Ms.OOJA is a R&B singer-songwriter. Born in Yokkaichi, Mie-ken, Japan, in O… Read Full Bio ↴Ms.OOJA is a R&B singer-songwriter. Born in Yokkaichi, Mie-ken, Japan, in October 28, 1982 as the eldest of 4 siblings and at the age of 17, after graduated from local high school, she believed that she had a passion for singing and wanted to pursue a music carreer.
In 2006 she moved to Nagoya. She worked at a department store, while she kept singing & performing at the local clubs, and practising dancing & choreography as well. No one knew her real name but known only as "Ms.OOJA". Some medias dubbed her debut as a "real diva from Nagoya", although she is not Nagoya native. In July the same year, she released her indie debut. Three years later, 2009, she partnered with rapper EL LATINO, and formed the duet "EL LATINO & Ms.OOJA". Most of their releases such as LOS 13 ANGELES, S.O.S, and IMPACT were within the rap & hip-hop area.
In January 2010, Ms.OOJA released a self-titled CD+DVD indie album. This album is her debut as a sub-unit of the duet, although some of the songs were either collaboration or featuring other artists. The recorded sales is more than 8000 copies. Finally, on February 2nd 2011, Ms.OOJA debuted a major single; [It's OK] under the Universal Music Japan flagship.

Dear
Ms.OOJA Lyrics

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言葉じゃ足りないほど君との時間が今
一つ一つこの胸の中大切に光ってる

どんな時だって味方でいてくれた
「君なら大丈夫」って信じてくれたから
強くなれたよ次は私が守るから

遠くても届かなくても

約束なんてずっといらないよね
ありふれた言葉だけれど
いつもそばで感じてる
「ありがとう」

孤独が包むたびに消えてしまいそうでも
思いだして一人じゃないよ遠く離れてても

本当は泣きたくて不安なのにどうして
「私は大丈夫」って強がる君だから
心配なんだよ今は私が守るから

遠くても届かなくても
約束なんてずっといらないよね
ありふれた言葉だけれど
いつもそばで感じてる
「ありがとう」

君を照らしている光りがずっと
途絶えぬように笑って歩いていけるように

この声が届くのなら
君の淋しさに触れられるなら
いつまでも歌い続けるよ
それが私にできることだから

遠くても届かなくても
約束なんてずっといらないよね
ありふれた言葉だけれど

いつもそばで感じてる
「ありがとう」

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ms.OOJA's song "Dear" express a deep sense of gratitude and appreciation for a loved one. The first verse speaks of how words are never enough to express the value of the time spent with this person and how they are cherished in the singer's heart. The second verse acknowledges the unwavering support and belief of this person in the singer's abilities and how it helped them become stronger. The chorus repeats the idea that distance and promises are not necessary between them, as the simple but powerful phrase "Arigato" (thank you) is enough to convey the bond between them. The bridge mentions how the singer draws strength from memories of not being alone, even when surrounded by loneliness, while recognizing the other person's own strength. The final verse speaks of a light that shines on the loved one and how the singer's voice will always be there to reach them.

Overall, the lyrics of "Dear" emphasize the importance of emotional connections and how they can transcend any physical barriers or words. It showcases a deep understanding and appreciation of the people that hold significance in the singer's life, highlighting the impact they have had on the singer's journey.

Line by Line Meaning

言葉じゃ足りないほど君との時間が今
The time spent with you is so precious that words cannot describe it.

一つ一つこの胸の中大切に光ってる
Each and every moment with you is stored in my heart and cherished.

どんな時だって味方でいてくれた
No matter what, you were always by my side.

「君なら大丈夫」って信じてくれたから
You believed in me and told me I would be okay, so I gained strength.

強くなれたよ次は私が守るから
I became strong and now it's my turn to protect you.

遠くても届かなくても
Even if we're far apart and cannot reach each other,

約束なんてずっといらないよね
we don't need promises to keep each other close.

ありふれた言葉だけれど
These words may be commonplace,

いつもそばで感じてる
but I always feel them by my side.

「ありがとう」
Thank you.

孤独が包むたびに消えてしまいそうでも
Even though loneliness sometimes overwhelms me,