Sarina | Debut Single 'Identity' (Official Music Video)

Sarina Debut Single - "Identity"
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New EP "Foreword" dropping Aug 4th!
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Words and Music by Sarina
Arrangement by Yoichi Tanoue
All instruments (Guitar, Drum, Bass) by Sarina
Programming by Yoichi Tanoue

MV Credits
-Band-
Bass: Naoki Kobayashi
Drums: Masayuki "MABO" Nakamura

-Crew-
Producer: Ken Fujimoto
Director: Terutaka Okura
DOP: Kei Nozawa

Camera Operator: Satoru Yasukawa
Video Engineer : Kenichi Kobayashi
Lighting Technitian: Shinichi Kawahara

Production Manager: Etsuko Fujii

Hair & Make Up: Junko Kodama
Asst Hair & Make Up: Riho Sasaki

Wardrobe Stylist: Kiyomi Shimizu
Asst Wardrobe Stylist: Namie Yamada

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"Identity" Lyrics
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We all yearn for happy endings
A time when smiling comes easily, I
Used to want and chase that blue sky
Now I’m scared I've forgotten
How to fly through darkened storm clouds

I used to live within a safe lie
Familiar darkness keeping me alive, now
My art feels like it's not mine
Do I know how to fight
Even when the enemy is on my side?

I love that I can finally wear white,
But now I don’t know who I am without the fight
Or flight, the fear of losing everything at once
Now, who am I?

Don’t know how to live my life
Without breaking like a glass
On hardened floors of ice
So similar but biting cold will stop the blood flow
Veins filled with the songs of crying
Tears of golden sorrow

I used to think it’s what I wanted
Being freed of all that churned inside of me
But now I wonder if this happy end is
What I want to be the end of me

The demons see my smile and then they leave
But they were safe inside of me
Although it’s gone, I feel anxiety when
I don’t know
Who I’m supposed to be

Don’t know how to live my life
Without breaking like a glass
On hardened floors of ice
So similar but biting cold will stop the blood flow
Veins filled with the songs of crying
Tears of golden sorrow

How do I live this life
Without breaking like a glass
On hardened floors of ice
So similar but biting cold will stop the blood flow
Veins filled with the songs of crying
Tears of golden sorrow

What do I do with life
I’m not breaking but I’m glass on
Melting floors of ice
So warm and yet it doesn’t stop the blood-filled veins
Not crying with the years I’ve spent with
Tears of golden sorrow

(歌詞-和訳）

私たちは皆、ハッピーエンドに憧れる
簡単に笑顔が生まれる時
あの青空を追い求めていた私
今、私は怖くて忘れてしまった
暗い嵐の雲を飛び越える方法を

以前は安全な嘘の中で生きていた
見慣れた闇が私を生かす
今、私は私でない気がしている
敵が味方にいても戦う術を私は知っているのだろうか

やっと白を着られる喜び
でも今、全てを一度に失う恐怖から逃れる方法がわからない
私は誰なのか？

ガラスのように割れることなく
どう生きたら良いのか？
硬い氷の床
じりじりとした冷たさは血流を止める
静脈は涙の歌で満たされる
黄金の悲しみの涙

自分の中にある全てのものから解き放たれることが自分の望みだと思っていた
でもそのハッピーエンドは私が望む私の終わりなのか？

悪魔は私の笑顔を見て去っていく
彼らはずっと私の中で暮らしていた
もういないけれど、自分が何者なのかわからなくなった時、不安を感じてしまう

ガラスのように割れることなく
どう生きたら良いのか？
硬い氷の床
じりじりとした冷たさは血流を止める
静脈は涙の歌で満たされる
黄金の悲しみの涙

ガラスのように割れることなく
どうこの人生をいきるのか？
硬い氷の床
じりじりとした冷たさは血流を止める
静脈は泣きの歌で満たされる
黄金の悲しみの涙

どうしたら良い？
割れないけれど、ガラスの上にいる私
氷の溶けた床
暖かいのに、血流がとまらない
過ぎた年月に涙は出ない
金色の悲しみの涙で

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#Identity #Sarina #SarinaMusic

©2022 Sony Music Entertainment(Japan)Inc.

[KibaSnowpaw]

Oh my goodness, "Identity" by Sarina 🎶 genuinely hits so close to home for me. 😭 The emotional intensity and depth of the lyrics reflect the internal struggles we all face in our journey of self-discovery. Listening to this song feels like a cathartic experience, as I relate to the raw emotions and inner turmoil described so vividly by Sarina. 💔

In particular, the lines "I used to live within a safe lie / Familiar darkness keeping me alive" showcase the pain of self-deception and the courage needed to face our truth. Sarina expertly compares the transformation from a place of darkness to light with the line "I love that I can finally wear white, but now I don’t know who I am without the fight." It conveys how the very process of growth can be disorienting, leaving us unsure of our own identities. 🌗

The impact of Sarina's music is both profound and lasting. The song's powerful imagery and haunting melody encapsulate the feelings of fear and uncertainty as we navigate life's challenges. This piece serves as a reminder that it is natural to grapple with our evolving sense of self and that personal growth often comes with discomfort.

As an evaluation, "Identity" stands as a testament to Sarina's exceptional talent as a singer-songwriter. The piece resonates with listeners on a deeply personal level and provokes introspection. It encourages us to embrace the complexities of our emotions and experiences, while also finding solace in our shared humanity.

Critiquing this song, I find it hard to fault the beautiful balance of pain, hope, and self-realization within the lyrics. Sarina's voice carries the emotion effortlessly, weaving together a captivating and poignant narrative that will remain etched in my heart.

