NIKIIE (pronounced like "Nicky", real name unknown), born October 12, 1987 … Read Full Bio ↴NIKIIE (pronounced like "Nicky", real name unknown), born October 12, 1987 in Ibaraki, Japan, is a Japanese pop singer under Columbia Music Entertainment. She made her major debut in December 2010 with the single "Shunkashuutou" (春夏秋冬; translated as "Four Seasons").

Starting to play piano at the age of 3 and pursuing piano lessons from the age of 4, NIKIIE's childhood was surrounded by music, giving her a dream to become a musician. She started writing music at 16 years old, and finally decided to seriously pursue singing at 17. She then moved to from Ibaraki to Tokyo and, coming to local prominence through several small live events, got the attention of Columbia Music Entertainment. In 2010, NIKIIE received her big break when she was chosen to perform the opening theme to the drama Mori no Asagao, "Gensou Forum" (幻想フォルム; translated as "Illusion Forum").
In 2012 her song "Duty Friend" from her mini album "CHROMATOGRAPHY" was used for the new season of the anime "Lupin III - A Woman called Fujiko Mine".

Darlin'
NIKIIE Lyrics

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Hey, darlin' どれだけ私を理解できて
Hey, darlin' どれだけ私を否定するの?
I can touch your hand if evil hides in your shade
認めて欲しかっただけ

Hey, darlin' 貴方色の絵の具を使って
Hey, darlin' 開け放した私を染めて

「好きだ」とか「必要だ」とか簡単に伝えられない
素直に生きたい

Forgive me, darlin' もがいてみてるんだけど
貴方の全てが欲しくて知らずに傷つけてたのかな
You are the only one, talala...
You are the only one, nothing is right now

Hey, darlin' 貴方の目に見透かされて
Hey, darlin' 着飾るのは無駄だと知る

「キス」だとか「体温」だとか簡単に捧げたくない
もっと奥を見て...

Believe me, darlin' 今すぐなんて急かさないから
貴方の流す涙ならダイアモンドになれるの
You are the only one, talala...
You are the only one, nothing is right now

Forgive me, 私ここに居るよ
Believe me, 私ここに居るよ貴方と

Be with me, darlin' これ以上はもう求めないから
貴方と過ごす世界なら全てが煌いて見えるの
You are the only one, talala...
You are the only one, nothing is right

You are the only one, talala...
You are the only one, nothing is wrong now

Overall Meaning

The song "Darlin'" by NIKIIE seems to be about a person struggling to express their feelings and be vulnerable in a relationship. The singer is addressing their significant other, calling them "darlin'" and questioning how well they understand and accept the singer. The line "I can touch your hand if evil hides in your shade" suggests that the singer wants to connect with their partner even if they have flaws or darkness within them. The singer wants their partner to acknowledge their feelings and the depth of the connection between them, shown by the line "You are the only one."

The chorus switches between "Hey, darlin'" and "Forgive me, darlin'" and "Believe me, darlin'," suggesting that the singer has conflicting emotions and may have hurt their partner unintentionally. However, they want to make things right and be with their partner. The lines "You are the only one, talala... You are the only one, nothing is right now" and "You are the only one, talala... You are the only one, nothing is wrong now" emphasize the importance of the relationship to the singer and how their partner's forgiveness and acceptance is crucial.

Overall, "Darlin'" is a heartfelt song about the struggle to communicate and be vulnerable in a relationship, but also the deep love and connection that the singer shares with their partner.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey, darlin' どれだけ私を理解できて
Hey, darlin', do you really understand me?

Hey, darlin' どれだけ私を否定するの?
Hey, darlin', are you denying who I am?

I can touch your hand if evil hides in your shade
I just want you to accept me for who I am

Hey, darlin' 貴方色の絵の具を使って
Hey, darlin', paint me with your colors

Hey, darlin' 開け放した私を染めて
Hey, darlin', color me with the truth

「好きだ」とか「必要だ」とか簡単に伝えられない
It's hard for me to express my feelings like 'I love you' or 'I need you'

素直に生きたい
I just want to live honestly

Forgive me, darlin' もがいてみてるんだけど
Forgive me, darlin', I'm struggling

貴方の全てが欲しくて知らずに傷つけてたのかな
I wanted all of you and unintentionally hurt you, didn't I?

You are the only one, talala...
You are the only one for me

You are the only one, nothing is right now
I feel lost without you