Sakai was also a very prolific songwriter. She had written all her own lyrics, and had released several books of poetry as well. She had also written songs for other artists, most notably, for JPOP groups Field of View, WANDS and DEEN. She also wrote the lyrics for and participated in the collaboration for the single "Hateshinai Yumewo" featuring JPOP groups ZARD, REV & WANDS. The single also featured famed Japanese baseball hero Shigeo Nagashima. Some of her singles have been used in Anime, such as Dragon Ball GT and Detective Conan. Sometimes, she would cover songs she's written for other artists like Field of View's "DAN DAN Kokoro Hikareteku" or Teresa Teng's "Anata to tomo ni ikite yuku".
ZARD was also known for being mysterious. This is partially because her record label does not release too much personal information on their artists, and also because she did not make that many personal appearances. She had rarely appeared on any live TV music programs (eg. Asahi TV's Music Station, Fuji TV's Hey Hey Hey Music Champ), which the main public relations tool for the record industry in Japan, since 1993 or do any public appearances. Her first concert was in 1999, which was held on a cruise ship for a mere 600 people in her fan club (300 entries x2 among 2 million concert ticket requests). Her first real concert tour, "what a beautiful moment tour", was held in 2004, 13 years after her debut. Almost every single concert was sold out at the time. The tour ended up having 10 concerts spanning 4 months from March to July 2004, with a final concert held in the famed Budokan.
ZARD was one of the most successful female singers in the 1990s, with her record sales being #1 for female singers, and #3 for overall total, just behind the groups B'z and Mr. Children. She has had 11 singles reach the #1 spot on the Oricon Singles Charts, and 9 albums reach the #1 spot on the Oricon Album Charts.
She will have released 42 singles 11 albums and 5 best albums as of 10 May 2006
She passed away on May 27, 2007 in Keio University Hospital. She was put in the hospital in June 2006 after discovering she had cervical cancer. In April 2007, the cancer had moved to her lungs, delaying her stay in the hospital. According to the hospital, she would take daily walks every morning, during her walk on May 26, 2007, she accidentally fell from the stairs and was discovered at around 5 a.m. She was sent to the emergency room, but unfortunately passed away. She had planned to release a new album in the fall, as well as her first live tour in three years to show her fans that she's fighting strong against her illnesses. Her company sincerely thanks her fans for the sixteen years of support and wishes that she can live forever in the hearts of the fans. She was 40 years old.
Singles
'Good-bye My Loneliness' (10 February 1991)
'Fushigine' (25 June 1991)
'Mou Sagasanai' (6 November 1991)
'Nemurenai Yoru wo Daite' (5 August 1992)
'IN MY ARMS TONIGHT' (9 September 1992)
'Makenaide' (27 January 1993)
'Kimi ga Inai' (21 April 1993)
'Yureru Omoi' (19 May 1993)
'Mou Sukoshi Ato Sukoshi...' (4 September 1993)
'Kitto Wasurenai' (3 November 1993)
'Kono Ai ni Oyogitsukaretemo' (2 February 1994)
'Konna ni Soba ni Irunoni' (8 August 1994)
'Anata wo Kanjiteitai' (24 December 1994)
'Just believe in love' (1 February 1995)
'Ai ga Mienai' (5 June 1995)
'Sayonara ha Ima mo Kono Mune ni Imasu' (28 August 1995)
'Mai Furendo' (8 January 1996)
'Kokoro wo Hiraite' (6 May 1996)
'Don't you see!' (6 January 1997) (Closing Theme to Dragon Ball GT.)
