Overwhelmed by the lyrical world! Shiina Ringo’s masterpiece
Since her debut in 1998, Ringo Sheena has continuously captivated the public with her unique worldview, surprising audiences time and again—even through hiatuses and band activities.
Here, we’ve tightly compiled all of her signature and hit songs without leaving anything out.
Her lyrics sometimes include unfamiliar Japanese, but looking those up is part of the fun.
Also note how stylishly she honors Japanese culture.
If you haven’t listened much before, by all means dive into the world of Ringo—you’ll be hooked!
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Be overwhelmed by the lyrical world! Shiina Ringo’s masterpieces (11–20)
Iroha nihohetoShiina Ringo
The theme song for Fuji TV’s drama “Kamo, Kyoto e Iku: The Innkeeper’s Diary of a Long-Established Ryokan.” It was the first single released after Tokyo Jihen disbanded.
It presents a unique world that admires nature from a consciousness melded into the great outdoors—but it’s a bit challenging to grasp.
Then again, that’s Shiina Ringo for you.
If you get a chance, definitely watch the music video.
I’m sure it’ll be a song you’ll want to recommend to someone!
NIPPONShiina Ringo
It was used as the theme song for NHK’s soccer broadcasts.
I think it’s a piece most people have heard at least once.
For Shiina Ringo, it’s a surprisingly pop-sounding track with a lot of drive.
Since it was written specifically for this, the lyrics use many words that evoke supporting Japan.
However, straightforward phrases like “Do your best” or “Don’t lose” don’t appear in the lyrics.
That’s Ringo’s style, too.
morphineShiina Ringo
A dark and sultry track included on Ringo Sheena’s debut album, “Muzai Moratorium.” Its early-Sheena-esque sense of decadence and mystery is truly appealing.
The melody itself isn’t difficult and stays quite even, so I think it’s easy to sing.
There are some scooped notes that rise at the ends of phrases, but if you’re not good at them, it’s fine to ignore and sing normally.
Since there’s a part in the final chorus where the pitch rises, project your voice without hesitation.
Even if you go off-pitch, it’s okay—what matters most is singing out fully and enjoying yourself!
Chicken, Snake, and PigShiina Ringo
A mysterious song entirely in English.
It starts with chant-like music, so listening to it alone is incredibly scary.
The chicken, snake, and pig symbolize the three defilements that poison the human heart.
Reading the lyrics translated into Japanese is a bit reassuring, since it turns out to be an encouraging song that says, “It’s not bad to be steeped in worldly desires—charge ahead as you believe.” It’s a track that showcases just how extraordinarily talented the artist Ringo is.
slideShiina Ringo
The B-side track of the debut single “Koufukuron” (Theory of Happiness).
A full-on bittersweet ballad, it’s a masterpiece that portrays an unstable romantic relationship with cool precision and lyricism, interwoven with everyday scenes.
It was later included on the 10th-anniversary album “Watashi to Houden.” There’s no shouting or anything like that; it’s a song that requires rhythmic feel in the chorus and good breath control.
Once the song starts, you’re singing almost the whole time, but the melody isn’t difficult, so it should be straightforward to sing.
If you tense up around your shoulders, you’ll shift to chest breathing and won’t be able to inhale properly, so relax and take deep breaths using diaphragmatic (abdominal) breathing.
Making sure to project your voice and fully exhale is also key.
BathroomShiina Ringo
Yokushitsu, with its striking guitar and piano sounds, appears on the second album Shōso Strip released in March 2000 and carries a decadent, immersive atmosphere.
Many people might sum up Shiina Ringo’s songs as “difficult,” but surprisingly, there are also tracks with a narrow range that are easy to sing.
The overall vocal range of Yokushitsu is A3–C5, which isn’t too high, so there shouldn’t be much to worry about in terms of range.
You can sing the A and B sections in a straightforward, subdued manner, but if you accent the beginning of the chorus, it will add contrast and instantly bring you closer to Ringo’s world.
Overwhelmed by the lyrical world! Shiina Ringo’s masterpieces (21–30)
an open secretShiina Ringo
The theme song for the drama “Jikou Keisatsu: Hajimemashita.” As a proper theme song, it’s a light and poppy track.
The lyrics are sprinkled with plenty of aromas—pheromones, flavors, cinnamon, and more.
The content suggests a proactive woman determined to somehow make a one-sided crush of hers into something real.
It’s a track that makes you want to immerse yourself in its slightly suspicious, bewitching lyrical world.