Shota Shimizu (清水翔太; born February 27, 1989) is an ex-SUGER member and curr… Read Full Bio ↴Shota Shimizu (清水翔太; born February 27, 1989) is an ex-SUGER member and current solo singer/songwriter. He made his debut to the music scene in July 2007 on Dohzi-T's single ONE LOVE, and his solo debut on February 20th with the single HOME.

Before his debut, in November 2007, Shimizu sang in English on amateur night at the Apollo Theater in New York City. He was called a "one in a million soul singer" by a local newspaper in New York. The second time he performed at the Apollo Theater was on November 19, 2008. He sang the song "Sukiyaki" by Kyu Sakamoto in Japanese, where he was given a standing ovation from an audience of 1,500 people. He said he sang it because he wanted to show his Japanese pride and demonstrate the beauty of the Japanese language.

Shimizu's first single, titled "Home", was released on February 20, 2008, and he appeared on Music Station two days after the single's release to promote it. "Home" peaked at ranked at number 5 and sold 27,820 units in its first week. After 17 weeks, it had sold 125,735 copies. His second single, "Aishiteru" (アイシテル, I Love You), was released on June 4, 2008 in Japan. It ranked at number 4 and sold 22,778 units in its first week. After 12 weeks, it had sold 47,114 copies. Shimizu released his third single "My Treasure" on October 22, 2008. It ranked at number 15 and sold 9,540 units in its first week. After 5 weeks, it had sold 15,365 copies.

He also collaborated with Miliyah Kato. Together they released 4 singles and an album, in 2014 they did a tour together.

His most recent album - "White" - was released in 2018.

Studio Albums
[2008.11.26] Umbrella
[2010.03.03] Journey
[2011.03.09] COLORS
[2012.03.21] Naturally
[2014.03.12] ENCORE
[2016.03.30] PROUD
[2017.06.28] FLY
[2018.06.27] WHITE

Split Albums
[2014.04.02] THE BEST (Miliyah x Shimizu Shota)

Cover Albums
[2012.11.28] MELODY

Best Albums
[2015.02.25] ALL SINGLES BEST

さよならはいつも側に
Shota Shimizu Lyrics

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Oh yeah oh

重ねた手のひらからほら
想いは伝わっているよ
愛してるなんて言わなくても
僕らは繋がってるよ

小さなことだけどいつも

君が照れて笑っているとき
例え毎日が辛くても
僕は幸せなんだ

ダーリン (ダーリン) ずっと (ずっと)
変わらずここにいて
ダーリン (ダーリン) きっと (きっと)
この日々を忘れないよね

さよならはいつも側に
すぐ側にあること忘れないよ
君が大好きだから

ねぇその寝顔は
どんな夢を見ているの
この痛みはどこから来るんだろう

繰り返す日々の中でほら
君を焼き付けてゆく
心の奥ずっと奥で
君が永遠になる

ダーリン (ダーリン) ずっと (ずっと)
変わらずここにいて
ダーリン (ダーリン) きっと (きっと)
この日々を忘れないよね

さよならはいつも側で
僕らを見ていること忘れないよ
失くしたくないから

ねぇ通り過ぎた
季節だけ感じていたいよ
だけどいつも
すぐ朝がきてしまうよ
Oh, oh oh for you, yeah oh, oh yeah yeah woo oh

さよならはいつも側に
すぐ側にあること忘れないよ
君が大好きだから

ねぇ通り過ぎた
季節だけ感じて生きていたいよ
だけどまたさよならが
訪れては僕を連れて行くんだ
記憶の向こう愛する君の元へ

Oh 君の元へ oh

Overall Meaning

The song "さよならはいつも側に" by Shota Shimizu talks about the love and connection between two people. The chorus highlights the desire for the significant other to stay by their side and the acknowledgment that goodbyes are inevitable. The lyrics express the idea that words are not necessary to express one's love towards another as the connection is deeply rooted. The singer values the little moments and expressions of love from their loved one, even when life is difficult. The lyrics speculate about what their partner may be dreaming of when they are fast asleep and ponder on the pain they feel from separation. The song ultimately expresses the desire to hold onto the memories and the love shared with the loved one, even when they are no longer physically present.

Overall, the song highlights the beauty and importance of love and the profound impact it can have in one's life.

Line by Line Meaning

重ねた手のひらからほら
Look, my feelings are conveyed through our entwined hands

想いは伝わっているよ
My thoughts and feelings are being conveyed to you

愛してるなんて言わなくても
Even if I don't say 'I love you'

僕らは繋がってるよ
We are connected

小さなことだけどいつも
It's a small thing, but always

君が照れて笑っているとき
When you're shyly laughing

例え毎日が辛くても
Even if every day is tough

僕は幸せなんだ
I'm still happy

ダーリン (ダーリン) ずっと (ずっと)
Darling, always

変わらずここにいて
Stay here unchanged