misono (born as 神田美苑, Kōda Misono in October 13, 1984 in Fushimi, Kyoto Pre… Read Full Bio ↴misono (born as 神田美苑, Kōda Misono in October 13, 1984 in Fushimi, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese singer and actress. She was also the vocalist and songwriter of Japanese synth pop/rock band day after tomorrow, which disbanded in 2005.

In 2006 misono debuted as solo artist at Velfarre, a popular dance club owned by Avex. Her first single VS was released on 29th March, 2006 and was used as the theme song for Namco Bandai's Tale of the Tempest. In total, misono has released eleven singles and two albums as a solo artist. Most of her singles were used as theme songs for various J-dramas, games and movies (e.g. 二人三脚 for Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World).

倖田來未 (Kōda Kumi) is misono's elder sister, who has collaborated with her some times before. Both sisters collaborated in 2009 under the name 倖田來未×misono for Koda's forty-third single "It's All Love!", which was released on March 4, 2009.

ガラスのくつ
misono Lyrics

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眠りにつくまで腕まくらをして
頭ポンポンとたたいてくれる
そっと夢の中へ
おやすみの前には
何度でも言って欲しい
私の方が好きな気がして
本当は今でも不安になる
少し高いくつをはけば少しは

大人になれそうな気がしたけど
見上げて見つめてもその視線には
届かない私だけ写して
―人の夜はなかなか寝つけず
消えてはくれないこの寂しさは
そっと胸の中へ
電話の声だと
いつもなら安心出来る
言葉でさえも効き目がなくて
本当はいつも心配になる
少し高いくつをはけばもっと
君に近づける気がしたけど
歩幅が合わなくて離れた距離と
年の差が余計遠く感じさせる
増えていくクツずれバンソーコー
もっと子供っぽくなっちゃった

"すぐに治る傷"とほおっておけば
いつの間にか
手のつけようがなくなる
君に似合う人になりたかっただけ
平気なふり背仲びしたつま先
らしくなかった私嘘ついてるようで
好かれても嬉しくなんてない
魔法が解けたって私は私
素顔を隠す飾りはもういらない
詰め込んだままだった

たくさんの言葉と
素顔伝えてみよう

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of misono's song "ガラスのくつ" (Garasu no Kutsu) depict a relationship that is filled with longing, insecurity, and a sense of not being able to fully connect with the other person. The singer describes how, before falling asleep, their partner gently pats their head and sends them off into the dream world. However, they also express their desire for their partner to tell them that they love them before going to sleep, feeling that they are the one who loves more in the relationship. The singer admits that even now, they still feel uneasy and unsure.

The lyrics talk about the singer feeling that if they wear slightly higher heels, they might be able to become more adult-like. However, no matter how much they look up and gaze, their partner's gaze doesn't seem to reach them, making them feel invisible. The song reflects the singer's struggle to feel closer to the other person, as their footsteps and the age difference between them create a sense of distance and make them feel even farther apart.

Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of longing, insecurity, and a desire for a deeper connection in a relationship. It portrays the singer's struggle to find their place and be recognized by their partner, as well as their vulnerability and fear of not being loved enough.

Line by Line Meaning

眠りにつくまで腕まくらをして
Until I fall asleep, I put my arm pillow

頭ポンポンとたたいてくれる
You gently pat my head

そっと夢の中へ
Softly into the dream

おやすみの前には
Before saying goodnight

何度でも言って欲しい
I want you to tell me many times

私の方が好きな気がして
I feel like I like you more

本当は今でも不安になる
To be honest, I still feel anxious

少し高いくつをはけば少しは
If I wear slightly higher heels

大人になれそうな気がしたけど
I felt like I could become more adult

見上げて見つめてもその視線には
Even if I look up and stare, in that gaze

届かない私だけ写して
Only the unreachable me is reflected