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
Animal
Shota Shimizu Lyrics
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心で何叫んでる？
同じ匂いがしてたまらない
SHE'S ANIMAL！！
男もバカじゃないぜ
見抜くとこは見抜いて
でもなんだかなそれもかわいくて
駆け引きよりも濃厚な今だね
SHE'S ANIMAL！！
甘えたような声で
演技派なとこ尊敬
きっと噂をされている
SHE'S ANIMAL！！
男はバカじゃないと
さっきは言ったけど
結果、バカだよわかってる
でもなんだかなそれも愛嬌さ
一周すれば君もいい女
SHE'S ANIMAL！！
Instagramで超かわいいとか
無いに等しいが評価はいい
気になる男は今日からキープ
でもプレゼントならば高価がいい
Bから始まる５文字の英単語が彼女の孤独を後押す
金曜の夜と土曜の夜
テレビより俺はそっちを取る
選択肢は他にもある
皆心に闇を忍ばす YouTube ニコ動 生放送
自己顕示欲の生暴走
金も権力も平伏した人間のくだらなさと生兵法
自宅も外も変わらない
結局満たされたい
でもなんだかなそれもかわいくて
駆け引きよりも濃厚な今だね
SHE'S ANIMAL！！
The song Animal by Shota Shimizu is about the attraction and admiration towards an alluring woman, who the singer refers to as an animal due to her unpredictable and seductive nature. In the first verse, the singer questions what this woman is screaming in her heart and admires her ability to read and manipulate men. Despite being aware of her tricks, the singer is still entranced by her aura and the chemistry he shares with her.
The second verse praises her acting skills and her ability to make men feel special, despite being aware that it might be all an act. The singer acknowledges her cunning behavior but finds it endearing and prefers her straightforwardness to mind games. In the bridge, the song touches upon the self-destructive and attention-seeking tendencies that some people have and how they might be a result of a lack of fulfillment or boredom.
Overall, the lyrics depict the singer's infatuation with a woman who seems to have everything under control and how the singer admires her ability to manipulate men while still falling under her spell.
Line by Line Meaning
やけに気の利くAngel
Observant angel, what are you shouting inside your heart?
心で何叫んでる？
What are you really trying to say?
同じ匂いがしてたまらない
I can't resist your scent, it's familiar.
SHE'S ANIMAL！！
She's wild and untamed.
男もバカじゃないぜ
Men aren't stupid.
見抜くとこは見抜いて
We can see through your tricks.
結果、騙されてあげている
But we end up being fooled by you.
でもなんだかなそれもかわいくて
But it's cute, in a way.
駆け引きよりも濃厚な今だね
It's more intense than any mind games.
甘えたような声で
With a sweet, coddling voice.
演技派なとこ尊敬
I respect your acting skills.
きっと噂をされている
I'm sure there are rumors about you.
男はバカじゃないと
Again, men aren't stupid.
さっきは言ったけど
As I said before.
結果、バカだよわかってる
But still, we fall for you and we know it.
でもなんだかなそれも愛嬌さ
But it's your charm that makes it tolerable.
一周すれば君もいい女
You're a good woman if you stick around.
Instagramで超かわいいとか
You're not really that cute on Instagram.
無いに等しいが評価はいい
But your ratings are high.
気になる男は今日からキープ
I'm keeping an eye on you from now on.
でもプレゼントならば高価がいい
But if we're talking about gifts, the more expensive the better.
Bから始まる５文字の英単語が彼女の孤独を後押す
A five-letter English word starting with 'B' gives her loneliness a push forward.
金曜の夜と土曜の夜
Friday and Saturday nights.
テレビより俺はそっちを取る
I choose that over TV.
選択肢は他にもある
But there are other options.
皆心に闇を忍ばす YouTube ニコ動 生放送
Everyone secretly watches YouTube, Niconico, and live streams.
自己顕示欲の生暴走
Unbridled narcissism.
金も権力も平伏した人間のくだらなさと生兵法
The pettiness and amateurish tactics of those with money and power.
自宅も外も変わらない
Nothing changes between inside and outside the home.
結局満たされたい
In the end, we all want to be satisfied.
Writer(s): Shota Shimizu
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