Likened to 松田聖子, she won a singing contest and was signed to a Japanese recording company at the age of 15.
After completing her O-level examinations in Singapore, Olivia moved to Japan to further her studies and career as a solo artist. There, she became a member of a Japanese pop (J-pop) group called Mirai, before she released her bestselling debut, "A Girl Meets Bossa Nova" at only 19.
With her sultry, soulful and innocent vocals, she has since done her reinterpretation of Frank Sinatra's "Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars" as well as other jazz and pop numbers.
Part of the wave of Singaporean talents being exported internationally, Olivia has, by far, been the only pop sensation exported exclusively to Japan, while previous stars such as 陳潔儀, 蔡健雅 and 孫燕姿 have only been exporting to the Greater Chinese market through Hong Kong and Taipei.
In 2009, Olivia signed to Taiwanese company HIM International Music and released her first album under HIM in March of 2010.
Make It Mutual
Olivia Ong Lyrics
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A sweet feeling comes surrounding me.
It's delirious.
Now that's a sugar rush.
My heart is beating oh so fast,
And I dun wanna fall too deep but I want to make it last
There's no need to rush.
We begin as friends?
And who knows what ?
Where this could be taking me
In this nice cool breeze.
Yes I am all at ease.
When I gush.
And this sweet feeling comes to me.
Can't deny, can't lie, can't really face the truth.
And I wonder if you're feeling the same way too
You know what I would like?
I'd like to get to know you more.
Make that mutual.
Boy, you know you wanna know me too
This is how you make me feel.
When you're here, I feel your vibe,
And I hope I don't fall into deep too fast
You're not the type,
Who'll rush into things.
And let it slip away. Yeah,
I like your type.
Caught up in this ride.
It's kinda silly but I'll say
In this nice cool breeze,
Yes I am all at ease.
When I gush.
And this sweet feeling comes to me.
Can't deny, can't lie, can't really face the truth.
And I wonder if you're feeling the same way too
The lyrics of Olivia Ong's "Make It Mutual" describe the feelings of a person who is starting to develop romantic feelings for someone they are getting to know. The person is in a peaceful moment, making footprints on the sand, when they start to feel a "sweet feeling" that is "delirious," like a sugar rush. Their heart is beating quickly, but they don't want to fall too deeply too quickly.
The person acknowledges that there is no need to rush, and that they can let things happen naturally. They suggest starting off as friends and seeing where it goes. They feel at ease in the presence of the person they're interested in and find it hard to deny their feelings.
The lyrics suggest a desire for mutual interest between the two individuals, for them to get to know each other better and for the other person to have an interest in them in return. The person describes the other person as not the type to rush into things, which they like, and they hope not to fall too deep too fast.
Ultimately, the song captures the excitement, uncertainty, and hope that come with developing a new romantic interest.
Line by Line Meaning
A quiet moment making my footprints on the sand.
In a serene moment, I'm leaving my marks on the sand.
A sweet feeling comes surrounding me.
I'm engulfed in a delightful emotion.
It's delirious.
It's an ecstatic experience.
Now that's a sugar rush.
It's a surge of positive emotions.
My heart is beating oh so fast,
My heart is racing at a rapid pace.
And I dun wanna fall too deep but I want to make it last
I don't want to get too attached, but I want this feeling to continue.
There's no need to rush.
We don't need to hurry.
We can take our time. Let it go the natural way.
We can proceed at our own pace and let things unfold naturally.
We begin as friends?
Shall we start off as friends?
And who knows what?
And who knows what might happen?
Where this could be taking me
Where this might lead me.
In this nice cool breeze.
In this pleasant breeze.
Yes I am all at ease.
Yes, I am completely relaxed.
When I gush.
When I express excitement.
And this sweet feeling comes to me.
And this delightful emotion engulfs me again.
Can't deny, can't lie, can't really face the truth.
I'm unable to conceal or ignore my true feelings.
And I wonder if you're feeling the same way too
And I'm curious if you're also experiencing similar emotions.
You know what I would like?
You know what I want to do?
I'd like to get to know you more.
I want to get to know you better.
Make that mutual.
Let's make it a two-way street.
Boy, you know you wanna know me too
You're also interested in getting to know me.
This is how you make me feel.
This is the effect you have on me.
When you're here, I feel your vibe,
Your presence is so palpable to me.
And I hope I don't fall into deep too fast
And I hope I don't get too attached too quickly.
You're not the type,
You're not the kind of person.
Who'll rush into things.
Who will hastily jump into things.
And let it slip away. Yeah,
And let it slide away without noticing. Yeah,
I like your type.
I like your disposition.
Caught up in this ride.
I am completely immersed in this journey.
It's kinda silly but I'll say
It might sound silly, but I'm going to say it anyway.
Contributed by Gavin A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.