Respect the Power of Love

安室奈美恵, Namie Amuro

About Respect the Power of Love

"Respect the Power of Love" is Namie Amuro's 12th single on the Avex Trax label. Her second single to be released after her hiatus. The single was released on the same day that Amuro's mother was murdered. Amuro cancelled promotion for this single and flew to Okinawa to identify her mother's body.


Year:
2000
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つよく 抱いていて
えがお 見せるまで
とおく
さみしい想い吹きとばして!
こんなに変われる運命より強く
磁石のようにあなたにひかれた
純粋なあこがれと
子供のような無邪気さと
このごろでも変わらない
あなたを大切にする気持ち
誰でももし男女が
人間でありたいなら
Respect ah respect
Respect the power of love
誰かに伝えたい
伝えなきゃ守れない
愛を守るため
うそはつけない かくせない
どこかにかくれて
四角い空ながめてた
だけど昨日も
Respect the power of love
それでよかった

(Respect the power of love)
(Respect the power of love)

ほとんどは許してくれない
まわりや世間は許してくれない
1人じゃたえられそうもない
そんなときは
はやくあなたに会いたい
傷みもつらさもいやすこと
出来はじめた
このごろでも変わらない
あなたを救いたい気持ち
誰でももし男女が
人間でありたいなら
Respect ah respect
Respect the power of love
今日も明日も全部心は
満たしきれない wow
どうしてこんなに
ただ前に進まなきゃならない?
(Respect the power of love)
誰かに知らせたい
It's the power of love
何よりも wow
誰かに伝えたい
マイフェバリィット
好きだけじゃない

Respect respect respect
Respect the power of love
誰かに伝えたい
伝えなきゃ守れない
愛を守るため うそはつけない
かくせない
(Respect the power of love)
どこかにかくれて
四角い空ながめてた
だけど昨日も
Respect the power of love
それでよかった

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Namie Amuro

Namie Amuro (安室 奈美恵, Amuro Namie?, born September 20, 1977) is a Japanese pop singer, fashion icon and former actress who at the height of her popularity was referred to as the "Teen Queen" and the title "Queen of Japanese Pop Music". Born in Naha, Okinawa, Amuro debuted at the age of 14 as an idol in the girl group Super Monkey's. Though mostly unsuccessful, the group gained popularity during their final year together with the single "Try Me (Watashi o Shinjite)" (1995). Amuro left Toshiba-EMI after releasing two more solo singles; she continued her music career as a solo singer with the then-small independent label Avex Trax. Under the guidance of producer Tetsuya Komuro, Amuro quickly became a commercial success, producing several million-selling records a… more »

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Written by: Tetsuya Komuro

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13 facts about this song

Title and Artist
"Respect the Power of Love" is a song by Japanese pop star Namie Amuro.
Release Date
The song was released on March 17, 1999.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, it debuted at No. 2 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart in Japan.
Sales
The song has sold over 500,000 copies, earning it a platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan.
Theme
The song is about the strength and influence of love in a person's life.
Composition
"Respect the Power of Love" is a dance-pop song with elements of R&B.
Personal Significance
Amuro released this song after a year-long hiatus following the death of her mother.
Music Video
The music video for "Respect the Power of Love" was directed by Tetsuo Inoue, and it presents Amuro in a futuristic setting.
Album Inclusion
The song was later included in Amuro's third studio album, "Genius 2000", released in January 2000.
US Release
Although Amuro had always been a local Japanese pop music powerhouse, the song marked her breakthrough into the western market when she released an English version titled "The Power of Love".
Remixes
Several remixes of "Respect the Power of Love" were made, including an English-language version that appeared on international editions of the album, "Break the Rules".
Awards
The song earned Amuro the Japan Record Award for Best Singer in 1999.
TV Performances
Amuro performed the song "Respect the Power of Love" on several music programs, including Count Down TV and Music Station.

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