May Nakabayashi (中林芽依, Nakabayashi Mei, also known as May'n, born October … Read Full Bio ↴May Nakabayashi (中林芽依, Nakabayashi Mei, also known as May'n, born October 21, 1989 in Nagoya, Japan) is a Japanese J-Pop artist under the Horipro talent agency, Victor Entertainment label and formerly under the Universal Music label.

In 2003, at the age of 13, she participated in the 28th "Horipro - Talent Scout Caravan - Love Music - Audition" (ホリプロ・タレントスカウトキャラバン・ラブミュージック・オーディション., Horipuro・Tarento Sukauto Karaban・Rabu Myūziku・Ōdishon [Audition]) and, out of the 34,911 hopefuls, became one of the 4 who survived the final eliminations at the Shibuya Club Quattro.[1]

In 2005, she made her single debut with Crazy Crazy Crazy. The single was later re-released with an extra track. Her second single, Sympathy, was also released later that year.

In 2006, she sang the ending theme for the anime Love Get Chu ~Miracle Voice Actress Hakusho~ (ラブゲッCHU ～ミラクル声優白書～, Rabu Gē CHU ~Mirakuru Seiyū Hakusho~?) which was included on her third single Fallin' in or not.

In 2007, she was chosen to be the singing voice of Sheryl Nome of the Japanese anime Macross Frontier (マクロスF (フロンティア), Makurosu Furontia?).

In January 2008, she changed her stage name to May'n (taken from May Nakabayashi). On Sheryl Nome character songs that were released during the year, she is credited as "Sheryl Nome starring May'n (シェリル・ノーム starring May'n)".

Glorious Heart
May'n Lyrics

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この胸の奥に響く無限に続く天使の声は
幻すら鮮やかに彩ってしまう
Shining Star 誰も知り得ない儚いリアル
今強く抱きしめてほしい融けてしまう前に
My Angel...

Shining in my heart 奇跡の夜を
祈りましょう大切なもの

Moonshine in my soul 傷つくことを
恐れても前に進むの
What a glorious my heart Ah glorious my heart

それはいつも胸に映る天に停まる星座のように
居場所さえも見失って瞬いてしまう
Shooting Star 未来は飛べない創られたリアル
もう全て壊してみたい愛しすぎる前に
My Angel...

Shining in my heart 記憶の果てへ
見つけましょうあの伝説を
Moonshine in my soul 守り抜くもの
抱きしめて無くさぬように
What a glorious my heart Ah glorious my heart

My Angel...

Shining in my heart 奇跡の夜を
祈りましょう大切なもの
Moonshine in my soul 傷つくことを
恐れても前に進むの

Shining in my heart 銀の翼を
広げましょう生まれ変わるの
Moonshine in my soul 未知なる地球(ほし)よ

闇を抜け声を届けて
What a glorious my heart Ah glorious my heart

Overall Meaning

In "Glorious Heart" by May'n, the lyrics describe a search for meaning and purpose in life as the singer envisions themselves as a shining star, shining in their heart and soul. They hear an angelic voice resonating within them, driving them to seek out something greater. The lyrics suggest that the singer sees the world as a fragile and fleeting reality, where everything is created and destroyed in equal measure. They seek out memories and legends that will give their life meaning and purpose, even as they fear the pain and hurt that comes with it. Ultimately, the singer is driven to embrace life's challenges and move forward with courage, spreading their voice and light out into the world.

The images of shining stars and angelic voices in the lyrics suggest a focus on spirituality and the divine, as well as the search for inner peace and purpose. The focus on memories and legends suggest a struggle with nostalgia and a search for meaning in a complicated world. Finally, the emphasis on courage and moving forward through pain and hurt suggests a sense of perseverance and resilience in the face of life's difficulties. Overall, the lyrics of "Glorious Heart" invite listeners to embrace their own quest for meaning and purpose, and to find the courage to shine their light and spread their voice out into the world.

Line by Line Meaning

この胸の奥に響く無限に続く天使の声は
The voice of an angel resonating infinitely within my heart

幻すら鮮やかに彩ってしまう
Vividly coloring even things that seem like illusions

Shining Star 誰も知り得ない儚いリアル
A transient reality that no one can fully comprehend, like a shining star

今強く抱きしめてほしい融けてしまう前に
I want to hold on tightly now, before I melt away

My Angel...
My guardian angel

Shining in my heart 奇跡の夜を
A miraculous night shining in my heart

祈りましょう大切なもの
Let's pray for the precious things

Moonshine in my soul 傷つくことを
Moonshine in my soul, even if I'm afraid of getting hurt

恐れても前に進むの
I'll still move forward with courage

What a glorious my heart Ah glorious my heart
My heart is truly glorious

それはいつも胸に映る天に停まる星座のように
Like a constellation that always looks down on my heart and stops in the sky