Olivia inspi'REIRA has some good songs on it, but this is probably the most distinct song, and the ultimate Nana theme song. I don't think this is really Olivia's cup of tea though, as she seems to struggle with much of the songs. It doesn't sound like her heart is into it.
This song is obviously about regret and love lost. It relates to most of the Anime/Manga, but mostly to Reira as this whole album was somewhat of a "how Reira feels..." thing.
I think this is mostly related to Reira's affection for Shin, who is underage and almost ten years younger than she and waiting for him, but it could also apply to her hidden (yet obvious) love for Takumi, a man who doesn't have affection for her but who flirts with her and treats her like his little sister.
This is also applicable to the two main antagonists, Nana, and Hachi (Nana) who can't seem to find what they both ultimately want out of love but yet keep waiting.
It's about Nana being insecure and regretting losing Ren but holding fast to her pride. It's also about Hachi giving up on Nobu and Shoji, her true loves, and giving in to Takumi's selfish ways for the sake of a baby that might not even be his, It's also about Reira's love for Shin, one she has to hide but that she would go to the ends of the world for, because he loves her more than anything.
From Wiki: "Olivia Lufkin (born December 9, 1979), professionally known as OLIVIA, is a bilingual singer-songwriter.She is the daughter of an American father and an Okinawan mother. Her two younger siblings are Jeffrey Lufkin, who is a musician she collaborates regularly with and Caroline Lufkin, who is an independent musician. Lufkin began her solo career after being in the Japanese girl group D&D. She gained mainstream success in 2006 after creating songs for the fictional band Trapnest under the alias of Olivia Inspi' Reira (Trapnest), and the songs were used for the popular anime adaptation of Nana."
Olivia inspi'REIRA has some good songs on it, but this is probably the most distinct song, and the ultimate Nana theme song. I don't think this is really Olivia's cup of tea though, as she seems to struggle with much of the songs. It doesn't sound like her heart is into it. This song is obviously about regret and love lost. It relates to most of the Anime/Manga, but mostly to Reira as this whole album was somewhat of a "how Reira feels..." thing. I think this is mostly related to Reira's affection for Shin, who is underage and almost ten years younger than she and waiting for him, but it could also apply to her hidden (yet obvious) love for Takumi, a man who doesn't have affection for her but who flirts with her and treats her like his little sister. This is also applicable to the two main antagonists, Nana, and Hachi (Nana) who can't seem to find what they both ultimately want out of love but yet keep waiting.
It's about Nana being insecure and regretting losing Ren but holding fast to her pride. It's also about Hachi giving up on Nobu and Shoji, her true loves, and giving in to Takumi's selfish ways for the sake of a baby that might not even be his, It's also about Reira's love for Shin, one she has to hide but that she would go to the ends of the world for, because he loves her more than anything.
Sounds like a soap opera, but I haven't figured out in what language ;) Lufkin does not sound American-made, but from where does she originate???
Sounds like a soap opera, but I haven't figured out in what language ;) Lufkin does not sound American-made, but from where does she originate???
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Olivia Lufkin
Olivia Lufkin
Olivia Lufkin at the 2007 Japan Expo
Olivia Lufkin at the 2007 Japan Expo
Background information
Background information
Birth name
Birth name
Olivia Lufkin
Olivia Lufkin
Also known as
Also known as
Olivia Inspi' Reira (Trapnest)
Olivia Inspi' Reira (Trapnest)
Born
Born
December 9, 1979 (age 32)
December 9, 1979 (age 32)
Origin
Origin
Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Genres
Genres
Pop, trip-hop, rock, ambient, electronica, downtempo, alternative rock, pop rock, industrial rock
Pop, trip-hop, rock, ambient, electronica, downtempo, alternative rock, pop rock, industrial rock
Occupations
Occupations
Singer, songwriter, musician, model
Singer, songwriter, musician, model
Instruments
Instruments
Vocals
Vocals
Years active
Years active
1996—1998 (group) 1999—present (solo)
1996—1998 (group) 1999—present (solo)
Labels
Labels
Avex Trax (1996—2000) Cutting Edge (2001—present)
Avex Trax (1996—2000) Cutting Edge (2001—present)
Associated acts
Associated acts
D&D
D&D
Website
Website
avexnet.or.jp/olivia
avexnet.or.jp/olivia
From Wiki: "Olivia Lufkin (born December 9, 1979), professionally known as OLIVIA, is a bilingual singer-songwriter.She is the daughter of an American father and an Okinawan mother. Her two younger siblings are Jeffrey Lufkin, who is a musician she collaborates regularly with and Caroline Lufkin, who is an independent musician. Lufkin began her solo career after being in the Japanese girl group D&D. She gained mainstream success in 2006 after creating songs for the fictional band Trapnest under the alias of Olivia Inspi' Reira (Trapnest), and the songs were used for the popular anime adaptation of Nana."
WTHeck?!?! Sorry 'bout that.
WTHeck?!?! Sorry 'bout that.