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)
心を開いて
ZARD Lyrics
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ないかもしれない
でも不思議なんだけど
あなたの声を聞いてると
とても 優しい気持ちになるのよ
このままずっと 忘れたくない
現実(いま)が想い出に変わっても
同じ気持ちでいるよね
人と深くつきあうこと
私もそんなに 得意じゃなかった
でも あなたを見ていると
私と似ていて もどかしい
そういう所が たまらなく好きなの
ビルの隙間に二人座って
道行く人を ただ眺めていた
時間が過ぎるのが 悲しくて
あなたの肩に寄りそった
My dream Your smile
忘れようとすればする程 好きになる
それが誤解や錯覚でも…
心を開いて
どんなときも あなたの胸に
迷わず 飛び込んでゆくわ
Your dream I believe
ときめいてる 心を開いて
The song 心を開いて by ZARD is a beautiful portrayal of the complexities of human emotions and relationships. It talks about how the singer might not be the person the other thinks she is, yet the sound of their voice makes her feel remarkably gentle. The song is about how being close to someone is not easy and how it always involves some struggle, but that doesn't mean it's not worth it. The lyrics also talk about how sitting across from somebody in complete silence can be one of the best moments you share with them, and it's something that you don't want to forget.
The song talks about the connection one makes with another person and how it becomes more than just about two people. It's about those small moments of shared experiences that can form the foundation of something profound. The lyrical tenderness of the song is incredibly emotional, and it makes the listener feel the intimacy and vulnerability of the situation. The singer's gentle voice, coupled with the simple yet powerful music, showcases the deep emotions that come with being close to somebody.
Line by Line Meaning
私はあなたが想ってる様な人では
ないかもしれない
I may not be the person you think I am
でも不思議なんだけど
あなたの声を聞いてると
とても 優しい気持ちになるのよ
But it's strange, when I hear your voice, it makes me feel very tender
このままずっと 忘れたくない
現実(いま)が想い出に変わっても
言葉はないけど きっとあなたも
同じ気持ちでいるよね
I don't want to forget this moment, even if it becomes a memory of the past, even though I can't say it in words, you must feel the same
人と深くつきあうこと
私もそんなに 得意じゃなかった
でも あなたを見ていると
私と似ていて もどかしい
そういう所が たまらなく好きなの
I'm not good at getting close to people, but when I look at you, you are like me, and it's frustrating, but that's what I really like about you
ビルの隙間に二人座って
道行く人を ただ眺めていた
時間が過ぎるのが 悲しくて
あなたの肩に寄りそった
We sat in the gap between the buildings and just watched the people passing by, it was sad that time was passing, but I leaned on your shoulder
My dream Your smile
忘れようとすればする程 好きになる
それが誤解や錯覚でも…
心を開いて
My dream is to see your smile, even if I try to forget, I love you more, even if it's just a misunderstanding or an illusion...open your heart
どんなときも あなたの胸に
迷わず 飛び込んでゆくわ
Your dream I believe
ときめいてる 心を開いて
No matter what, I will jump into your arms without hesitation, I believe in your dream, my heart is fluttering, so open your heart
Contributed by Skyler W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@dogman11165
私もです。この曲には2004年の3月から何回も何回も励まされてきました。
本格的にZARDに向き合ったのは坂井さんが亡くなるちょうど100日前からでした。不思議ですか・・・
取りつかれたように毎日ZARDを昼夜を問わず聴き続けてきました。
心に沁みて沁みて・・・・
そして、
5月27日。
仕事から帰宅すると、
妻から「聞いた？」
「！」直感で泉水さんが亡くなったんだ。
と悟りました。悲しかった本当に・・・・
@user-zc5to9bk2g
2023年も聴いてます！
大好きな曲
こんなに、自然体で美しい人
憧れます！！
@northtempest4453
この曲がわかるために日本語を頑張って勉強した。
@user-gu1ve2lp4m
性格の美しさが外見の美しさに比例している超絶美人。
@fsaga2614
美貌を保ったまま40歳の若さで亡くなってしまった。伝説の日本音楽業界で歴代No.1,美人アーティストだな
。
@user-kz2dn7wu4r
彼女を知り、日本に恋をした最初の曲🇹🇭💘🇯🇵
@funkfish2388
年とっても美人な人ってこう言う人を言うのだと思う
50歳の坂井泉水見てみたかったな
@ky2620
ほぼスッピンで、髪をひとつに束ねてるだけで、こんなに美しい人がいるとは。
@user-cj3hy2hm5u
本当ですか？和泉さんすごい😲
@sakurako3528
やまとなでしこだよ
@taitai0125
日本に坂井泉水を超える美人は絶対いない！