Japanese heavy metal project created and led by Saeko Kitamae, with the hel… Read Full Bio ↴Japanese heavy metal project created and led by Saeko Kitamae, with the help of some European and Japanese metal musicians.

Japanese female singer born in Osaka in 1974, had a solo career governed by Lars Ratz (Metalium). In his homeland, his first experience inside the metal was the lead vocalist in the bands Evolution in 1994 and Insania in 1995, with the latter changing its name to Fairy Mirror in 1999, gaining national status. However, due to problems in vocal cords, Saeko was forced out of the Fairy and had to travel to Switzerland, where he had to undergo surgery and prolonged treatment, while taking the opportunity to improve themselves in English.

Now in Germany, she begins to correspond by email with the integral Gammay Ray Henjo Richter, with the ambition to promote his tour in the famous world event, "Wacken Open Air Festival in 2002 where Saeko would distribute flyers in order to get some heavy metal band to join. Admired for his determination, Lars Ratz decides to run it at a hearing of Metalium and evaluate its performance. After making all the assessments, Ratz produces and releases his first album, "Above Heaven, Below Heaven", with the training: Saeko (keyboard and piano), Michael Ehre (guitar), Hermman Frank (lead guitar) and bassist his former band, Fairy Mirror, Mariko Inoue.

The band starts to Saeko excurcionar along with the legendary Doro Pesch in 2004 during a tour of the album "Classic Diamonds". In 2006, released his second album, "Life," recorded at Tornado studios in Hamburg, and again produced by Lars Ratz and Michael Ehre.

The third full-length album "Holy Are We Alone" was released on August 11th, 2021.

As of 2020, SAEKO is:
Saeko Kitamae – vocals & keys.
Guido Benedetti (Trick Or Treat) guitars & keys.
Alessandro Sala (Rhapsody Of Fire) – bass.
Michael Ehré – drums (Primal Fear, Gamma Ray, The Unity).

My Way
Saeko Lyrics

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今船出が　近づくこの時に
ふとたたずみ　私は振り返る
遠く旅して　歩いた若い日を
全て心の　決めたままに

※ 愛と涙と　微笑みに溢れ
今思えば　楽しい思い出よ
君に告げよう　迷わずに行くことを

君の心の　決めたままに

※※ 私には愛する　歌があるから
信じたこの道を　私は行くだけ
全ては心の　決めたままに

Solo

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ENGLISH TRANSLATION

Now the time of my sailing out has come
I look back my younger days
In which I walked very far
While travelling just as my heart told me

* Filled with love, tears and smiles
All of them are good memories now
I tell you now not to hesitate to go on
As your heart tells you

** I have music which I love very much
On this road I'll walk on, believing in it
I live on…as my heart tells me

Solo

* Repeat

** Repeat

Overall Meaning

Saeko's song "My Way" is a beautiful and uplifting ballad that explores the themes of courage, love, and self-discovery. The lyrics speak to the importance of following one's heart and embracing life's challenges with joy and determination. The song opens with the image of a ship sailing out, suggesting that the singer is embarking on a new adventure or leaving behind something familiar. As she looks back on her past, she remembers the joy and tears that accompanied her journey, and she encourages the listener to live life boldly and without regret, following the path that their heart dictates.

The first stanza is a reminder that life is like a journey, and that we all embark on different paths. The second stanza reminds us that life is filled with challenges and hardships, but that if we stay true to ourselves and follow our hearts, we can overcome anything. In the final stanza, the singer reveals that she has found solace in music, which has become a way to express her deepest emotions and connect with others. The solo at the end of the song is a beautiful and haunting reflection on the power of music to heal and inspire.

Line by Line Meaning

Now the time of my sailing out has come
At this moment, I am ready to embark on a journey

I look back my younger days
I reflect on the days of my youth

In which I walked very far
I travelled great distances

While travelling just as my heart told me
I followed my heart in my travels

Filled with love, tears and smiles
My memories consist of love, sadness, and happiness

All of them are good memories now
Each of those memories is now a happy one

I tell you now not to hesitate to go on
I encourage you to move forward without fear or doubt

As your heart tells you
Listen to your heart and do what it says

I have music which I love very much
I have a beloved song that I cherish

On this road I'll walk on, believing in it
I will continue to walk this path, trusting in my song

I live on…as my heart tells me
I continue to live my life, following my heart