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).

Aria
Origa Lyrics

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Я снова одна, снова бреду тропою ночной
И осень кружит жёлтой листвой над головой
Издалека море увидит меня
И облака станут светлее дня

Морская волна стала подругою моей
Всё что не сбылось, я расскажу и только ей
С ней поделюсь воспоминаниями о любви былой

Может, сольюсь с нею, слезой одной

Море у ног моих
Или начало пути
Тёплый ветер ночной
Обнимай меня до зари
Успокой душу…

Море, успокой мою душу!

Взять, снова начать, снова простить тебя смогу
Но грусти печать пеной осталась на берегу
Но себя не обмануть, снова не полюбить в который раз
Ни на счастье, ни на беду, к морю иду сейчас

Море у ног моих
Или начало пути
Тёплый ветер ночной
Обнимай меня до зари
Успокой душу…

Море у ног моих
Мокрый ласкает песок
Тихо песню напой

О надежде и о любви
Успокой душу…

Overall Meaning

The song Aria by Origa is about the feeling of being alone and walking through the night. The singer mentions the autumn leaves swirling above and the distant sea calling out to her. She finds solace in the sea, sharing her memories of bygone love with the waves. She longs to merge with the ocean as a single tear. Although the singer may forgive and start over, she cannot escape the nagging feeling of sadness that clings to her.

The imagery in the song paints a picture of a solitary figure in a dark world, seeking comfort from nature. The singer's use of the sea as a confidant ties in with the theme of nature providing solace to those in need. The singer's acceptance of the past is shown by her willingness to share her memories with the sea, but still cannot escape the pain that she carries.

This song explores universal themes of loneliness, past love, and the healing power of nature. The haunting melody is complemented by the melancholic lyrics to create an emotional and introspective piece. Overall, "Aria" is a deeply empathetic song that speaks to the human need for connection and understanding.

Line by Line Meaning

Я снова одна, снова бреду тропою ночной
Once again, I find myself alone and wandering on a nighttime path

И осень кружит жёлтой листвой над головой
Autumn twirls yellow leaves above my head

Издалека море увидит меня
From afar, the sea will see me

И облака станут светлее дня
And the clouds will brighten like the day

Морская волна стала подругою моей
The sea waves have become my friend

Всё что не сбылось, я расскажу и только ей
I will tell it only to her, everything that didn't come true

С ней поделюсь воспоминаниями о любви былой
I'll share memories of past love with her

Может, сольюсь с нею, слезой одной
Perhaps I will merge with her, as just one tear

Море у ног моих
The sea is at my feet

Или начало пути
Or the beginning of a journey

Тёплый ветер ночной
Warm nighttime wind