[Masterpieces Singing the Goddess] A Comprehensive Introduction from Showa-Era Songs to the Latest Hit Tracks
One of the wonders of music is that it can take as its subject not only visible things, but also the sublime and the unseen.
In this article, we’ve gathered Japanese songs with the theme of “goddess” from among the endlessly rich possibilities of music.
There are many words that signify a goddess, such as Aphrodite, Venus, and Muse.
And the term doesn’t only refer to celestial beings—it can also describe someone you love or admire.
So, what kinds of goddesses will appear in the songs we’re introducing this time? We hope you enjoy them as you savor the lyrics.
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[Masterpieces Singing Goddesses] A Comprehensive Introduction from Showa-Era Songs to the Latest Hit Songs (31–40)
VENUSŌhashi Torio
“VENUS” is a song included on ohashiTrio’s 2018 album “STEREO.” The music video for “VENUS” was released in advance, featuring Kaede from E-girls, which drew a lot of attention.
The Toilet GodUemura Kana
“Toire no Kamisama” (The Toilet Goddess) is a single by Kana Uemura released in 2010.
The song is about Uemura herself, inspired by her grandmother’s saying that keeping the toilet clean would make you a beautiful woman.
The idea that a beautiful goddess resides in the toilet is such a lovely tradition, isn’t it?
Goddess (Eros)Fujii Fumiya
Goddess (Eros) is Fumiya Fujii’s third single, released in 1994.
The composer is Kazutoshi Sakurai of Mr.
Children.
Since Sakurai has hardly ever written songs for other artists, this is a rare track.
Dance of the GoddessMizuki Arisa
Megami no Mai (Dance of the Goddess) is Arisa Mizuki’s 19th single, released in 2000.
It was used as the theme song for the drama Nurse no Oshigoto 3, starring Mizuki.
The track was produced by Tsunku, and its distinctive melody is quite addictive.
VenusNagayama Yōko
“Venus” is a single by Yoko Nagayama released in 1986.
It’s not an original song, of course, but a cover of The Shocking Blue.
Although she is now active as an enka singer, Nagayama was an idol at the time.
It seems she still performs the song from time to time.
[Masterpieces Singing of Goddesses] A Comprehensive Showcase from Showa-Era Songs to the Latest Hit Tracks (41–50)
Goddess SwingNagabuchi Tsuyoshi
“Megami no Swing” (“Goddess’s Swing”) is a song included on Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s 22nd album, “TRY AGAIN,” released in 2010.
The song is set in New York.
Its lyrics evoke a young person’s dream world, as if singing while standing in the heart of New York.
Goddess of ParadiseNakamori Akina
“Goddess of Paradise” is a song included on Akina Nakamori’s 18th album, “SPOON,” released in 1998.
I believe the song’s greatest appeal lies in its bewitching, passionate lyrics, combined with Nakamori’s whisper-like voice and powerful emotion.