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

Because of You
Shota Shimizu Lyrics

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愛し合う2人は
何も恐れない
傷つけあう度に
誇らしくもあった

許せない事もあった
顔も見たくないほど oh yeah
それでも君がよかった

その笑顔が好きだった

たとえ遠く離れても
愛は消えないと誓うよ oh-oh yeah
Every morning
Every night
Every day
Every time
想い続けられる
Because of you
Because of you

愛をわかるには
痛みも伴うんだね oh yeah
その小さな心臓が
どれだけ傷んだんだろう?

それでも僕のこと
嫌いにならないから oh-oh
荷物の紐をほどいて
君といると決めたんだ

たとえ遠く離れても
愛は消えないと誓うよ
Every morning
Every night
Every day
Every time
想い続けられる
Because of you

誰といても何をしても
どこか孤独だった
どうしてかな君想えば
孤独も怖くない

君が呆れるくらいに
君の全てを愛すよ
Every morning
Every night
Every day
Every time
想い続けられる
Because of you, oh-oh

たとえ遠く離れても oh-oh
愛は消えないと誓うよ oh yeah
Every morning
Every night
Every day
Every time (every time)
想い続けられる
Because of you

愛し続けられる
Because of you

Overall Meaning

The Japanese song "Because of You" by Shota Shimizu is a beautiful love song about the ups and downs of a romantic relationship. The lyrics describe how two people in love are not afraid of anything, and take pride in the fact that they hurt each other because they care so much. Even when there are things they cannot forgive and they don't want to see each other's face, the singer can't help but love and adore the person because of the joy their smiles bring. The chorus repeats "Every morning, every night, every day, every time, because of you" highlighting how the singer can continually think of their lover at any moment because of the love they share.

The lyrics go on to describe how love comes with pain, but the pain is worth it because it helps the two people understand each other and make their bond stronger. The singer wonders how much their lover's heart has been wounded, but promises never to make them hate him. The song also acknowledges that the singer was lonely despite being with other people, but everything changes when he thinks of his lover. The song ends with the chorus again, recognizing that even if they are far apart, love never dies and continues to grow because of the other person.

Line by Line Meaning

愛し合う2人は
Two people in love with each other are

何も恐れない
not afraid of anything

傷つけあう度に
Whenever they hurt each other

誇らしくもあった
There was also a sense of pride

許せない事もあった
There were also unforgivable things

顔も見たくないほど oh yeah
Things that made me not want to even look at your face, oh yeah

それでも君がよかった
But still, I liked you

その笑顔が好きだった
I loved your smile

たとえ遠く離れても
Even if we are far apart

愛は消えないと誓うよ oh-oh yeah
I swear our love won't disappear, oh-oh yeah

Every morning
Every morning