Thereafter, MONDO GROSSO has become a collaborative unit featuring Shinichi and various vocalists and musicians that ..he chooses to team up with. ..In 1997, he released the third album “Closer.” Around the same time, he began his career as a hit-making producer and produced hits such as “Rhythm” by UA and “YOU MAKE ME” by Monday Michiru, to name a few. ..In 1999, he moved to Sony Music Associated Records Inc. and created his own label “REALEYES.” During the same year, bird, fully produced by Shinichi Osawa as the very first artist from his label, had a massive hit selling well over 800,000 copies. As of the year 2000, he resumed activities as “MONDO GROSSO,” now his own unit.
Then came the release of a highly-acclaimed masterwork album “MG4,” which includes the smash hit “LIFE.” This album was also released from Sony Music in a total of 25 countries worldwide including the United States, the United Kingdom and France. ..In 2002, Shinichi provided a track, as the one and only contributor from Japan, for the official 2002 FIFA WORLD CUP album “FEVER PITCH” which was sold in over 30 countries worldwide...In 2003, his fifth album “NEXT WAVE” was released. With a sales record of over 150,000 copies, which is extraordinary for a club music album, Shinichi has truly triggered the “next wave” to Japan’s music scene.
In 2004, Shinichi renamed his record label FEARLESS RECORDS and engaged himself in producing far more innovative works, compiling mix CDs of his own works and releasing music from abroad as recommended by Shinichi himself. ..In 2006, he moved to Avex Entertainment Inc. In this new environment, his performances far beyond musical activities are very promising.
Our Song
Shinichi Osawa Lyrics
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Tell me when the light is on,
There's a human in your machine,
A touch of you in your daydream.
What are you waiting for?
It's under the spotlight now,
It's only lust inside the mix,
Stand-up,
Breathe-in,
You are in control,
You are in control.
Stand-up,
Breathe-in,
You are in control,
You are in control.
Stand-up,
Breathe-in,
You are in control,
You are in control.
Stand-up,
Breathe-in...
What are you waiting for?
Everything's here and now.
Feels no better somewhere else,
So admit it to yourself.
What are you waiting for?
Rip it up and start again.
We'll start shooting from the hip,
With your icy glitter lips.
Stand-up,
Breathe-in,
You are in control,
You are in control.
Stand-up,
Breathe-in,
You are in control,
You are in control.
Stand-up,
Breathe-in,
You are in control,
You are in control.
Stand-up,
Breathe-in...
We are all innocent.
We are all innocent.
We are all innocent.
We are all innocent.
We are all innocent...
innocent.
Stand-up,
Breathe-in,
You are in control,
You are in control.
Stand-up,
Breathe-in,
You are in control,
You are in control.
Stand-up,
Breathe-in,
You are in control,
You are in control.
Stand-up,
Breathe-in...
We are all innocent.
We are all innocent.
We are all innocent.
We are all innocent.
We are all innocent...
We are all innocent.
We are all innocent.
We are all innocent.
We are all innocent.
The lyrics of Shinichi Osawa's "Our Song" are a call to action, urging the listener to seize the moment and take control of their life. The opening lines ("What are you waiting for? / Tell me when the light is on") encourage the listener to be aware of opportunities and to take action when the timing is right. The second verse ("It's under the spotlight now, / It's only lust inside the mix") seems to suggest that success is a combination of talent and timing, and that the listener must be willing to work hard and take risks in order to succeed.
The chorus ("Stand-up, Breathe-in, / You are in control, / You are in control") reinforces the idea that the listener is in control of their life and must take responsibility for their actions. The repeated phrase "We are all innocent" at the end of the song seems to suggest that even when we make mistakes or fail, we are all still inherently good and worthy of love and respect.
Overall, "Our Song" is an empowering anthem that encourages listeners to take control of their lives and seize the day.
Line by Line Meaning
What are you waiting for?
Why are you hesitating or delaying action?
Tell me when the light is on,
Let me know when you're ready or willing to move forward.
There's a human in your machine,
You have emotions and a personal touch in everything you do, even in a digital world.
A touch of you in your daydream.
Your imagination is influenced by your personal experiences and desires.
It's under the spotlight now,
It's time to address or confront the issue at hand.
It's only lust inside the mix,
The desire for something new or different is driving your actions, not genuine love or passion.
A basic fact that we can't fix.
This is a fundamental truth that cannot be changed or altered.
Stand-up,
Get on your feet and take action.
Breathe-in,
Take a deep breath and calm yourself.
You are in control,
You have the power to make things happen.
Everything's here and now.
There's no reason to wait or put things off, everything you need is available to you in the present moment.
Feels no better somewhere else,
There's no point in seeking happiness or fulfillment elsewhere, it can only be found within yourself.
So admit it to yourself.
Be honest with yourself and acknowledge what you truly want.
Rip it up and start again.
Take bold action and make drastic changes if necessary to achieve your goals.
We'll start shooting from the hip,
We'll take quick and decisive action without overthinking things.
With your icy glitter lips.
With unwavering determination and a glamorous attitude.
We are all innocent.
We all start with a clean slate, free from guilt or blame.
Contributed by Josiah J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.