Yaki-Da was founded in february 1994. Yaki-Da ("cheers" in Welsh) recorded various singles and the album "Pride" at John Ballard's Tuff Studio. The first single "Show me love" was first only released in scandinavia and was a hit. "I saw you dancing" the second single, was released on mainland Europe. The album "Pride" was released in most of the world, especially successful in South Korea with about 400.000 albums sold there and was also a smash hit in the Far East, South America and South Africa. "Pride" was mostly described as a mix of Ace of Base and Ofra Haza.
A new name and the second album
A night club in Gothenburg had the registered name "Yaki-Da", at first the owners had nothing against Linda and Marie taking the name, but later they changed their minds. Linda and Marie couldn't used the name Yaki-Da in Sweden. Jonas Berggren became very successful with Ace of Base and didn't have the time to write or produce the second album for Yaki-Da. Under the new name Y-D (pronounced why - dee) Linda and Marie recorded the second album. With the help of some Scandinavian's best producers like Douglas Carr, Ole Evenrude, Jonas von der Burg, Candy Hill and Remee they released the album "A small step for love". The album sold very well in South Korea, but wasn't released on mainland Europe.
Dreamin'
Yaki-Da Lyrics
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Let's sail on 高く帆をあげて 風に乗れ
Wow, wow, wow
Don't give up 覚悟決めたのなら
引き返しはしないさ
笑い飛ばせ 荒波
Shout it out 心砕けないように
仲間がいるんだ
ほら強がりなんていらない いつだって
闇が引き裂こうとしても
ほら brave it out
大丈夫さ 打ち破る最強の絆
無限大の地図広げ 果てしないあの場所へ
踏み出せ 勇気の一歩 (dreamin' on)
無限大の地図広げ 誓い集めた旗
戦い続けて行く「自分自身」貫け
掴み取る dreamin' on
Wow, wow, wow
Bring it on 目を背けず前へ
無謀過ぎる挑戦
ほら武者震いの陽炎 纏うのさ
高まっていく期待と恐怖
ほら shake it off
大丈夫さ 飛び越える最強の絆
無限大の地図広げ 欠けることなく進め
涙 預ける背中 (dreamin' on)
無限大の地図広げ 光集めた花
輝き咲く時まで「自分自身」貫け
守り抜く dreamin' on
それぞれの正義があるなら
立ち止まってる場合じゃないんだ
負けられない 逃げやしない
出逢い 別れ 超え行こう 全部宝物
無限大の地図しまって 気ままに語り笑う
It's break time 今宵 宴の夜 (dreamin' on)
無限大の地図広げ 果てしないあの場所へ
踏み出せ 勇気の一歩 (dreamin' on)
無限大の地図広げ 誓い集めた旗
戦い続けて行く「自分自身」貫け
掴み取る dreamin' on (wow, wow, wow)
最強で行こうぜ wow
Yaki-Da's song "Dreamin' On" is about embarking on a journey to the unknown and endless places. The lyrics describe the freedom of sailing, a feeling of courage and fearlessness in pursuing one's aspirations. The song encourages the listener to be brave, persevere and not give up as they face life's obstacles. The first verse paints a picture of an adventurer and their crew setting off into the horizon with no limitations. The second verse talks about the adventurer's bravery, fighting through fear, doubt, and uncertainty. The bridge encourages the listener not to back down despite the hardship but keep moving forward.
The lyrics have a melodic quality and are sung in both Japanese and English, with the chorus being in English. The song's use of both languages adds to the universal message of hope and courage to chase one's dreams. The chorus encourages the listener to reach out for their aspirations and not let anything hold them back; no matter how daunting the task may seem, they should always dare to dream and follow the light.
Overall, "Dreamin' On" is a triumphant celebration of perseverance and determination in the pursuit of one's dreams, providing a sense of hope and encouragement to the listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's spread out an infinite map and sail off to that endless place.
The singer is urging the listener to chase their dreams and explore the possibilities life has to offer.
Let's hoist the sails high and ride on the wind.
The singer is calling upon the listener to take control of their direction and move forward despite any obstacles that may arise.
Don't give up, if you've made up your mind. Never head back, just laugh off the rough waves.
The singer encourages the listener to remain resilient in the face of adversity, to stay the course, and to not let obstacles bring them down.
Shout it out because you have friends who won't let your heart shatter. You don't need to be brave all the time.
The artist reassures the listener that they have support and need not go through life alone, but must also not suffer in silence.
Even if darkness tries to tear everything apart, stay brave and know that our strongest bonds can overcome all.
The artist suggests that although life can be difficult, strong relationships can support one in even the hardest of times.
Let's move forward without fail, step by step in courage. We're dreamin' on.
The singer reiterates the importance of pursuing one's dreams, taking it one step at a time with courage.
Pick up those vows and infinite flags, to continue fighting for ourselves, and never giving up on who we are.
The singer instructs the listener to take hold of their goals, be unyielding in the pursuit of their passions, and stay true to themselves.
Bring it on, move forward with eyes wide open. The challenge may seem reckless, but let's wear that warrior's frenzy and march on.
The artist continues to encourage the listener to take risks, be bold in the pursuit of their passions and not be afraid of the unknown.
As excitement grows, so does the fear, but shake it off because our strongest bonds will help us leap over any hurdles.
The artist reassures the listener to not let fear get in the way of their success and that strong relationships will help them conquer any challenges.
Keep moving forward on this infinite journey, tears rolling down our backs. We're dreamin' on.
The artist acknowledges that the journey may be difficult and emotional, but that we must press on to fulfill our dreams.
Let's gather the light from the infinite flag, and keep our dreams burning until a shining moment come. We will conquer our dreams.
The singer reminds the listener to not give up on their journey and to keep their dreams alive, even in the face of adversity, as one day they will reach their full potential.
If everyone has their own sense of justice, then we can't just stand still. We won't run away, we can't afford to lose. Let's surpass our encounters and separations, they are all treasures.
The artist urges the listener to embrace the differences in those around them, reinforcing the value of each individual, and the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity.
Let's bundle away this infinite map, and talk about and laugh off everything at our leisure. It's break time tonight, a night of revelry. We're dreamin' on.
The singer concludes the song, reminding the listener to take a break, enjoy life, and keep chasing their dreams.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Sota Hanamura, Kanata Okajima, Soma Genda, Meg
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