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
WOMAN DON'T CRY
Shota Shimizu Lyrics
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Oh-oh, yeah-yeah
Ey 朝目が覚めて
毎日 最初に あなたを想うよ
仕事を終えて
帰りの道でも あなたを想うよ
あなたの悲しい その気持ちの
いつでも あなたの 味方でいるから
例え世界が 何度もあなた傷つけても
Woman don't cry
今日がどんなに辛い一日でも
今は baby
Woman don't cry
明日を見つめてる あなたが好きだよ
No woman don't cry, cry, cry, ah yeah yeah
No woman don't cry, cry, cry, ah yeah yeah
Ey 誰かの声が (someone's voice)
あなたを 意図せず傷つけたとして
考えすぎないで
どんどん深みにはまってしまうよ
あなたの孤独や その不安の
全てを僕には埋められないけど
いつでも あなたの 味方でいるから
例えあなたの夜がいつまでも明けなくても
Woman don't cry
喜びだけじゃ夢は育たないさ
だから baby
Woman don't cry
プライドを掲げる あなたが好きだよ
No woman don't cry
幼かったあなたの瞳に
映っていた未来 それは今
あなたの弱さを誰よりわかってる
だからこそ you gotta be stronger
今 歌うよ oh
Woman don't cry
Yeah, yeah, oh
Woman don't cry
今日がどんなに辛い一日でも
今は baby
Woman don't cry
明日を見つめてる あなたが好きだよ
だから baby (baby)
Woman don't cry (don't cry, yeah)
息もできないくらい苦しくても
今は baby (so 今は baby)
Woman don't cry (don't cry, yeah)
それでも生きてゆく あなたが好きだよ
No woman don't cry, cry, cry, ah yeah yeah
No woman don't cry, cry, cry, ah yeah yeah
No woman don't cry, cry, cry, ah yeah yeah
No woman don't cry
Shota Shimizu’s song “Woman Don’t Cry” is a moving tribute to the resilience of women in the face of adversity. The song features the message that no matter what life throws at us, we must stay strong and keep looking towards tomorrow. The lyrics describe the singer waking up every morning and thinking of his special someone, even when he’s on his way home from work, clearly illustrating his deep love and affection for her.
Throughout the song, Shimizu acknowledges that he can’t always take away the woman’s pain or undo the damage that the world has caused her, but that he will always be there for her as her ally. He encourages her to stay strong, to hold her head up proudly, and not to let her sadness or struggles break her. The lyrics reassure her that her lover understands her and is always there for her, no matter how difficult life may become.
Overall, Shimizu’s “Woman Don’t Cry” is a beautifully written piece that highlights the importance of inner strength and perseverance when faced with life’s challenges. The song is a reminder that although it's important to let your emotions out and to be vulnerable at times, it's equally vital to pick yourself back up, keep moving forward, and stay strong.
Line by Line Meaning
Ey 朝目が覚めて 毎日 最初に あなたを想うよ
Every morning when I wake up, you're the first person I think of
仕事を終えて 帰りの道でも あなたを想うよ
Even on my way home from work, I still think of you
あなたの悲しい その気持ちの 全てを理解してあげられないけど
I might not be able to fully understand all of your sadness and feelings, but I'll always be on your side
いつでも あなたの 味方でいるから
Because I'll always be your ally
例え世界が 何度もあなた傷つけても
Even if the world hurts you repeatedly
今日がどんなに辛い一日でも
No matter how difficult today may be
今は baby
For now, just be calm and relaxed, baby
明日を見つめてる あなたが好きだよ
I love that you're looking towards tomorrow
Ey 誰かの声が (someone's voice) あなたを 意図せず傷つけたとして
What if someone's voice unintentionally hurts you?
