Satomi (also called 'Satton') is a japanese r&b artist in Japan. Born on M… Read Full Bio ↴Satomi (also called 'Satton') is a japanese r&b artist in Japan. Born on March 7, 1989 in Yamaguchi, Japan. She started her dancing lessons at the age of 3. In 2003, at the age of 14, she started singing when her dancing teacher asked her to join a vocal training program. As soon as autumn of the same year she was signed to management, and in February 2005, "Love Shouts" was pre-released exclusively in the Kyushu area where Satomi was based.

In January 2005, at the precious age of 15, she was chosen to perform live at MIDEM, after beating many established names in Japan. This live performance was documented in a national newspaper and has been the center of attention of the Japanese media ever since.

As the first artist to be released on the Hiptones label, and under the guidance of the people behind UK’s legendary Creation label, Satomi was able to work with UK’s leading producers. This led to her showcase at the world famous venue Ronnie Scotts, in front of more than 100 people from the UK media in May 2005, making her, at the age of 16, the youngest and possibly first ever Japanese artist to be solo showcased in the UK. Her performance was well received, and in June 2005, "Toxic Love" was pre-released in a vinyl only format.

In 2006, Satomi debuted in Japan as SATOMI', releasing her first double a-side MAXI single 'Yesterday/Love to stay' in February. Satomi continued to release and record tracks in both the United Kingdom and Japan in early 2006. It was not until the release of her third double a-side MAXI single, "Orange canvas ~Aki no Sora no Shita de~ / Fairy's stick", that Satomi made the Oricon top 100 charts, debuting at #81.

Satomi released her first Japanese full album, "Diamondlily", in February 2007, jumping to the #15 spot on its initial release day.

Time
SATOMI' Lyrics

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空の絵は
上手くないよ
だけどただ
雲が多かった
Sha la la la la Sha la la la la,
Sha la la la la Sha lalala
Sha la la la la Sha la la la la,
Sha la la la la Sha lalala

Wish upon a star 永遠を
Story of my blue 叶えたかった
One more sad good-bye
思い出を捨て歩き出す
Yes I'm gonna be myself
and shine
未知の世界駆けめぐる imagination
過去の景色染める痛みの sensation
影の隙間から
風が呼びかけた
心の青い空　見つけたい
Wish upon a star 永遠を
Story of my blue 叶えたかった
涙のない
哀しみが
イマ叫んでる
Yes I'm gonna be myself
and shine
Sha la la la la Sha la la la la,
Sha la la la la Sha lalala
Sha la la la la Sha la la la la,
Sha la la la la Sha lalala
フロントガラスにうつる街の
reflection
いつからか探してた声は
illusion
疑いながらも
強く愛してた
心の青い空見上げてる
Wish upon a star 永遠を
Story of my blue 叶えたかった
涙のない
哀しみが
イマ叫んでる
Yes I'm gonna be myself
and shine
Sha la la la la Sha la la la la,
Sha la la la la Sha lalala
Sha la la la la Sha la la la la,
Sha la la la la Sha lalala
Sha la la la la Sha la la la la,
Sha la la la la Sha lalala
Sha la la la la Sha la la la la,
Sha la la la la Sha lalala
Wish upon a star 永遠を
Story of my blue 叶えたかった
One more sad good-bye
思い出を捨て歩き出す
Yes I'm gonna be myself
and shine
空の絵は
上手くないよ

だけどただ
雲が多かった

Overall Meaning

The song "Time" by SATOMI features lyrics that express a combination of sadness and hope. The opening lyrics reveal the artist's self-criticism about her ability to paint the sky scene accurately. She admits that the painting is not good, yet her intention was to capture the multitude of clouds present. The song takes the listener on a journey of deep reflection on life, past experiences, and the desire to move forward. The chorus directs the artist's attention to wishing upon a star for eternal life and to be true to herself. The lyrics present a sense of acceptance of the imperfections of the past, the pain, and failures, as well as a resolution to embrace oneself and let go of the past.

The bridge of the song introduces the idea of exploring unknown worlds with imagination and accepting the pain that was once associated with the past. Interestingly, the song acknowledges the desire to leave behind the memory but emphasize the need to cherish it and walk away from it. The recurring phrase of "Yes, I'm going to be myself and shine," confirms the artist's determination to be authentic and move forward from feelings of rejection or failure.

Line by Line Meaning

空の絵は
My painting of the sky

上手くないよ
is not very good.

だけどただ
But it's just that

雲が多かった
there were many clouds.

Wish upon a star 永遠を
I wished upon a star for eternity

Story of my blue 叶えたかった
I wanted my blue-colored story to come true.

One more sad good-bye
One more sad goodbye

思い出を捨て歩き出す
I walk away, leaving behind my memories.

Yes I'm gonna be myself and shine
Yes, I am going to be myself and shine.

未知の世界駆けめぐる imagination
My imagination runs through the unknown world.

過去の景色染める痛みの sensation
The pain of coloring my past scenery