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.
THE GLORY DAY
MISIA Lyrics
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(Yes, this is our glory day), this is our glory day, woo, woo
(Yes, this is our glory day), this is our glory day
Yes, yes, this is our glory day
白い息を 吐きながら 帰り道 一人急いだ
冷たい風は いつかの ぬくもりをふと 思い出させる
彼が生れた この日を 奇跡 そう呼べるなら
So get up on this special day
心に響く歌を唄おう this is our glory day
It's the time all over the world
ここから祈ろう あなたに微笑みがあるように
Holy night, holy day
Peace for all on this our glory day
Our glory day, glory day, our glory day, wow, wow, yeah, oh yeah
こんなに広い 世界だから
いろんな色の 日々があるの
冷たい涙なら 抱きしめ合って 温めよう
こんなに広い 星のどこか
名前も知らない その子の笑顔
喜びと光りに包まれることを願おう
So get up on this special day
腕を広げて 愛を唄おう this is our glory day
It's the time all over the world
ここから祈ろう あなたに微笑みがあるように
So get up on this special day
心に響く歌を唄おう this is our glory day
So get up on this special day
腕を広げて 愛を唄おう this is our glory day
It's the time all over the world
ここから祈ろう あなたに微笑みがあるように (this is our glory day)
Holy night, holy day
Peace for all on this our glory day
Oh yeah, our glory day, wow, wow, glory day, yeah, Santa Claus is coming tonight
(Yes, this is our glory day) our glory day, glory day
(Yes, this is our glory day, our glory day, glory day)
(Yes, this is our glory day) glory day, glory day
(Yes, this is our glory day, our glory day) glory day
(Yes, this is our glory day) our glory day, glory day
(Yes, this is our glory day, our glory day)
(Yes, this is our glory day) glory day, glory day, yeah
(Yes, this is our glory day, our glory day)
(Yes, this is our glory day) our glory day, yeah
(Yes, this is our glory day, our glory day)
Yeah, (yes) yeah, oh, oh, oh yeah
(Yes) glory day, yeah
(Yes) woo, woo
Yeah, yeah, oh, oh, yeah, yeah, wow, glory day, yeah
The song "The Glory Day" by MISIA is an uplifting and hopeful song that speaks about cherishing the love that one has in their life, especially during the holiday season. The opening lines of the song state, "This is our glory day," and it is repeated throughout the song. It signifies that this is a special day where people should celebrate the love they have in their lives and be grateful for every day they have with their loved ones.
The first few lines of the song describe a person rushing home on a cold day, feeling a sense of nostalgia and warmth. The lyrics then speak about the importance of protecting small acts of love and how this day can be considered a miracle. Throughout the song, the lyrics encourage people to embrace the love in their lives, regardless of how small or big it may be. It speaks of the importance of holding onto the good memories and overcoming the challenging ones with love and warmth.
The song is a beautiful reminder to treasure the love in our lives, be it from family, friends, or just the simple pleasures of life. It is a hopeful message that resonates with countless people, especially during the holiday season when people often come together with loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
Hm, this is our glory day, oh
We are currently experiencing a momentous and special day
(Yes, this is our glory day), this is our glory day, woo, woo
Affirming that indeed this is our day and expressing excitement
Yes, yes, this is our glory day
Enthusing that this is truly an excellent day
白い息を 吐きながら 帰り道 一人急いだ
Exhausted and feeling overwhelmed, I hastened home while puffing cold air
冷たい風は いつかの ぬくもりをふと 思い出させる
The chilly gusts of wind briefly remind me of the warmth I experienced in the past
触れるとまるで こわれるほど 小さな愛を どうか守って
The love is so fragile that almost like a touch can shatter it, please protect it
彼が生れた この日を 奇跡 そう呼べるなら
If we can call the day he was born a miracle
So get up on this special day
It's the day to rise and shine
心に響く歌を唄おう this is our glory day
We sing a melody that resonates with our hearts, implying that it's our special day
It's the time all over the world
It's the hour that is celebrated around the globe
ここから祈ろう あなたに微笑みがあるように
Let's pray and hope that you will have a heartfelt smile.
Holy night, holy day
Referring to both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Peace for all on this our glory day
We all experience peace and harmony on this exceptional day
こんなに広い 世界だから いろんな色の 日々があるの
The world is so vast and diverse that it has an unlimited number of experiences waiting for us.
冷たい涙なら 抱きしめ合って 温めよう
If we have those frigid tears, let's embrace and warm each other
こんなに広い 星のどこか 名前も知らない その子の笑顔
Somewhere on this vast planet, there exists a child whose smile we don't even know
喜びと光りに包まれることを願おう
Let's hope that we are all surrounded by happiness and light
腕を広げて 愛を唄おう this is our glory day
Let's embrace the love and sing a song on this special day
Yeah, (yes) yeah, oh, oh, oh yeah
Expressing excitement and affirmation
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Misia, Shiro Sagisu
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