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
Party All Night
Shota Shimizu Lyrics
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集まってくれた 皆 ありがとう
きっと昨日の 痛みは今日に
癒えるだろうね だってこんなに
ワクワクしてる
待ちわびた tonight tonight
まずは楽しもうよ
Day and night もう関係ない
Party all night 騷いでたい
忘れたいことばかり 何も考えたくない
Day and night もう関係ない
Party all night 騷いでたい
Say yeah, wow yeah-yeah
一緒に all night long
All night long, mm
People and people ここにいるのは
僕の大事な人たちばかり
每日 每日 転んでばかり
それでも生きていけるのは
こういう日があるからさ
そう それは tonight tonight
心の空白が埋められてゆく
そして満たされる
Day and night もう関係ない
Party all night 騷いでたい
忘れたいことばかり 何も考えたくない
Day and night もう関係ない
Party all night 騷いでたい
Say yeah, wow yeah-yeah
一緒に all night long
Party people say yeah yeah
Happy people say yeah yeah
Party people say yeah yeah
Say yeah yeah yeah all night long
Day and night もう関係ない
Party all night 騷いでたい
忘れたいことばかり 何も考えたくない
Day and night もう関係ない
Party all night 騷いでたい
Say yeah, wow yeah-yeah
一緒に all night long
All night long, oh
In Shota Shimizu's song "Party All Night," the lyrics express the joy and excitement of gathering with friends and loved ones to forget about the troubles and worries of the past. The song starts by thanking everyone for coming together on this day, suggesting that they have gathered specifically for this purpose. It is mentioned that the pain of yesterday will be healed today because of the fun and exhilaration experienced in the present moment. The singer is eager and excited, waiting for this long-awaited night. Although there are many things they want to convey, the priority is to enjoy and have a good time.
The lyrics imply that the day and night, and everything that happened before, no longer matter. The desire is to party and make some noise, not wanting to think about anything that should be forgotten. It highlights the importance of this gathering and the people present, emphasizing that they are the singer's cherished ones.
The repetition of the phrase "Day and night もう関係ない (Day and night no longer matter)" and "Party all night 騒いでたい (I want to make some noise all night)" reinforces the theme of letting go of past troubles and fully embracing the present moment. The chorus also encourages everyone to say "yeah, wow yeah-yeah" and enjoy the night together, creating a sense of unity and collective celebration.
Overall, "Party All Night" is an uplifting and lively song that celebrates the power of coming together to have fun and forget about the worries of the past.
Line by Line Meaning
People and people この日の為に 集まってくれた 皆 ありがとう
Thank you to everyone who gathered here for this day, people and people.
きっと昨日の 痛みは今日に 癒えるだろうね だってこんなに
Surely the pain of yesterday will be healed today, because it's like this.
ワクワクしてる 待ちわびた tonight tonight 伝えたい事はたくさんあるけど まずは楽しもうよ
Excited, long-awaited tonight, there are many things I want to say, but let's have fun first.
Day and night もう関係ない Party all night 騷いでたい 忘れたいことばかり 何も考えたくない
Day and night, it doesn't matter anymore, I just want to party all night, I don't want to think about anything I want to forget.
People and people ここにいるのは 僕の大事な人たちばかり
The people here are all important to me, people and people.
每日 每日 転んでばかり それでも生きていけるのは こういう日があるからさ そう それは tonight tonight 心の空白が埋められてゆく そして満たされる
Every day, every day, I keep falling, but I can still live because there are days like this. Yes, it's tonight tonight. The emptiness in my heart is being filled and fulfilled.
Party people say yeah yeah Happy people say yeah yeah Party people say yeah yeah Say yeah yeah yeah all night long
Party people say yeah yeah, happy people say yeah yeah, party people say yeah yeah. Say yeah yeah yeah all night long.
All night long, oh
All night long, oh.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Shota Shimizu
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