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
Tokyo
Shota Shimizu Lyrics
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Monday 新聞も よめずに 靴をはく
Tuesday 偶然にむかしの 友達を見かけても
Wednesday 今はまだ 声をかけたくない
I live up to a Tokyo life
雨が降っても 道をえらべば 傘をささずに歩ける
Oh
Thursday 地下鉄が君の仕事場まで のびたから
Friday 少しだけ 気分的に楽になる
I live up to a Tokyo life
いくら好きでも 信じあっていても それぞれ 言い分はあり
小さなことを ほっておけなくて 大事なことを見失う
Oh
Saturday 結局は納得いかないまま 朝になる
Sunday 君を呼ぶ 声もかれてくるよ
I live up to a Tokyo
君がいるからさ
I'm living through a Tokyo life
The lyrics to Shota Shimizu's song "Tokyo" depict the daily experiences and emotions of living in Tokyo, the bustling capital city of Japan. The song captures the fast-paced, sometimes isolating nature of urban life and explores the struggles of maintaining relationships and finding personal fulfillment amidst the constant motion of the city.
The verse begins with the singer reflecting on the limited relaxation time on Sundays, which is solely dedicated to preparing for the demands of the upcoming week. On Mondays, the singer feels overwhelmed, unable to even read the newspaper before rushing out the door. Even when encountering old friends by chance on Tuesdays, the singer admits to not wanting to engage in conversation, perhaps due to feeling emotionally closed-off from the people around them. These lyrics capture a sense of detachment and the difficulty of forming genuine connections in such a busy environment.
Despite the challenges of living in Tokyo, the chorus suggests a resilience and determination to navigate through the city's hardships. The lyrics describe how, even when it rains, the singer is able to choose a path that allows them to walk without needing an umbrella, symbolizing their ability to adapt and overcome obstacles. The line "傷つかないで 生きてくために 時々 自分もだます" (kizutsukanai de ikiteku tame ni tokidoki jibun mo damasu) translates to "Not getting hurt, sometimes I deceive myself in order to live," illustrating the coping mechanisms employed to protect one's emotions and navigate the challenges of city life.
Overall, the song "Tokyo" portrays the complexities and paradoxes of living in a bustling metropolis, emphasizing the need for self-preservation and the struggle to maintain meaningful connections in such a fast-paced and demanding environment.
Line by Line Meaning
Sunday 限られたくつろぎのすべては 明日のため
On Sundays, I dedicate my limited relaxation time to preparing for the future.
Monday 新聞も よめずに 靴をはく
On Mondays, I hurriedly put on my shoes without even reading the newspaper.
Tuesday 偶然にむかしの 友達を見かけても
Even if by chance I come across an old friend on Tuesdays...
Wednesday 今はまだ 声をかけたくない
...right now, I don’t feel like reaching out and talking to them.
雨が降っても 道をえらべば 傘をささずに歩ける
Even if it rains, I can choose a path where I don't need to use an umbrella to keep from getting wet.
傷つかないで 生きてくために 時々 自分もだます
To live without getting hurt, I sometimes deceive myself.
Oh
Oh
Thursday 地下鉄が君の仕事場まで のびたから
On Thursdays, the subway extends all the way to your workplace.
Friday 少しだけ 気分的に楽になる
On Fridays, I feel a little bit more mentally at ease.
いくら好きでも 信じあっていても それぞれ 言い分はあり
No matter how much we love each other and trust each other, we each have our own arguments.
小さなことを ほっておけなくて 大事なことを見失う
I can't just let go of small things and end up losing sight of what's truly important.
Oh
Oh
Saturday 結局は納得いかないまま 朝になる
On Saturdays, I end up not being satisfied, and morning comes.
Sunday 君を呼ぶ 声もかれてくるよ
On Sundays, my voice calling out to you also becomes hoarse.
I live up to a Tokyo
I am fully embracing and navigating the life in Tokyo.
君がいるからさ
Because you are here.
I'm living through a Tokyo life
I am experiencing life in Tokyo.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Kan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
天恵ミ
清水翔太 – Tokyo ROMAJI
JR ebisu eki higashiguchi kara
toho 5 fun boroboro no apāto
aitsu ra to mi ta yume no risutāto
nimotsu wa koitsu dake sore wa sainō
jōnetsu to reisei no naka de
kensō to seijaku no naka de
nantonaku ore mo otona ni natte
sukoshi kawatta kono machi no nagame
shibuya maruyama machi no renchū
baka yatte ta na ichinenjū
ogottari ogorare tari
umakatta taishita mon ja nai kedo
mijime na kimochi
nan do mo ajiwatte wa tachiagari
kyō mo kyō o ikiru tame ni aitsu
sukuranburu e kie te tta
kono machi ja kono yume wa shizuka ni nagasare te shimau kara
aishiteru yo itoshi teru noni konnanimo
1 nin bocchi living in da Tokyo
Dis ri tai koto mo aru ni wa aru ga
ore wa kono machi ga suki ni natte i ta
1362 man no kodoku ga shimitsuku asufaruto no ue
dare mo ga nani ka o motome teru
ore wa tada omae dake motome teru
annani iroiro hanashi ta noni
daiji na koto wa kekkyoku īsobire ta
Yes we are?
