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
Family feat.KEN THE 390SHUN&COMA-CHI
Shota Shimizu Lyrics
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La la la la, la la la la la la, oh yeah
大好きだよ 愛してるよ
そんな言葉は必要ないよね
いつでも思っているから
To family 僕ら歌うよ
わき上がる感情 一人ではないこと
実感できるこの瞬間
これからも何度だって声を張って繰り返すんだ
踏んだり蹴ったりばかりの春夏秋冬
きっと一人ならそっこう10カウントのはずが
今もこうして立ち上がってる
たくさんじゃなくたって しっかり笑えてる
「余計なお世話かも」なんてむだな質問
俺が俺であるためにはあなたが必要
いつも 本気でそう思えてる
だからどんな波が来ても ちゃんと乗り越えてく
両親 弟とその家族共々
地元や音楽の仲間 だって一緒
一生この声かすれない限り
何度だっていうぜ また thank you my family
大好きだよ 愛してるよ
そんな言葉は必要ないよね
いつでも思っているから
To family 僕ら歌うよ
Yo あれは15歳いつも変わらず
仲間と交わす話は欠かさず
"必ず叶える"
一歩一歩自分の足で ありのままで
その中で時には裏切られ 見放され
未来さえ暗くなって
辛くなって逃げ出したりもした
共に涙流した
今思えば 全て必然
出会えた事もほんのわずか数%
だからオレはここで歌うだけ
これまでの過ち償うため
みんなに出会えて良かった
大事な family がいて良かった
ずっと F-A-M-I-L-Y
いつになっても変わらない絶対
大好きだよ 愛してるよ
そんな言葉は必要ないよね
いつでも思っているから
To family 僕ら歌うよ
Family と呼び合う度に
何かが心に刻まれてく
膝抱える おまえの隣で
一緒に泣いたっけ 忘れてないぜ
どんなに離れていようと
いつかまた皆で集まろうよ
その笑顔があるからやってける
笑っていれる ありがとう
Oh family それは暖かな日だまり
Family 守るべき居場所
ここから始めよう
たしかな絆と深い愛で
満たされた every season
失敗失態やらかして
心折れそうな時でも
その笑顔と馬鹿みたいなジョークで 吹き飛ばせた (oh, oh) oh yeah
仲間と音楽 乾杯するバーカン前はいつも
Happy で満ちて元気をくれるよ
This is for all my family
大好きだよ 愛してるよ (愛してるよ)
そんな言葉は必要ないよね
いつでも思っているから
To family 僕ら歌うよ (歌うよ)
大好きだよ 愛してるよ
そんな言葉は必要ないよね
いつでも思っているから
To family 僕ら歌うよ
Everything's gonna be alright!
Everything's gonna be okay!
Everything's gonna be alright!
Family, family
Everything's gonna be alright!
Everything's gonna be okay!
Everything's gonna be alright!
Family, family
Everything's gonna be alright!
Everything's gonna be okay!
Everything's gonna be alright!
Family, family
Everything's gonna be alright!
Everything's gonna be okay!
Everything's gonna be alright!
Family, family
The lyrics of "Family" by Shota Shimizu ft. KEN THE 390, SHUN, and COMA-CHI is a heartfelt tribute to the importance of family and close friends in one's life. The song expresses gratitude towards one's loved ones and celebrates the moments shared with them irrespective of the ups and downs of life. Hearkening back to a conversation shared by the singer with his close friends at the age of 15, where they made a promise to each other to pursue their dreams, the song is a reminder of the support and love that keeps us going. The lyrics say that just like how we do not need to express our love to our families in words always because they are always in our thoughts, the singer and his friends sing for their family because music speaks where words fall short. The song is an ode to the connections that keep us grounded and help us navigate the journey of life; the bonds that make us feel that we are not alone in the world.
The song's impact can be simply understood by the fact that it has amassed over 12 million views on YouTube and has left an everlasting impression on its listeners through its emotionally charged lyrics. The lyrics perfectly capture the essence of cherishing family, close ones, and the role they play in our life journey. Here, "Family" is not limited to a family by blood but includes friends and people who have become our support system through thick and thin. It emphasizes the power of unbreakable relationships that are built over time with mutual support and love. What makes the song even more special is the fact that it is a collaborative effort, beautifully interconnected through the collective experiences of the collaborating artists.
