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 & I
Shota Shimizu Lyrics
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You and I 僕は君を離さない
君と出会った日が
少しずつ遠のいて
僕なりに君を分かってきたんだ
シャイな君はいつも
言葉にしないけど 心の奥で
どうすればずっと2人シアワセで
いれるのかってちゃんと考えてるんだ
僕は知っているよ
君と過ごす日々 君の言葉
笑顔 涙 君の声 君のメロディー
すべてが愛しすぎて
これからどんな未来が待っていても
You and I 僕は君を離さない
会えない日はいつも
君との出来事を
思い出して励まされてるんだ
言葉にするのは
とても難しいけど
君を守ってゆく事 誓うよ
喧嘩して泣いて「勝手にすれば?」って
言ってるけど 君は本当は心配してる
僕は知っているよ
だから 君を好きになって
君と2人寄り添って歩いてゆける
その奇跡が嬉しい
どんなに距離が離れていても きっと
You and I 次会う日まで頑張れる
さりげなく腕を掴んで
時々 不安そうな顔をするね
やっぱり皆 孤独なんだ
心配しないで僕は
君だけを見てるから
君と過ごす日々 君の言葉
笑顔 涙 君の声 君のメロディー
すべてが愛しすぎて
これからどんな未来が待っていても
You and I 僕は君を離さない
だから 君を好きになって
君と2人寄り添って歩いてゆける
その奇跡が嬉しい
どんなに距離が離れていても きっと
You and I 次会う日まで頑張れる
The song "YOU & I" by Shota Shimizu is a beautiful love song that describes the depth of the relationship between two people. In the first verse, the singer tells us that no matter what the future holds for them, he will not leave his loved one. He reminisces about the day they first met and how he has come to understand her little by little. Even though she is shy and does not articulate her feelings well, the singer has come to realize that she keeps everything deep in her heart.
In the chorus, the singer talks about how he cherishes every moment he spends with her, her words, her smiles, her tears, her voice, and her melody. He swears to protect her and is always thinking about how to keep them happy together. Even when they fight and argue, he knows that deep inside, she is just worried and that she only wants his love and affection. He concludes that no matter how far apart they are, they will keep on going, keeping their love alive until they meet again.
Overall, the song is a beautiful declaration of love and commitment to one's partner. It's a reminder that love is not just about grand gestures, but about cherishing the little moments and understanding each other's feelings and worries.
Line by Line Meaning
これからどんな未来が待っていても
No matter what the future holds,
You and I 僕は君を離さない
I will never leave you behind
君と出会った日が
The day we met
少しずつ遠のいて
Feels more distant as time goes on
僕なりに君を分かってきたんだ
But I feel like I understand you more and more each day
シャイな君はいつも
As someone who's shy, you
自分の感情や想いを
Keep your emotions and feelings
言葉にしないけど 心の奥で
Buried deep inside your heart, without giving them voice
どうすればずっと2人シアワセで
How can we stay happy together always,
いれるのかってちゃんと考えてるんだ
That's something I'm always thinking about
僕は知っているよ
But I know we'll figure it out
君と過ごす日々 君の言葉
The days I spend with you, your words
笑顔 涙 君の声 君のメロディー
Your smile, tears, voice, and melody
すべてが愛しすぎて
All these things I love so much
会えない日はいつも
On days when I can't see you,
君との出来事を
I remember all the times we've shared
思い出して励まされてるんだ
And it gives me the strength to keep going
言葉にするのは
It's hard to put into words
とても難しいけど
But I'll do my best
君を守ってゆく事 誓うよ
To promise to always protect you
喧嘩して泣いて「勝手にすれば?」って
Even when we fight and cry, asking 'should we just do what we want?'
言ってるけど 君は本当は心配してる
I know that you're just worried deep down
だから 君を好きになって
That's why I love you
君と2人寄り添って歩いてゆける
We can walk side by side, just the two of us
その奇跡が嬉しい
It's a miracle that makes me so happy
どんなに距離が離れていても きっと
And no matter how far apart we are, I'm sure
You and I 次会う日まで頑張れる
That we can make it through until we see each other again
さりげなく腕を掴んで
When you casually grab my arm
時々 不安そうな顔をするね
And sometimes you look a little worried
やっぱり皆 孤独なんだ
I realize that everyone is always a little lonely after all
心配しないで僕は
But don't worry, because
君だけを見てるから
I'm always looking at you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Shinichiro Murayama, Shota Shimizu
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