考えすぎないで どんどん深みにはまってしまうよ
Don't overthink and get trapped in your own thoughts
あなたの孤独や その不安の 全てを僕には埋められないけど
I may not be able to fill all the voids and soothe all anxieties in your solitude, but
例えあなたの夜がいつまでも明けなくても
Even if your dark nights seem endless
喜びだけじゃ夢は育たないさ
Dreams are not just born out of happiness alone
プライドを掲げる あなたが好きだよ
I love that you hold your pride high
幼かったあなたの瞳に 映っていた未来 それは今
The future you saw in your young eyes is now
あなたの弱さを誰よりわかってる だからこそ you gotta be stronger
I understand your weaknesses more than anyone, so you need to be stronger
今 歌うよ oh
I'm singing this now, oh
息もできないくらい苦しくても 今は baby (so 今は baby)
Even if it hurts so much that you can't breathe, just focus on relaxing, baby (so for now, just be calm and relaxed, baby)
それでも生きてゆく あなたが好きだよ
I love that you still keep living despite everything
No woman don't cry, cry, cry, ah yeah yeah
No woman don't cry, cry, cry, ah yeah yeah
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Shota Shimizu
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bayuprasetyo6940
Asa me ga same te
mainichi saisho ni anata o omou yo
shigoto o oete
kaeri no michi demo anata o omou yo
anata no kanashii sono kimochi no
subete o rikai shi te agerare nai kedo
itsu demo anata no mikata de iru kara
tatoe sekai ga nan do mo anata kizutsuke te mo
WOMAN DON’T CRY
kyō ga donnani tsurai ichi nichi demo
ima wa baby
WOMAN DON’T CRY
ashita o mitsumeteru anata ga suki da yo
NO WOMAN DON’T CRY…
NO WOMAN DON’T CRY…
dare ka no koe ga
anata o ito se zu kizutsuke ta toshite
kangaesugi nai de
dondon fukami ni hamatte shimau yo
anata no kodoku ya, sono fuan no
subete o boku ni wa umerare nai kedo
itsu demo anata no mikata de iru kara
tatoe anata no yoru ga itsu made mo ake naku te mo
WOMAN DON’T CRY
yorokobi dake ja yume wa sodata nai sa
dakara baby
WOMAN DON’T CRY
puraido o kakageru anata ga suki da yo
NO WOMAN DON’T CRY…
osanakatta anata no hitomi ni
utsutte i ta mirai sore wa ima
anata no yowa sa o dare yori wakatteru
dakarakoso you gotta be stronger
ima, utau yo
WOMAN DON’T CRY
kyō ga donnani tsurai ichi nichi demo
ima wa baby
WOMAN DON’T CRY
ashita o mitsumeteru anata ga suki da yo
dakara baby
WOMAN DON’T CRY
iki mo deki nai kurai kurushiku te mo
ima wa baby
WOMAN DON’T CRY
soredemo iki te yuku anata ga suki da yo
NO WOMAN DON’T CRY…
NO WOMAN DON’T CRY…
@karenktq
Glad old songs are getting uploaded ... They're so precious <3
@bayuprasetyo6940
Asa me ga same te
mainichi saisho ni anata o omou yo
shigoto o oete
kaeri no michi demo anata o omou yo
anata no kanashii sono kimochi no
subete o rikai shi te agerare nai kedo
itsu demo anata no mikata de iru kara
tatoe sekai ga nan do mo anata kizutsuke te mo
WOMAN DON’T CRY
kyō ga donnani tsurai ichi nichi demo
ima wa baby
WOMAN DON’T CRY
ashita o mitsumeteru anata ga suki da yo
NO WOMAN DON’T CRY…
NO WOMAN DON’T CRY…
dare ka no koe ga
anata o ito se zu kizutsuke ta toshite
kangaesugi nai de
dondon fukami ni hamatte shimau yo
anata no kodoku ya, sono fuan no
subete o boku ni wa umerare nai kedo
itsu demo anata no mikata de iru kara
tatoe anata no yoru ga itsu made mo ake naku te mo
WOMAN DON’T CRY
yorokobi dake ja yume wa sodata nai sa
dakara baby
WOMAN DON’T CRY
puraido o kakageru anata ga suki da yo
NO WOMAN DON’T CRY…
osanakatta anata no hitomi ni
utsutte i ta mirai sore wa ima
anata no yowa sa o dare yori wakatteru
dakarakoso you gotta be stronger
ima, utau yo
WOMAN DON’T CRY
kyō ga donnani tsurai ichi nichi demo
ima wa baby
WOMAN DON’T CRY
ashita o mitsumeteru anata ga suki da yo
dakara baby
WOMAN DON’T CRY
iki mo deki nai kurai kurushiku te mo
ima wa baby
WOMAN DON’T CRY
soredemo iki te yuku anata ga suki da yo
NO WOMAN DON’T CRY…
NO WOMAN DON’T CRY…
@supersonic_999
13년도 스무살때 자주 들었는데 벌써 10년이 지났네
@sharifahradziatun4170
2018.Malaysia😢😢
@JustOneGyaru
This is love!!
@Robotech85
Angi Snowflake Oh hey! This guy has a nice voice ^^
@kanayanholic1004
an inspiring song that help me through my bad days :') Thank you Shota
@user-kg6zz5vo4k
Your voice is very sweet😘
@user-ol4op6ec4y
I love shota shimizu very much.
#ssfamily
@rosinaguerra7352
Definitivamente excelente cantante!❤