May Hashimoto (橋本芽生) better known by her stage name May J., is a R&B and po… Read Full Bio ↴May Hashimoto (橋本芽生) better known by her stage name May J., is a R&B and pop singer from Yokohama, Japan. Born of Japanese, Iranian, and Russian descent, May J. made her major label debut under Sony Music Japan on July 12, 2006 with her first mini-album All My Girls. She also currently hosts the music programme, J-Melo on Japanese tv network, NHK.

Biography
May J. was born on June 20, 1988 to a Japanese father and a mother of Persian, Russian, Turkish and English heritage. She is fluent in Japanese, English as well as her mother's native Persian language. From the age of 3, until she was 16, she learnt how to play classical piano, familiarizing herself with music until she realized the pleasures of singing and began vocal lessons at the age of 13. May J. also learnt Ballet, Jazz and Hip-Hop dance.

At the age of 14, May J. was successful at a Sony Music Japan audition and soon signed onto Sony Music. While waiting to make her major label debut, May J. was a dancer for Aaron Carter's Japanese concert and was featured on the track Luyva: Another Episode from Sphere of Influence's album Big Deal, credited simply as May.

Released July 12, 2006 under Neosite Discs, the hip-hop division of Sony's Ki/oon Records, the music of her debut mini-album All My Girls was billed by her label as "Jennifer Lopez/Beyoncé/Rihanna-type music which has never before existed in Japan"

In October 2008, she became the co-host of NHK's weekly music program, J-Melo, with Shanti Snyder, going out to 180 countries via NHK World. She become sole host on March 2010 and has remained ever since.

On 6 March 2009, label Rhythm Zone opened a new official site for May J. confirming that she had left Sony to join the Avex imprint. On the May 23, 2009 her second album Family was announced, featuring the single Garden (featuring DJ Kaori, Diggy-MO', クレンチ＆ブリスタ).The album did well and charted at #4 on the Oricon weekly chart.

In 2013 and 2014 her cover albums "Summer Ballad Covers" and "Heartful Song Covers" were big hits and both sold over 200,000 copies.

In 2014 she sang the end roll version of the title song "Let It Go" in Disney's Japanese release of the Frozen animated movie, which hit No. 8 on the Japan Hot 100 after the film's Japanese release in March 2014. The song spent several months in the top 30 on most digital charts. in 2014 she also got her first invite to the prestigious new year's eve show Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

Sing for you
May J. Lyrics

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◇眠れない夜がまた
君を悲しませるなら
泣きたい時はせめて
ただそばにいるよ
◆ひとりきり震えていた
そう誰にも言えなくて
変わらない君の笑顔
痛みさえそっと溶けてく

◇夜明けを待ちながら ◆(so true)
◇君の笑顔探そう
◆ふたりなら不安な夜に
やさしさ溢れるよ
◇◆君のためだけに歌いたい
その涙が輝くまで
◇終わりのない笑顔のために
◆いつでも
◆I sing for you
◇◆風が吹く日も遠い朝でも
忘れないでひとりじゃない
◆どんな時も味方でいるよ
◇誰より ◆(誰より)
◇いつでも ◆(いつでも)
◇◆I stand by you

◆行き先さえ ◇(don't know)
◆見えずひとり
◇迷い立ち止まる時でも
◆君がいるから歩き出せる
◇勇気くれたから thank you for
◇君のためだけに ◆your smile
◇歌いたい
その涙が輝くなら
◆どこにいても届け続けたい
◇いつでも
◇I sing for you
◇◆君のためだけに歌いたい
その涙が輝くまで
◇終わりのない笑顔のために
◆いつでも
◆I sing for you
◇◆夢に迷っても傷ついても
恋を見つけても終わっても
◆どんな時も繋がってるよ
◇誰より ◆(誰より)
◇いつでも ◆(いつでも)
◇◆I stand by you
◇◆君のためだけに歌いたい
その涙が輝くまで
風が吹く日も遠い朝でも
We will always be together
forever more...
◇◆君のためだけに歌いたい
その涙が輝くまで
風が吹く日も遠い朝でも
We will always be together
forever more...

◇◆君のためだけに歌いたい
その涙が輝くまで

Overall Meaning

The song "YOU" by May J. is a beautiful ballad that talks about being there for someone through their happy and sad moments. The lyrics highlight the vulnerability of a person who is unable to sleep at night and could use a comforting presence. The songwriter assures the listener that they will be there whenever they need support, even if it means just being present without saying anything. The mention of "your smile" and "endless smiles" indicates that the support is unwavering and goes a long way in making a person better.

The song also talks about the power of love and how it gives strength to an individual in times of doubt and confusion. The lyrics suggest that having someone to rely on, to share your joys and worries with, is essential in life. The singer promises to stand by the side of the listener and be their companion when they feel lost, tired, and confused. The song ends with a vow of undying friendship, to always be together and support each other through every life stage.

Overall the song "YOU" by May J. is a beautiful expression of the importance of friendship, companionship, and love in our lives. The song provides a message of hope and encouragement, reminding listeners that they are not alone and someone is always there for them.

Line by Line Meaning

眠れない夜がまた
If another sleepless night causes you sadness

君を悲しませるなら
I will at least be by your side when you want to cry

泣きたい時はせめて
Let's look for your smile

ただそばにいるよ
In our anxieties, we can find kindness in each other

ひとりきり震えていた
I was shaking all by myself

そう誰にも言えなくて
I couldn't tell anyone

変わらない君の笑顔
Your unchanging smile

痛みさえそっと溶けてく
Even my pain gently melts away

夜明けを待ちながら
As we wait for the dawn

君の笑顔探そう
Let's search for your smile

ふたりなら不安な夜に
We can be each other's ally during uncertain nights