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.
Hibiscus
MINMI Lyrics
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HEY HEY HEY HEY HEY…
ずっと あなたを探して あなたを探して
間違いのキスもして
きまぐれなボタン かけちがって わかったの
あなたがいればキラキラ そこは楽園
遠い波の向こう側 小さな姿 探していた海岸線
赤く胸を染めて あなたを見つけた 私は笑顔のハイビスカス
Listen!!
真面目に生きたいと思ったり ふまじめに生きたいと思ってみたり
甘いものはもう辞めたと言ったり スィーツ、ジャンクフード漬けだったり
まったりまったり もっとしたかったり
週3プール ヨガ してみたり
まつ毛 エクステ 英会話 どれも月1じゃ足りないわ
これ以上の 自分になんて なれんのかなぁ?
…なんて 君は牛がアクビしたぐらいの事にしか思ってない You Know Dat?
HEY HEY HEY HEY HEY…
いつも 私を探して 私を探して
迷ったりミスもして
けど笑えるの熱いあなたの 笑顔と太陽と青空がある限り
あなたは太陽 私はあなたを見上げてたいよう
側にいたいの 赤く胸を染めて あなただけ見つめ咲く浜辺のハイビスカス
Listen!!
自分の1歩の歩幅って一体どのくらいだろう?
素朴な疑問
少々ズルしても高く飛んで見せる君が素直に見えんだよ
もし 私がいなくなったら×××
ゴメンおどかしただけ。
裏側のぞく考え癖
^-^ *-* ^-^ *-* ^-^ 笑けるね
恥ずかしい部分 見せてく事が近づく事 だとしたら
恋した人とは一生1つになれない気がして Ohhhhh My God
HEY HEY HEY HEY HEY…
あなたから火を付けた 私の胸に
なのになぜ 他の女子と抱き合ってるの?
ずっと あなたを探して あなたを探して
間違いのキスもして
やっとあなたに会えたラストダンス ハイビスカス咲く夏空の下で待ってるよ
もっと あなたが欲しくて あなたが欲しくて
こんなにも愛おしくて
だから今すぐ会いに行くから ハイビスカス咲くあの浜辺でアイスクリーム食べよう
The song "Hibiscus" by MINMI is about the search for love and the desire to be loved. The lyrics describe the quest to find the right person, with all the mistakes and missteps along the way. The chorus talks about the singer's desire to be with someone who makes her feel alive, represented by the hibiscus flower which blooms brightly in her chest when she is with her lover. The verses illustrate her search for this person, going through life trying to find her way while looking for love, and eventually finding it with the help of the hibiscus flower.
The lyrics also touch on the theme of self-discovery, as the singer reflects on her own progress and struggles. She questions whether she can become more than she is now and wonders if she is growing fast enough to keep up with the pace of the world. This theme is further explored in the line "if I were to disappear...", suggesting that she may not feel fulfilled with her life as it is now.
The use of the hibiscus flower is a recurring motif throughout the song, representing love, passion and life. The lyrics paint a picture of a beautiful summer day, with the sun shining down on two lovers sharing a kiss under the vibrant bloom of the hibiscus.
Line by Line Meaning
Lighter Up Di Fire 火を付けた 私の胸に 赤く咲いた花火空の下 キスをした
I ignited a fire in my heart and kissed under the sky with blooming fireworks.
ずっと あなたを探して あなたを探して
I have been searching for you all the time.
間違いのキスもして
I made mistakes with my kisses.
きまぐれなボタン かけちがって わかったの
I unintentionally pressed the wrong buttons and realized my mistake.
あなたがいればキラキラ そこは楽園
If you are there, everything is sparkling and feels like paradise.
遠い波の向こう側 小さな姿 探していた海岸線
I was searching for a small silhouette across the distant waves at the shoreline.
赤く胸を染めて あなたを見つけた 私は笑顔のハイビスカス
I found you and my heart bloomed red like a smiling hibiscus flower.
