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.
dreams be
Rie fu Lyrics
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And if you still believe in me
as before
I feel alive in milddle tone
If you still believe that you
will stay here in my heart
But I want it to stay
I will stay free
like this)
I feel as though
you've flown away
Inside it's reality that
nothing's here to stay
But I want it to stay
I keep pulling your sleeve
There is always somewhere
solid for me
(No,but
I can't stay here anymore)
The day is gone and gone
Comin' here again and again
Too many times for
I had longed for you
Can't see the point of dreaming,
so I'll just let it go
Once in a lifetime you will see,
the day will come to me
Today I still watch the stars
Together our future lies?
(And again)
I feel as thought it's over me
But I still believe that
I will stay there in your heart
Oh I can't let it stay,
it's over me
No, I can't stay here anymore
The day is gone and gone
Can't stay here aymore
Oh it's just a simple chord
like this
So just let it go
The lyrics of Rie fu's song "dreams be" depict the complexities of a relationship that has gone through troubled times, yet two people still hold onto their love for each other. The opening lines imply that despite the ups and downs, the singer and her partner still have faith in each other. She feels alive in the middle tone, which suggests that there is a sense of equilibrium that has been achieved between them, and they are working towards a common goal. However, the singer is torn between the desire to stay together and the need to be free. She wants to stay, but she also wants to let go of the relationship.
The next few lines convey the sense of confusion and loss that the singer feels, as she tries to come to terms with the reality of the situation. She misses her partner, and she keeps pulling his sleeve, hoping he will stay. But deep down, she knows that she can't stay in the same place anymore, and she needs to move on. The phrase "there is always somewhere solid for me" suggests that she is looking for stability and security in her life, which she may not find in this relationship.
The chorus of the song speaks to the transience of life and love - everything has a beginning and an end, and nothing lasts forever. The singer can't see the point of dreaming anymore, so she decides to let go and move on. But she still holds onto the hope that one day, she and her partner will have a future together. The last line of the song, "So just let it go," emphasizes the importance of accepting what cannot be changed and moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
If I still the way it goes
If I stop and think about the direction my life is headed
And if you still believe in me
And if you continue to have faith in me
as before
like you did in the past
I feel alive in mid tone
I feel energized and motivated
If you still believe that you will stay here in my heart
If you believe that you will continue to hold a special place in my heart
But I want it to stay
But I hope it remains that way
I will stay free
I want to remain independent and true to myself
(It's just a simple chord like this)
(Life is simple and uncomplicated, like a single chord in a song)
I feel as though you've flown away
I feel like you've moved on and left me behind
Inside it's reality that nothing's here to stay
In reality, everything is temporary and subject to change
But I want it to stay
But I still hope for things to remain as they are
I keep pulling your sleeve
I keep trying to hold on to you
There is always somewhere solid for me
I know I can always count on there being a reliable place for me
(No, but I can't stay here anymore)
(But I know I need to move on)
The day is gone and gone
Time moves on and waits for no one
Comin' here again and again
Visiting the same place repeatedly
Too many times for I had longed for you
I have longed to see you too many times to count
Can't see the point of dreaming, so I'll just let it go
I don't see the value in holding on to my dreams, so I will let them go
Once in a lifetime you will see, the day will come to me
A special day will come to me, maybe only once in my lifetime
Today I still watch the stars
Even now, I still gaze at the stars
Together our future lies?
Do we have a shared future together?
(And again)
(Repeating the same thoughts and questions)
I feel as thought it's over me
I feel like something is weighing me down
But I still believe that I will stay there in your heart
But I still hold onto the hope that you will remember me fondly
Oh I can't let it stay, it's over me
I can't keep holding onto these feelings, they've taken over me
No, I can't stay here anymore
I need to move on and leave this place behind
The day is gone and gone
Time marches on and waits for no one
Can't stay here anymore
I need to go somewhere else and start anew
Oh it's just a simple chord like this
Life can be as simple and beautiful as just one chord in a song
So just let it go
So just release your worries and cares, and move on
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: FU RIE
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