Winter Lovers – Takeuchi Mariya

from
Camouflage / Winter Lovers single,
Bon Appetit! album.

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One year later, you return
Counting down on my fingers, that day arrived
I wanted to show you a more beautiful me
The sweater I chose was your favourite navy blue

Through all kinds of tedious days
I’ve waited for you, never discouraged
In that moment as the train slid into the station
The pounding of my heart reached its peak

Unable to suppress my need to see you
I dashed over to you
The warmth of your hand which caressed my cold cheek
Warmed and melted my heart

Even if it’s only for a short time
I want to spend it beside you
I don’t need anything, the candlelight
Shone on the two of us, winter lovers

Embracing so tightly our breath escaped us
I want to share one year’s worth of love
The whiteness of the snow on the windowsill
Shone dazzling in the joyful dawn

You won’t forget me once we separate again, right?
The promise for a definite future
I won’t be afraid if I believe in that, right?
Goodbye, until the next winter

Even though the sound of the train you boarded
Had disappeared, the snow continued to fall
In the corner of the abandoned platform
I cried a little, but I’m alright!

You won’t forget me once we separate again, right?
The promise for a definite future
I won’t be afraid if I believe in that, right?
Goodbye, until the next winter

Even though the sound of the train you boarded
Had disappeared, the snow continued to fall
In the corner of the abandoned platform
I cried a little, but I’m alright!

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Mainichi ga Special – Takeuchi Mariya

毎日がスペシャル (Mainichi ga supesharu) – Everyday is special

from
Mainichi ga Special single,
Bon Appetit! album,
Expressions album.

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Everyday is special, everyday is special
Everyday is a special day

A weekday that begins with rain is the seed of melancholy
Messy hair, low spirits
Undone homework, a careless word from the boyfriend
Just remembering these discouraged me again
But I’ve realized that taking a breath as I wake up in the morning is happiness too
Even if the weather’s bad, even if it isn’t a holiday
Even if my daily horoscope isn’t “lucky”

Everyday is special, everyday is special
Special day for everyone
Everyday is special, everyday is special
Everyday is a special day

A cinnamon roll stuffed in my mouth, I hurried to the station
But late by 5 seconds, the train had gone
With loafers dirty and heavy with rain
I felt like crying at that moment
But I know that life depends on how my heart sees things
So even if I’m not an honours student, even if I’m not popular
Even if I don’t have a nice body

Everyday is special, everyday is special
Special day for everyone
Everyday is special, everyday is special
Everyday is a special day

Everyone is growing older bit by bit
So every boring day is actually really precious too
Even if today’s not my birthday, even if it isn’t an anniversary
Even if it’s not payday

Everyday is special, everyday is special
Special day for everyone
Everyday is special, everyday is special
Everyday is a special day

Everyday is special, everyday is special
Special day for everyone
Everyday is special, everyday is special
Everyday is a special day

Very very special day!

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Lonely Woman – Takeuchi Mariya

ロンリー・ウーマン (Ronrii Uuman) – Lonely Woman

from
Lonely Woman / Tell me, tell me single.

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In the beginning, I planned to have just a little bit of fun
I wanted to run away from the brilliant loneliness
Your ease and kindness seemed to suck the strength from my shoulders
And sometime, before I knew it, I was in love
With a promise of no strings attached, we had sex
That night became unforgettable
But when you ran away and disappeared to that girl
I felt jealousy like a child
I’m a lonely woman I’m a lonely woman

Diverted by a busy life, I planned to forget
When this city started to prepare for winter
You would probably bring your lover somewhere for a holiday
Feelings of indifference become lingering affection
Being left alone fits me too well, as I only know how to act strong
Someday, surely, I hope to meet love
When someone suddenly starts to gossip
I feel sorrow every time I hear your name
I’m a lonely woman I’m a lonely woman

I appear cool, but am actually lonely
Filling the gaps of my heart with tears
I’m a lonely woman I’m a lonely woman

I appear cool, but am actually lonely
Filling the gaps of my heart with tears
I’m a lonely woman I’m a lonely woman
I’m a lonely woman I’m a lonely woman

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Konya wa Hearty Party – Takeuchi Mariya

今夜はHearty Party (Konya wa Hearty Party) – Hearty Party Tonight

from
Konya wa Hearty Party single,
Bon Appetit! album,
Vintage Denim album,
Expressions album.

Covered by
Tiara in Aishi sugite single.

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Transiting between subway trains, I reach the office
Dull days with just tea delivery duties
The life I had dreamed of
I’m still so far from it, but
I feel happy in my own way
The city lights sparkle in platinum colours
As I hurry to the store where old friends await
I want them to hear all the stories I’ve stored up
Even about the breakup with my lover
Let’s make merry tonight
(Da-da-da dance now!)

When everyone has gathered
We’re gonna have a hearty party tonight
I’ll get back the smile which I’ve forgotten
In this meagre amount of time
Time and troubles disappear once we start dancing
And I’ll be cheerful again from tomorrow
Let’s have a party, hearty party

I was prepared to be rejected, but
I still cried when he suggested the breakup
He doesn’t know my good points
Such an unlucky guy
The nights alone are so long
(Te-te-te telephone!)

If everyone has gathered
We’re gonna have a hearty party tonight
Please comfort my grumbling self
My beloved friends
Even tears fly away when someone starts singing
And I’ll be able to stand up again in no time
So, have a party, hearty party
(Si-si-si sing a song!)

