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
Forget-me-not
Shota Shimizu Lyrics
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流れた時の多さに うなずく様に よりそう二人
窓をたたく風に目覚めて 君に頬をよせてみた
幸せかい 昨晩のぬくもりに
そっとささやいて 強く君を抱きしめた
初めて君と出会った日 僕はビルのむこうの
君がおしえてくれた 花の名前は
街にうもれそうな 小さなわすれな草
時々愛の終りの悲しい夢を 君は見るけど
僕の胸でおやすみよ 二人の人生 わけあい生きるんだ
愛の行く方に答はなくて いつでもひとりぼっちだけど
幸せかい ささやかな暮しに
時はためらいさえも ごらん愛の強さに変えた
時々僕は無理に君を 僕の形に
はめてしまいそうになるけれど
二人が育くむ 愛の名前は
街にうもれそうな 小さなわすれな草
行くあてのない街角にたたずみ
君に口づけても
幸せかい 狂った街では
二人のこの愛さえ うつろい踏みにじられる
初めて君と出会った日 僕はビルのむこうの
空をいつまでもさがしてた
君がおしえてくれた 花の名前は
街にうもれそうな 小さなわすれな草
The lyrics to Shota Shimizu's song "Forget-me-not" depict a small morning light that spills onto a tired and sleeping love. The abundance of passing time is acknowledged by the two individuals, who lean into each other and nod in understanding. As they awaken to the wind tapping on the window, the singer leans their cheek against the person they love, seeking comfort and closeness.
In the midst of a warm embrace, the singer softly whispers to the other person, asking if they are happy in the warmth of their previous night together. They hold each other tightly, cherishing the precious moment of happiness they find in each other's arms.
The lyrics also describe the day they first met, with the singer continuously searching for the sky beyond the buildings. The other person, however, teaches them the name of a flower called "forget-me-not", a small flower that could easily be overlooked in the city. This serves as a symbol for their love, which grows amidst the bustling streets, almost hidden to the outside world.
Although the person occasionally has sad dreams about the end of love, they find solace and rest in the singer's embrace. They understand that love is an uncertain path, and though they may often feel alone, they choose to live their lives intertwined together.
The second verse reflects on the modest life they lead, where even time itself has been transformed into the strength of their love. Sometimes, the singer admits that they try too hard to fit the other person into their own mold, but they nurture a love that grows between them, just like the "forget-me-not" flower that might get lost in the city.
The lyrics conclude with the singer standing on an aimless street corner, desiring to kiss the other person, regardless of the uncertainty of their surroundings. Amidst the chaos of a mad city, their love itself becomes ephemeral, trampled upon and changed by the ever-changing world.
Throughout the song, the small and delicate "forget-me-not" flower serves as a metaphor for their love, flourishing amidst the challenges and uncertainties of life, just as the little flower manages to thrive even in the bustling cityscape.
Line by Line Meaning
小さな朝の光は 疲れて眠る愛にこぼれて
The gentle morning light spills onto the tired, sleeping love
流れた時の多さに うなずく様に よりそう二人
The abundance of passing time brings the two closer together, nodding in understanding
窓をたたく風に目覚めて 君に頬をよせてみた
Awakening to the wind tapping on the window, I gently pressed my cheek against yours
幸せかい 昨晩のぬくもりに
Are you happy in the warmth of last night?
そっとささやいて 強く君を抱きしめた
Whispering softly, I held you tightly
初めて君と出会った日 僕はビルのむこうの空をいつまでも さがしてた
The day I first met you, I endlessly searched for the sky beyond the buildings
君がおしえてくれた 花の名前は 街にうもれそうな 小さなわすれな草
You taught me the name of the flower, a small forget-me-not that seems to be buried in the city
時々愛の終りの悲しい夢を 君は見るけど
Sometimes you have sad dreams about the end of love
僕の胸でおやすみよ 二人の人生 わけあい生きるんだ
Sleep in my chest, our lives are intertwined, we live together
愛の行く方に答はなくて いつでもひとりぼっちだけど
There are no answers to the path of love, always feeling alone
幸せかい ささやかな暮しに
Are you happy in our modest life?
時はためらいさえも ごらん愛の強さに変えた
Even hesitation, look how it transformed into the strength of love
時々僕は無理に君を 僕の形に はめてしまいそうになるけれど
Sometimes, I almost force you into fitting my mold
二人が育くむ 愛の名前は 街にうもれそうな 小さなわすれな草
The love we nurture, its name is a small forget-me-not that seems to be buried in the city
行くあてのない街角にたたずみ 君に口づけても
Even standing on a corner of a street without a destination, I kiss you
幸せかい 狂った街では
Are you happy in this chaotic city?
二人のこの愛さえ うつろい踏みにじられる
Even this love of ours is fleeting and being trampled upon
初めて君と出会った日 僕はビルのむこうの空をいつまでもさがしてた
The day I first met you, I endlessly searched for the sky beyond the buildings
君がおしえてくれた 花の名前は 街にうもれそうな 小さなわすれな草
You taught me the name of the flower, a small forget-me-not that seems to be buried in the city
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Yutaka Ozaki
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