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Lyric

Kuyama

Serika

夜月照らされて 白い肌が光る

その瞳の中は 静かに燃える

粟の種揺れ 風吹く島

溢れるこの想い 何処へゆくだろう

癒えないこの心 誰かじゃ溶かせないだろう

光るこの物語(こえ)

決して揺らぐ事のない 硬く結ばれた

あの頃の誓いは ここで生きてる

風が吹く度 思い出す声

消えないその志 流れゆくのは

瞬くような時代 あなたを超えてくだろう

光るこの物語(こえ)

  • Lyricist

    Serika, YAPAN

  • Composer

    Serika, YAPAN

  • Producer

    YAPAN

  • Recording Engineer

    YAPAN

  • Mixing Engineer

    YAPAN

  • Mastering Engineer

    YAPAN

  • Vocals

    Serika

  • Programming

    YAPAN

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    Kuyama

    Serika

Inspired by historical accounts from the Yaeyama Islands in Okinawa, Serika unveils her latest single, "Kuyama."

The track draws from the traditional Okinawan folk song "Asadoya Yunta," in which the real-life figure Kuyama appears as a symbol of strength and resilience. Reimagining this powerful female presence through a contemporary lens, Serika transforms a cultural narrative into a modern original work.

Built on an electric pop foundation, "Kuyama" blends luminous synth textures with dynamic beats. While grounded in the accessibility of J-Pop, the production carries a poised intensity that sets it apart. The arrangement does more than evoke nostalgia - it bridges tradition and modernity, expressing a continuity of spirit that transcends time.

By reinterpreting a historical female figure for today's global audience, "Kuyama" stands as a bold artistic statement - an electric pop anthem that connects heritage, identity, and empowerment for the future.

Artist Profile

  • Serika

    Born on November 9, 1995, Serika is a singer-songwriter from Okinawa, Japan. She began writing her own lyrics and composing music in 2015, launching her live career with acoustic guitar performances. Based in Okinawa, she has been actively performing in a wide range of settings, including street performances both inside and outside the prefecture, live music events, and appearances as an event MC. Serika's music captures the small joys and quiet sorrows scattered throughout everyday life, translating them into honest and natural songs. Her delicate yet powerful voice expresses both emotional vulnerability and quiet strength, creating music that resonates deeply with listeners and feels like a familiar part of life. In 2017, she released her first mini album, My Life Is Together With You, and held her first solo concert at the Okinawa live house MOD'S, successfully filling the venue with an audience of 150. In October 2024, she received the Special Jury Award at the Warner Music Okinawa Vocal Audition. In June 2025, she released the song Regeneration, for which she wrote the lyrics herself. The track was provided as part of the Special Jury Award recognition from the Warner Music Vocal Audition.

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