Because I can meet everyone
We’re gonna have a hearty party tonight
Amidst the sound of clinking wineglasses, I swore in my heart
To capture a truly wonderful love the next time round
A man that will overshadow even Kimu Taku
Let’s fall in love
Dreaming of you, whom I’ll meet someday…
Let’s have a party, hearty party

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Koi no arashi – Takeuchi Mariya

恋の嵐 (Koi no arashi) – Storm of love

from
Koi no arashi single,
REQUEST album,
Expressions

Covered by
Lisa Loeb in Sincerely… album (English cover)

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Dance dance dance Never stop
Dance dance dance Never stop
In the night where casual touches of the fingertips sways my heart
Even my prolonged secret feelings cannot be hidden
I want to remain friends, but my lively heart
Cannot be stopped anymore, this is the start of sin

Dance dance dance
Nestling cheeks, strong embraces, take a step
Chance chance chance
I can still choose where I want to return to

Dance dance dance
Never stop till you say you love me
Dance dance dance
Never stop till you say you love me so

Getting into your car, driving through the rainy city
Shining with the colour of tears, so sorrowful
The sound of falling rain seems to spur us on
As we stopped the engine in a deserted carpark
Rain rain rain
Hit the window, rain harder, call in the storm
Rain rain rain
Call in even the sadness that comes with love

Dance dance dance
Nestling cheeks, strong embraces, take a step
Chance chance chance
I can still choose where I want to return to

Rain rain rain
Hit the window, rain harder, call in the storm
Rain rain rain
I want to forget the pain in my heart with hot kisses
Rain rain rain
Never stop till you kiss me baby
Rain rain rain Never stop
Rain rain rain
Never stop till you kiss me baby

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Junai Rhapsody – Takeuchi Mariya

純愛ラプソディ (Junai rapusodi) – Pure Love Rhapsody

from
Junai Rhapsody single,
Impressions album,
Expressions album.

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Being cheerful is my only merit
But I have sometimes yearned for a risky love
Dramatic events never happened to me
That was how normal my life had been
Since the day I met you
Everything started to sparkle, and my emotions grew stronger
Knowing not a single thing about how to love
This warmth I’ve plunged into was already someone else’s
Every time I punch in my card
The unexpected feeling of incompleteness disappears before I even know it

Even on the stage of love
I never receive more than a supporting role, my script always a single line
Linked by an invisible chain
Is stealing your heart a violation of the rules?
Regretting taking the long road and being too late
I was jealous of the past
And a time I cannot return to
Sighing as my comrades got married
How much longer is it alright for me to not take on a lead role?
To feel so much love for someone
I now know gentleness and strength, and I’m happy with that

The depth of love cannot be measured in form
Goodbye can sometimes change into everlasting bonds
Even if we can never meet again
Your beloved smile will live on in my heart
So, I sing this rhapsody for you
So, I sing this rhapsody for you

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Dream Seeker – Takeuchi Mariya

from Bon Appetit! album.

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When the night comes and I feel like crying for no reason
It’s a chance for me to start all over again
All the toughness and impatience I’ve held in my heart
Had made me lose sight of the things I really love
Although I don’t regret the love and job I’ve let go of
I need to have dreams and ideals, or it’s the end
In order to find a self who can shine more someday
Just let me cry my heart out now
A wounded heart is the beginning of gentleness
All which has depressed me thus far are no longer frightening

Although I can’t change everything like pressing a reset button
I will walk on without looking back from today on
I like this self, who can have such honest feelings
Finally, I can say it with my heart
Spring wind, please bring along new thrills
A tomorrow just for me is surely waiting

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Chance no maegami – Takeuchi Mariya / Hara Yuuko

チャンスの前髪 (Chansu no maegami) – Chance Bangs

from Chance no maegami/Jinsei no tobira single + Expressions album.

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If I have chosen a single something
Then I need to throw away everything else
When I said that, I was truly lost
Even though there is no best answer anywhere
(Hoo hoo) Just looking at you makes me feel excited
To be able to live like this without defence
I’ve been overly cautious, but still can’t do it
Being such a coward, I know that
I need to grab a chance when I see it, not let it escape
I don’t want to be left with just regret

Because we are so shockingly opposites
Our different characters connect us
Between women, our shrewd intuition
Lets us understand what the other feels
(Hoo hoo) You overestimate me too much
I just don’t want you to see me brooding
If I sometimes leap before I look
I should be able to connect to a bright future
If we cooperate, look, we can become someone
Who knows no fear, and has plucked up her courage
(I’m OK)(I’m OK, too)

Oh, the God of Chance has only bangs
If he passes by, it’ll be impossible to have him
Combining our powers to capture him
Shall we live on our own terms?

Take your chance!
Make your choice!

Take your chance!
Make your choice!

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Camouflage – Takeuchi Mariya

カムフラージュ (Kamufuraaju) – Camouflage

from Camouflage/Winter Lovers single + Bon Appetit! album + Expressions album.

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These more-than-friends feelings which I’ve kept locked inside
But my heart can’t lie anymore, it’s just too sad

Hidden in casual gestures, I confirm your feelings
Unable to speak it for such a long time, maybe you feel the same way too…

Faintly hearing the sounds of the thriving city
We are alone in this room now
With the smell of your favourite coffee and the fragrance of tobacco
A secret fleeting premonition
Kindness alone is not enough
I want to speak frankly of the truth

We’ve both had people whom we had called lovers, but
We couldn’t share what was deep in our hearts, and were afraid of loneliness

The wounds I secretly embrace can somehow be healed by only you
The memories of our meeting long long ago, I recall them again and again

When our eyes meet and our fingers touch
All the riddles are solved
Just be silent and quickly steal my lips away
Finally, I can say “I’ve always loved you”
Even though you’ve always kept me nearby
So forgive me for my deception

Even if the world ends tomorrow
I won’t be afraid if you are here
Throwing away all the tears and lies from the past, I’ll become a new me
I won’t hide this warming bond, because it is love

I’ve been looking for your love
So,we’ve found the way at last

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