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)
Get U're Dream
ZARD Lyrics
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Sameta kokoro tokashite yuku
Yume no tame ni ai no tame ni
You're so far away
Anna ni moeta natsu ga sugiru to
Setsunai yoru ga nagaku naru
Moshi mo wakareru you na koto ni nattemo
Itsumade mo towa no Destiny
Shinjiteta ne mujaki na hibi
Tateo tooku hanaretetemo
I hear your voice kimi no koe ga
Taoresou ni natta toki kazuka ni koe ga kikoeta
I wanna be with you, but you're far away
Dakedo yume ya kibou ga aru kara
Ima yori motto tsuyoku nareru hazu
I will... Get U're Dream!
Hashiri tsukarete hitomi tojiru to
Kimi no kaori kodou wo atsuku suru
Yoake no Sweet Destiny
Ima mo fukamatte yuku kimi e no aijou
Sabishii yoru ikutsu kimi to koeta darou
Mishiranu machi
Yoru osoku made hanashikondewa okutte kureta ne
I wanna be with you, but you're far away
Kodoku dakedo kitto kanaeru yo
Sukoshi demo tsutaetakute
Kimi ni todoke, Let's make your dream!
Nobody else in sight
And I am feelin' good just holding you tight
I close my eyes
You make me smile
I will be dreaming of you
Sabishii yoru ikutsu kimi to koeta darou
Mishiranu machi
Yoru osoku made hanashikondewa okutte kureta ne
I wanna be your girl, let me understand
Kimi no mae dewa nakinakatta yo
You make me smile tsutaetakute
Kimi ni todoke, Let's make your dream!
Tateo tooku hanaretetemo
I hear your voice kimi no koe ga
Taoresou ni natta toki kazuka ni koe ga kikoeta
Ashita no koto wakaranakutemo
Kimi to iru to waratte ita yo ne
You make me smile wasurenaide
Kimi ni todoke, kitto... Get U're Dream!
You make me smile kawaranaide
Kimi ni todoke, kitto... Get U're Dream!
The lyrics of ZARD's song "Get U're Dream" speak about the power of dreams and love. The first stanza talks about how the stars in the eyes of the person the singer is addressing (presumably a lover) are melting her cold heart and inspiring her to work hard for her dreams and for the sake of love, even though the person is far away. The second stanza speaks about the bittersweet memories of past summers, and how even if they had to part ways, they could still be friends. The chorus talks about how the singer can hear the voice of the person even when they are far apart and how even though they may be lonely, they can still achieve their dreams.
The third stanza speaks of the longing for the person's smell and heartbeat, and how even in the morning light their destiny is intertwined. The fourth stanza describes the lonely nights that the singer has had to endure without the person, but how even though they cried and talked about the unknown town, the person's words had given her hope to achieve her own dreams. The bridge of the song speaks about a moment of happiness, where the singer is holding the person and feels good, and closes their eyes. The final chorus speaks about how even though they may be far away from each other, the person always makes the singer smile and they will achieve their dreams together.
Overall, the song is a beautiful tribute to love, longing, and the power of dreams. The lyrics are poetic and moving, and the melody is haunting and beautiful.
Line by Line Meaning
Kimi no hitomi ni hoshi ga kagayaki
In your eyes, the stars shine
Sameta kokoro tokashite yuku
My cold heart is melting away
Yume no tame ni ai no tame ni
For the sake of dreams, for the sake of love
You're so far away
You are so far away
Anna ni moeta natsu ga sugiru to
Such a hot summer passes by
Setsunai yoru ga nagaku naru
Sad nights become longer
Moshi mo wakareru you na koto ni nattemo
Even if it seems like we may break up
Kawarazu tomodachi de iyou ne
Let us still be friends
Itsumade mo towa no Destiny
Eternal destiny forever
Shinjiteta ne mujaki na hibi
Believed in those innocent days
Tateo tooku hanaretetemo
Even if I'm far away
I hear your voice kimi no koe ga
I hear your voice
Taoresou ni natta toki kazuka ni koe ga kikoeta
When I falter, I can hear your faint voice
I wanna be with you, but you're far away
I want to be with you, but you are too far away
Dakedo yume ya kibou ga aru kara
But because there are dreams and hope
Ima yori motto tsuyoku nareru hazu
I should be able to become stronger than I am now
I will... Get U're Dream!
