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.
Tiny Tiny Melody
Rie fu Lyrics
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泣き止んだばかりの空 地面はまだ雨で湿ってる
I know that everybody wants to be what they want to see
悔しい思いばかり 君に会えずにいるから
もう疲れた もうダメかもしれない それでも顔を上げて
届けるのは 誰かの言葉じゃない 自分の言葉で
oh in this tiny tiny melody
oh this sweetest sweetest melody controls me
you gotta say it,'till they can hear it,anytime you ought to say it
I know that everybody wants to be somebody for somebody else
理想郷はどこにある? きっとこの気持ちの底に
もう疲れた もうダメかもしれない それでも顔を上げて
今ここで 後戻りはできない 泣いても 笑っても
oh this sweetest sweetest melody
oh in this tiny tiny melody
oh this sweetest sweetest melody controls me
忘れたことすらかすかに見える
かすかに見えるその先は 自分で作るイメージが sweetest sweetest melody
oh this sweetest sweetest melody
oh in this tiny tiny melody
oh this sweetest sweetest melody controls me
oh this sweetest sweetest melody
oh in this tiny tiny melody
oh this sweetest sweetest melody controls me
The lyrics of Rie fu's song "Tiny Tiny Melody" talk about the struggle to find oneself and be true to oneself while dealing with external pressures and expectations. The first two lines suggest that everyone wants to be what they aspire to see in the world, but sometimes it's hard to achieve due to setbacks and frustration. The following lines express the exhaustion and fatigue that comes with pursuing dreams and the resilience needed to keep moving forward, no matter how difficult it gets. The chorus emphasizes the central message of the song - the power of music to control and guide us. The repeated phrase "oh this sweetest sweetest melody" represents the influence of the melodic expression that carries through the rest of the song. The final lines suggest that we are the creators of our destiny, and we have the power to shape our lives according to the sweetest melody that we carry inside us.
Line by Line Meaning
I know that everybody wants to be what they want to see
Everyone wants to be the best version of themselves they can imagine.
The sky has just stopped crying, the ground is still wet with the rain
The difficult times have just passed, there are still remnants of it but it's time to move forward.
I know that everybody wants to be what they want to see
Everyone wants to embody the qualities they value in others.
I'm tired, it might be over, but still I lift my head
I may have hit a low point, but I won't let that stop me from pushing through and striving for better.
What I want to convey is not someone else's words, but my own
What I want to say is uniquely mine, and it's important to express myself authentically
Oh this sweetest sweetest melody, oh in this tiny tiny melody, oh this sweetest sweetest melody controls me
The melody is symbolic of my internal drive and motivation to keep going, even when times are tough.
You gotta say it, till they can hear it, anytime you ought to say it
It's important to continue speaking up and speaking out, until others are receptive to what you have to say.
I know that everybody wants to be somebody for somebody else
We all act differently around different people, and want to present our best selves to others.
Where is the utopia? Surely it's at the bottom of this feeling
The perfect world we all seek is actually within ourselves, found deep within our own feelings and experiences.
I'm tired, it might be over, but still I lift my head
Despite feeling worn down and ready to give up, I refuse to give in and will keep going.
Right here, right now, there's no going back, whether I laugh or cry
The only thing that matters is the present moment, and regardless of what happens, it's important to keep moving forward.
Even the things I've forgotten seem faintly visible, the image I create sweetest sweetest melody
Even my forgotten dreams and desires are still within reach, if I can tap into my own motivation and drive, symbolized by the sweet melody.
Oh this sweetest sweetest melody, oh in this tiny tiny melody, oh this sweetest sweetest melody controls me
The melody is still my guiding force, even when things seem uncertain or difficult.
Oh this sweetest sweetest melody, oh in this tiny tiny melody, oh this sweetest sweetest melody controls me
Once again, the melody represents the internal motivation that drives me forward, even in the toughest of times.
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I know that everybody wants to be what they want to see
Nakiyanda bakari no sora shimen wa mada ame de shimetteru
I know that everybody wants to be what they want to see
Kuyashii omoi bakari kimi ni aezu ni iru kara
Mou tsukareta mou dame ka mo shirenai soredemo kao o agete
Todokeru no wa dareka no kotoba ja nai jibun no kotoba de
Oh this sweetest sweetest melody
Oh in this tiny tiny melody
Oh this sweetest sweetest melody controls me
You gotta say it, till they can hear it, anytime you ought to say it
I know that everybody wants to be somebody for somebody else
Risoukyou wa doko ni aru? kitto kono kimochi no soko ni
Mou tsukareta mou dame ka mo shirenai soredemo kao o agete
Ima koko de atomodori wa dekinai naitemo warattemo
Oh this sweetest sweetest melody
Oh in this tiny tiny melody
Oh this sweetest sweetest melody surrounds me
Wasureta koto sura kasuka ni mieru
Kasuka ni mieru sono saki wa
Jibun de tsukuru imeeji ga
Sweetest sweetest melody
Oh this sweetest sweetest melody
Oh in this tiny tiny melody
Oh this sweetest sweetest melody
Oh this sweetest sweetest melody
Oh in this tiny tiny melody
Oh this sweetest sweetest melody
Oh this sweetest sweetest melody
You gotta say it, till they can hear it, anytime you ought to say it
Sweetest sweetest melody
Emmanuel 1988
This is wonderful melody! Rie Fu you're very sweet <3
Wolfy & Dee's Channel
you are a legend jag 👍😀😃🔥
butterfliescoffee
this album cover is so cute
Footmaster
Thanks for uploading
Kee Kees
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