YUI began writing poems in ninth grade. At the age of 16, by recommendation of a friend, she began studying song, songwriting, and guitar at a private music school in her native Fukuoka. Aspiring to become professional, she carried her guitar around and sang at local places such as the seashore of Shingu and in the middle of the rice fields of Kaminofu.
In March 2003, at an audition hosted by Sony Music Japan, all judges evaluated her with the highest score, which caused a fierce scramble among labels. At this audition, she sang three songs - her first song "Why me", which was later coupled with her debut single, as well as "It's happy line" and "I know", which were included on her indie single - as opposed to the audition rule that a participant could only sing two songs. Sitting cross-legged on the floor, she strummed her guitar and sang. The judges and the others present claimed that "the performance created a tremendous aura from her heavenly voice, and captured the hearts of the whole audience".
Upon leaving her home of Fukuoka for Tokyo, YUI wrote the song "feel my soul". She was planning release on an indie label as a tribute to her hometown, when the song caught the ears of Fuji TV producer, Mr. Yamaguchi, who happened to see the demo video clip. He claimed YUI's voice haunted him so much that he went out of his way to visit the recording studio himself. He even made his channel's prime-time drama an extraordinary tie-in with YUI's debut track.
Although she is not the most comfortable when it comes to talking to people, she enjoys communicating with her audience at street performances in the Tenjin district of Fukuoka.
Her fifth single is "Good-bye days", which was also the theme for the film "Taiyou no Uta" ("Midnight Sun"). YUI took a role of a leading actress herself. The artist usually listed as singing "Good-bye days" is YUI for 雨音薫 (YUI for Kaoru Amane).
YUI's seventh single, "Rolling star", is the fifth opening theme of BLEACH. Selling almost 150,000 copies, it is YUI's second highest selling single to date (first being "Good-bye days" with over 200,000 copies.)
After taking a five-month long hiatus beginning in late August 2008, YUI celebrated her return by releasing the single "Again" which was chosen as the first theme song for Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. Instantaneously successful, the song had the highest opening week sales for a female act in 2009, selling over 110,000 copies.
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Blue wind
YUI Lyrics
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そんな風に語るんだろう?
黙ってる こんなあたしに
希望だってきっとあなたより強く持ってる
言葉にはできない
なぐさめに 来ているつもりなのかな? ありがとう
You あなたが言った ジョークひとつも笑えなかった
You でも優しかった あなたのことがわかった
発明家は偉い人だと 教えられた
努力する モノを生み出す
でもそれに群がってゆく人たちこそ
かしこくて 長生きだ
くやしくて 泣いたりするのもちがう 風のなか
You あなたが言った 神様はきっと見てるよって
You 初めて笑えた もっと気のきいたこと言ってよ
はじめて 創った歌
ときどきひとり口ずさむ
忘れそうになったら
あの日のあたしを探すの
だってたどり着きたい場所は
変わらない
You あなたが言った 神様の話も 今は
You 信じてみるよ 歌うことしかできない もう大丈夫よ
あたしらしく生きていよう
The lyrics to YUI's song "Blue wind" explore the emotions of a person who is feeling lost and uncertain about their place in the world. They question the words of someone who seems to have it all figured out, wondering why they speak with such confidence when they themselves feel so unsure. The lyrics express the frustration and sadness that come with feeling left behind, as well as the hope that comes from finding comfort in unexpected places.
The first verse paints a picture of someone who is silent and introspective, holding onto hope even when they can't put it into words. The second verse contrasts this with the idea of the "great inventors" and the people who flock to their ideas, suggesting that sometimes it's the quiet ones who have the most to offer. The chorus contrasts the sadness of feeling left out with a glimmer of hope, finding comfort in the words of someone who brings a smile to their face.
The bridge reinforces this message, encouraging the listener to never forget their passions and the things that make them unique. It encourages them to hold onto the person they were on the day they found their voice, in order to find their way forward.
Overall, the lyrics to "Blue wind" are a powerful reminder that even when you feel lost and alone, there is always hope to be found in unexpected places. By holding onto your passion and your sense of self, you can find the strength to keep moving forward even in the face of uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
なぜ? あなたは そんな風に語るんだろう?
Why do you speak in such a way? I wonder.
黙ってる こんなあたしに希望だってきっとあなたより強く持ってる
I, silent as I am, surely have stronger hope than you.
言葉にはできない
Words cannot express it.
なぐさめに 来ているつもりなのかな? ありがとう
Are you trying to comfort me? Thank you.
You あなたが言った ジョークひとつも笑えなかった
I couldn't laugh at any of the jokes you told me.
You でも優しかった あなたのことがわかった
But you were kind, and I understood who you were.
発明家は偉い人だと 教えられた 努力する モノを生み出す
I was taught that inventors are great people, because they produce things through effort.
でもそれに群がってゆく人たちこそ かしこくて 長生きだ
But it is those who flock to them that are truly wise and live long.
くやしくて 泣いたりするのもちがう 風のなか
It's not because I'm upset that I cry in the wind.
You あなたが言った 神様はきっと見てるよって
You said that God is surely watching.
You 初めて笑えた もっと気のきいたこと言ってよ
It was the first time I smiled. Say something more clever.
はじめて 創った歌 ときどきひとり口ずさむ
I hum the first song I ever created from time to time, alone.
忘れそうになったら あの日のあたしを探すの
When I'm about to forget, I search for myself from that day.
だってたどり着きたい場所は 変わらない
After all, the place I want to reach hasn't changed.
You あなたが言った 神様の話も 今は
You said that talk about God. Now,
You 信じてみるよ 歌うことしかできない もう大丈夫よ
I'll try to believe it. Singing is all I can do, but it's enough.
あたしらしく生きていよう
Let's live in a way that is true to ourselves.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Cozzi, Yui
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