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Monday, February 12, 2007

Egao Yes Nude ~笑顔YESヌード~ Lyrics and Translation - UPDATED

By popular search demand, here is the Morning Musume 32nd Single Egao Yes Nude ~笑顔YESヌード~ lyrics. This time the nihongo and romaji lyrics sourced from elsewhere, as noted below. Made some corrections. Also added English translation.



Links here (so that you don't have to scroll down ^_^)
Nihongo lyrics
Romaji lyrics
English translation


Nihongo lyrics source here.

Nihongo

笑顔YESヌード - モーニング娘。

溢れる光【吉澤】 
漂うブラックベリー【新垣】 
愛して止まないその瞳【吉澤】 
ねえ抱きしめて【高橋】 
このままじゃ居られない【藤本】 
でもね×4 ラブリー×4

涙が出たり【新垣】 
この恋ミステリー【吉澤】 
もう振り返られないみたい【新垣】
どうしてそんなにやさしいの 
一人が淋しいじゃない【光井】
あなたの希望を聞かせてよ【田中】 
唇乾く前に【久住】

笑顔YESヌード 
あなた だけの 私 だから 
遠慮 せずに 強く してよ 
どんな 夜も ついていくから【ユニ】
笑顔YESヌード 
だけど だけど すごく 素敵 
遠い 遠い 夢の はずが 
なぜか なぜか あなたの胸で【ユニ】 
笑顔で眠る【光井】

キスしたばかり【藤本】 
二度目のフェブラリー【高橋】 
誰にも負けないこのメロディー【藤本】
もう乱れてる【新垣】 
このままじゃ壊れるわ【吉澤】 
でもね×4 ラブリー×4

お茶してみたり【高橋】 
おしゃれなベーカリー【藤本】 
ほら二人で出かけましょうよ【高橋】
どうしてこんなに楽しいの 
真夏が待てないじゃない【光井】
世間の予想は信じない【田中】 
女の勘で行くわ【久住】

笑顔YESヌード 
あなた だから 私なのよ 
愛し 合えば とまら ないわ 
終わり 知らぬ ロミオとジュリエット【ユニ】
笑顔YESヌード 
だから だから 少し 怖い 
近い 近い 恋の はずよ 
でもね でもね あなたの胸で【ユニ】 
疲れて眠る【新垣】


あなたと見てたわ流れ星【久住】 
ゆっくりな流れ星【光井】
願い事を唱える前に【道重】 
手を強く握ったの【亀井】

笑顔YESヌード 
あなた だけの 私 だから 
遠慮 せずに 強く してよ 
どんな 夜も ついていくから【ユニ】
笑顔YESヌード 
だけど だけど すごく 素敵 
遠い 遠い 夢の はずが 
なぜか なぜか あなたの胸で【ユニ】

笑顔YESヌード 
あなた だから 私なのよ 
愛し 合えば とまら ないわ 
終わり 知らぬ ロミオとジュリエット【ユニ】
笑顔YESヌード 
だから だから 少し 怖い 
近い 近い 恋の はずよ 
でもね でもね あなたの胸で【ユニ】 
疲れて眠る【高橋】






Romaji source from JPH!P Forums

Romaji
Egao Yes Nuudo - Morning Musume.

Afureru hikari
Tadayou BURAKKUBERII
Aishite yamanai sono hitomi

Nee dakishimete
Kono mama jya irarenai
Demo ne (Demo ne) Demo ne (Demo ne)
RABURII (RABURII) RABURII (RABURII)

Niyaketetari
Kono koi misuterii
Mou furikaerarenai mitai

Doushite sonna ni yasashii no
Hitori ga samishii jya nai
Anata no kibou wo kikasete yo
Kuchibiru kawaku mae ni

Egao YES NUUDO
Anata dake no watashi dakara
Enryo sezu ni tsuyoku white yo
Donna yoru mo tsuite iku kara

Egao YES NUUDO
Dakedo Dakedo Sugoku Suteki
Tooi Tooi Yume no Hazu ga
Naze ka Naze ka Anata no mune de
Egao de nemuru


