NANA starring MIKA NAKASHIMA, as the name suggests, is 中島美嘉 (Mika Nakashima… Read Full Bio ↴NANA starring MIKA NAKASHIMA, as the name suggests, is 中島美嘉 (Mika Nakashima) singing rockish tunes as the character 大崎ナナ (Nana Ohsaki) from the movie NANA, which is based on the popular girl's manga by 矢沢あ (Ai Yazawa).

This is the correct tag to use for the singles GLAMOROUS SKY and 一色 (Hitoiro), as well as the album THE END.

Real World
NANA starring MIKA NAKASHIMA Lyrics

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破壊された街に溢れる
甘い声の艶に踊らされ
淡い夢の次を探して
傷ついて震え立ち止まる

でも君の目の前に広がるよreal world

甘ったれた笑顔並べて

甘ったるい声を売りさばき
曖昧な路を創りだし
甘い恋のウソを撒き散らす
でもいつか崩れていく
偽りのaffection

殺したいいつでも
ah さ迷い歩く Let me down
今こそ見つめて
君のJesus

固められたShamは剥がれて...
自分だけのShapeに襲われる...

今君の目の前に続いてるreal world

いつの日か必ず
ah 愛しい君が Make me cry
今こそ見つめて
君のgoddess

そう君の目の前に続いてるreal world
今君の目の前に続いてるreal world

いつまでも続いてるreal world
どこまでも続いてるreal world

Overall Meaning

The song "Real World" is a powerful reflection of the struggles and challenges of life, as seen through the eyes of the singer in the anime and manga series "Nana". The opening lines set the stage for a chaotic and damaged world, where distorted and alluring voices lure the singer into a dreamy but dangerous state. The following lyrics depict the singer searching for a way out, but repeatedly getting wounded and paralyzed. Despite this, the chorus provides a glimmer of hope, encouraging her to face the harsh reality and reminding her that the real world is always in front of her, waiting to be explored.

The second verse sheds light on the destructive and deceitful aspects of love as the singer puts on a fake smile and peddles her sugary voice to create false affection with her lover. Although she knows it's a lie, she continues with her facade, creating an ambiguous path that leads to destruction. The bridge shifts the tone of the song towards a darker and more desperate mood as the singer expresses her desire to break free by killing herself. However, she finds solace in the thought of being saved by her "Jesus" or "goddess", and the song ends with a reiteration of the chorus, reiterating the message that no matter how tough things get, the real world is always waiting for her.

Line by Line Meaning

破壊された街に溢れる
The city is overflowing with destruction.

甘い声の艶に踊らされ
Dancing seductively to a sweet voice.

淡い夢の次を探して
Searching for the next fleeting dream.

傷ついて震え立ち止まる
Hurt, trembling, and unable to move forward.

でも君の目の前に広がるよreal world
But there is a real world in front of you.

甘ったれた笑顔並べて
Putting on a spoiled smile.

甘ったるい声を売りさばき
Selling a syrupy voice.

曖昧な路を創りだし
Creating vague paths.

甘い恋のウソを撒き散らす
Spreading sweet lies of love.

でもいつか崩れていく
But they will eventually crumble.

偽りのaffection
False affection.