In conclusion, "Identity" by Sarina is a profound and moving piece that delves into the depths of the human spirit. It's an anthem for those of us who are continuously trying to navigate the maze of life, striving to understand our ever-changing identities. Thank you, Sarina, for this unforgettable gem that I'll treasure forever. 🌟

#IdentityBySarina #Sarina #Identity #SelfDiscovery #Emotions #Growth #PersonalJourney #EmotionalImpact #BeautifulLyrics #MusicThatHeals #PowerfulMessage 🎧🌸💜

[i_prefer_the_term_antihero]

Holy crap, this song is absolutely _incredible_
I found it through a nightcore channel and came to seek out the original…This needs more views, likes, and comments!!

Those lyrics are so cool, and captivating in a way that a song’s lyrics haven’t captivated me in a while. I love how they flow into each other.

“But now I don’t know who I am without the fight /Or flight, the fear of losing everything at once” the way the “fight” rhymes with “white” but then bleeds into “or flight” which then bleeds into "fear of losing everything at once" is phenonmenal.

“Without breaking like a glass /On hardened floors of ice /So similar but biting cold”
I love this image so much, and how it flows. How the glass and ice flow into each other in the lyrics, just like they would on the ground—how would you tell the difference between broken glass and ice? Only through the biting cold. I love it.

“But now I wonder if this happy end is /What I want to be the end of me /The demons see my smile and then they leave /But they were safe inside of me”
As someone who struggles with mental illness, these lines are very powerful and relatable.

I love that in the last chorus, the words change slightly, and the music drops away into a more quiet moment. Both slight lyric changes to the chorus, and drops like that at the end are some of my favorite things to hear in music. It adds so much power to what’s being said. The “I’m not breaking” and “warm” add this bit of hope to the end of the song, and those differences in the lyrics are allowed to shine in this more quiet chorus at the end. It is so cool.

I’m surprised I haven’t seen anyone offering their interpretations of the song and/or video here in the comments. I’d love to hear how people interpret them. I don’t really have an interpretation for the video, but I’ll offer my interpretation of the lyrics at least.

As I said, as someone who struggles with mental illness, these lyrics feel relatable, and hit me in a way they might not hit others. I think the song has a similar meaning to “Lithium” by Evanescence. That it’s about someone who has struggled with mental illness, or something of the like, but who is learning how to move forward, and finds it difficult. It's difficult to move forward, not so much because of the mental illness itself, more because they don’t know who they are “without the fight.” They don’t know how to live without the breaking, without the pain, without the darkness in their head. They may have hated their demons, but after a while they became familiar. They don't _want_ the demons in their head...but they're scared to live without them.They want to move forward but are scared to be happy, because they don’t know who they are without the sorrow. The sorrow was golden, in a way.
Well... that’s how I saw it at least. I’d love to hear others interpretations!

This is your debut, Sarina? I greatly look forward to listening to many more of your songs in the future <3

[lila]

Those "don't know how to live" verses sound insane, choke-full of emotion.

[DarkGamerA]

i came from spotify
if you see this, i want you to know that this song is freaking awesome and the lyrics and beats are just all on point..

you made my past 2 months a whole lot bearable
THANK you

i cant believe how low views this has

Good luck
i am gonna keep listeing to this for 100 more times atleast

[sirinecutie]

Sarina 😭 this is so good 😭 I remember hearing this song on your concert video right? It's amazing!! And the video is SO GOOD!!! your hair, the dresses! The flames! Everything is perfect! And obviously the voice! Such a masterpiece!! Will be sharing it all around me!!!

[WildSheWolf_]

The first part is showing the pain from getting into a mental disorder like depression and yearning for what it was before and the rest of the song is actually wanting the pain back, because you don't know how to live without it anymore.
It's so influencing, because it resonates with me so much. After a while you still want the demons to go away, but you are scared, because they have grown to you in a way, and you have and love them at the same time.
The part of wearing white, or finally "feeling like the color", wearing bright colors shows a little acceptance of growing out of the darkness.
Everything could be interpreted in this song and it's amazing!
It's an absolutely genius song. I'm looking forward to more of your songs Sarina! <3
edit: (i discovered this song a while ago, but it did take some time for me to warm up to the lyrics. i have listened this on loop for the whole day ^w^)

[maple__mn]

I have only one evaluation of this song only song that managed to snuck into my playlist after an year it also send chills down my spine

[manicnekostudio]

Got so many NANA/Black Stones vibes. I'M IN

[DokiDokiGuitarClub]

I remember you singing a piano version of this on Instagram a while back and loved the melody. The finished product came out so good!

[ericlian]

This song is genuinely incredible, and I hope that you continue to make bangers like this! Count me as a fan

[eliff]

Let's keep it simple. This is amazing! I love it!

[bubbles]

Cant beleive it took a year to find this masterpiece. Can't believe it only has 150k+ views

[Fake_stork]

Here before this song absolutely blows up! Been following since the concert video, so hyped to finally see the debut!

[alejandrosoto]

First time I click on an Instagram ad and I'm so happy I did! ❤️

[ReORIENT]

Sarinaさん、デビューおめでとうございます！
歌もミュージックビデオもとてもカッコイイです😊

Congratulations on your debut, Sarina!
Great song and music video😊

[LaGameOver]

I found your song thanks to a nightcore channel and I needed to listen to the original one and find who was the artist behind it. Great song and great music video, what a great discovery!!! Sending you my best wishes for the future. A big hug from Spain <3

[AlviEao]

Awesome song and music video! Congrats Sarina! 🎉🎊

[kevincreations]

You are amazing sarina, i am literally becoming a super fan of your's and i am damn sure about it that someday will come to a huge live performance of your's shouting "love you sarina" 🤍 Good luck with your journey👍 we are with you🤍

[rebeccawei]

Already love the song after first time listening!
This is so good!!

[misuki]

Over these two years, this song still hits hard 😭😭💔💔