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
Damage
Shota Shimizu Lyrics
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あの時の表情
二度と戻りはしない
君が行ってしまう
その列車に乗る為のチケットを
僕は持っていない
君を思いだすから
Damage, damage
Woo baby lovin' you
忘れられないよ
同じ夢を見る度に
君を抱きしめるから
Damage, damage
Woo baby once again
Damage
何度もがいても
痛みばかりでも
君を想い続けた
その先でいつか
また君に会えたら愛してるって伝えたいよ ooh
同じ風が吹く度に
君を思いだすから
Damage, damage
Woo baby lovin' you
忘れられないよ
同じ夢を見る度に
君を抱きしめるから
Damage, damage
Woo baby once again
Damage
ただ話したい ただ触れたい
願い事はたった1つだけ
君に会いたい 君に会いたい
ただ話したい ただ触れたい
願い事はたった1つだけ
君に会いたい 君に会いたい 君に会いたい
Please
同じ風が吹く度に
君を思いだすから
Damage, damage
Woo baby lovin'you
忘れられないよ
同じ夢を見る度に
君を抱きしめるから
Damage, damage
Woo baby once again
Damage
Damage, damage, damage
The song "Damage" by Shota Shimizu talks about the aftermath of a breakup and the pain of missing someone who has left. The lyrics start by acknowledging that some things cannot be undone and there's no going back in time. The singer expresses their sadness about their loved one leaving and how they didn't have a ticket to join them on their journey. However, the singer's memories of the loved one are triggered every time the wind blows, and they can't forget the pain and the love they once shared, which is why they repeatedly mention the word "damage." Even when they dream and imagine holding the loved one again, that, again, reminds them of the pain they are currently in.
Despite the initial pain, the singer doesn't stop thinking about their loved one and vows to love them if they ever meet again. The lyrics reflect the emotional pain of loss and the desire to cling onto memories of someone who was once so special. The song is a reminder of the emotional wreckage that comes with the end of a relationship and the impact it can have years later.
Line by Line Meaning
あの時の1秒
That one second from back then
あの時の表情
That expression from back then
二度と戻りはしない
Will never be able to go back
君が行ってしまう
You are leaving
その列車に乗る為のチケットを
僕は持っていない
I don't have the ticket to get on that train
同じ風が吹く度に
Every time the same wind blows
君を思いだすから
I think of you
Damage, damage
It's causing damage
Woo baby lovin'you
Woo baby loving you
忘れられないよ
It can't be forgotten
同じ夢を見る度に
Every time I have the same dream
君を抱きしめるから
I hug you
Woo baby once again
Woo baby once again
何度もがいても
Even if I struggle many times
痛みばかりでも
Even if there's only pain
君を想い続けた
I continued to think of you
その先でいつか
If I ever see you again
また君に会えたら愛してるって伝えたいよ ooh
I want to tell you I love you again
ただ話したい ただ触れたい
I just want to talk, just want to touch
願い事はたった1つだけ
I only have one wish
君に会いたい 君に会いたい
I want to see you
Please
Please
Damage, damage, damage
It's causing damage
Lyrics © DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Shota Shimizu, Shingo S
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