Monday was born in Tokyo, Japan to jazz pianist Toshiko Akiyoshi and her then husband, jazz saxophonist Charlie Mariano. At an early age, she expressed an interest in music; she studied modern dance and ballet from age eight, and the classical flute for eight years. It wasn't until she went to the Interlochen Arts Academy that she discovered her true passion of singing.
In 1987, Monday appeared as a lead in the movie Hikaru Onna (Luminous Woman) in which she was credited as Michiru Akiyoshi. Monday's unintentional acting career took off as she won Best New Actress awards from Kinema Junpo, The Japan Academy, and the Yokohama Film Festival. With all this success, Monday became somewhat of a celebrity and could be seen on commercial ads and as a “personality” on several major television networks.
In 1991, she re-focused her interests and released her debut solo album Mangetsu. Although she continued her solo work, she became a featured singer/songwriter for many other groups and artists including Basement Jaxx (Always Be There), Mondo Grosso, DJ Krush, M-Flo and numerous others.
Since her debut, she has released over twelve albums, many compilations and remix projects, and numerous singles. She is currently working with award-winning internet label ArtistShare on her project Flow and has released several albums through ArtistShare.
Monday now lives in New York City with her husband, jazz trumpeter Alex Sipiagin and their son Nikita.
She is known in the music industry for releasing You Make Me as it was also released in Konami's beatmania and Dance Dance Revolution. It gained moderate airplay and has been a favorite easy listening song with its smooth jazz house music.
Black Rose
Monday Michiru Lyrics
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It's not sexual, but so sensual
Mesmerizing and so rare
You are pure and magical
Imagination long forgotten
Awakens it's senses and tenses
To your passion and the fury that's so Latin
Black rose
My soul is filled up with your strange perfume
Black rose
There's never been anything quite like you
Moonlight beams glow in your mood
A melody escapes like the night it drapes
Kaleidescopic notes to soothe
Visions long held without the light
I hold my hands up to the stars
And wish I could hold you by my heart
But your fragile stem might break and only mar
The beauty of your freedom you guard
Black rose
My soul is filled up with your strange perfume
Black rose
There's never been anything quite like you
The lyrics to Monday Michiru's song "Black Rose" are about the power of sensuality and the beauty of a pure and magical love. The scent of love is in the air, and it's not only sexual but also incredibly sensual. The feeling is so rare and mesmerizing. The imagination that was long forgotten begins to awaken its senses and opens up to the passion and fury that's distinctly Latin. This describes a love that grows wild, without any fences that could hold it back. The black rose in question is a symbol of this deep and powerful love, which is both strange and alluring.
The lyrics continue as the moonlight beams begin to glow in the mood of the black rose. A melody escapes, filling the air with kaleidoscopic notes to soothe. Visions that were long held without light can now become clear. The singer holds their hands up to the stars and wishes they could hold the black rose by their heart. However, the stem of the rose is so fragile that it might break, and so the singer chooses to guard the beauty of the freedom that the rose possesses. The final refrain of the song is a repetition of the chorus, which emphasizes the uniqueness and the strange perfume of the black rose.
Overall, the lyrics to "Black Rose" are a meditation on the power of love to create sensual and alluring experiences. The black rose is a symbol of the pure and magical love that the singer has encountered. The lyrics also highlight the fragility of love and the importance of allowing it to grow and change without constraints.
Line by Line Meaning
Scent of love floats in the air
A feeling of love is present in the atmosphere
It's not sexual, but so sensual
The feeling is not sexual, but rather an intense physical and emotional experience
Mesmerizing and so rare
The feeling is captivating and uncommon
You are pure and magical
The source of the feeling is special and enchanting
Imagination long forgotten
An aspect of the self that has not been explored for a long time
Awakens it's senses and tenses
The feeling stimulates the senses and creates a heightened intensity
To your passion and the fury that's so Latin
To the passion and intense emotion that reflects Latin culture
Growing wild without no fences
The feeling is uncontained and unrestricted
Black rose
Referring to the source of the feeling as a black rose
My soul is filled up with your strange perfume
The feeling is overwhelming and intoxicating
There's never been anything quite like you
The source of the feeling is completely unique and unlike anything experienced before
Moonlight beams glow in your mood
The atmosphere is mystical and illuminated by moonlight
A melody escapes like the night it drapes
A beautiful melody emerges and surrounds the atmosphere
Kaleidescopic notes to soothe
The melody is colorful and has a calming effect
Visions long held without the light
Imagery that has not been seen before, brought to light
I hold my hands up to the stars
The individual reaches out to the universe in a symbolic gesture
And wish I could hold you by my heart
The individual desires to be close to the source of the feeling
But your fragile stem might break and only mar
However, the source of the feeling is delicate and should not be disturbed
The beauty of your freedom you guard
The source of the feeling values its freedom and should be respected
Contributed by Jordyn V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
KJ Wilsonator
Michiru meets Eddie Harris, Herbie Hancock with delicious vocals. Great band! Tytyty!
Teuku Fardan
how come this amazing artist only got less than a thousand views.. so sad :(
hue99
Unfocused promotion.
EdWeirdo
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