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
Picture in my mind
Shota Shimizu Lyrics
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たとえば二人 待ち合わせしてた駅
ラッシュアワーに 探してた似てる女性
君はどこにも居ないけれど
La la la la la 今もまだ
La la la la la 大好きだから
色褪せぬまま あの日の君は
Picture in my mind, yeah yeah
けんかもしたけれど
今思えば 僕が子供だった (yeah)
切り傷みたいだよ 日を追うたび
ズキズキ心 痛み出すから
もう大切なひと 君だってこと 気付いてる oh yeah
La la la la la この胸に
La la la la la 刻み込まれた
あの日の声を 別れた君を
心のフィルム消せやしない
黙りこむふたり 言葉に出来ずに
思い出を隠して さよなら交わしてた
Oh yeah, no no no, yeah, oh
La la la la la 今もまだ
La la la la la 大好きだから
色褪せぬまま あの日の君は
心のフィルム笑ってるよ
La la la la la 会えなくても
変わらない I can't get you out of my mind
そのままの君を飾ってる
Picture in my mind 消せやしない
Picture in my mind
The song "Picture in my mind" by Shota Shimizu is about reminiscing on a past relationship and holding onto the memories of a loved one. The lyrics evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing for someone who is no longer present. The singer vividly recalls a day when they were supposed to meet at a train station during rush hour, searching for a woman who resembled their loved one. However, the person they were looking for was nowhere to be found. Despite this, the singer still deeply loves and cherishes their presence in their heart, as they continue to think of them and hold onto the memories.
The second paragraph reflects on past arguments and the realization that the singer was still immature during that time. They compare the pain of those disagreements to a wound that intensifies with each passing day, causing their heart to ache. It is implied that the person they are singing about is someone very important to them, and they have come to realize this. This realization emphasizes the depth of their love and understanding for the person they are thinking of.
The third paragraph highlights the indelible mark left by the memories of a special day and the voice of the person they have separated from. The singer acknowledges that they cannot erase these memories from their heart. Despite the silence between them and the difficulty in expressing their feelings, they had to say goodbye, hiding their memories as they parted ways. The emotions expressed in this paragraph suggest a sense of sadness and longing for what once was.
The final paragraph emphasizes the consistent love the singer holds for their loved one, even if they can't be together anymore. They declare their everlasting love, emphasizing that the memories of that person remain vibrant and unchanged in their mind. The chorus, "Picture in my mind, yeah yeah," signifies the visual representation of the memories they hold dear. These memories remain deeply embedded in their heart, unfading and impossible to erase. The closing line, "Picture in my mind,消せやしない" (Picture in my mind, I can't erase), further emphasizes the notion that these memories are something the singer cannot and does not want to let go of.
Line by Line Meaning
今日もまた思い出した
Today, once again, I remembered
たとえば二人 待ち合わせしてた駅
For example, the station where we used to meet
ラッシュアワーに 探してた似てる女性
Among the similar women I was looking for in rush hour
君はどこにも居ないけれど
Even though you are nowhere to be found
La la la la la 今もまだ
La la la la la, even now
La la la la la 大好きだから
La la la la la, because I still love you
色褪せぬまま あの日の君は
You from that day, still vibrant
心のフィルム笑ってるよ
The film in my heart is smiling
Picture in my mind, yeah yeah
A picture in my mind, yeah yeah
けんかもしたけれど
We also fought
今思えば 僕が子供だった (yeah)
Now that I think about it, I was just a child (yeah)
切り傷みたいだよ 日を追うたび
It's like a wound that hurts more as the days go by
ズキズキ心 痛み出すから
Because my heart starts throbbing in pain
もう大切なひと 君だってこと 気付いてる oh yeah
Oh yeah, I realize that you are someone important to me
La la la la la この胸に
La la la la la, in this heart of mine
La la la la la 刻み込まれた
La la la la la, etched
あの日の声を 別れた君を
The voice from that day, the you I parted ways with
心のフィルム消せやしない
I can't erase the film in my heart
黙りこむふたり 言葉に出来ずに
The two of us fall into silence, unable to put it into words
思い出を隠して さよなら交わしてた
We hidden our memories and said goodbye
Oh yeah, no no no, yeah, oh
Oh yeah, no no no, yeah, oh
La la la la la 今もまだ
La la la la la, even now
La la la la la 大好きだから
La la la la la, because I still love you
色褪せぬまま あの日の君は
You from that day, still vibrant
心のフィルム笑ってるよ
The film in my heart is smiling
La la la la la 会えなくても
La la la la la, even if we can't meet
変わらない I can't get you out of my mind
It won't change, I can't get you out of my mind
そのままの君を飾ってる
I'm keeping the version of you as it is
Picture in my mind 消せやしない
A picture in my mind that I can't erase
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Shota Shimizu, Shusui, Underdog (2), Underdog (1)
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