Shota Shimizu (清水翔太; born February 27, 1989) is an ex-SUGER member and curr… Read Full Bio ↴Shota Shimizu (清水翔太; born February 27, 1989) is an ex-SUGER member and current solo singer/songwriter. He made his debut to the music scene in July 2007 on Dohzi-T's single ONE LOVE, and his solo debut on February 20th with the single HOME.

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

milk tea
Shota Shimizu Lyrics

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初めて会った時から
本当は少し予感してた
君が隣にいる日々も僕が少し変わる事も

静かに僕の中に
注がれる君という滴
君色に染まっていく君も僕に染まっていく

だからもっと愛すよ
だからもっと愛して
誰かが僕らを素敵だと思うように

ミルクティーみたいに
ふたり寄り添って
少しの甘さで幸せになれる気がするよ

例えば悪い癖とか
隠してる弱さやルーズさを
君は肯定しないけれど否定もせず抱きしめたね

君が好きな僕で在りたいから
僕が好きな君で在り続けて
秋の空に憧れが汗をかいて滲んでる

宝物だよ
だからこそ怖いよ
いつか飲み干して空っぽになった時

君を全部僕に注いでほしいんだ
そのあと一番君の好きな場所で
キスをしよう

僕らの住む世界に
悲しみが混ざらないように
明るい方に向かって going 手を離さないで

理解り合っていたいよ
だからもっと愛そう
誰かが僕らを素敵だと思うように

ミルクティーみたいに

ふたり寄り添って
少しの甘さで幸せになれる気がするよ

Overall Meaning

The song "Milk Tea" by Shota Shimizu describes a love that has made a significant impact in the singer's life. The lyrics begin with the sentiment that from the moment they met, the singer had a feeling that something special was going to happen with this person. The relationship that ensued not only made the singer feel more connected to the world around him but has also made him a better person. The singer describes this as a quiet transformation taking place inside him ever since meeting this person. The singer feels like he is being filled with this precious essence of his love interest that colors everything around him. The chorus of the song expresses the singer's desire to love more and be loved more by their significant other, enabling them to create a life that others will admire. The second verse continues the theme that the singer has shared parts of themselves that they didn't initially want to, with their partner, who accepts their vulnerabilities without judgment.

Line by Line Meaning

初めて会った時から
From the moment we first met

本当は少し予感してた
I had a feeling deep down

君が隣にいる日々も僕が少し変わる事も
The days where you're by my side, even the small changes in me

静かに僕の中に注がれる君という滴
You, a droplet that is being quietly poured into me

君色に染まっていく君も僕に染まっていく
I become dyed in your color, and you in mine

だからもっと愛すよ
That's why I love you even more

だからもっと愛して
That's why I want to love you even more

誰かが僕らを素敵だと思うように
So that someone can think we're wonderful

ミルクティーみたいに
Like milk tea

ふたり寄り添って
Huddled together

少しの甘さで幸せになれる気がするよ
I feel like we can be happy with just a little sweetness