In 1987, Sachiko Suzuki and Shōko Aida both entered a beauty contest given by the magazine “Up to Boy”. Sachiko won the grand prize, while Shōko was one of the runner-ups. As a result, Wink was formed the next year, and in April they debuted with the single “Sugar Baby Love”.
“Sugar Baby Love” and their next single, “Amaryllis”, did well, but it wasn’t until the release of their third single “Ai ga Tomaranai ~Turn It Into Love~” (a Japanese-language cover of Kylie Minogue’s “Turn It Into Love”) the next year that they became popular. It quickly became #1 on the Oricon charts, along with many of the singles that followed it. During this time, Wink also had their own chain of stores, “Winkers”, which sold Wink memorabilia. There were three stores in the Harajuku area of Tokyo alone.
Wink had a different style and image than many other J-pop idols of the era who focused on a ‘cute’ style. Wink had emotionless facial expressions while they sang, and almost never smiled. They also dressed in extravagant lolita fashions, and almost looked doll-like. This uniqueness helped make them popular.
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Wink Lyrics
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Through every trial we'd ever care to go
When I look back I almost can't believe it
We're not the same people that we used to know
With all the years behind me spent pretending
I didn't need someone like you around
It makes it even harder to imagine
SOMEONE TO HOLD ME, THE WAY THAT YOU DO
SOMEONE WHO NEEDS ME, THE WAY I NEED YOU
SOMEONE TO SHOW ME, A WAY THAT IS TRUE
SOMEONE TO LOVE ME.......THE WAY THAT I LOVE YOU
When there was no one left for me to turn to
When all the world I knew was fallin' down
Oh there were times I could not face the mornin'
But everything's changed since the day that I found
(CHORUS)
Come on-Come on-Come on-Come on now!!
(CHORUS 2x)
In these lyrics, the singer reflects on a long-term relationship they have been in and how it has transformed them. They note that they have been through many trials together, facing challenges that they never thought they would have to face. Looking back, they cannot believe how much they have changed as individuals, no longer recognizing the people they used to be.
The lyrics highlight the singer's past tendency to pretend that they didn't need someone like their partner around. Perhaps they were guarded or resistant to forming deep connections. However, they confess that it becomes even harder to imagine their life without their partner, realizing the significant role they play in their happiness and well-being.
The chorus expresses the singer's gratitude and deep affection for their partner. They emphasize the importance of having someone who holds and supports them, just as they do for their partner. The lyrics suggest that their partner fills a deep need in their life, and the singer recognizes the reciprocal nature of their relationship. They also long for their partner to show them a genuine and true way of living, implying that this person has brought them clarity, guidance, and authenticity.
The singer admits that there were times when they felt completely alone, with no one else to rely on. They describe a period when their world seemed to be falling apart, and facing each morning felt overwhelming. However, everything changed for the better on the day they found their partner. This implies that after finding their love, the singer's outlook and circumstances improved significantly.
The repetition of the chorus at the end seems to emphasize the intensity of the emotions expressed throughout the song. The singer encourages their partner to come closer, indicating a desire for even stronger connection and intimacy. By repeating the chorus at the end, the lyrics reinforce the importance of having someone who truly loves and supports them, and the transformative power that love can have on a person.
Line by Line Meaning
We've been together now for such a long time
We have been in a relationship for an extended period.
Through every trial we'd ever care to go
We have faced and overcome every challenge together.
When I look back I almost can't believe it
Reflecting on our journey, it feels surreal.
We're not the same people that we used to know
Both of us have evolved and grown, transforming from our past selves.
With all the years behind me spent pretending
Throughout the years, I pretended that I didn't need someone like you in my life.
I didn't need someone like you around
I convinced myself that I could manage without someone like you by my side.
It makes it even harder to imagine
This realization intensifies the difficulty of envisioning my life without you.
The life I'd be livin', if I hadn't found
The life I would have been leading if I hadn't discovered
SOMEONE TO HOLD ME, THE WAY THAT YOU DO
Someone who embraces me with the same warmth and care as you do
SOMEONE WHO NEEDS ME, THE WAY I NEED YOU
Someone who requires me in their life, just like I need you
SOMEONE TO SHOW ME, A WAY THAT IS TRUE
Someone who guides me towards a genuine and authentic path
SOMEONE TO LOVE ME.......THE WAY THAT I LOVE YOU
Someone who loves me with the same depth and intensity that I love you
When there was no one left for me to turn to
When I had exhausted all options and had nobody else to rely on
When all the world I knew was fallin' down
During a time when my familiar world was crumbling apart
Oh there were times I could not face the mornin'
There were moments where I felt incapable of confronting the morning
But everything's changed since the day that I found
However, everything has transformed after the day I discovered
Come on-Come on-Come on-Come on now!!
Encouragement or excitement to move forward
Come on-Come on-Come on-Come on now!!
Encouragement or excitement to move forward
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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