1) Keiko Yorichika (頼近恵子), better known by her stage name MEG (メグ), born October 3, 1980 in Chiyoda, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, is a Japanese singer-songwriter, composer, fashion designer, and model. Initially an indies musician when she debuted in 2001, MEG became a prominent artist with her fashion label CAROLINA GLASER and her musical collaborations with Japanese electronic producer Yasutaka Nakata (中田ヤスタカ) of capsule, with whom she first collaborated with in 2006.
MEG's first introduction to music was through the piano, which she has played since childhood. At the age of 20, she auditioned for an indie record company, BURGER INN RECORDS, singing "It's Gonna Rain!," and passed. She made her indie debut on November 28, 2001 with 傘としずく ("Kaza to Shizuku"), known as simply meg. This was also around the time MEG started modeling for magazines like CUTIE and Non-no.
On July 10, 2002 MEG made her major label debut with the single スキャンティ ブルース ("scanty blues"), produced by Okamura Yasuyuki, on the label DREAMMACHINE (a label on Warner Music Japan). Her second single was a double a-side; one track was the cover song イケナイコトカイ ("Ikenai Koto Kai"), and it was coupled with her indie song "Kasa to Shizuku." However, it is rumored that Okamura quit producing MEG after this single due to her attitude. But this didn't hinder MEG as she released two more singles (光露 ("Kouro") and "GROOVE TUBE") along with her debut major album, room girl.
In July of 2004, MEG created a clothing line for the store klein mart TOKYO called cheryl. There was only one release in 2004, the single "STEREO04" which was released instead by the indie label LSN Records. Developing her brand took most of her time in 2005 as it was quieter with music releases.
In January of 2006, she began to go by MEG, and in February she changed the name of her clothing line from cheryl to Carolina Glaser by cheryl. MEG then released two singles, "ROCKSTAR" and "DAWN," along with her second album Dithyrambos, all through SHAMPOO NINE RECORDS (her own indie label). A remix on Dithyrambos marks her first work with 中田ヤスタカ (Nakata Yasutaka).
In early 2007, Hiroshi Nakamura (i-dep) collaborated with and produced MEG's first mini album, aquaberry. This was released through AZ tribe (on RAINBOW ENTERTAINMENT). Her ninth single, 甘い贅沢 ("Amai Zeitaku"), was released through SHAMPOO NINE RECORDS on May 30 and was the first to be produced by Nakata Yasutaka. Her second single "OK" was her second major debut single after being signed to Universal Music Japan. The release of the album BEAM two months later was her first album to be produced by Nakata. In 2008, she released "MAGIC" and "HEART," which were included a short six months later on her fourth album, STEP.
MEG has also collaborated with Hadouken! on her single, "FREAK," and released her fifth album, BEAUTIFUL. She released another mini album, Journey, on August 26, 2009, which was produced by The Shanghai Restoration Project. MEG released her seventh full-length album, Maverick, on June 23, 2010 featuring the single "SECRET ADVENTURE" (the b-side "GRAY" would become an a-side as it was also featured on MAVERICK).
In July 2010, MEG would inform fans through her blog that she would be leaving Universal Music Japan and traveling to Paris for a break. She then released a double a-side single "PASSPORT/PARIS" on August 25, 2010 and a best album BEST FLIGHT on September 29, 2010, which would be her final release through Universal Japan. The Terminal A version of the album, which was limited, came with a t-shirt made by MEG and a DVD that includes the music videos for "PARIS" and "SECRET ADVENTURE," while Terminal B comes with a bonus CD containing acoustic arrangements of five songs and eight remixes.
In 2011, MEG returned to Warner Music via the newly launched Unborde Records and starting June 20, she began releasing monthly digital singles exclusively through the French iTunes store.
In 2012, MEG signed to Starchild Records (a label on King Records, now defunct) and released 2 albums: LA JAPONAISE, which features all of her singles released for the French iTunes store, WEAR I AM, that features the singles TRAP (a collaboration with Yasuyuki Okamura), and other collaborations with many artists, such as Yasuharu Konishi, Taku Takahashi from m-flo, and many more.
In 2013, MEG released CONTINUE, which has an RPG concept.
Her most recent activity in music was in 2020, with STAY WITH ME starring MEG, a collaboration with RAM RIDER.
Although she is now focused on her cosmetic brands "baw" and "ply", she is now signed with King Records' Evil Line Records, after the dissolution of Starchild. She's also under the Asobi System company.
2) Meg (Maria Di Donna) is a singer from Naples, Italy who has released six albums since 1994. She was a member of the group 99 Posse.
3) Meg is an American freestyle/dance singer, she released one album titled "Lover Girl" in 1991. Four singles were taken from it, and later, another song, titled "The Music", was released on its own.
