Kaori Shima (嶋歌織, born March 11, 1972), know by her stage name, UA, which i… Read Full Bio ↴Kaori Shima (嶋歌織, born March 11, 1972), know by her stage name, UA, which is Swahili for both "flower" and "kill", is a Japanese singer and occasional actress. Born and raised in Suita, Osaka, Japan, she worked as a lounge singer in her hometown after graduating from Saga University of Arts. She was scouted at her workplace by producer 藤原ヒロシ. In 1995, she debuted with the Fujiwara-produced "HORIZON" under the Victor Entertainment sub-label, Speedstar Records. Her fourth single, "情熱", became a smash hit and UA was recognized all over Japan as one of the premiere Japanese "jitsuryoku-ha" (実力派) artists.

ランドリーより愛を込めて
UA Lyrics

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フライパンにオイル流しながら
とても綺麗な気持ちになる
唐がらしの色溺れさせて
どこかでああ呼んでる
時計の動きがもどかしくて
奥にしまってみたり
言葉はいつでも大げさだな
どこかで誰かが泣いてる

動けないああ真実
ラララ何か焦げてるみたい
あなたはいつでも知らんぶりで
しわくちゃのシャツたたんだ
ポケットの数を思い出して
どこかで誰かが笑ってる
苦しくてああ Love of Laundry
息の仕方理解らないよ
いつまでもただこのまま
パンにバター溶けた頃
動けないああ真実
ラララ何か焦げてるみたい
テーブルふいてバスタオルたたんだ
ガーベラのにおい

左の靴下見つからない
LaLaLaLa

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to UA's song ランドリーより愛を込めて (Love of Laundry) describe a sense of contentment and peace that comes from doing simple everyday tasks like cooking and folding laundry. The first verse talks about the feeling of cleanliness and satisfaction that comes from pouring oil into a frying pan while being surrounded by the vibrant red color of chili peppers. It also alludes to someone calling out for help somewhere. The second verse refers to the frustration of time passing by too slowly and the tendency for words to always be exaggerated. It suggests that someone, somewhere is crying. The chorus expresses a feeling of being trapped or unable to move, and a sense that something is burning. The bridge refers to someone pretending not to know anything, while folding a wrinkled shirt and remembering the number of pockets it has. It also alludes to someone laughing somewhere. The last lines of the song mention the smell of gerbera flowers and the frustration of not being able to find the left sock.

Line by Line Meaning

フライパンにオイル流しながら
While pouring oil into the frying pan

とても綺麗な気持ちになる
I feel very refreshed and clean

唐がらしの色溺れさせて
Drowning in the color of red peppers

どこかでああ呼んでる
Somewhere, someone is calling out

時計の動きがもどかしくて
The movement of the clock is frustrating

奥にしまってみたり
Trying to hide it inside

言葉はいつでも大げさだな
Words are always exaggerated, aren't they?

どこかで誰かが泣いてる
Somewhere, someone is crying

動けないああ真実
I can't move, oh the truth

ラララ何か焦げてるみたい
LaLaLa, something seems to be burning

あなたはいつでも知らんぶりで
You always pretend not to know