Nickname: SHIHOCO
Hometown: Kanagawa, Japan
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Nickname: SHIHOCO
Hometown: Kanagawa, Japan
Official blog:http://ameblo.jp/shihocoro/
Biography:
Shihoko comes from a very musically influenced background. From age 6 to 17 she learned to play classical piano. From age 12, she was introduced to 70s and 90s soul music, and began singing. In college, she joined a band and seriously began to get into music. In 2002, she attended the "Soul Bird Musical School” to learn gospel. Shihoko began voice training at another music school in 2003. She studied under her vocal teacher, Mineko Yamashita. Today, Shihoko tours with the Persona Music Band and performs live around Japan. Two recent tours were at: Akasaka Blitz in Minato, Tokyo and Wel City, Tokyo.
Shihoko Hirata is best known for being the lead vocalist in the role-playing game, Persona 4. She also sing opening theme for Persona 4 Animation titled Sky’s the Limit.
Pursuing My True Self
Shihoko Hirata Lyrics
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Abound with so much information.
Come on, let go of the remote.
Don't you know you're letting all the junk flood in?
I try to stop the flow, double clicking on the go
But it's no use; hey, I'm being consumed
Loading... Loading... Loading...
Warning... Warning... Warning!
Gonna short-circuit my identity.
Get up on your feet, tear down the walls.
Catch a glimpse of the hollow world.
Snooping 'round will get you nowehere.
You're locked up in your mind...
We are all trapped in a maze of relationships that goes on with or without you.
I swim in the sea of the unconscious.
I'll search for your heart, pursuing my true self
The lyrics to Shihoko Hirata's song Pursuing My True Self explore the theme of identity and the struggle to define oneself in a world that is inundated with information and distractions. The opening lines acknowledge the overwhelming amount of information that surrounds us, and the subsequent line "Come on, let go of the remote" urges the listener to disconnect from the noise and take control of their own life.
The next few lines describe the struggle to filter out the noise and find one's true self. The metaphor of trying to stop the flow of junk by double clicking on the go conveys a sense of futility and frustration. The repetition of "Loading...Loading...Loading..." and "Warning...Warning...Warning!" adds to the growing sense of tension and urgency.
The chorus provides a call to action, urging the listener to tear down the walls and escape the maze of relationships that can trap us. The line "Snooping 'round will get you nowhere" highlights the danger of getting lost in other people's lives and neglecting our own. The final line "I'll search for your heart, pursuing my true self" suggests that finding our true selves requires both introspection and connection with others.
Line by Line Meaning
We are living our lives.
We are all alive and experiencing our existence.
Abound with so much information.
Our lives are full of countless information and knowledge.
Come on, let go of the remote.
Metaphorically, let go of the things that constrict us and prevent us from living our lives to the fullest.
Don't you know you're letting all the junk flood in?
You are allowing negative influences to flood into your mind and affect you.
I try to stop the flow, double clicking on the go. But it's no use; hey, I'm being consumed. Loading... Loading... Loading... Quickly reaching maximum capacity. Warning... Warning... Warning! Gonna short-circuit my identity.
Although I try to resist, the negative influences continue to consume me and push me to my limits, to the point of breaking down my sense of self.
Get up on your feet, tear down the walls.
It's time to take action and break down any metaphorical barriers that prevent us from living our lives freely.
Catch a glimpse of the hollow world.
Take a moment to see the emptiness of the world and how much we need authentic connections and experiences to bring meaning to our lives.
Snooping 'round will get you nowhere.
Investigating or prying into things will not bring us true fulfillment or satisfaction.
You're locked up in your mind...
We can become trapped in our own thoughts and emotions, hindering our ability to truly engage with the world.
We are all trapped in a maze of relationships that goes on with or without you.
We are all connected to each other in a complex web, and the relationships between people can continue to develop and evolve regardless of our personal involvement.
I swim in the sea of the unconscious.
The singer explores their own inner world and the depths of their unconscious mind.
I'll search for your heart, pursuing my true self
By seeking authentic human connections and looking for the goodness in others, the artist hopes to discover who they truly are and what they stand for.
Contributed by Nolan P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.