She is one of the top-touring artists in Japan, becoming the first female artist to play all five of Japan's largest stadiums in 2004. Misia is famed for her five-octave vocal range and is widely recognized as the first Japanese R&B superstar.
Born and raised in Nagasaki, MISIA moved to Fukuoka at the age of 14 to pursue a recording career. There, she continued her secondary education and briefly attended Seinan Gakuin University before withdrawing to focus on her musical career. She was signed to BMG Japan in 1997, after auditioning for record producer Haruo Yoda.
Since 2001, she has been engaging in environmental and human rights activism. In 2008, she founded Child AFRICA, an organization aimed at supporting education and creating sustainable societies. In 2010, she was named Honorary Ambassador of the 10th Conference of the Parties of the Convention on Biological Diversity.
For the Portuguese fado singer, see Mísia.
Fly Away
MISIA Lyrics
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弾け飛んだ情熱は
スピードを上げて
キミの胸の真ん中を
突き抜けてゆく
溢れかえる情報が
不完全なコトバより
確かな衝動
かけがえのないものをひとつだけ
迷わず選び取って
今すぐに会いに行こう
Fly away! 夜空を切り裂く
流星のように
銀色に輝く 光の尾を引いて
Shining out! 誰よりまぶしく
焼きつけるから
わたしだけ見つめて 瞳そらさないで
Sha la la la そうして それから
抱きしめて
響きあえる感動は
理屈など越えて
眠らせてる本能を
強く揺り起こす
大切にするものを
ひとつずつ
残さず詰め込んだら
今すぐに会いに行こう
Fly away! 生まれたばかりの
太陽のように
金色に輝く 光の矢を放て
Shining out! 誰よりも近く
感じてるから
キミの声 聞かせて温もりを伝えて
Sha la la la そうして そのまま
夢の中
かけがえのないものを ひとつだけ
迷わず選び取って
今すぐに会いに行こう
Fly away! 生まれたばかりの
太陽のように
金色に輝く 光の矢を放て
Shining out! 誰よりも近く
感じてるから
キミの声 聞かせて温もりを伝えて
Sha la la la そうして そのまま
夢の中
(Fly away!)
(Shining out!)
The song "Fly away" by MISIA is an uplifting and empowering anthem that encourages the listener to follow their dreams and pursue their passions. The lyrics use metaphors such as flying and shooting stars to represent the excitement and thrill of chasing after one's goals. The opening lines "The exploding passion, it accelerates and pierces through the center of your heart" set the tone for the rest of the song, emphasizing the importance of following your heart and taking risks.
The second verse acknowledges the overwhelming amount of information and opinions in the world, but suggests that following your instincts and desires is more important than trying to please others or conform to society's standards. MISIA sings "Strong impulses are better than incomplete words when overflowing information confuses the truth." This message is reinforced in the chorus, which urges the listener to choose one important thing and go after it with all their might.
The bridge of the song is particularly powerful, emphasizing the importance of connecting with others and sharing your passions. MISIA sings "The emotions that resonate with each other go beyond reason and awaken the instincts that have been sleeping. Put in one thing at a time that you want to cherish, and then go see it right now." The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the importance of taking action and chasing after your dreams.
Overall, "Fly away" is a motivational and inspiring song that encourages the listener to follow their heart and pursue their passions, while also emphasizing the importance of connecting with others and sharing your journey with others.
Line by Line Meaning
弾け飛んだ情熱は スピードを上げて キミの胸の真ん中を 突き抜けてゆく
My explosive passion speeds up and pierces through the center of your heart
溢れかえる情報が 真実を乱すから 不完全なコトバより 確かな衝動
The overflowing information disrupts the truth, so I choose a definite impulse over incomplete words
かけがえのないものをひとつだけ 迷わず選び取って 今すぐに会いに行こう
I choose only one irreplaceable thing and go meet it now without hesitation
Fly away! 夜空を切り裂く 流星のように 銀色に輝く 光の尾を引いて Shining out! 誰よりまぶしく 焼きつけるから わたしだけ見つめて 瞳そらさないで
Fly away like a shooting star, leaving a trail of silver light that cuts through the night sky. Shining bright, burning into your eyes, so don't look away from me
響きあえる感動は 理屈など越えて 眠らせてる本能を 強く揺り起こす
Emotions that resonate with each other go beyond reason and trigger my suppressed instincts strongly
大切にするものを ひとつずつ 残さず詰め込んだら 今すぐに会いに行こう
If I packed everything I treasure one by one, I would go meet it now without leaving anything behind
Fly away! 生まれたばかりの 太陽のように 金色に輝く 光の矢を放て Shining out! 誰よりも近く 感じてるから キミの声 聞かせて温もりを伝えて Sha la la la そうして そのまま 夢の中
Shoot a golden arrow of light like a newborn sun. Feeling closer than anyone else, let me hear your voice and convey your warmth. Then stay like that, in a dream
(Fly away!)
Fly away!
(Shining out!)
Shining out!
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Minoru Komorita, Chihiro Kurosu
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