dorlis (ドーリス), born February 23, 1982, is a Japanese jazz singer-songwriter… Read Full Bio ↴dorlis (ドーリス), born February 23, 1982, is a Japanese jazz singer-songwriter signed under the Rhythm Zone label (formerly under Victor Entertainment). Her music is influenced by scat, swing, and gypsy music in addition to jazz. Born and raised in Okayama, dorlis is also an experienced guitarist. She learned to play the guitar at a very young age, and after quitting school to pursue her interest in music, she began performing in the streets at the age of 17. After being spotted by producer Ken Matsubara (who also produced artists such as 平井堅 and BoA) in 2002, she released her first album, swingin' street, under the independent label SUPALOVE. After her popularity grew, she was signed to Victor Entertainment. In early 2005, she released her first major single マリポーサ.

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肌のすきま
dorlis Lyrics

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愛してるの心肌に
その唇触れるたびに
嬉しくなる胸が痛むホントは
ウソついてる心肌で
この舌が動くたびにね
違う名前が絡まりそうで
キスでふさいで

時間を刻むように
右回りのゴンドラ
見下ろす街まるで星空みたい
あなたの指先が二人来た道なぞる
手のひらでね掴みとれそうだね
ビルと同じ高さになったら
肩もたれ甘える合図
あなた以外で見つけた
レシピ月に内緒だよ
愛してるの心肌に
その唇触れるたびに
嬉しくなる胸が痛むホントは
ウソついてる心肌で
この舌が動くたびにね
違う名前が絡まりそうで
キスでふさいで

時間を閉じ込めて
二人だけのゴンドラ
繋いだ手の中に隠した想い
近付くアスファルト
あたし無口にさせる
あなたじゃない笑顔待ってるから
角度変わり景色ひとまわりするまで
このままいさせて
頬をつねるさよならの合図
欲しくないから
愛してるの心肌に
その唇触れるたびに
わがままが優しさがね増えてく
ウソついてる心肌で
この舌が動くたびにね
違う名前が絡まりそうで
キスでふさいで

愛してるの心肌に
その唇触れるたびに
嬉しくなる胸が痛むホントは
愛してるの心肌に
その唇触れるたびに
わがままが優しさがね増えてく
ウソついてる心肌で
この舌が動くたびにね

違う名前が絡まりそうで
キスでふさいで

Overall Meaning

The song "肌のすきま" by Dorlis expresses the complex and conflicting emotions that often accompany a romantic relationship. The lyrics describe the physical and emotional impact of being in love, with lines like "愛してるの心肌に" ("I love you with my heart and my skin") and "嬉しくなる胸が痛むホントは" ("My heart hurts with happiness"). The singer is honest about the fact that they sometimes tell lies and that their tongue is tempted to say someone else's name, but they are able to find solace in the act of kissing, which serves as a form of communication and intimacy.

The second verse of the song shifts to a different setting, with the singer and their partner riding a gondola around a city at night. The image of the city as a starry sky reinforces the romantic and dreamlike quality of the song. The two lovers share a moment of physical closeness, with the partner's hand tracing the path they've traveled together so far. The lyrics also touch on the idea that the singer is waiting for their partner to return their smile and that the prospect of saying goodbye is painful to them.

Overall, "肌のすきま" captures the ups and downs of being in love, with its moments of joy and heartache, trust and temptation. The imagery and language used in the song are both intimate and evocative, creating a powerful portrait of a complex emotional landscape.

Line by Line Meaning

愛してるの心肌に
I love you with all my heart and soul

その唇触れるたびに
Every time our lips touch

嬉しくなる胸が痛むホントは
My heart is so full of joy it hurts

ウソついてる心肌で
But deep down, I'm lying to myself

この舌が動くたびにね
Every time I speak

違う名前が絡まりそうで
I feel like I might say a different name

キスでふさいで
So I kiss you to silence those thoughts

時間を刻むように
Like a ticking clock

右回りのゴンドラ
We ride the Ferris wheel clockwise

見下ろす街まるで星空みたい
The view of the city below is like a starry sky

あなたの指先が二人来た道なぞる
Your fingers trace the path we took to get here