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).
空の端で
Origa Lyrics
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У края неба увидеть вечер
Отпуская голубя с ладони
Исполняю желание
Для крылатых нет милее воли
В этом их оправдание
В золотую клетку
Ей свободы краше миг
И без преграды
У края неба назначить встречу
У края неба увидеть вечер
Наслаждаясь пением из клетки
Сами не понимаем
Что в мечтах она в лесу на ветке
А во сне — вдруг взлетает
Бьётся птица о стекло
Счастье предвкушая
Я открою ей окно
И без преграды
У края неба назначу встречу
У края неба увижу вечер
The song "空の端で" by Origa tells the story of someone who yearns for freedom and wishes to see the world beyond the confines of their current situation. The first verse describes the desire to meet at the edge of the sky, where the evening can be seen. This metaphorical language suggests a longing for a meeting point where the singer can escape from their mundane life and find something more meaningful. The following lines describe the release of a dove, which represents the desire to explore and break free from constraints. The singer feels that flying freely and unhindered through the sky is the ultimate dream for all who possess wings, and that anything less is a travesty.
The second verse speaks of the wonder of watching a caged bird singing, despite its confinement. While the bird may not realize the fullness of what it's missing, the singer muses that the bird dreams of flying freely, just as it would in a branch or in its sleep. The euphoria and anticipation of flight are palpable as the bird revels in the excitement of the possibility of breaking free. The last few lines state that no obstacles should stand in the way of true liberation and that the singer will open the window to allow the bird to fly unencumbered. Ultimately, the song is about the yearning for freedom, the search for meaning and beauty, and the willingness to break free from constraints to achieve these things.
Line by Line Meaning
У края неба назначить встречу
I will arrange a meeting at the edge of the sky.
У края неба увидеть вечер
I will see the evening at the edge of the sky.
Отпуская голубя с ладони
Releasing a dove from my palm.
Исполняю желание
I am fulfilling a desire.
Для крылатых нет милее воли
There is no greater freedom for those with wings.
В этом их оправдание
This is their justification.
Сколько птицу не мани
No matter how much you entice a bird,
В золотую клетку
To a golden cage,
Ей свободы краше миг
Freedom is more beautiful to her,
И без преграды
Without any obstacles.
Наслаждаясь пением из клетки
Enjoying the singing from the cage,
Сами не понимаем
We ourselves do not understand
Что в мечтах она в лесу на ветке
That in her dreams she is on a branch in the forest,
А во сне — вдруг взлетает
And in sleep – suddenly she flies.
Бьётся птица о стекло
The bird beats against the glass,
Счастье предвкушая
Anticipating happiness,
Я открою ей окно
I will open the window for her
И без преграды
And without any obstacles,
У края неба назначу встречу
I will arrange a meeting at the edge of the sky.
У края неба увижу вечер
I will see the evening at the edge of the sky.
Contributed by Penelope D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
大地斬（Game &cooking &Sienia🍄hunter）
Эта хорошая музыка 🎵 🇷🇺👍.
Keuux Thy Almighty
Beautiful, the best singer in the world!