1) MiChi… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists that are known by this name:
1) MiChi (born Michiko Sellars, on April 7, 1985 in Birmingham, England) is a Japanese pop singer of English-Japanese ancestry. When she was two, her family moved to Kobe, Japan before returning to England in 1995. Determined to be a singer, she performed in an acoustic duo, and soon after returned to Japan when she was 18. The following year she met Tomokazu Matsuzawa (producer for acts such as Mika Nakashima, Miliyah Kato, SOULHEAD and CHEMISTRY). The pair worked together for three years developing her talent before MiChi entered Japan's dance club scene. In 2007, she released the track "Surrender" on a dance compilation which was followed a year later with her independently released English LP, "MiChi Madness." The album saw chart topping dance hits and a long chart life.
In 2008 a slightly remixed version of 'Promise' appeared in commercials for Japanese cell phone provider, NTT docomo. The original version reached a peak of 12 in the Oricon weekly charts later on. 'Promise', along with other singles 'Change the world', 'Kiss Kiss xxx' and 'You' appeared on her debut album, 'Up To You', released on 30 September 2009. It reached a peak of 4 on the Oricon weekly charts, selling 53,000 copies. most recently her latest single, 'Something Missing' was featured in commercials for the 2010 video game, Bayonetta.
2) Michi Regier is a classically trained violinist and fiddler based in the midwestern United States. She released an album titled Curved Space in 2004, but focuses mainly on live performances of classical and folk music.
3) MICHI (born on March 30, 1996) is the first from Okinawa to debut as an Anisong singer. Produced by Elements Garden, one of the leading groups of Anisong creators, MICHI began her promising career with her debut single, “Cry for the Truth/Secret Sky”, which served as the opening and ending theme songs to TV Anime “Rokka -Braves of the Six Flowers-”. Coming from the city of music, Okinawa (Koza), she developed that straightforward and carefree singing voice. She has this rare expressiveness and innocence fans love, paving the way for a new generation of anisong singers.
YOU
Michi Lyrics
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こんな晴れてる日も
どうして曇って見えるの
何で、この場所、この道
理由なんて分かんない
でも意味はあるはずよ
もう泣かない
何度も自分に言い聞かせてきたの
幼い夢も
こんなはずじゃないの
未来が崩れてく
大丈夫って
言ってくれたよね
いつも近くで
そっと手を伸ばして
何も聴かずに
わかってくれた
忘れないよ
ずっと…
One day
(One day)
旅立った Cloudy day
(Dark and Cloudy day)
強く抱きしめるから
心が Breaking しそうだったの
You said
(Why oh why)
照れくさい顔して
(It's lonely face)
「独りになったら読んで。」
って、手を振る君が Going far…
別れてすぐに
開いた Your Letter
空港へ向かう車の中で I cry
忘れないでね
変わらないでね
今でも思い出す
愛してるって
言ってくれたよね
最後の夜
そっと手を伸ばして
何も言わずに
抱きしめてくれた
忘れないよ
君を…
I don't know what to say
ただありがとうって
(You showed me the way to come back)
一人じゃここまで来れなかったよ
(Oh I know,Yes I know)
君がいるから立ち直った
(Baby can you feel)
君がいるから強くなった
(Now let me prove it to you)
伝えたいから歌うの
今これからも
ずっと
I'll be there for you...
大丈夫って
言ってくれたよね
いつも近くで
そっと手を伸ばして
何も聴かずに
わかってくれた
忘れないよ
ずっと…
愛してるって
言ってくれたよね
最後の夜
そっと手を伸ばして
何も言わずに
抱きしめてくれた
忘れないよ
君を…
The song YOU by MiChi talks about the struggles of moving on from a past love and finding oneself in the midst of confusion and sadness. The first verse talks about a lonely day when everything seems to be clear but the singer sees it as gloomy and unclear. She questions why she is in this place and on this path, not knowing the reason but convinced that there must be a purpose. The chorus speaks of her determination to stop crying and running away, even though her dreams are shattered and her future seems uncertain. She remembers the person who assured her that everything would be okay and who was always there to support her silently, understanding her without the need for words. The second verse talks about the day of departure, how difficult it was to say goodbye, and the letter that the person left for her that made her cry. She remembers the person's last night with her, how he said he loved her and held her close, and how she will never forget him.
The song is about finding strength and comfort from the people who care for us, especially during our hardest times. It reminds us that even though we may experience pain and loss, we can find hope and healing through love and support. The lyrics also highlight the importance of communication and expressions of appreciation and love, as the singer expresses gratitude and affection towards the person who helped her through her struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Monday, 一人の Lonely Day
Monday, a lonely day alone
こんな晴れてる日も
Even on this sunny day
どうして曇って見えるの
It seems cloudy, why is that?
何で、この場所、この道
Why this place, this road
理由なんて分かんない
I don't know the reason
でも意味はあるはずよ
But it must have a meaning
もう泣かない
I won't cry anymore
もう逃げない
I won't run away anymore
何度も自分に言い聞かせてきたの
I've told myself many times
幼い夢も
Those childish dreams
こんなはずじゃないの
This isn't how it was supposed to be
未来が崩れてく
The future is crumbling
大丈夫って
You said it's okay
言ってくれたよね
You said so, right?
いつも近くで
You're always nearby
そっと手を伸ばして
Reaching out your hand softly
何も聴かずに
Without hearing anything
わかってくれた
You understood me
忘れないよ
I won't forget
ずっと…
Forever...
One day
One day
(One day)
(One day)
旅立った Cloudy day
Departed on a cloudy day
(Dark and Cloudy day)
(Dark and cloudy day)
強く抱きしめるから
Hugging tightly
心が Breaking しそうだったの
My heart felt like it was breaking
You said
You said
(Why oh why)
(Why oh why)
照れくさい顔して
With an embarrassed face
(It's lonely face)
(It's a lonely face)
「独りになったら読んで。」
"Read it when you're alone."
って、手を振る君が Going far…
You wave your hand as you go far...
別れてすぐに
Right after we parted
開いた Your Letter
I opened your letter
空港へ向かう車の中で I cry
I cry in the car while heading to the airport
忘れないでね
Don't forget
変わらないでね
Don't change
今でも思い出す
I still remember it now
愛してるって
You said you loved me
言ってくれたよね
You said so, right?
最後の夜
Our last night
そっと手を伸ばして
Reaching out your hand softly
何も言わずに
Without saying anything
抱きしめてくれた
You hugged me
忘れないよ
I won't forget
君を…
You...
I don't know what to say
I don't know what to say
ただありがとうって
Just saying thank you
(You showed me the way to come back)
(You showed me the way to come back)
一人じゃここまで来れなかったよ
I couldn't come this far alone
(Oh I know,Yes I know)
(Oh I know, yes I know)
君がいるから立ち直った
I was able to get back on my feet because you were there
(Baby can you feel)
(Baby, can you feel)
君がいるから強くなった
I became stronger because you were there
(Now let me prove it to you)
(Now let me prove it to you)
伝えたいから歌うの
I sing because I want to tell you
今これからも
From now on, too
ずっと
Forever
I'll be there for you...
I'll be there for you...
愛してるって
You said you loved me
言ってくれたよね
You said so, right?
最後の夜
Our last night
そっと手を伸ばして
Reaching out your hand softly
何も言わずに
Without saying anything
抱きしめてくれた
You hugged me
忘れないよ
I won't forget
君を…
You...
Contributed by Daniel L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.