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.
Until I Say
Rie fu Lyrics
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And there was truth in me
Something greater is controlling me all the time
But there's no fear in me
So won't you hold me tighter?
So won't you be with me still?
I've been feeling fed up
with waiting for something clear,
Oh I think I'm living a dream come true
One more kiss and I will fall thru
All I ever longed for was you
I think I'm living a dream come true
One more kiss and I will fall thru
All I ever longed for was you
So won't you hold my hand?
See the stars, they're shining, shining
Close your eyes and cry,
'till I say I love you
Aisu beki mono wa genzai de,
Kako no mono ja nai
Sukui wo mitsuke daseru no ka?
Kono ooki na chikara ni
Makasete deatta atarashii asa
Mou tebanasa nai de ite
Nakase nai de ite
Oh I think I'm living a dream come true
One more kiss and I will fall thru
All I ever longed for was you
Mihate nai mirai ni akarui
Ashita wo sagashi daseru sa
So won't you hold my hand?
See the stars, they're shining, shining
Close your eyes and cry,
'till I say I love you
Yukkuri ajiwau koto nado wasurete
Sutte wa haiteku soshite kanashimu
Kimi ni aitai
I think I'm living a dream come true,
one more kiss and I will fall thru
Oh I think I'm living a dream come true
One more kiss and I will fall thru
All I ever longed for was you
Mihate nai mirai wo kimi to nara
Zutto mamotte yukitai
So won't you hold my hand?
See the stars, they're shining, shining
Close your eyes and cry,
'till I say I love you
The song "Until I Say" by Rie fu is about the singer, who has finally found someone they love and who loves them back. They express how something greater is controlling them all the time, which could represent fate or destiny that brought them together. The singer is happy and unafraid, and they want their partner to hold them tighter and be with them always. They've been waiting for something clear, and now they have found it.
The lyrics are full of vivid images and emotions, such as "See the stars, they're shining, shining" and "Close your eyes and cry until I say I love you." They want their partner to be with them in the present moment and to never let go. They feel like they're living a dream come true, and they long for their partner to be with them forever.
Overall, the song is a heartfelt expression of love and the joy that comes with finding someone who makes life feel complete.
Line by Line Meaning
I said, I love you for the first time of my life
I expressed my love to you for the first time ever.
And there was truth in me
My confession was sincere.
Something greater is controlling me all the time
I feel like fate or destiny is guiding me.
But there's no fear in me
I am not afraid of the future because I have you by my side.
So won't you hold me tighter?
Please hold me closer and tighter.
So won't you be with me still?
Will you stay with me forever?
I've been feeling fed up with waiting for something clear,
I was tired of waiting for love to come into my life.
And now that something is here
Now that I have found you, my waiting is over.
Oh I think I'm living a dream come true
I feel like I am living in a perfect world now that I have you.
One more kiss and I will fall thru
I am so deeply in love with you that a mere kiss from you could make me faint.
All I ever longed for was you
You are the only thing that I have ever wanted.
So won't you hold my hand?
Please hold my hand and never let go.
See the stars, they're shining, shining
Look at the beautiful stars shining above us.
Close your eyes and cry,
You can shed a tear if you want.
'till I say I love you
But know that my love for you is unconditional and everlasting.
Contributed by Nolan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Bad Omen
I said, I love you for the first time of my life
And there was truth in me
Something greater is controlling me all the time
But there's no fear in me
So won't you hold me tighter ?
So won't you be with me still ?
I've been feeling fed up
With waiting for something clear,
And now that something is here
Oh I think I'm living a dream come true
One more kiss and I will fall thru
All I ever longed for was you
I think I'm living a dream come true
One more kiss and I will fall thru
All I ever longed for was you
So won't you hold my hand ?
See the stars, they're shining, shining
Close your eyes and cry, 'till I say I love you
Ai subeki mono wa genzai de,
kako no mono ja nai
Sukui wo mitsukedaseru no ka ?
Kono ookina chikara ni
Makasete deatta atarashii asa
mou tebanasanaide ite
Nakasenaide ite
Oh I think I'm living a dream come true
One more kiss and I will fall thru
All I ever longed for was you
Mihatenai mirai ni akarui ashita wo sagashidaseru sa
So won't you hold my hand ?
See the stars, they're shining, shining
Close your eyes and cry, 'till I say I love you
Yukkuri ajiwau koto nado wasurete
Sutte wa haiteku soshite kanashimu
Kimi ni aitai
I think I'm living a dream come true,
One more kiss and I will fall thru
Oh I think I'm living a dream come true
One more kiss and I will fall thru
All I ever longed for was you
Mihatenai mirai wo kimi to nara zutto mamotte yukitai
So won't you hold my hand ?
See the stars, they're shining, shining
Close your eyes and cry, 'till I say I love you
jessa kaye
I'm just so happy that this is on Spotify now! ❤️
Angelmoon
such a nice song
leaf stone
wonderful talented beautiful song.