I will get your dream
Hashiri tsukarete hitomi tojiru to
I run until I'm tired and close my eyes
Kimi no kaori kodou wo atsuku suru
Your scent makes my heart beat faster
Yoake no Sweet Destiny
Sweet destiny of dawn
Ima mo fukamatte yuku kimi e no aijou
My love for you deepens even now
Sabishii yoru ikutsu kimi to koeta darou
How many lonely nights have I spent with you?
Mishiranu machi
An unknown city
Yoru osoku made hanashikondewa okutte kureta ne
You talked to me until late at night
I wanna be with you, but you're far away
I want to be with you, but you are too far away
Kodoku dakedo kitto kanaeru yo
But surely, even loneliness can be fulfilled
Sukoshi demo tsutaetakute
I want to tell you a little bit
Kimi ni todoke, Let's make your dream!
Let's make your dream come true
Nobody else in sight
No one else is around
And I am feelin' good just holding you tight
And I feel good just holding you tightly
I close my eyes
I close my eyes
You make me smile
You make me smile
I will be dreaming of you
I will dream of you
I wanna be your girl, let me understand
I want to be your girl, please let me understand
Kimi no mae dewa nakinakatta yo
I couldn't cry in front of you
You make me smile tsutaetakute
I want to tell you that you make me smile
Kimi ni todoke, Let's make your dream!
Let's make your dream come true
Tateo tooku hanaretetemo
Even if I'm far away
I hear your voice kimi no koe ga
I hear your voice
Taoresou ni natta toki kazuka ni koe ga kikoeta
When I falter, I can hear your faint voice
Ashita no koto wakaranakutemo
Even if I don't know what tomorrow will bring
Kimi to iru to waratte ita yo ne
As long as I'm with you, I'm smiling
You make me smile wasurenaide
Don't forget that you make me smile
Kimi ni todoke, kitto... Get U're Dream!
Surely, I will get your dream without fail
You make me smile kawaranaide
Don't change the way you make me smile
Kimi ni todoke, kitto... Get U're Dream!
Surely, I will get your dream without fail
Contributed by Katherine S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@burstgames
ライブで視聴した時すごかったです！
歌詞
君の瞳に星が輝き 醒めた心とかしてゆく
夢のために 愛のために You're so far away
あんなに燃えた 夏が過ぎると
せつない夜が長くなる
もしも別れるようなことになっても
変わらず友達でいようね
いつまでも永遠の destiny
信じてたね 無邪気な日々
たとえ遠く 離れてても
I hear your voice 君の声が
倒れそうになった時 かすかに声が聞こえた
I wanna be with you, but you're far away
だけど夢や希望があるから
今よりもっと強くなれるはず
I will, get your dream!
走り疲れて瞳閉じると
君の香り鼓動を熱くする
夜明けの sweet destiny
今も深まってゆく君への愛情
寂しい夜いくつ君と越えただろう
見知らぬ街 夜遅くまで話し込んでは 送ってくれたね
I wanna be with you, But you're far away
孤独だけど きっと叶えるよ
少しでも伝えたくて
君に届け let's make your dream!
Nobody else in sight
and I am feelin' Good just holding you tight, I close my eyes
You make me smile
I will be dreaming of you
たとえ遠く 離れてても
I hear your voice 君の声が
倒れそうになった時 確かに声が聞こえた
明日のこと判らなくても
君といると笑っていたよね
You make me smile 忘れないで
君に届け きっと get your dream!
You make me smile 変わらないで
君に届け きっと get your dream!
