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
Friday
Shota Shimizu Lyrics
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Tough baby, oh oh oh
Take it easy!
君のためなら飛べる
Blame it on me, yeah
君の好きにすればいい oh
0時を過ぎたあたりから本気になる
2人になれそうにもない
Baby I wanna feel you
今すぐがいいよ
Friday, Friday
I don't care about anything tonight, tonight
Friday, Friday
I don't care about anything tonight
Look out, ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
I don't care about anything, anything
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
I don't care about anything, anything
Yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Get it with me
もし怖ければ手を握るよ
Dance with me, yeah
夜はこれから
RiRiとASAPのようにはいかないんだね
ほら迷い込んだ
出口のない迷路のよう
Baby I wanna feel you
1人じゃ抜け出せないよ
Friday, Friday
I don't care about anything tonight (yeah, yeah, tonight)
Friday, Friday
I don't care about anything tonight (wow, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
I don't care about anything, anything (hey, baby)
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
I don't care about anything, anything
Ah, ah I'll do it
待ちわびてた Friday night
何もせず帰れない
I'm going to dive
Oh yeah yeah 側にいたい tonight
Friday, Friday
I don't care about anything (anything) tonight (tonight)
Friday, Friday (Friday)
I don't care about anything tonight
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
I don't care about anything, anything (hey)
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
I don't care about anything, anything
The lyrics of Shota Shimizu’s song “Friday” seem to suggest a call for freedom and release from constraints or expectations. The lyrics begin by exclaiming “Tough baby, oh oh oh, take it easy!” suggesting that the individual should remain strong, but also not take themselves too seriously in the process. The lyrics also suggest the desire to be carefree and detached from certain consequences or barriers as the singer declares “I don't care about anything tonight.” The song highlights the need for personal enjoyment and freeing oneself from the shackles of professionalism or greater social obligations as the singer repeatedly claims “Friday, Friday, I don't care about anything tonight,” suggesting they are more intent on having a good time than anything else.
The song also expresses a longing for connection and company, particularly in the “Baby I wanna feel you” segment. The lyrics seem to suggest that the singer wants to be understood and desires help in navigating certain difficulties that they are facing. The lyric “2人になれそうにもない” suggests that the singer recognizes this ideal is not practical, but still yearns for it nonetheless. The use of “Friday” serves to enhance the theme of the song. The day has long been associated with a sense of joy and freedom since it marks the end of the work week, which may explain the overt reference to Friday in the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, yeah
Affirming and agreeing with something
Tough baby, oh oh oh
Calling someone tough and adding a playful sound effect
Take it easy!
Encouraging someone to calm down and relax
君のためなら飛べる
Willingness to do anything for the sake of a loved one
Blame it on me, yeah
Taking responsibility for something and accepting blame
君の好きにすればいい oh
Giving someone freedom of choice and expressing nonchalant attitude
0時を過ぎたあたりから本気になる
Getting serious after the clock strikes midnight
どこも混み合って
Places are crowded and packed
2人になれそうにもない
Seems impossible to be alone with someone
Baby I wanna feel you
Expressing desire to be close to someone
今すぐがいいよ
Wanting to do something immediately
Friday, Friday
Referring to a particular day of the week
I don't care about anything tonight, tonight
Not having any concerns or worries for the current evening
Look out, ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
Expression of excitement and anticipation
I don't care about anything, anything
Continuing to emphasize lack of concerns for anything
Yeah
Affirming and agreeing with something
Get it with me
Inviting someone to do something together
もし怖ければ手を握るよ
Offering comfort and support by holding hands if scared
Dance with me, yeah
Inviting someone to dance together
夜はこれから
The night is just getting started
RiRiとASAPのようにはいかないんだね
Expressing disappointment that things are not going as planned
ほら迷い込んだ
Feeling lost and unsure
出口のない迷路のよう
Comparing the situation to a maze with no way out
1人じゃ抜け出せないよ
Admitting that it's impossible to escape alone
Ah, ah I'll do it
Expressing determination to do something
待ちわびてた Friday night
Having been looking forward to Friday night
何もせず帰れない
Unable to go home without doing anything
I'm going to dive
Ready to jump in and enjoy the night
Oh yeah yeah 側にいたい tonight
Expressing desire to be close to someone tonight
Friday, Friday (Friday)
Repeating the day of the week again
I don't care about anything tonight
Reiterating the lack of concern for the current evening
Lyrics © TV Asahi Music Co., Ltd.
Written by: Shota Shimizu
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@relatorrio1517
Yeah, yeah
Tough baby, oh oh oh
Take it easy!
君のためなら飛べる
Blame it on me, yeah
君の好きにすればいい oh
0時を過ぎたあたりから本気になる
どこも混み合って
2人になれそうにもない
Baby I wanna feel you
今すぐがいいよ
Friday, Friday
I don't care about anything tonight, tonight
Friday, Friday
I don't care about anything tonight
Look out, ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
I don't care about anything, anything
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
I don't care about anything, anything
Yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Get it with me
もし怖ければ手を握るよ
Dance with me, yeah
夜はこれから
RiRiとASAPのようにはいかないんだね
ほら迷い込んだ
出口のない迷路のよう
Baby I wanna feel you
1人じゃ抜け出せないよ
Friday, Friday
I don't care about anything (yeah, yeah) tonight (tonight)
Friday, Friday
I don't care about anything tonight (wow, yeah, yeah)
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
I don't care about anything, anything (hey, baby)
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
I don't care about anything, anything
Ah, ah I'll do it
待ちわびてた Friday night
何もせず帰れない
I'm going to dive
Oh yeah yeah 側にいたい tonight
Friday, Friday
I don't care about anything (anything) tonight (tonight)
Friday, Friday (Friday)
I don't care about anything tonight
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
I don't care about anything, anything (hey)
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
I don't care about anything, anything
@marcelo3992
Excelente música!!!
Shota Shimizu is the best singer of the new generation in japan!
@Rosie-t
Shota is amazing. He can do ballads, RnB, pop and even rap.. I like them all
@yienchen5017
Aaww.... Why is your song always so Damn Awesome 😍 I love every single song of yours and I love your voice Aawww.... I love everything... Like every everything 😍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@matsuozaki
he's so underrated he has such a good talent UGH
@leobardoaguilarhernandez7881
i love Shota music
<3
@missym2751
Please make more of his music videos available in America. It's not fair
@ki392
Wow.... I like this song 👍👍👍
@user-ye5yx7ux6f
Muzakki Rahman me too(≧∇≦)
@biasuky
すごい！！！ 😊👏👏👏👏❤
@nyannyan4024
I love this