From the age of 7 to 10, Rie fu lived in Maryland, United States. She was greatly influenced by The Carpenters and female singers/songwriters such as Sheryl Crow and Michelle Branch. Rie fu started writing songs in high school with her piano and guitar. Within a year, her talents were recognized by Sony, who released her first single in March 2004.
Rie fu's songs are often bilingual. Although most of her songs are primarily sung in Japanese, many feature entire verses written in English. Her debut album features two entirely English songs, "Voice" and "Shine," both of which she wrote herself. Of her songs written entirely in Japanese, at least two have later been released with English language versions.
Rie completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design, London, in 2007. She has returned to Japan to further pursue her musical career.
Rie fu maintains a blog in Japanese.
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Rie fu Lyrics
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甘く 淡く 重い そんなものに捉われて
この月明かりの下 ひとり知れず
君の名前だけを呼んでいた
いつまでも未来をさがしてた
この光の中に．．
遠く 脆い ものを 動かしてる気がしてた
この月明かりの下 ひとり知れず
君の名前だけを呼んでいた
静かな愛情を信じてた
この光の中に．．
何も掴めないような夜には
君を想わないときはない
There isn't a day I don't think about it
迷う心が 君に届くように
この月明かりの下で 私の名前を呼んで
たしかに逢にゆくよ どこへでも
君のそばに
この月明かり 瞬きひとつせず
静かに私を見つめていた
君との未来をさがしてた
この光の中に．．
These lyrics are from Rie fu's song "Tsukiakari" which means "Moonlight". The song talks about being captivated by the beauty and weightiness of things in life and the longing for love and companionship. The singer stands alone under the blue moonlit sky, calling out to the person they love. They have always relied on the power of believing and being present, feeling that this brings them closer to their loved one. The tranquility of the night makes them think about how they cannot seem to grab onto anything, but they always imagine and remember the person they love. The singer does not want to be lost anymore and calls out their own name under the moonlight, knowing that they will meet their loved one soon, wherever they may be.
The song evokes a sense of melancholy and longing, yet the singer is hopeful that they will find love someday and be together with the person they call out to under the moonlight. The song could be interpreted as an ode to love and the power of believing in oneself and being present.
Line by Line Meaning
青い 青い 空に 月の光をともす
The blue, blue sky is illuminated by the moon's light.
甘く 淡く 重い そんなものに捉われて
Caught up in sweet, delicate, heavy feelings.
この月明かりの下 ひとり知れず
Under this moonlight, feeling lost and alone.
君の名前だけを呼んでいた
Calling out only your name.
いつまでも未来をさがしてた
Always searching for the future.
この光の中に．．
In this light.
いつも いつも そばで 信じてゆく力が
The power to believe in you, always by your side.
遠く 脆い ものを 動かしてる気がしてた
Feeling like I can move distant, fragile things.
静かな愛情を信じてた
Believing in quiet love.
何も掴めないような夜には
On nights when I can't grasp anything.
君を想わないときはない
There isn't a time when I don't think about you.
There isn't a day I don't think about it
There isn't a day when I don't think about it.
迷う心が 君に届くように
Hoping my wavering heart reaches you.
この月明かりの下で 私の名前を呼んで
Under this moonlight, call out my name.
たしかに逢にゆくよ どこへでも
I will certainly go to meet you, wherever you are.
君のそばに
By your side.
この月明かり 瞬きひとつせず
This moonlight, unwavering in its twinkling.
静かに私を見つめていた
Gently gazing at me.
君との未来をさがしてた
Searching for a future with you.
この光の中に．．
In this light.
Contributed by Eva W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@radiet7854
aoi aoi sora ni tsuki no hikari wo tomosu
amaku awaku omoi sonna mono ni torawarete
kono tsukiakari no shita hitori shirazu
kimi no namae dake wo yondeita
itsumademo mirai wo sagashiteta
kono hikari no naka ni...
itsumo itsumo soba de shinjiteyuku chikara ga
tooku moroi mono wo ugokashiteru ki ga shiteta
kono tsukiakari no shita hitori shirazu
kimi no namae dake wo yondeita
shizukana aijou wo shinjiteta
kono hikari no naka ni...
nani mo tsukamenai you na yoru ni ha
kimi wo omowanai toki ha nai
There isn't a day I don't think about it
mayou kokoro ga kimi ni todoku you ni
kono tsukiakari no shita de watashi no namae wo yonde
tashika ni ainiyuku yo doko he demo
kimi no soba ni
kono tsukiakari matataki hitotsu sezu
shizuka ni watashi wo mitsumeteita
kimi to no mirai wo sagashiteta
kono hikari no naka ni...
@user-MrAries
Tsuki Akari
Rie fu
青い 青い 空に 月の光をともす
甘く 淡く 重い
そんなものに捉われて
この月明かりの下 ひとり知れず
君の名前だけを呼んでいた
いつまでも未来をさがしてた
この光の中に‥
いつも いつも そばで
信じてゆく力が
遠く 脆い ものを
動かしてる気がしてた
この月明かりの下 ひとり知れず
君の名前だけを呼んでいた
静かな愛情を信じてた
この光の中に‥
何も掴めないような夜には
君を想わないときはない
There isn't a day
I don't think about it
迷う心が 君に届くように
この月明かりの下で
私の名前を呼んで
たしかに逢いにゆくよ どこへでも
君のそばに
この月明かり 瞬きひとつせず
静かに私を見つめていた
君との未来をさがしてた
この光の中に‥
《Tsuki Akari》歌詞 © Universal Music Publishing Group
@enkhtortuvshintor4001
im gay
@AbrahamJimenezBK2O1
Enkhtor Tuvshintor ?????
@user-qw3er3vl3h
Me too
@peteryu6153
I'm gay to know that.
@enkhsaikhangereldamba875
yu ve hahahaha
@qiyuanhuang6174
gross
@user-ec6kt2fg7m
every year this song is in my list and make me feeling melancholic about the best friend lost in '11. He would have been 23 this year...I miss him every day.
@MemekingJag
I'm sorry for your loss. Even though it must be painful to remember him, he's never truly gone as long as memories of him remain. His impact on the world carries on through you, and the others that remember him.
@GelsonHealthyEQ
Sorry to ask, how did he pass away?
@tuckernutter
Darker Than Black was just a great show, for most people I know season 2 wasn't their cup of tea but I'm glad there was more story to tell.