'Kimi ni Aitakunattara...' (26 February 1997)
'Kaze ga Torinukeru Machi he' (2 July 1997)
'Eien' (20 August 1997)
'My Baby Grand -Nukumori ga Hoshikute-' (3 December 1997)
'Iki mo Dekinai' (4 March 1998)
'Unmei no Ruretto Mawashite' (17 September 1998)
'Atarashi Doa -Fuyu no Himawari-' (2 December 1998)
'GOOD DAY' (2 December 1998)
'MIND GAMES' (7 April 1999)
'Sekai ha Kitto Mirai no Naka' (16 June 1999)
'Itaikurai Kimi ga Afureteiruyo' (14 October 1999)
'Kono Namida Hoshi ni Nare' (1 December 1999)
'Get U're Dream' (6 September 2000)
'promised you' (15 November 2000)
'Sawayakana Kimi no Kimochi' (22 May 2002)
'Asu wo Yumemite' (9 April 2003)
'Hitomi Tojite' (9 July 2003)
'Motto Chikakude Kimi no Yokogao Miteitai' (12 November 2003)
'Kakegae no Naimono' (23 June 2004)
'Kyou wa yukkuri hanasou' (24 November 2004)
'Hoshi no Kagayaki yo/ Natsu wo matsu SEIRU no You ni' (20 April 2005)
'Kanashii Hodou Anata ga Suki/ Karatto Ikou!' (8 March 2006)
'Heart ni Hi wo Tsukete' (10 May 2006)
'Glorious Mind' (12 December 2007)
'Tsubasa wo hirogete/ Ai wa kurayami no naka de' (9 April 2008)
Albums
Good-bye My Loneliness (27 March 1991)
Mou Sagasanai (25 December 1991)
HOLD ME (2 September 1992)
Yureru Omoi (10 July 1993)
OH MY LOVE (4 June 1994)
forever you (10 March 1995)
TODAY IS ANOTHER DAY (8 July 1996)
ZARD BLEND -SUN & STONE- (23 April 1997)
Eien (17 February 1999)
ZARD BEST The Single Collection -Kiseki- (28 May 1999)
ZARD BEST -Requested Memorial- (15 September 1999)
ZARD Cruising & Live (26 January 2000)
Toki no Tsubasa (15 February 2001)
ZARD BLEND II -LEAF & SNOW- (21 November 2001)
Tomatteita Tokei ga Ima Ugokidasita (28 January 2004)
Kimi to no Distance (7 September 2005)
Golden Best -15th Anniversary- (25 October 2006)
ZARD Request Best -beautiful memory- (23 January 2008)
きっと忘れない
ZARD Lyrics
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信じたい 信じてる
あなたが変わらぬように
every day every night 泣いたりしたけど
誰にも話せなくて
無器用だけど せいいっぱいあなたを
愛した あの季節
今にも笑顔であなたが現れそうで
きっと忘れない また冬が来ても
想い出 抱きしめていたいから
空の彼方へと 悲しみ吹き飛ばせ
信じたい 信じてる
あなたが変わらぬように
別れは粉雪 淋しさが胸に
積もる「また会いたい」
どうして あの時 傷つけあったのだろう
強がるしかなくて
星くずの中 間に合うように
渋滞抜けて 送ってくれたね いつも
きっと忘れない 眩しいまなざしを
せつない約束が痛いけど
遠く離れても 心は止まらない
あきらめたい あきらめない
孤独がドアを叩く
きっと忘れない また冬が来ても
想い出 抱きしめていたいから
空の彼方へと 悲しみ吹き飛ばせ
信じたい 信じてる
あなたが変わらぬように
The lyrics to ZARD's song "きっと忘れない" speak of a significant other whom the singer loves deeply and hopes will never change. The opening line, "きっと忘れない 眩しいまなざしを" ("I will surely never forget your dazzling gaze"), sets the tone for the song's nostalgic and bittersweet mood. The singer reminisces about a past season of their relationship, where they loved their partner fiercely despite their own clumsiness and inability to confide in others about their emotions. The imagery of the bustling city and the singer's hopeful anticipation of their partner's upcoming appearance conveys a sense of longing for a simpler, happier time.
The chorus repeats the phrase "きっと忘れない" ("I will surely never forget") and emphasizes the singer's belief in the constancy and unchanging nature of their partner. Despite the pain of separation and the longing for physical closeness, the singer is comforted by the memories of their relationship and the hope that it will never fade away.
Overall, "きっと忘れない" is a poignant and evocative song about the enduring power of love and the importance of cherishing the moments of happiness we experience in life.
Line by Line Meaning
きっと忘れない 眩しいまなざしを
I will never forget the dazzling look in your eyes.
信じたい 信じてる あなたが変わらぬように
I want to believe, I believe that you will never change.
every day every night 泣いたりしたけど
Every day, every night, I cried.
誰にも話せなくて 無器用だけど
I couldn't talk to anyone, but I tried my best to love you.
せいいっぱいあなたを 愛した あの季節
With all my heart, I loved you during that season.