@user-uf5oi9ls5j
君の瞳に星が輝き 醒めた心とかしてゆく
夢のために 愛のために You're so far away
あんなに燃えた 夏が過ぎると
せつない夜が長くなる
もしも別れるようなことになっても
変わらず友達でいようね
いつまでも永遠の destiny
信じていたね 無邪気な日々
たとえ遠く 離れてても
I hear your voice 君の声が
倒れそうになった時 かすかに声が聞こえた
I wanna be you, but you're far away
だけど夢や希望があるから
今よりもっと強くなれるはず
I will, get your dream!
走り疲れて瞳閉じると
君の香り鼓動を熱くする
夜明けの sweet destiny
今も深まってゆく君への愛情
寂しい夜いくつ君と越えただろう
見知らぬ街 夜遅くまで話し込んでは 送ってくれたね
I wanna be with you, But you're far away
孤独だけど きっと叶えるよ
少しでも伝えたくて
君に届け let's make your dream!
Nobody else sight
and I am feelin' Good just hoioding you tight , Icolse my eyes
You make me smile
I will bedreaming of you
たとえ遠く 離れてても
I hear you're voice 君の声が
倒れそうになった時 確かに声が聞こえた
明日のこと判らなくても
君といると笑っていたよね
You make me smile 忘れないで
君に届け きっと get your dream!
You make me smile 変わらないで
君に届け きっと get your dream!
@sakai9910
自分は大の ZARD ファンですが、純粋に 坂井泉水さんと ZARD サウンドを好きな女の子たちが、一生懸命に 取り組んでる様子を見ていると、応援しないわけにはいきません。 今後もさらに多くのファンを獲得できるように、頑張っていただきたいです。
@user-df1bd8ip9m
このバンド、
もっと、評価されるべきだと思う‼️
@jk-jr7qj
２０００年のシドニーオリンピックのNHK公式ソングの曲を ２０００年生まれの友亜さんが歌う。 泉水さんの娘世代の子達が歌ってくれるなんてうれしいです。
@user-ti7vm6tz1s
坂井さんが喜んでるなんて泣けてくるな
@user-xl4iq6rc8w
本当に素敵な事ですね😂
@burstgames
ライブで視聴した時すごかったです！
歌詞
君の瞳に星が輝き 醒めた心とかしてゆく
夢のために 愛のために You're so far away
あんなに燃えた 夏が過ぎると
せつない夜が長くなる
もしも別れるようなことになっても
変わらず友達でいようね
いつまでも永遠の destiny
信じてたね 無邪気な日々
たとえ遠く 離れてても
I hear your voice 君の声が
倒れそうになった時 かすかに声が聞こえた
I wanna be with you, but you're far away
だけど夢や希望があるから
今よりもっと強くなれるはず
I will, get your dream!
走り疲れて瞳閉じると
君の香り鼓動を熱くする
夜明けの sweet destiny
今も深まってゆく君への愛情
寂しい夜いくつ君と越えただろう
見知らぬ街 夜遅くまで話し込んでは 送ってくれたね
I wanna be with you, But you're far away
孤独だけど きっと叶えるよ
少しでも伝えたくて
君に届け let's make your dream!
Nobody else in sight
and I am feelin' Good just holding you tight, I close my eyes
You make me smile
I will be dreaming of you
たとえ遠く 離れてても
I hear your voice 君の声が
倒れそうになった時 確かに声が聞こえた
明日のこと判らなくても
君といると笑っていたよね
You make me smile 忘れないで
君に届け きっと get your dream!
You make me smile 変わらないで
君に届け きっと get your dream!
@ryuheiusami7544
赤坂美羽ちゃん、かわいい
@user-dg7nl2js4s
泉水ちゃんを知ってから30年近く、この子達は最近知ったけど😅
泉水ちゃん、良い子達が出てきたよ🎵
これからも歌い紡いでくれそう😃
@n3312
坂井さんに匹敵する美人でいい感じです ストレートの髪も好きです
@burstgames
赤坂さんが戻って来て欲しい人
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