あちらこちらでも 山が鳴る 花が咲く
この一本道で
更級の月冠を見上げては
ただ想い溢れた
悲しみを全部 癒してくれるよ
この坂を登ったら 涙も乾いてる
花を愛でて 季節巡って 何もかも移ろうわ
光浴びて 影を連れて あてどなく彷徨うわ
どこへ辿り着くのか分からなくてもいいから
あちらこちらにも 風が吹く 雨が降る
でも心は熱い
歓びを全部 両手に抱えて
あの橋を渡ったら あなたが待っている
時の川に 舟を浮かべ 逆らえないものたちに
抗わずに ユラリ揺られ 流れ流されてゆく
花を愛でて 季節巡って すべては変わりゆくわ
光浴びて 影を連れて 導かれる場所へと
そこへ還り逝くのか分からなくてもいいから
いつか辿り着いたら その手でギュッと抱きしめて
旅人が言う あてどなく歩いてく
この一本道を
- Lyricist
Ai Takeda
- Composer
Ai Takeda
- Co-Producer
Ai Takeda, Kiyoko Asai
- Mixing Engineer
Kiyoko Asai
- Mastering Engineer
Kiyoko Asai
- Guitar
Sadayoshi Okamoto
- Vocals
Ai Takeda
- Recorder
Ai Takeda
Listen to Michi by Ai Takeda
Streaming / Download
- 1
Suteki na Hito
Ai Takeda
- ⚫︎
Michi
Ai Takeda
- 3
Furusato (Cover)
Ai Takeda
- 4
snow
Ai Takeda
- 5
Interlude
Ai Takeda
- 6
Kakumei
Ai Takeda
- 7
Lovin Fruitsful (Cover)
Ai Takeda
- 8
good night
Ai Takeda
Japanese singer-songwriter Ai Takeda presents *Heart*, an intimate and cinematic collection of songs that marks a new chapter in her artistic journey.
Blending ambient textures, heartfelt storytelling, and subtle jazz influences, *Heart* showcases Takeda not only as a vocalist, but also as a songwriter, composer, and arranger. With the exception of one cover song, every track was written, composed, and arranged by Takeda herself.
From the gentle optimism of "Suteki na Hito" and the nostalgic reflections of "Michi" to the a cappella beauty of "Snow", the dreamlike atmosphere of "Kakumei", and the soothing closing track "good night", each song reveals a different facet of her creative world.
Across eight tracks, including an interlude, *Heart* unfolds like a short film-exploring love, memory, solitude, and human connection with honesty and grace.
More than a collection of songs, *Heart* is a reflection of Ai Takeda's artistic voice and a meaningful step forward in her evolution as a creator and performer.
Artist Profile
Ai Takeda
Singer-songwriter. Influenced by her mother, who was a music teacher, she began playing the piano at an early age and soon started writing her own songs. After graduating from Rikkyo University with a degree in English Literature, she made her professional debut as a jazz singer. She went on to perform at the Monterey Jazz Festival in Noto and has since appeared regularly at jazz clubs and festivals throughout the Kanto region. In 2019, she released BLOOMIN, a collection of jazz ballads. This was followed in 2023 by Golden Time, an EP consisting entirely of original compositions, through which she developed her distinctive style of sophisticated, melancholic ballads rooted in jazz. With her delicate yet deeply expressive voice, she continues to expand her musical palette by exploring elements of rap and ambient music, drawing attention for her uniquely atmospheric and introspective sound. In 2026, she completed her new album Heart, for which she wrote the lyrics, composed the music, and created the arrangements herself. An accompanying art book was also produced alongside the album. Since December 2023, she has also hosted her own podcast, Kodoku to Ai (Solitude and Love), on stand.fm.
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