暮れゆく都会(まち) あふれる人波 今にも笑顔であなたが現れそうで
The city is getting dark, and the crowd is overflowing. It seems like you'll appear with a smile any moment now.
また冬が来ても 想い出 抱きしめていたいから
Even when winter comes again, I want to hold onto the memories.
空の彼方へと 悲しみ吹き飛ばせ
Let the sadness be blown away to the other side of the sky.
別れは粉雪 淋しさが胸に 積もる「また会いたい」
Our parting was like a flurry of snow, leaving loneliness piled up in my heart, and the lingering thought of seeing you again.
どうして あの時 傷つけあったのだろう
Why did we hurt each other back then?
強がるしかなくて
We had no choice but to be strong.
星くずの中 間に合うように
Amidst the stardust, we managed to meet each other.
渋滞抜けて 送ってくれたね いつも
You always saw me off after overcoming the traffic jam.
せつない約束が痛いけど
The painful promise is heart-wrenching.
遠く離れても 心は止まらない
Even if we're far apart, my heart won't stop.
あきらめたい あきらめない 孤独がドアを叩く
I want to give up, but I won't give up. Loneliness is knocking on the door.
Contributed by Henry H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-eg9ho7wg7f
きっと忘れない 眩しいまなざしを
信じたい 信じてる
あなたが変わらぬように
Every day, every night 泣いたりしたけど
誰にも話せなくて
無器用だけど せいいっぱいあなたを
愛した あの季節
暮れゆく都会(まち) あふれる人波
今にも笑顔であなたが現れそうで
きっと忘れない また冬が来ても
想い出 抱きしめていたいから
空の彼方へと 悲しみ吹き飛ばせ
信じたい信じてる貴方が変わらぬように
別れは粉雪 淋しさが胸に
積もる「また会いたい」
どうして あの時 傷つけあったのだろう
強がるしかなくて
星くずの中 間に合うように
渋滞抜けて 送ってくれたね いつも
きっと忘れない 眩しいまなざしを
せつない約束が痛いけど
遠く離れても 心は止まらない
あきらめたい あきらめない
孤独がドアを叩く
きっと忘れない また冬が来ても
想い出 抱きしめていたいから
空の彼方へと 悲しみ吹き飛ばせ
信じたい 信じてる
あなたが変わらぬように
@user-lr1ro5gn7t
きっと忘れない!坂井泉水ZARDサンを😊❤
@user-xl6hq9oo1d
泉さんの歌はいつ聴いても古く感じられないです貴女の歌は癒やされます毎回20代思い出します👍☺️
@user-sh5si7bv5v
毎朝起きたら聴いていました。
爽やかな歌声と詞がなんともいえないんですよね。
@user-nk3hy8rn6b
サードアンダーグラウンドで泉水さんの歌声を聴けるのは新鮮で心地良いですね、今風の感じがして最高です。
@user-wl8is1yk1d
好きな歌です。❤
@user-wz4uw4yp8k
いつ診ても美人さん
@user-eg9ho7wg7f
きっと忘れない 眩しいまなざしを
信じたい 信じてる
あなたが変わらぬように
Every day, every night 泣いたりしたけど
誰にも話せなくて
無器用だけど せいいっぱいあなたを
愛した あの季節
暮れゆく都会(まち) あふれる人波
今にも笑顔であなたが現れそうで
きっと忘れない また冬が来ても
想い出 抱きしめていたいから
空の彼方へと 悲しみ吹き飛ばせ
信じたい信じてる貴方が変わらぬように
別れは粉雪 淋しさが胸に
積もる「また会いたい」
どうして あの時 傷つけあったのだろう
強がるしかなくて
星くずの中 間に合うように
渋滞抜けて 送ってくれたね いつも
きっと忘れない 眩しいまなざしを
せつない約束が痛いけど
遠く離れても 心は止まらない
あきらめたい あきらめない
孤独がドアを叩く
きっと忘れない また冬が来ても
想い出 抱きしめていたいから
空の彼方へと 悲しみ吹き飛ばせ
信じたい 信じてる
あなたが変わらぬように
@MAHO1120
きっと忘れない坂井泉水さん🥰
@user-ct1ch6st9p
ZARDは昔から大好きです。
ファンはやめられません。
永遠に不滅だわー、私は。❤❤
@Nakayama_RR
坂井さんのことはきっとじゃなくて
絶対に忘れないからね‼️