Origa (Орига, also known as Olga Vitalyevna Yakovleva [Ольга Витальевна Яко… Read Full Bio ↴Origa (Орига, also known as Olga Vitalyevna Yakovleva [Ольга Витальевна Яковлева]), born October 12, 1970 in Novosibirsk, Russia, was a Russian singer and vocalist. She passed away on January 17th, 2015 in Tokyo, Japan after succumbing to lung cancer.

After graduating from music school in 1990, she took an opportunity to visit Japan in 1991 and finally contracted with the ROAD&SKY Organization in 1993. Origa had since participated in several projects of various artists in addition to the Radio Japan Series and being part of the chorus for Kobe earthquake disaster charity single.

Origa released seven solo albums, two mini-albums, and three singles. She gained popularity outside of Japan and Russia with the release of Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex and the subsequent original soundtrack, written by long-time friend and composer Yoko Kanno (菅野よう子), hosting the theme song "Inner Universe" (featuring boy soprano Benedict Delmaestro). Origa first performed with Kanno for ∀ Gundam, singing Gabriela Robin's "Moon" with the Gey's AX chorus. An additional opening theme song from Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C. 2nd GIG, titled "rise," also gained acclaim. In 2005, Origa performed songs for the anime series Fantastic Children, most notably the ending theme "Mizu no Madoromi" (水のまどろみ). In 2006, Origa released 3 digital singles (Spiral, LELEYALA and Land of Love). She performed the opening theme, "Player", to the film of the series Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex: Solid State Society in 2007. She moved from Tokyo to Vancouver, Canada in 2011 but continued to create original works such as Amon Ra (2013) and The Annulet (2013) as well as collaborations with university students (the 2012 song "Ring/Kolechko") and for video game soundtracks (songs featured in FINAL FANTASY XIII-2, a character theme for the Korean game Herowarz, and two songs for the Russian game Allods Online). She additionally performed at conventions in Russia (2013/2014), The Netherlands (2014), Germany (2014), and Canada (2014).

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Origa Lyrics

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Белый огонь

Не улетай, снова его зову
Не оставляй снова меня одну
Ветер срывал листья с веток
Ждать или нет мне ответа
Он мне судьбу нагадал...

Белый огонь
В тёплых ладонях
Шёлк подвенечного дождя...
Всё для другой
Той, что с тобою
Вечная осень для меня..

Что же теперь мне от судьбы просить?
Осени ли душу свою излить?
— Ты не грусти, прошумела,
Белый наряд ты хотела —
Вот, на пороге зима...

Белый огонь
В тёплых ладонях
Шёлк подвенечного дождя...
Всё для другой
Той, что с тобою
Вечная осень для меня..,

За окном ледяная стужа,
И осень заметает след
Почему до сих пор мне нужно
На решенный вопрос решать ответ

Белый огонь
Белый огонь..

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Origa's song "Белый огонь" (White Fire) talk about the struggle of a person who is left alone and doesn't know whether to wait for a response from someone or to move on. The singer is desperate for the person they are calling out to not leave them again, and contemplates whether the season of autumn will continue to be endless for them. The wind is tearing leaves from the trees, and the singer wonders what fate has in store for them.

The chorus of the song talks about the white fire that represents warmth and comfort in the singer's hands. They recall the feeling of silk from wedding rain, but lament that it is all meant for someone else - the one who is with the person they are calling out to. The singer compares their endless autumn to the cold winter that is approaching, and wonders if they will ever get the answer they are seeking.

Overall, the song is a powerful portrayal of emotional turmoil and longing for someone who may not be reciprocating that feeling. The singer is trying to come to terms with their fate and find comfort in something that is out of reach.

Line by Line Meaning

Не улетай, снова его зову
I'm calling him again, please don't go away

Не оставляй снова меня одну
Don't leave me alone again

Ветер срывал листья с веток
The wind was tearing leaves off the trees

Ждать или нет мне ответа
Should I wait for an answer or not

Он мне судьбу нагадал...
He predicted my destiny for me

Белый огонь В тёплых ладонях Шёлк подвенечного дождя...
White fire in warm palms, silk of wedding rain...

Всё для другой Той, что с тобою Вечная осень для меня..
Everything is for another, the eternal autumn is for me...

Что же теперь мне от судьбы просить?
What should I ask for from destiny now?

Осени ли душу свою излить?
Should I pour out my soul like autumn leaves?

— Ты не грусти, прошумела, Белый наряд ты хотела — Вот, на пороге зима...
"Don't be sad," whispered the voice, "You wanted a white dress - here comes winter..."

За окном ледяная стужа, И осень заметает след Почему до сих пор мне нужно На решенный вопрос решать ответ
Outside the window is icy cold, And autumn covers my footsteps, Why do I still need To solve an already resolved question?

Белый огонь Белый огонь..
White fire, white fire...

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