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).
Chance
Origa Lyrics
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そう このうでをつかんでいた
耳もとでささやいた
まぼろしなんかじゃないそこで見つめてた私を
あれからいくつもの月を見送ったけど
それでも私はここでまってる
簡単なことだと彼は笑うけれど
そう答えはここにある
感じてあなたの欲しいものは何
だれでもないあなたのかえをしんじて
心が目覚めだす
どこでもないばしょへ
まだ見ぬ星ふるそんなところへ
いつでも飛んでゆける
あんたがもとめれば
本当にかんたんなことなのよ
チャンスつかんで。。。
These lyrics are from Origa's song "Chance," which is a song about waiting for an opportunity to come along, but feeling like it may never arrive. The first verse describes how the singer felt like the opportunity slipped past her and someone had a hold of her arm, whispering something to her. She thought she saw someone looking at her, but it might have been an illusion.
The second verse depicts how the singer has been waiting for months for a chance to present itself, even though the person she's talking to thinks it's a simple matter. The lyrics in the chorus suggest that the answer to finding the chance is already within oneself, by figuring out what you truly desire and believing in yourself. The bridge describes the feeling of awakening and being able to go wherever you want, as long as you have someone to guide you.
Overall, the song seems to be about feeling like you're stuck in a rut and waiting for something to happen, but realizing that the power to change your circumstances lies within yourself. It's a song about believing in oneself and being willing to take risks when opportunities do come along.
Line by Line Meaning
そう私をすり抜けた
You slipped past me like a ghost
そう このうでをつかんでいた
And you held onto this arm
耳もとでささやいた
Whispering into my ear
まぼろしなんかじゃないそこで見つめてた私を
Staring at me from a place that's not an illusion
あれからいくつもの月を見送ったけど
Since then, countless months have passed
それでも私はここでまってる
Yet here I am, still waiting
簡単なことだと彼は笑うけれど
He laughs, saying it's an easy thing to do
それでもチャンスはみつけられない
Yet, I still can't find my chance
そう答えはここにある
Yes, the answer is here
感じてあなたの欲しいものは何
Feel what you truly desire
だれでもないあなたのかえをしんじて
Believe in your own self, not anybody else
心が目覚めだす
My heart begins to awaken
どこでもないばしょへ
To a place where there's nothing
まだ見ぬ星ふるそんなところへ
To a place with unknown falling stars
いつでも飛んでゆける
Able to fly at any time
あんたがもとめれば
If you keep searching
本当にかんたんなことなのよ
It really is a simple thing
チャンスつかんで。。。
Grab that chance...
Contributed by Sophie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.