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  • Ayumi Hamasaki: Dearest (2001)
  • Music Video | 6 min | Music
Ayumi Hamasaki: Dearest (2001)
Music Video | 6 min | Music
The song "Dearest" by Ayumi Hamasaki carries themes of love, loss, and the longing for eternal happiness. In the first verse, the lyrics express a desire to discard everything that's not truly valuable and important. The speaker longs for ...See moreThe song "Dearest" by Ayumi Hamasaki carries themes of love, loss, and the longing for eternal happiness. In the first verse, the lyrics express a desire to discard everything that's not truly valuable and important. The speaker longs for a reality where they can easily let go of the cruelty and hardships of life. However, midst the harshness, they find solace and comfort in the image of someone they care deeply for. The person they envision brings them joy and is a source of strength during difficult times. The chorus reflects a wish for the subject's smiling face to remain constant until the day they fall into eternal sleep. It signifies the speaker's desire for the person they love to always be happy and for their smile to be uninterrupted. The second verse discusses the inherent sadness and impermanence that humans experience. It acknowledges that people are prone to forgetting and that life is fleeting. Despite this, the lyrics emphasize the importance of love and the need to give and receive it from those worth loving. It reflects a belief that love is a driving force in life and the motivation behind the speaker's actions. In the instrumental bridge, the song takes a momentary pause to convey emotions through the music without lyrics. In the final chorus, the lyrics reflect on the initial stages of the relationship, acknowledging that both individuals were clumsy and took a roundabout path toward finding each other. It suggests that they may have unintentionally hurt each other in the process. However, they have persevered and arrived at their current point together, despite the challenges they faced. The lyrics simply features vocalizations, allowing the listener to resonate with the emotions conveyed throughout the song. Written by SongTell See less
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Director
Wataru Takeishi (directed by)
Writer
Ayumi Hamasaki (songwriter)
Producer
Max Matsuura
Composer
Dai Nagao
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Updated Sep 27, 2001
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Sep 27, 2001 (Japan)
Awards
1 nomination

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