chorus]
Haru wo tsuge
Odoridasu sansai
Natsu wo miru uji
Nohara karakusa kawaku wa
Aki no tsuki
Nobotta manmarusa oiwai
Fuyu wo sugi
Mata tsukihi wo kazore
[Verse 1]
Mada mabuta no oku ni aru
Itsuka no natsu
Toosugita aozora (atatakakatta)
Te wo tsunagu hanatsumi utau
Itsuya omoide (ate wa naku)
Hadzuki kara mitsuki
Kumo to karamu tsuki
Mou itsuka kaeranu koto ni
Mezameta toki
Hitori kidzuki
Anata sagasu tabi ni
Ima yobisamasu kioku no naka de
Iza arukidasu
Anata no moto e
[Bridge]
Mata yo ga akereba owakare
Yume wa tooki maboroshi ni
Anata wo oikaketeita hikari no naka de
Dakareru tabi
Atatakai kaze wo tayori
[Chorus]
Haru wo tsuge
Odoridasu sansai
Natsu wo miru uji
Nohara karakusa kawaku wa
Aki no tsuki
Nobotta manmarusa oiwai
Fuyu wo sugi
Mata tsukihi wo kazoeru
[Verse 2]
Kimi ni yori nana
Hinoki kata yori ni
Kimi ni mita hana no kaori katami ni
Musubi yuku michi areba
Mata kaeri mi mu
Nagare ruru namida tome
Soka netsu-ru
[Verse 3]
Oikaze sakebu
Seijaku wo kowasu no
Nanimo osorezu susumu no
Kogane no hana ga hakobu no
Yasashisa ni anata ni futatabi ai ni
Ima seijaku wo kowasu no
Nanimo osorezu susumu no
Kogane no hana ga hakobu no
Yasashisa ni anata ni futatabi ai ni
[Chorus]
Haru wo tsuge
Odoridasu sansai
Natsu wo miru uji
Nohara karakusa kawaku wa
Aki no tsuki
Nobotta manmarusa oiwai
Fuyu wo sugi
Mata tsukihi wo kazoeru
[Chorus]
Haru wo tsuge
Odotte sanba
Natsu wo miru uji
Nohara karakusa kawaku wa
Aki no tsuki
Nobotta manmarusa oiwai
Fuyu wo sugi
Mata tsukihi wo kazoeru
[Outro]
Mata yo ga akereba owakare
Yume wa tooki maboroshi ni
Anata wo oikaketeita hikari no naka de
Dakareru tabi
Atatakai kaze wo tayori
@MVPerry
Samurai Champloo was truly a piece of art. At first I was sad that there wasn't more episodes, but now I realize that it's perfect just as it is.
@carljosephfriedrich8919
Yeah, it was pretty nice. Though the ending episodes are a bit weak. This series is the epitome of "the road, not the goal". It's quite well-made, and interesting. But it deserved a better set of episodes.
@lhauntedlhouse
Carl Joseph Friedrich stfu
@adityachatterjee9928
@Carl Joseph Friedrich the guy who created it was also the one behind Cowboy Bebop. I say he understands anime better than you, considering that both shows are still regarded as legendary.
@carljosephfriedrich8919
@Aditya Chatterjee I'm sure he does. And yet it didn't stop Samurai Champloo from having parts (and especially the ending episodes) plagued by rushed, off-model animation, confused storytelling (probably caused by bad planning), and the like. I still really like the series, and enjoy it much more than most anime I come across - and yet one can not ignore its obvious weaknesses. The people behind it clearly had some sort of lacking towards the end - be it of time, money or ideas. And it shows.
The series deserved to be without such glaring pockmarks, for it is overall very good. But still marred by some sort of - at times - poor and erratic execution by the team working on it.
Cowboy Bebop was for me much more consistent in its pacing, structure, and fitting in the different vignettes throughout the story. While the attempt was there in SC, they did not manage it as well.
@dgafgiraffe5847
I feel like the show was suppose to end with both of the main characters during, one from his past catching up with him in a way he couldn't foresee or avoid and the other sacrificing himself to take down an opponent he couldn't defeat otherwise. Then the third main character has no choice but move on with her life from the without either them. (Sotry I don't remember their names atm) it's sad sure but would be been a much more satisfying and sobering end to the story, my guess is it was scrapped last minute as to not leave a lot of fans dissapinted but that's all pure speculation on my part
@bigtomhanks12
Who is still here in 2022? Samurai Champloo will forever remain a timeless classic.
@ICEYBro
Me
@lovelyxchloex._
Mee
@simp_dechilde8543
Me!