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.

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Official site: www.YUI-net.com

Slow
YUI Lyrics

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Getting Tired
Of figuring it out
Tried too hard to understand
Did you
See me coming near
It's late, I'm tired of living

Now I'm Stuck

Now I fear
Why I run
Asking why I'm here

I don't know
Anything about you
Where do I go from here
Giving up
Lost all my emotion
My breath is empty
I feel like caving in

Now I'm Stuck
Now I fear
Why I run
Asking why I'm here

Now I know
Why I'm here
Now I stand
Breathing so slow

Now I know
Why I'm here
Now I stand
Breathing so slow

Now I know
Why I'm here

Now I stand
Breathing so slow

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to YUI's song "Slow" delve into the feelings of exhaustion, confusion, and introspection within a person's inner turmoil. The singer expresses a sense of weariness and frustration at constantly trying to figure things out, feeling like they are struggling to comprehend their own circumstances. The repetition of feeling tired and tired of living indicates a deep emotional fatigue that is weighing heavily on them.

The lyrics then transition to a state of feeling stuck and fearful, uncertain of why they keep running away from something or some situation. There is a sense of internal conflict and questioning one's own decisions and choices, as well as a feeling of being lost and devoid of emotion. The imagery of feeling like caving in suggests a sense of vulnerability and being overwhelmed by the weight of their emotions.

As the song progresses, there is a shift towards revelation and acceptance. The singer acknowledges that they don't know much about the person or situation they are referring to and is contemplating their next steps. The feeling of giving up is juxtaposed with a sense of clarity as they realize why they are in their current predicament, leading to a moment of standing still and breathing slowly, symbolizing a moment of calm and self-awareness.

In the final repetition of the chorus, there is a sense of resolution and understanding. The singer has come to terms with why they are where they are and stands strong, breathing slowly. This signifies a moment of clarity and acceptance, where the singer embraces their circumstances and finds peace within themselves. The slow breathing can be interpreted as a metaphor for mindfulness and being present in the moment, finally finding a sense of peace and calm amidst the chaos and uncertainty.

Line by Line Meaning

Getting Tired
Feeling exhausted

Of figuring it out
Trying too hard to understand

Tried too hard to understand
Exhausted from trying to comprehend

Did you
Did you notice

See me coming near
Notice me approaching

It's late, I'm tired of living
Feeling weary and worn out

Now I'm Stuck
Feeling trapped

Now I fear
Now I'm afraid

Why I run
Questioning my actions

Asking why I'm here
Wondering about my purpose

I don't know
I have no understanding