Line by Line Meaning
大好きだよ 愛してるよ
I love you, I really do
そんな言葉は必要ないよね
But you already know that, right?
いつでも思っているから
I think about it all the time
To Family 僕ら歌うよ
So let's sing for our family
Thank You My Family
Thank you for being my family
ありがとうって 口に出す度に
Every time I say thank you,
わき上がる感情 一人ではないこと
I feel this overwhelming emotion that I'm not alone
実感できるこの瞬間
And in this moment, I can truly feel it
これからも何度だって
No matter how many times from here on out
声を張って繰り返すんだ
I'll shout it out and repeat it
踏んだり蹴ったりばかりの春夏秋冬
Life is full of ups and downs
きっと一人なら
And surely if I was on my own
そっこう10カウントのはずが
I'd probably lose count before getting up again
今もこうして立ち上がってる
But here I am, standing tall
たくさんじゃなくたって
Even if we're not a lot
しっかり笑えてる
We can still laugh together
「余計なお世話かも」
You might think it's not your concern
なんてむだな質問
But those questions are unnecessary
俺が俺であるためにはあなたが必要
I need you to be who I am
いつも 本気でそう思えてる
I really do believe that
だからどんな波が来ても
So no matter what obstacles come our way
ちゃんと乗り越えてく
We'll overcome them together
両親 弟とその家族共々
My parents, siblings, and their families
地元や音楽の仲間 だって一緒
My hometown and music friends, too
一生この声かすれない限り
As long as I can speak this voice
何度だっていうぜ
I'll say it no matter how many times
またThank You My Family
Thank you again, my family
あれは15歳いつも変わらず
Back when I was 15, I was the same
仲間と交わす話は欠かさず
I always talked with my friends
"必ず叶える”
"We'll definitely make it happen"
一歩一歩自分の足で ありのままで
One step at a time, being true to ourselves
その中で時には裏切られ、見放され
Sometimes we're betrayed and abandoned
未来さえ暗くなって
Even the future seems bleak
辛くなって逃げ出したりもした
And it gets so hard we feel like running away
共に涙流した
But we shed tears together
今思えば 全て必然
Now, looking back, it was all meant to be
出会えた事もほんのわずか数%
And the chance of us meeting was so small
だからオレはここで歌うだけ
So that's why I'm here, singing this song
これまでの過ち償うため
To make up for my past mistakes
みんなに出会えて良かった
I'm so glad I met all of you
大事なFamilyがいて良かった
I'm so happy I have such an important family
ずっとF.A.M.I.L.Y
Forever F-A-M-I-L-Y
いつになっても変わらない絶対
We'll always be the same, I'm sure of it
Family と呼び合う度に
Every time we call each other family
何かが心に刻まれてく
It leaves a lasting impression on our hearts
膝抱える おまえの隣で
Remember when we sat together, knees hugged tight
一緒に泣いたっけ 忘れてないぜ
We cried together, I won't forget
どんなに離れていようと
No matter how far apart we are
いつかまた皆で集まろうよ
Let's all come back together someday
その笑顔があるからやってける
Because your smiles give us strength to keep going
笑っていれる ありがとう
Thank you for always being able to laugh
Oh Family それは暖かな日だまり
Oh, family, it's like the warm sunshine
Family 守るべき居場所
Family, the place we should always protect
ここから始めよう
Let's start from here
たしかな絆と深い愛で
With our strong bonds and deep love
満たされたEvery Season
We're fulfilled in every season
失敗失態やらかして
Even when we make mistakes or fail
心折れそうな時でも
Even when our spirits are close to breaking
その笑顔と馬鹿みたいなジョークで
Your smiles and silly jokes
吹き飛ばせた(Oh, oh)
Can always lift us back up again (oh, oh)
仲間と音楽
With our friends and music
乾杯するバーカン前はいつも
Before toasting with our cups
Happyで満ちて元気をくれるよ
We're filled with happiness and given strength
This Is For All My Family
This is for my entire family
Everything's Gonna Be Alright!
Everything's gonna be alright!
Everything's Gonna Be Okay!
Everything's gonna be okay!
Family, Family
Family, family
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Coma-Chi, Shun, 390 The Ken, Shota Shimizu
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind