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
You've Got A Friend
Shota Shimizu Lyrics
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And you need some loving care
And nothing, nothing is going right
Close your eyes and think of me
And soon I will be there
To brighten up even your darkest night
You just call out my name
I'll come running to see you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
And I'll be there, yeah yeah
You've got a friend
If the sky above you
Grows dark and full of clouds
And that old north wind begins to blow, oh yeah
Keep your head together
And call my name out loud
Soon you'll hear me knocking at your door
You just call out my name
And you know wherever I am
I'll come running and running, yeah
To see you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
And I'll be there, yes I will
Now ain't it good to know that you've got a friend
When people can be so cold
They'll hurt you, and desert you
And take your soul if you let them
Oh, but don't you let them
You just call out my name
And you know wherever I am
I'll come running and running, yeah
To see you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
And I'll be there, yes I will
You've got a friend
You've got a friend
You've got a friend
Ain't it good to know
You've got a friend, yeah
Ain't it good to know
Ain't it good to know
Ain't it good to know
You've got a friend
You've got a friend
You've got a friend
The lyrics of Shota Shimizu's song "You've Got A Friend" offer a message of unwavering support and friendship to those who may be experiencing tough times. The opening lines, "When you're down and troubled, And you need some loving care, And nothing, nothing is going right" convey a sense of empathy and understanding towards the listener. The verse goes on to assure the listener that they are not alone, and that Shimizu will be there to comfort them through their trials.
The chorus of the song emphasizes this message, with Shimizu repeatedly reassuring the listener that they can count on him no matter the circumstance. The line "You just call out my name, And you know wherever I am, I'll come running to see you again" conveys Shimizu's willingness to drop everything to support and help the listener. The verses continue to reassure, with Shimizu promising to be there through dark times and difficult weather.
The song's message is a simple, yet powerful one- everyone deserves a friend who will be there for them through thick and thin. Shimizu's lyrics offer a sense of hope and comfort, letting the listener know that there is always someone out there who cares and is willing to help.
Line by Line Meaning
When you're down and troubled
When you feel sad and overwhelmed
And you need some loving care
And you need someone to show you love and care
And nothing, nothing is going right
And you feel like everything is going wrong
Close your eyes and think of me
Take a moment to think of me and remember that I care for you
And soon I will be there
And I will come to you as soon as I can
To brighten up even your darkest night
To make you feel better and bring light to your darkest moments
You just call out my name
All you have to do is say my name
And you know wherever I am
And I will come to you no matter where I am
I'll come running to see you again
I will hurry to be by your side once more
Winter, spring, summer or fall
No matter the time of year
All you have to do is call
All you need to do is ask for my help
And I'll be there, yeah yeah
And I will be there for you, yes, yes
If the sky above you
If you feel like everything is falling apart
Grows dark and full of clouds
And the future seems uncertain
And that old north wind begins to blow, oh yeah
And things seem particularly difficult
Keep your head together
Stay calm and collected
And call my name out loud
Ask for my help as loudly as you need to
Soon you'll hear me knocking at your door
I will come to be with you soon enough
Now ain't it good to know that you've got a friend
Isn't it nice to have someone you can rely on?
When people can be so cold
When other people can be so uncaring
They'll hurt you, and desert you
When they can hurt you and leave you behind
And take your soul if you let them
And can make you feel drained and helpless
Oh, but don't you let them
But don't let them get the better of you
Ain't it good to know
Isn't it nice to understand
You've got a friend, yeah
That you have someone who cares for you, yes
You've got a friend
You have a friend by your side
Ain't it good to know
Isn't it nice to understand
Ain't it good to know
Isn't it nice to understand
Ain't it good to know
Isn't it nice to understand
You've got a friend
That you have a friend by your side
You've got a friend
You have someone who cares for you
You've got a friend
You have a friend to rely on
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Carole King
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