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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It’s My Life
YUI Lyrics
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Majime ni yattekita janai
Jounetsu nakusanai youni
Susume Rock' n roll Life
Nanigoto mo torai?
Sore ja tsukarechau wa
Mayotte nanka nai no yo
Itsuwari no kotoba de
Asu wa surechigau
Hitogomi kousaten
Butsukariatte Excuse me
It's My Life
Kitto daijoubu
Mune no okude tonaeru no
Always a star
Enryoshitetara No No No
Tokai ni fukinukeru blue wind
Namanuruku nattekite iya da wa
Aijou nakusanai youni
Susume Rock' n roll Life
Oh Friends
Oboetemasuka?
Gisei ni natte kietetta kanjou? Love?
Nakushita mono bakari
Kuyamu koto wa nai
Zutto kurikaeshiteiru
Warito jinsei wa nagai
It's My Life
Kitto daijoubu
Majime ni yatte yuketara
Always a star
Tsuyogari wa tsudzuiteyuku
Tokai ni fukinukeru blue wind
Sunabokori ni me wo hosometeiru
Nakitaku wa nai n da
Mada arukanakya
Gokaisareru koto datte aru
Sokoshi tsuyoku naranakucha
Susumenai
It's My Life
Kitto daijoubu
Mune ni okude tonaeru no
Always a star
Enryoshitetara No No No
Iiwake nante
Kiitekurenai shi
Aruita bun dake no
My Story
Jounetsu nakusanai youni
Yukou Rock' n roll Life
The lyrics to YUI's song, "It’s My Life," are filled with messages of empowerment, passion, and resilience. The song encourages listeners to pursue the kind of life they want, filled with all kinds of experiences, both good and bad. The opening verse, "Kitto daijoubu, Majime ni yattekita janai, Jounetsu nakusanai youni, Susume Rock' n roll Life," can be interpreted as a motivational message to keep pushing forward, despite not being serious all the time. The song is about pursuing passions and living life to the fullest.
Throughout the song, YUI sings about the trials and tribulations that come with living life on one's terms, from feeling lost and getting lost in the city to the fear of losing love, but she ultimately reminds the listener that everything is going to be alright. The song has a catchy rhythm which makes it relatable and easy to sing along to, which contributes to its popularity worldwide.
Overall, "It’s My Life" is an inspiring song that encourages listeners to embrace their lives and pursue their passions with all their heart, making mistakes and enjoying every moment of life's journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Kitto daijoubu
Everything will be alright
Majime ni yattekita janai
I haven't come seriously
Jounetsu nakusanai youni
So as not to lose my passion
Susume Rock' n roll Life
Move forward, Rock 'n' roll Life
Nanigoto mo torai?
Is there anything I can take?
Sore ja tsukarechau wa
Then I'll get tired
Mayotte nanka nai no yo
I'm not lost or anything
I am all right
I'm okay
Itsuwari no kotoba de
With false words
Asu wa surechigau
Tomorrow, we'll cross paths
Hitogomi kousaten
Crowded intersection
Butsukariatte Excuse me
Sorry for bumping into you
It's My Life
This is my life
Mune no okude tonaeru no
I'll shout it from the bottom of my heart
Always a star
I'll always be a star
Enryoshitetara No No No
If I get depressed, no no no
Tokai ni fukinukeru blue wind
The blue wind blowing through the city
Namanuruku nattekite iya da wa
I can't stand getting all wet
Aijou nakusanai youni
So as not to lose my love
Susume Rock' n roll Life
Move forward, Rock 'n' roll Life
Oh Friends
Oh friends
Oboetemasuka?
Do you remember?
Gisei ni natte kietetta kanjou? Love?
The emotions that disappeared after becoming a sacrifice? Love?
Nakushita mono bakari
I have nothing to regret losing
Kuyamu koto wa nai
I have nothing to regret
Zutto kurikaeshiteiru
I'm always repeating
Warito jinsei wa nagai
Life is long
Majime ni yatte yuketara
If I do it seriously
Tsuyogari wa tsudzuiteyuku
My act of courage will continue
Sunabokori ni me wo hosometeiru
I'm squinting at the dust
Nakitaku wa nai n da
I don't want to cry
Mada arukanakya
I still have to keep walking
Gokaisareru koto datte aru
There are some things I've been deceived about
Sokoshi tsuyoku naranakucha
I have to become a little stronger
Susumenai
I can't move on
Iiwake nante
I don't need excuses
Kiitekurenai shi
No one will listen
Aruita bun dake no
Just the part I have walked
My Story
Is my story
Jounetsu nakusanai youni
So as not to lose my passion
Yukou Rock' n roll Life
Let's go, Rock 'n' roll Life
Contributed by Daniel D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.