Yoshioka Yui (吉岡唯; known/stylized as YUI (ユイ)) (born March 26, 1987 in Fuku… Read Full Bio ↴Yoshioka Yui (吉岡唯; known/stylized as YUI (ユイ)) (born March 26, 1987 in Fukuoka, Japan), is a japanese singer-songwriter and actress. She sings and plays acoustic guitar, and writes her own songs, and apart from playing acoustic guitar, she also likes watching movies, reading books, and playing badminton. Her third single "LIFE" was the fifth ending theme for BLEACH, a popular Japanese anime series, which has brought her some international fame.

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.

More info http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yui_(singer)

Official site: www.YUI-net.com

HELLO ～Paradise Kiss～
YUI Lyrics

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Hello hello hello hello

How many 恋してるの
I can see すぐにわかるわ

真っ赤な
Jealousy 抱えて

違う自分に気づいている
危険な夢触れたくなる
どうかしてる？

あの楽園の先に憧れている
でもねぇちょっと飛び込めないわ

こんなアタシの事
アナタきっと笑うでしょ？

惑わせる
優しい悪魔

Hello hello hello hello

Don't stop 気のないフリして
Any time 待ちこがれる

情熱それは手強い

瞳の奥映る影に
かなわない気がするから
忘れたいわ

でも楽園の先に憧れている
寄り添えば目を閉じるだけ

そんなアタシだったら
アナタきっと嫌うでしょ？

惑わせる
冷たい悪魔

いっそ出逢わなかったら
良かったのに...
Say Hello, Say Goodbye

始まりの予感
止められない
悔しいけど
好きになる

その後ろ姿に泣けてくるから
たぶんそうきっと
戻れないね

いつかアタシだって
アナタ夢中にさせる

微笑むの
かわいい悪魔

Hello hello hello hello

Overall Meaning

The song "Hello ~Paradise Kiss~" by YUI is about the complexities of love and relationships. The lyrics speak to the conflicting emotions of wanting to be loved and not wanting to be hurt. The chorus of "Hello, hello, hello, hello" highlights the confusion and uncertainty that one may feel in the early stages of a relationship. The first verse delves into the feelings of jealousy that can arise when one is in love. The line "I can see, soon I'll know just how much love there is" suggests that the singer is able to tell how much someone is in love just by looking at them.

The second verse brings up the idea of wanting to jump into a "dangerous dream" but being afraid to take the risk. The reference to "that paradise" suggests that the dream is a perfect relationship, but the singer is hesitant to pursue it. The bridge of the song acknowledges the pain that can come with love. The line "If I had never met you, it would have been better" shows the anguish that can come with heartbreak. The final verse looks towards the future by suggesting that the singer will one day be able to make their lover feel the same way they do.

In summary, the lyrics of "Hello ~Paradise Kiss~" convey the inner turmoil that can come with love and relationships, but also hint at the hope that it can bring.

Line by Line Meaning

Hello hello hello hello
Multiple greetings to the listener

How many 恋してるの
How many people are you in love with?

I can see すぐにわかるわ
I can tell right away

真っ赤な
I'm feeling really red with

Jealousy 抱えて
Jealousy within me

違う自分に気づいている
I realize I'm different from who I thought I was

危険な夢触れたくなる
I want to touch a dangerous dream

どうかしてる？
Am I crazy?

あの楽園の先に憧れている
I'm longing for that paradise over there

でもねぇちょっと飛び込めないわ
But, you know, I can't take the leap

こんなアタシの事
About me, who's like this