KISU shitabakari
Nidome no FEBURARII
Dare ni mo makenai
kono MERODII

Mou midareteru
Kono mama ja kowareru wa
Demo ne (Demo ne) Demo ne (Demo ne)
RABURII (RABURII) RABURII (RABURII)

Otoshite mitari
Oshare na BEEKARII
Hora futari de dekakemashou

Doushite konna ni tanoshii no
Manatsu ga matenai ja nai
Seken no yosou wa shinjinai
Onna no kan de yuku wa

Egao YES NUUDO
Anata Dakara Watashi Na no yo
Aishi Aeba Tomara Nai wa
Owari Shiranu ROMIO to JURIETTO

Egao YES NUUDO
Dakara Dakara Sukoshi Kowai
Chikai Chikai Koi no Hazu yo
Demo ne Demo ne Anata no mune de
Tsukarete nemuru

Nanana... Yeah...
Wow... Baby

Anata to miteta wa nagareboshi
Yukkuri na nagareboshi
Negaigoto wo tonaeru mae ni
Te wo tsuyoku nigitta no

Egao YES NUUDO
Anata Dake no Watashi Dakara
Enryo Sezu ni Tsuyoku Shite yo
Donna Yoru mo Tsuite iku kara

Egao YES NUUDO
Dakedo Dakedo Sugoku Suteki
Tooi Tooi Yume no Hazu ga
Naze ka Naze ka Anata no mune de

Egao YES NUUDO
Anata Dakara Watashi Na no yo
Aishi Aeba Tomara Nai wa
Owari Shiranu ROMIO to JURIETTO

Egao YES NUUDO
Dakara Dakara Sukoshi Kowai
Chikai Chikai Koi no Hazu yo
Demo ne Demo ne Anata no mune de
Tsukarete nemuru






Note: After translating, I find that there are some underlying sensual overtones here. But that's my interpretation. It's up to you on how you interpret it yourself. Gakimon has a different take on this song, which is quite interesting.



UPDATE: Englisht Translation updated. Man, I suck at comprehending the first and second person context. Many thanks chu3nii! (^o^)/..... and of course, Anon too. (Pls don't hide, we can be friends, yes?)


English Translation
Egao Yes Nude - Morning Musume.

Overflowing light
wafting fragrance of blackberry*
Eyes that I cannot stop loving
Hey, please hold me
I cannot remain this way
oh but, it's lovely...

Shedding tears
this mistery of love
Seems like there's no turning back anymore

Why are you so gentle?
It would be lonely when I’m alone
Tell me your hopes
before your lips run dry

Smile Yes Nude
Because I am yours alone
Do it forcefully without holding back
I will follow you no matter what night it would be

Smile Yes Nude
But still it's wonderful
A dream from a far
but somehow, I sleep on your chest with a smiling face **

We've only kissed
It's the second February***
A melody that will not lose to anyone

It gets confusing
I'll go crazy this way
oh but, it's lovely...

Like having tea
in a stylish bakery
come on, let's go out together

Why must it be so enjoyable/happy/fun?
that makes me can’t wait for the coming Midsummer
Don't believe in the world expectations****
Go with a lady's intuition

Smile Yes Nude
It's because of you that I'm like this
as long as we love each other, nothing can stop us
Unknown ending of Romeo and Juliet

Smile Yes Nude
That's why I'm a little afraid
A love that should be so close
But tiringly, I fell asleep on your chest

The shooting star that I saw with you
a slow shooting star
Before I chant for a wish
I held your hand strongly

Smile Yes Nude
Because I am yours alone
Do it forcefully without holding back
I will follow you no matter what night it would be

Smile Yes Nude
But still it's wonderful
A dream from afar, but
Somehow, in your heart...

Smile Yes Nude
It's because of you that I'm like this
as long as we love each other, nothing can stop us
Unknown ending of Romeo and Juliet

Smile Yes Nude
That's why I'm a little afraid
A love that should be so close
But tiringly, I fell asleep on your chest


* I don't know what this means,
** Meaning that the dream came true after all
*** Hinting at Valentine's Day? Some say that it is hinting at Yossie's second year as leader
**** Society standards?
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Egao Yes Nude PV Review

The PV for Morning Musume single "Egao Yes Nude" is out, and I'm sure avid Hello! Project fans have already watched it.

