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.
music letter
misono Lyrics
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何だかあっけなさすぎて
涙が出なかった
なんの前ぶれもなく
急にいなくなるなんて
実感した瞬間 思ってたより涙が
止まらなかった
受け止めたくなくて
見れなかった
"最後なんだから"と思って
とった行動も
いつかまた後悔する日がくるのかな
『笑ってますか?
あれからどーしてるのか
毎朝＆毎晩
まだキミを気にする私の日常
泣いてませんか?
きっとキミは
'私がいなくても大丈夫な人'
どっちにしても嫌だと
思ってしまう私
笑ってて ずっと
笑ってよ もっと
そんなキミをもう私は見れない
幸せになって
幸せにしたかったのに
"もう側にいられない私"じゃ
言葉も 今となれば無力なんだ』
親(君)の涙こらえる姿と
涙を初めて見た
見てられなくて 逃げ出したかった
孫(私)でもこんなに悲しいなら
'きっと君はこの何倍も
辛いんだろなー'とか
"もし自分だったら..."とか
君の気持ちを考えてはみるけど
今の私には
まだわかってあげられなくて
もどかしかった
『大切に ずっと 大切に もっと
思い出つくりたかった
何もできなかった
してあげられなかったんだから
最後くらい"キミのスキだった私"
でいればよかった』って
『遠すぎて 今は 近すぎて 前は
結局キミには届かなくて
'キミの為に'
'キミのおかげで'と
今更もう遅いけど
あれから"キミのスキな私"
でいるのは せめてもの気持ち』
忘れられない
忘れようとすればする程
こうして"キミの存在の大きさ"
思い知らされるだけだから
忘れたくない
忘れないでいよう
もう一度逢いたくても
もう二度と逢えないから
立ち止まってはいられない
わかってる...けどできない
ここにいたい...けどいたくない
『変わるから』
The lyrics of misono's song "music letter" express a deep sense of disbelief and melancholy over a sudden and unexpected loss. The singer reflects on how the departure of a loved one happened without any warning, leading to a profound realization that brings uncontrollable tears. The reluctance to accept this reality is evident in the reluctance to face the final moments and the fear of the pain that comes with it. The lyrics capture the raw emotions of grief and the struggle to come to terms with the finality of the situation.
The song delves into the internal dialogue of the singer, expressing feelings of longing and concern for the departed individual. The lyrics convey a sense of wondering whether the person left behind is still able to smile and carry on with daily life, all while grappling with their own sorrow and inability to let go. The internal conflict of feeling both hurt by the absence and wishing happiness for the departed loved one is a poignant theme that runs through the lyrics, showcasing the complexity of emotions in the face of loss.
The singer wrestles with the overwhelming sense of sorrow and helplessness, especially when witnessing the tears of a parent (referred to as "you" in the lyrics) and realizing the impact of the loss. There is a deep empathy and attempt to understand the departed individual's feelings, even though the singer feels inadequate in truly comprehending the depth of their pain. The lyrics convey a sense of yearning to have cherished the relationship more and to have expressed love and appreciation while there was still time.
The closing lines of the song express a poignant acceptance of the inability to forget the departed individual and a bittersweet resolve to continue cherishing their memory. The conflicting emotions of wanting to see them again while coming to terms with the impossibility of it create a poignant tension in the lyrics. The acknowledgment of change and the internal struggle to move forward while holding onto the memories and love for the departed person form a powerful and emotionally resonant conclusion to the song.
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Written by: misono
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