ore wa kawatte ku
omae mo kitto kawatte ku
arigatō, jā na.
kono machi de iki te kuni wa sukoshi no gisei to hara kukun nakya na
nani o shi ni kono machi e ki ta no ka
wasure sō ni naru yo ima mo mada
ore wa itsumo ore de ari tai
doko de nani o mae ni shi te mo
kono machi ja kono yume wa shizuka ni nagasare te shimau kara
aishiteru yo itoshi teru noni konnanimo
1 nin bocchi living in da Tokyo
tonikaku hashitte mi ta massugu
soshitara deacchimatta, sugu
sore wa yume to genjitsu no gyappu
kurushin de dashi ta kotae o ima rappu suru
umaku iku toki ika nai toki
dochira ni seyoutsumuka nai yō ni
koko ja kusatta tte shōga nai
sore ga “TOKYO CITY” sō daro?
omae wa chōshi dō dai
mochiron wasure te nai ze kyōdai
aitsu mo kitto miteru tōkyō no sora
sonna toko de muda ni shōmō sun na
kazoku to hanare nakama to hanare
koko de mo mada otozureru wakare
demo mata aeru hi mo sō tōku nai
sō shinji hi o tsukeru HOPE LIGHTS?
widi to yonde
JR ebisu eki higashi guchi kara
toho 5(go) fun BORO BORO no APA-TO
aitsura to mita yume no RISUTA-TO
nimotsu wa koitsu dake sore wa sainou
jounetsu to reisei no naka de
kensou to seijaku no naka de
nanto naku ore mo otona ni natte
sukoshi kawatta kono machi no nagame
shibuya maruyama machi no renchuu
BAKA yatteta na ichinen juu
ogottari ogoraretari
umakatta taishita mon ja nai kedo nai kedo
mijime na kimochi
nando mo ajiwatte wa tachiagari
kyou mo kyou wo ikiru tame ni aitsu
SUKURANBURU he kietetta
*kono machi ja kono yume wa shizuka ni nagasarete shimau kara
aishiteru yo aishiteru noni konna ni mo
hitoribocchi Living in da Tokyo*
Dis ritai koto mo aru ni wa aru ga
ore wa kono machi ga suki ni natte ita
1362(sen san byaku roku jyu ni) man no kodoku ga shimitsuku ASUFARUTO no ue
dare mo ga nani ka wo motometeru
ore wa tada omae dake motometeru
anna ni iro iro hanashita noni
daiji na koto wa kekkyoku ii sobireta
Yes, we are?
ore wa kawatteku
omae mo kitto kawatteku
arigatou, jaa na.
kono machi de ikite kuni wa sukoshi no gisei to harakukun nakya na
nani wo shi ni kono machi he kita no ka
wasure sou ni naru yo ima mo mada
ore wa itsumo ore de aritai
doko de nani wo mae ni shitemo
*repeat
tonikaku hashitte mita massugu
soshitara deacchimatta, sugu
sore wa yume to genjitsu no GYA-PU
kurushinde dashita kotae wo ima RA-PU suru
umaku iku toki ikanai toki
dochira ni seyou tsumukanai youni
koko ja kusattatte shouganai
sore ga 'TOKYO CITY' sou daro?
omae wa choushi doudai
mochiron wasuretenaize kyoudai
aitsu mo kitto miteru toukyou no sora
sonna toko de muda ni shoumou sunna
kazoku to hanare nakama to hanare
koko demo mada otozureru wakare
demo mata aeru hi mo sou tookunai
sou shinji hi wo tsukeru HOPE LIGHTS...
Jinyoung Park
I like him and there is no bad song from him, but I don't get why he's obsessed with autotune, even in live perfomance. His voice screams pure talent already I wish there is balance of autotune use in his future music.
Loi Ming Onn
the lyric fits his style and lots of feeling in this song , another masterpiece from shimizu shota
Angi Snowflake
I love this song SO much and I hope I will recieve his new album soon!! Can't wait to listen to all the new tracks! ^0^
mary christine
i wanna go to japan just to see shotaa live ♡
caenztome
Arigato Shota Shimizu. I am from Brasil and a fan of your work.
Shiraishi Zaka
so talented!
Leobardo Aguilar Hernandez
the lyrics and voice of shimizu shota
so perfect <3
Kiss
声が大好き！This is so emotional. I wish he could be more popular on YouTube!
Vivian Sunny
i hope you can sing it without auto tune...you have a super healing voice...i miss your voice..
Jennifer Yu
sameeeeeee the autotone sounds outta place it rly does