Overall, as I previously mentioned, I didn't like the PV much. But that doesn't mean I didn't enjoy it either. Fast tempo-matching clip sequences and lots of closeups. Filmed with low colour resolution for the nostalgic feel. Reminds me of "the Manpower" and "Ambitious Yashitenki Iijyan". Only two sets are used - the dance floor with glittery setup, and a HUGE bed. I still don't like the dance, but the PV editing deceivingly made it look so good. ^_^ And the costume? I have said it many times, and I'll say it again - They really should remove that white thingie from covering the cleavage!

Video Clip from Dohhhup

If it's too slow, then watch it here -->




Some points of focus. Had a lot of problem vid-capping, because of the fast video-sequence. They(the cameras) don't stay on one girl for too long.


Leads
Yossie and Gaki-san pair and Mikitty and Ai-chan pair. Great job, and looking great at it. I must highlight how happy I am to see Yossie and Gaki-san opening the verses, and they don't get this much of appeal time often.
Even though the sequences are short, Ai-chan still managed to get my attention with her poise and dancing.




Close-ups
Eririn looks great on every shot, while Koharu looks so different and pretty. And wow... Mitsui looks good. Mikitty is sexy as always.





The sensual touch
All of the girls lying on the same bed. The closeness, dreamy eyes, slow strokes, touching and eyeing the camera from the corner of their eyes... the sensual undertones is overflowing. Ooooh, I don't think I can look at Sayu the same way ever again. ^_^





Roll, baby, ROLL!
Momusu girls rolling on a bed. Oh man~~~ Reina especially, is so .... so... feline. ^_^ And Mitsui looks so cute too. Really took me by surprise with all her pedoliciousness!
I swear... this is exactly how the girls look like when they came over to roll on my velvet bed last week.......... hehehe! (^o^)v.....



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Saturday, February 10, 2007

Tsunku, Yaguchi Mari and Iida Kaori in Politics..... ?!

This is just absurd.

I was wondering what this was all about...


Later I found out that Tsunku, Yaguchi Mari and Iida Kaori are part of the supporting team for the mayor election in Kyushuu. Source from WHG.


Now I hold nothing against what they are doing... but just where the heck is the connection?! Tsunku is from Osaka, Marippe is from Kanagawa and Kaorin is from Hokkaidou.




Something tells me that these are old pictures, cos' Marippe's hairdo wasn't like this in the recent "Yaguchi Hitori" show. If that's so, this means this ain't the first time they are doing this. (Or maybe Yaguchi has used extensions in her show)

Is Tsunku's appetite for exposure that strong, so as to be affiliated with politics as well? It's fine that Hello! Project participates in various promotions of other merchandise and public campaigns. But does Tsunku intend to allow Hello! Project to be available for bookings in political activities as well?

.... I don't know what else to say.
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Friday, February 09, 2007

It's time.... but Aibon's not back yet....

Countdown removed. Previous post removed. Kago Ai is not back yet.... (T_T)

Yup. No news. Zip. Zilch. Not a clue. I'm so disappointed.

Someone left a comment on my previous removed post.

Anonymous said...

Thay say she was seen near TBS on 24th January. That's all I know for now.

source: http://blog.livedoor.jp/kaho_milky/archives/51850667.html

3:25 PM


Thanks very much for the heads-up.


