Miyuki Nakajima’s Masterpieces: A Showcase of the Timeless Gems That Defined an Era

Nobody is RightNakajima Miyuki

Miyuki Nakajima “I’m Here” First Press Limited Edition Bonus DVD: “Nobody Is Right” Digest Video

Everyone believes in their own justice, and at times that becomes the spark of conflict.

This work movingly captures that human nature, along with a prayer-like wish for coexistence that persists nonetheless.

Rather than condemning one side of a confrontation, the lyrics imagine the uncompromising feelings and backgrounds of each, making them a message for peace itself.

The song was included on the acclaimed 2007 October release “I Love You, Kotaetekure,” and in 2015 it was also used in a fashion brand’s commercial.

When you’re suffering from your own sense of rightness or pained by rifts with others, listening to it will let the warmth of its gaze bring you solace.

Sunflower “SUNWARD”Nakajima Miyuki

Himawari “Sunward”

This is a famous song by Miyuki Nakajima that seems to layer a heartfelt prayer for peace onto the image of sunflowers blooming powerfully toward the sun.

It carries a strong will to never lose hope, no matter how harsh the circumstances, and to keep moving toward a future where light shines.

Included on the album “LOVE OR NOTHING,” released in October 1994, the piece was arranged by Ichizo Seo, who reportedly built the arrangement inspired by “images of a sunflower field.” The warm yet grand sound powerfully reinforces the message in the lyrics.

When you listen to it as you reflect on the preciousness of peace, you may feel a warm light shining into your heart.

Happy PlayNakajima Miyuki

Miyuki Nakajima - Shiawase Shibai (Happy Play) Cover by XXkurage

A song written specifically for Junko Sakurada, who was both a singer and an actress.

It conveys the bittersweet feelings of a woman who, though she has a gentle man who indulges her whims, realizes that she is the only one who harbors romantic feelings.

The title reflects the fact that the happiness was felt only by the woman, while the man was merely playing along as if performing in a play.

ElaineNakajima Miyuki

“Elaine” Miyuki Nakajima Cover — First Step♪

Both the melody and the lyrics overflow with immense sadness.

No one helped Elaine, and no one could help her…

Was Elaine really such a bad woman? This song made me think about that even as a child.

For me, it was a song from Miyuki’s dark era.

light sleepNakajima Miyuki

Miyuki Nakajima - Light Sleep (Shallow Sleep) Cover by XXkurage

Miyuki Nakajima’s 28th single, released in 1992.

It was used as the theme song for the Thursday drama “To My Dear.” The song expresses the helplessness of men and women living in the city and gradually changing without realizing it.

Tokyo is said to be a city that never sleeps, and the song also conveys an image of a place that, despite its bustle, somehow evokes a sense of loneliness.