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".

Light
NIKIIE Lyrics

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白い息を飲み込んで
そっと手を伸ばした
何かを言葉にしたなら
君まで失いそう
会いたいを両手に隠したまま
降り出した粉雪

この街の目印だった

灯台の明かり
傾き始めてたのは
知り過ぎてしまったから
行かないで振り向いてなんて
言えるはずも無くて

いつか立ち止まっても
私はまだここに居るよ

今、照らすよ君の心に
真っ暗闇手探りしたって良い
今、照らすよ君に向かって
一人泣き明かす夜がないように
ねぇここに居るから

向かい風に瞼閉じ
君を見失ってから
どれ位の時間がふたりを遠ざけたかな
雪化粧してる街路樹見上げて
よみがえるはしゃぐ笑顔

いつかと同じままで
君もまだそこに居るんでしょ?

今、照らして君の場所から
触れてみたいよどんなことだって
今なら言えるの抱きしめてたいよ
君の凍えた手ももう離さない
ねぇここに居させて

ねぇここに居させて

Overall Meaning

The song LIGHT by NIKIIE is a powerful and emotional ballad that touches upon themes of separation, longing, and hope. The opening lines describe the singer grasping for something in the midst of a snowstorm, afraid to speak because of the fear of losing it all. The light of the lighthouse, which used to be a symbol of direction and home, has now begun to tilt and fade away, a metaphor for the singer's journey towards uncertainty and unknown territory. The chorus talks about the act of shining light on the darkness, reaching out for oneself, and in this case, the beloved, who the singer wishes to protect and cherish.

The second verse talks about the singer reminiscing about the past, imagining the beloved still in their usual spot, hoping that they are still there waiting. In the bridge, the singer imagines themselves hugging the beloved, promising to never let go of their frozen hands. The final line repeats the plea for the singer to stay.

Overall, the song captures the emotional journey of someone who is unsure about what lies ahead but is still willing to face it all as long as they have someone to lean on. The use of snow and light imagery adds to the atmosphere of the song, making it feel both ethereal and grounded in reality.

Line by Line Meaning

白い息を飲み込んで
I held my breath

そっと手を伸ばした
And reached out softly

何かを言葉にしたなら
If I put my feelings into words

君まで失いそう
I feel like I might lose you too

会いたいを両手に隠したまま
While hiding my wish to see you in my heart

降り出した粉雪
Snow began to fall

この街の目印だった
The lighthouse was the landmark of this town

灯台の明かり
The light of the lighthouse

傾き始めてたのは
I started to notice its tilt

知り過ぎてしまったから
Because I knew too much

行かないで振り向いてなんて
I couldn't say 'Don't go, look back'