4) Kobayashi Megumi (小林恵), also known by the stage name meg, is a Japanese jazz artist. She previously had a career as an actress in the 1990s, and released several pop singles and an album under her full name. She debuted professionally as a jazz performer in April 2006 with a cover of "Where I Want To Be", and released three studio albums between 2007 and 2009.
STAND
Meg Lyrics
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Not sitting back, won't hold my tongue
No
Some things are different than we thought
There's more to life than what we're taught
I'm speaking up
Enough's enough
Gotta wake up and be brave
But I know I'll face the fire if I say
I'm gonna stand strong
Nothing's stopping me
I'll be loud, you'll hear me now
I'm gonna stand tall
Take it to the top, I'll be free
Can't bring me down
So I'll rise, won't turn back
I won't hide who I am
I'm gonna stand
Done living life inside the lines
Following the rules and playing nice
Yeah, I'm stepping up with all my strength
Even if they think it's a mistake
Won't turn my back, I won't close my eyes
On the edge, I'll risk it all
It's worth the chance that I might fall
So I'm not backing down, believe when I say
I'm gonna stand strong
Nothing's stopping me
I'll be loud, you'll hear me now
I'm gonna stand tall
Take it to the top, I'll be free
Can't bring me down
So I'll rise, won't turn back
I won't hide who I am
I'm gonna stand, yeah (stand, stand)
I'm gonna stand, oh (stand, stand)
How can I just forget
All the things in my head?
Just stand
Oh
You just stand
And if I stand, will I fall
Trying to knock down these walls?
What if I don't know where I stand?
Stand
I'm gonna stand strong
Nothing's stopping me
I'll be loud, you'll hear me now
I'm gonna stand tall
Take it to the top, I'll be free
Can't bring me down
So I'll rise, won't turn back
I won't hide who I am
I'm gonna stand, yeah (stand, stand)
I'm gonna stand, yeah (stand, stand)
I'm gonna stand, yeah (stand, stand)
I'm gonna stand (stand, stand)
In this song, Meg Donnelly is expressing her desire to break free from the constraints of society, to be authentic and stand up for what she believes in. She expresses her frustration with having to conform to societal norms and play by the rules. She wants to live life on her own terms, and not be afraid of taking risks or making mistakes. The lyrics "I'm stepping up with all my strength, even if they think it's a mistake" show her determination to live her life to the fullest, even if it means going against the grain.
Meg Donnelly talks about the importance of being brave, and not being afraid to speak up. She believes that there's more to life than what we're taught and we should not shy away from questioning societal norms. She acknowledges the risks, but is willing to face them head-on. Ultimately, she wants to be true to herself, and not hide who she is, "I won't hide who I am, I'm gonna stand."
This song is empowering, and encourages listeners to be confident, brave, and vocal. It's a reminder that life is short, and we should embrace it to the fullest. Meg's vocals are strong, and the upbeat pop melody is catchy, making it an enjoyable song to listen to.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna scream, the top of my lungs
I want to express myself loudly and passionately
Not sitting back, won't hold my tongue
I won't remain silent or passive
No some things are different than we thought
Things are not always what they seem
There's more to life than what we're taught
There is more to learn and experience beyond what we're taught
I'm speaking up enough's enough
I'm voicing my thoughts and opinions because I've had enough
Cause' I can't go on this way I
I cannot continue living like this
Gotta wake up and be brave
I need to gather courage and face my fears
But I know I'll face the fire the fire if I say
I know there will be consequences and challenges if I speak up
I'm gonna stand strong
I will stand firm and resolute
Nothing's stopping me
Nothing can hinder or discourage me
I'll be loud you'll hear me now
I will make my voice heard and not be silenced
I'm gonna stand tall
I will remain courageous and confident
Take it to the top I'll be free
I will pursue my dreams and break free from limitations
Can't bring me down
I cannot be demoralized or defeated
So I'll rise won't turn back
I will overcome obstacles and not give up
I won't hide who I am
I will express my true self and not conform to expectations
I'm gonna stand
I will hold my ground and remain steadfast
Don't living life inside the lines
Don't limit myself to conventions and norms
Following the rules and playing nice yeah
Not conforming to expectations and not playing safe
I'm stepping up with all my strenght
I am taking initiative with all my might
Even if they think it's a mistake
Even if others view my choices as wrong or misguided
Won't turn my back won't close my eyes
I will not shy away or deny reality
On the edge I'll risk it all
I am willing to take risks despite potential consequences
It's worth the chance that I might fall
The potential rewards outweigh the risks of failure
So I'm not backing down believe when I say
I am not giving up or surrendering
How can I just forget all the things in my head
How can I ignore my thoughts and feelings?
Just stand oh you just stand and if I stand
I will stand up for myself and my beliefs
Will I fall trying to knock down these walls
Will I fail in overcoming the obstacles in my way?
What if I don't know where I stand
What if I am unsure of my beliefs or identity?
I'm gonna stand yeah
I will remain firm and resolute
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Matthew Tishler
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