- The second song "BABY BABY BABY" is a simple ballad with a standard-like atmosphere.
Lyrics were written by Nakashima herself.

Nakashima : One of my producer said "I want you to write about a big love".
But, since I really wanted to write the words "mita sarenai (it's not filled)", the theme changed to
"A one sided love"

- Are you satisfied?

Nakashima : I am, of course. "Now, I don't really want it" (lyrics) by its meaning, you can even feel it...
Feel alone. However, afterall, I used to collect many clothes to deal with my solitude.
It becomes a serious thing, among the house. You could live in my closet, really (laughs)
It's cute! I think I would like to buy even more, there is still an empty closet left.


- Everyone is the same I think. It's made to be bought, there are even people who buy cds but never listen to them.

Nakashima : Is there such a person, too?! Though I can't really say anything about that.

- Such satisfaction, do you think it's possible also in love?

Nakashima : Yes, I think. It could be with tears and painfulness though
and may not feel sastified in love, but some people think it is possible.
I do, but I also have doubts (laughs)

- Anyway, I think that's what is reflected in Mika's lyrics.
And the third track is the electro number "SPIRAL". And it is a very beautiful use of falsetto.

Nakashima : Thank you. I liked the falsetto a lot.
It was possible to record the song in only one take, the vibrato and falsetto.
Well, because everything is learned, I don't know if I sing well or not at the first time.

- I was also impressed by the lyrics about a spiral of love.

Nakashima : When you're in a bad spiral, waiting is the worst. I also have my own bad spiral sometimes.
The one you could even fight with a fork, like those old-time couples could.

- It's true, there's still a better break up than this though....
Mika thinks "it's useless", it's the same kind of competition in sport, don't you think?

Nakashima : No, I guess there is no such thing. Indeed, I think.
For example, someone says "That is strange, isn't it?". But right now, I can't say it.
You can ask to someone you trust stuffs like "I think I'm weird, don't you think?" I tell the truth,
or "My sense of humour is not amusing" but you can't really take an action over it even if you know it.


Source : Yahoo music
Translation : Utena

Part III will come during the next few days, as well as other translated intervews :)

"Circus" was the pattern theme of her groovy song "CANDY GIRL", "Nagareboshi" was lyrical ballad song about sad romance,
Mika Nakashima's songs have been released in rapid succession last year.
For the year 2010, "ALWAYS" is going to be Mika Nakashima's first single,
this is one of the numerous ballads where you can enjoy her intense vocals.
It's been almost 10 years since her debut. Her charm seems to be gaining more and more depth

- "ALWAYS" is the theme song for the movie "Sayonara Itsuka" (director : Johan Lee ; Starring : Miho Nakayama)

Nakashima: Yes. To some degree, the lyrics fit with the content of the film.
I like it a lot, this song.
I feel like I was touched by the lyrics and melody directly from the beginning.
I knew I would like something that painful.
I also had a great time recording it.
I mean fun, but I thought that I'd sing it without hesitation and with all the serious I have. "Let's sing this way" I didn't really think like that back then.
It was not even particularly difficult, I felt the song naturaly.


- Was the compatibility with this music any good?

Nakashima : Yes, it was.
The two other songs (i.e : CM song BABY BABY BABY and SPIRAL) which are included in this single are also good, I could say neatly "it's a good single". Well, I always get good songs. When I come to think about it, I really think I'm blessed.
However, between all those tunes, there's a few I didn't expected.


- Were you also able to be connected with the lyrics?

Nakashima : I could. I especially liked to sing the first part of each songs.

- "But your countless/floating thoughts" you said

Nahashima : I think "ALWAYS" would mean "I always thought", it seems to makes sense here. It's the same for me, don't you think?
When you're getting tired, you start to think about someone... it could be your family, your cat, or a lover.
At that time, I tend to think about the person I would like to be with and my thoughts float right away.

- It's a nice way of saying it!

Nakashima : it is surprising (laughs).
When I miss my cat, I often wish I could touch him and play with him.
(Before work) There are also times when I stay with my cat and serve him,
he can't do it by himself, it is pityful somehow, this is how I feel.
I could take a dog, but, unfortunatly, I'm not interested in it, not at all.
So I always watch pictures only. What I think would be cute.


Source : Yahoo music
Translation : Utena

Part II and III will come during the next few days, as well as other translated intervews :)



Gallery Update

- KERA March 2010 (x2)

Here we go with the movie version of ALWAYS PV :)

First, I didn't really want to leak it now, but since it's all over the Internet, I'll put it here as well... Here is the full version of SONG FOR A WISH :)



And I added a scan to the gallery :)

- CD&DL data February 2010 (x1)

Plus, Mika will be on the upcoming shows to perform ALWAYS :



That's all for today!