As for me, I went and searched the blogs in Japan domains(e.g. rakuten, fc2 etc.), and though I could not find anything informative, all the bloggers there seem to agree in one thing - that it was perfect timing that Aibon should be released from her suspension by tomorrow. Now, supposedly Aibon IS released tomorrow, and if any actions (press conference, announcements etc) is in queue, it will only start TOMORROW. Knowing UFA/Hello! Project usual practice, they will let us know in advance, and the actual day of release will come only weeks after. But if none of the mentioned ever take place, then I suppose we have no choice but to realise that the suspension is not over yet. Sad but true... :(

Now if you'll excuse me, I need go and drown my sorrows with a couple of beers...
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Thursday, February 08, 2007

Matsuura Aya..... and her Happiness

Couldn't sleep. All because of UFA/Hello! Project for no news on Aibon. So to occupy my mind before I go mad, I grabbed my guitar, played it for a while.......... then I recorded this song and made this video. Some mistakes here and there though.

Happiness by Matsuura Aya.
Combined the arrangement for Ayaya's Hello Pro Hour performance and her live rendition at Shinka no Kisetsu concert.




Love this song. Love the lyrics even more. One have to listen to Ayaya sing this one to realise that Ayaya is no longer that young cutie pie with cute demeanor of introducing her self with a high pitched "Matsuura Aya deeeesuuuu~~~". She is now a solid songstress in her own right, with great singing ability. A real woman. I prefer that she gets more songs like this in the future.

I wonder why they made Happiness is a B-side song. And what is furthermore baffling is that UFA is not capitalizing on her talent but kept her on a passive mode as noted by Mitsui of Ikimasshoi.


Was it because of her jaw injury? Okay so maybe... only maybe.... her injury in October have further delayed her possible next single release. And now she is not being kept inactive so as not to further aggravate her condition. But she seems to be okay now. Was it because of her participation as one half of GAM? The entertainment scene in Japan is not NBA. The media in Japan forget easily and will move on to the next focal point in an instance.


I for one, hope that Ayaya gets more opportunities to shine this year. UFA have been pushing Ayaya last year as a mature Jpop solo presense, and it's only logical that they follow-up much more closely in 2007. Otherwise, when the fans lost their interest, all their previous effort are wasted.











Ayaya in Hello Pro Hour


Ayaya in 2006 Fall Concert Tour ~Shinka no Kisetsu~

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Wednesday, February 07, 2007

Koi No Vacance - W (DoubleU) on guitar

Happy 19th Birthday Kago Ai!



It's been 7 years that Aibon's been in the entertainment world, hasn't it? Well, 6 actually, minus 1 year from the suspension... Well, let's leave that one to the past, shall we?

As Nono mentioned before, being 19 years of age means that this will be the final year where you get to declare your age in teens.

It doesn't matter if Aibon is back with us..... err.... well, not true really. Cos at this moment, I'm clicking on the "refresh" button on Hello! Project official site, anticipating some sort of miracle news to appear............ ANYWAY, it's her birthday and I wish her best of health and luck. I pray that the wish she makes on this birthday will come true~~~ ^_^

I made this video to celebrate Aibon's birthday.


...... been a long time, gotten rusty.... AND I totally forgot to clean the lens before recording! ^_^
I had this one transposed ages ago, just no time to record it down. I guess now is a good time .... or I'll never get to do it.


Once again, Happy Birthday Aibon!
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Sunday, February 04, 2007

Egao Yes Nude PV............. 8 second preview

Found this on Youtube.com - 8 second preview of Morning Musume's latest single "Egao Yes Nude". Apparently from CD-TV.



The dance routine is the same from what we saw on the Hello! Project 2007 winter concert..... which is too simple for my liking, honestly. For sure, it's not Natsu-sensei who choreographed it. (I heard that she moved on to another company already). But then again, if it was too complex, Micchi will not be able to handle it.



Overall, I think they're playing it safe. The PV is still all about the girls essentially. Much like "Ambitious". I like the costumes, but they really should take out that white thingie covering up the cleavage. ^_^ (I'm such a pervert...Heh!). Additionally, I noticed from the costume is that only Sayu, Eririn, Reina and Koharu-chan don't get the cleavage, and only get a side bellage. On the contrary, Gaki-san, Ai-chan, Mikitty and Micchi gets the high bellage.
(I hope I'm using the bikini codes here correctly ...)


I hate to admit it, but I don't think I will like the PV that much. But then again, it's only 8 seconds and too early to decide. I'm still loving that song though. ^_^
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