1) iri is … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists who go by the name "Iri":
1) iri is a Japanese pop and R&B singer songwriter under the Victor Entertainment sub-label Colourful Records. In 2014, iri won JAM, an audition organized by fashion magazine NYLON JAPAN and Sony Music Japan. She made her major debut with her first album Groove it, released on October 26, 2016.
iri is an up-and-coming singer/songwriter based in the ocean-side city of Zushi, in Kanagawa, Japan.
She began her career after winning a 2014 audition hosted by NYLON JAPAN magazine, and since then has quickly generated buzz for her hip-hop influenced alternative style and soulful voice.
Her first album, "Groove it," was released in October 2016 and immediately entered Japan's iTunes Store Top 10 album chart and also topped the hip-hop/rap charts.
In March 2017, she released her next single, "Watashi" which was chosen as the commercial song for Nike Women Japan. She saw more success with her next two releases, an EP "life ep," and her second album, "Juice," which also did well on the iTunes and Apple Music charts in Japan.
She has also opened for notable Western acts, such as Donavon Frankenreiter and Corinne Bailey Rae, and was invited to perform at parties for high fashion brands, Chloe and VALENTINO, proving her versatility and appeal across genres and styles.
2) Iri (AKA Chan from the kpop boy group TO1 / (티오원)) is a South Korean rapper. He released his first mixtape tited "Moth" on September 18th 2021.
Keep on Trying
iri Lyrics
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明けがた壊れそうなまま 飛び乗る biking
ふと 突き刺さったままの 心が crying
目を塞ぐように心閉ざしてく
Darkness darkness
今日も一日めまぐるし
上手くやれたのか よくわかんないな
君には見せる いつだって 最適
懐かしの girl friend はいつのまに
彼氏とバッドエンド
泣きすぎて飲んで顔晴らすほどの
そんな熱い恋をしたいな
叫べ dream boy 夢は 広い
デタラメな言葉は fade off
笑え dream girl
たとえ ひどい恋をしようが蓄えんの
Ok, keep on trying
明けがた壊れそうなまま 飛び乗る biking
ふと 突き刺さったままの 心が crying
目を塞ぐ用に心閉ざしてく
Darkness darkness
Yeah yeah, breaking my heart
いつまでも 気がすむまで 言わせたらいいよ
どうせ飽きる頃根拠もないでしょ
いつだって 逃れるの 四方八方
史上最大の誇りゲット
一か八かでこえていこう
いいの that's all we know that's goal, yeah yeah
叫べ dream boy 夢は 広い
デタラメな言葉は fade off
笑え dream girl
たとえ ひどい恋をしようが蓄えんの
Ok, keep on trying
明けがた壊れそうなまま 飛び乗る biking
ふと 突き刺さったままの 心が crying
目を塞ぐ用に 心閉ざしてく
Darkness darkness, yeah yeah
Ok, keep on trying
明けがた壊れそうなまま 飛び乗る biking
ふと 突き刺さったままの 心が crying
目を塞ぐ用に 心閉ざしてく
Darkness darkness, yeah yeah
The lyrics of "Keep on trying" by iri touch upon themes of perseverance and hope amidst difficulties. The song's chorus "Ok, keep on trying" serves as a mantra to remind us to push on despite the challenges that we face. The first verse paints a picture of someone feeling lost and broken, trying to shut out the world and escape the darkness that they feel inside. However, the second verse introduces some optimism with lines such as "I want to have a passionate love that will make me cry and drink to forget," and "scream dream boy, dreams are vast."
Throughout the song, there is an underlying message that we should not be afraid to dream and pursue our passions, even if it means experiencing heartbreak and disappointment along the way. The line "laugh dream girl, even if you have a terrible love, don't give up" is particularly uplifting and reminds us that our failures and setbacks are simply part of the journey.
Overall, "Keep on trying" is an empowering song that urges us to never give up on our dreams, even when the road ahead seems long and uncertain. It emphasizes the importance of persevering through difficult times and continuing to chase our goals no matter what obstacles we may face.
Line by Line Meaning
Ok, keep on trying
Don't give up, keep pushing forward despite any obstacles.
明けがた壊れそうなまま 飛び乗る biking
Ride a bike despite feeling broken and hurt in the early morning light.
ふと 突き刺さったままの 心が crying
Suddenly, a heart that has been pierced is crying out in pain.
目を塞ぐように心閉ざしてく
Closing off one's heart, shutting out the world, and hiding from the pain.
Darkness darkness
A deep darkness that is suffocating and overwhelming.
今日も一日めまぐるし
A busy day that is rushing by too quickly.
上手くやれたのか よくわかんないな
Feeling uncertain about whether or not things were done well.
でもふてくされた 顔は大敵
A sullen face that is one's biggest enemy.
君には見せる いつだって 最適
Always showing the best side of oneself to others, especially to loved ones.
懐かしの girl friend はいつのまに
A long-lost girlfriend who is now a distant memory.
彼氏とバッドエンド
Breaking up with a boyfriend and having a bad ending to the relationship.
泣きすぎて飲んで顔晴らすほどの
Crying so much that one needs to drink to feel better.
そんな熱い恋をしたいな
Wanting to experience a passionate love.
叫べ dream boy 夢は 広い
Shout out, dream boy, for your dreams are boundless.
デタラメな言葉は fade off
Nonsense words will eventually fade away.
笑え dream girl
Laugh, dream girl, no matter what kind of love you experience.
たとえ ひどい恋をしようが蓄えんの
No matter how bad the love may be, don't hold back.
Yeah yeah, breaking my heart
Yes, my heart is breaking.
いつまでも気がすむまで言わせたらいいよ
Just keep talking until you're satisfied, as long as it takes.
どうせ飽きる頃根拠もないでしょ
It doesn't matter, there's no logic to it anyway.
いつだって逃れるの四方八方
Always running away in all directions.
史上最大の誇りゲット
Achieving the greatest pride in history.
一か八かでこえていこう
Let's take a gamble and go for it.
いいの that's all we know that's goal, yeah yeah
That's all that matters, that's the goal, yeah yeah.
明けがた壊れそうなまま 飛び乗る biking
Riding a bike despite feeling broken and hurt in the early morning light.
ふと 突き刺さったままの 心が crying
Suddenly, a heart that has been pierced is crying out in pain.
目を塞ぐ用に 心閉ざしてく
Closing off one's heart, shutting out the world, and hiding from the pain.
Darkness darkness, yeah yeah
A deep darkness that is suffocating and overwhelming.
Ok, keep on trying
Don't give up, keep pushing forward despite any obstacles.
明けがた壊れそうなまま 飛び乗る biking
Riding a bike despite feeling broken and hurt in the early morning light.
ふと 突き刺さったままの 心が crying
Suddenly, a heart that has been pierced is crying out in pain.
目を塞ぐ用に 心閉ざしてく
Closing off one's heart, shutting out the world, and hiding from the pain.
Darkness darkness, yeah yeah
A deep darkness that is suffocating and overwhelming.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Iri
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