Does your wounded heart stil ache today?
Do you hate yourself, can’t turn away?
Clutching painkilers, headed to the gig
Shaking inside, afraid to let go
But it was different
That soul smiled
Yes, it was different
Singing free
Music won’t change your life, I know
But I won’t ever let go, I promise
Music gives tomorrow a gentle groove
It stays with you in joy and in blues
I heard a voice that swayed like wind
Beyond al pride, I saw it shine
It touched my soul, my trembling ceased
Harmony kept me safe til home
If even someone like me can breathe again
Even in a world like this, a tiny kindness stil remains
Ah, that was different
Yes, it holds me
But it was different
Singing for tomorrow
Music won’t change your life, I know
But I won’t ever let go, I promise
Music gives tomorrow a gentle groove
It stays with you
Music won’t change your life, I know
But I won’t ever let go, I promise
Music gives tomorrow a gentle groove
It stays with you in joy and in blues
- Lyricist
Kijimael
- Composer
Kijimael
- Producer
Shinichiro Fukuda
- Recording Engineer
Yosuke Sato
- Mixing Engineer
Yosuke Sato
- Mastering Engineer
Yosuke Sato
- Guitar
Shinichiro Fukuda
- Bass Guitar
Shinichiro Fukuda
- Synthesizer
Shinichiro Fukuda
- Vocals
Kijimael
- Background Vocals
Kijimael
- Programming
Shinichiro Fukuda
- Other Instruments
Kijimael
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Different
Kijimael
The third release in a series of three songs distributed biweekly is "Different."
This track marks Kijimael's first ambitious attempt at writing lyrics in English.
With its Lo-fi, dreamy production, and the gentle resonance between Kijimael's slightly wistful voice and ukulele, this acoustic pop gem has come to life.
Comment by Kijimael
After attending a live concert by an overseas artist and feeling inspired by the way they performed, I decided for the first time to complete a song entirely in English. What emerged from that experience was this:
~No matter how you feel,
no matter how much courage you think you've received,
I believe that strength was yours all along~
That is the message I wrote into "Different."
Spotify • New Music Everyday - tuneTracks (curated by TuneCore Japan) • 20 Feb 2026Artist Profile
Kijimael
Kijima El is a singer-songwriter who is gaining increasing attention both in Japan and overseas. With a voice that carries both clarity and melancholy, along with her distinctive ukulele expression, she has been steadily expanding her audience. Her Instagram following, which was around 900 in May of last year, grew to 30,000 as of February 2026, showing a rapid rise in recognition. Her self-written songs delicately portray inner landscapes that feel almost like prayers, resonating with listeners as music that gently accompanies their own memories and emotions. Her song Miyuki, released on February 6, 2026, was created around the theme of facing her name and destiny. The song was selected for NEW BORN J-POP, a playlist on KKBOX Taiwan, one of Taiwan's largest music streaming services, introducing emerging J-POP artists on the verge of breakthrough. In addition to being featured on the playlist, Kijima El was also selected as the banner artist, further increasing her visibility across Asia. Since May 15, she has been featured as the vocalist in Daihatsu's commercial Hataraku Watashi ni Daihatsu Mei. She is currently performing mainly in Shimokitazawa and Daikanyama. Her latest single, How are you doing?, was released on May 16.
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