真面目に生きたいと思ったり ふまじめに生きたいと思ってみたり
I think about wanting to live seriously or not so seriously.
甘いものはもう辞めたと言ったり スィーツ、ジャンクフード漬けだったり
I say that I have quit sweet things, but I still indulge in sweets and junk food.
まったりまったり もっとしたかったり
I wanted to relax more and more.
週3プール ヨガ してみたり
I tried doing swimming and yoga three times a week.
まつ毛 エクステ 英会話 どれも月1じゃ足りないわ
Eyelash extensions, English conversation practice, and all these things are not enough when done only once a month.
これ以上の 自分になんて なれんのかなぁ?
I wonder if I can become someone better than this.
…なんて 君は牛がアクビしたぐらいの事にしか思ってない You Know Dat?
You know that you only think of such things as casually as a cow yawning, right?
いつも 私を探して 私を探して
You always search for me, always.
迷ったりミスもして
We make mistakes and get lost sometimes.
けど笑えるの熱いあなたの 笑顔と太陽と青空がある限り
But as long as there is your warm smile, the sun, and blue sky that we can laugh together and cherish.
あなたは太陽 私はあなたを見上げてたいよう
You are like the sun, and I want to look up to you.
側にいたいの 赤く胸を染めて あなただけ見つめ咲く浜辺のハイビスカス
I want to be by your side, and my heart will color red like a blooming hibiscus at the beach as I stare at you only.
自分の1歩の歩幅って一体どのくらいだろう?
I'm not sure how long my stride is.
素朴な疑問
Just a simple question.
少々ズルしても高く飛んで見せる君が素直に見えんだよ
Even though you are slightly cheating, you still seem naturally high-flying.
もし 私がいなくなったら×××
If I were gone, what would you do?
ゴメンおどかしただけ。
Sorry, I just scared you.
裏側のぞく考え癖
Curiosity creeps in about the reverse side of things.
^-^ *-* ^-^ *-* ^-^ 笑けるね
It's kind of funny when you look at it that way, isn't it?
恥ずかしい部分 見せてく事が近づく事 だとしたら
If showing my embarrassing parts can bring us closer, then...
恋した人とは一生1つになれない気がして Ohhhhh My God
I feel like I cannot be one with the person I love forever. Ohhhhh My God.
あなたから火を付けた 私の胸に
You ignited a flame in my heart.
なのになぜ 他の女子と抱き合ってるの?
So why are you embracing other girls?
やっとあなたに会えたラストダンス ハイビスカス咲く夏空の下で待ってるよ
I'm waiting for you under the summer sky with blooming hibiscus flowers for the last dance we have after finally meeting.
もっと あなたが欲しくて あなたが欲しくて
I want you more and more.
こんなにも愛おしくて
I feel so much love for you.
だから今すぐ会いに行くから ハイビスカス咲くあの浜辺でアイスクリーム食べよう
That's why I'm going to see you right now. Let's eat ice cream on that beach with hibiscus flowers there.
Contributed by Gabriella L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@boys1221ful
毎日仕事の前にテンションあげるために聞いております。毎回聞くとテンションがあがって何でもできそうな気持にさせてくれる大切な曲です。
@redofring
一人のシンガーがアリーナ全体盛り上げてて、ほんとすごい
@momamamo123
何コレ！？パフォーマンス力はんぱねぇな！客の一体感もやべえな
@user-tg4rf4ji5t
元気なるん通り越してなんか泣けてくる
@user-bi8ef9kw5u
頭大丈夫？
@kohaku9977
@@user-bi8ef9kw5u ????????????????????
@youngman2002
MINMIのもつエネルギー半端ないわ。
1人のパワーでアリーナこんだけ揺らしてる🥺最高
@nyanko-george5478
MINMI、久し振りに観に来たけど、開場の一体感、
ハンパないね!!
@user-ld9sk3oe5c
会場がめっちゃ揺れて鳥肌が立った❗やっぱりMINMI凄い❗
@m.y7013
懐かしい🥺
MINMI見ると元気パワー貰えます🙌😆