[English Cover] Plastic Love - Mariya Takeuchi (竹内まりや)

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[English Cover] Plastic Love - Mariya Takeuchi (竹内まりや)

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2 жыл бұрын

”The neon light is now my savior..."
Hello! This time I covered one of my fav songs!
If you are a fan of this song, you probably already know there's
an AMAZING English cover of it already by Caitlin Myers! Her
version is the one that I used to listen to all the time! I was thinking of using her lyrics when I realized her translations were a bit different in meaning from the original Japanese lyrics. So I just decided to make a new version of it more true to the japanese lyrics.
I'm still skeptical if I did an okay job at it, since I'm such a big fan of how Caitlin's sounds. Anyway. I am a rambling chatter-box today! Even while I was editing this video, the whole thing ended up being over the top haha.
Well, that's enough talk for today!
I hope you enjoy my cover!
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✩ MUSIC INFO ✩
❥ Title: Plastic Love - Mariya Takeuchi (竹内まりや)
❥ Original song: • 竹内まりや - Plastic Love ...
❥ Caitlin Myers Version: • Plastic Love - Mariya ...
❥ Cover lyrics/vocals: contrapigeon
#plasticlove #Citypop

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@jellobeanni Жыл бұрын

A sudden kiss in the twilight A tight embrace until moonlight I wont be taking any questions Wont let you ruin this moment Turning every sad goodbye Into movie scenes inside my mind None of this is going to last So take your time Dont hurry! 🎶 🎶 When you decided to leave me My heart was thrown in the fire I lived like there was no tomorrow My life was shattered to pieces I will dance the night away The disco music roaring in my ears Its a simply therapy A remedy Im sorry. 💃🏻 💃🏻 If you think I dont know what we’re doing Unaware of this game we’re playing I dont care if you’re Leaving or staying Youre not the only one Thats here to have some fun silver dress fits me snug like my lover Red heels take me away to another Little friends that helped me through a journey Watashi no koto wo kesshite Honki de aisanaide Koi nante tada no geemu Tanoshimeba sore de ii no Tozashita kokoro wo kazaru Hade na doresu mo kutsu mo Kodoku na tomodachi Im just playing games I know thats plastic love! Dance to the plastic beat Another morning comes

@musestarlight1 7 ай бұрын

Wholly crap you re-wrote the english lyrics better than the original. I dont think you'll ever see this but Roku you have made my favorite Japanese song into my favorite English song and its perfect! You truly have a gift and just wow wow WOW wow... Im in awe and thank you for making this its actual bliss.

@matthewvulpe3302 4 ай бұрын

The English lyrics you composed are the definitive translation as far as I'm concerned. I did stumble across another cover on KZfaq that featured an approximate translation to the Japanese lyrics that went untranslated. Here's my translated English lyrics that could be incorporated into the rest of the translated lyrics: "I don't why or if there's a reason Every guy that I've met ever since then Asks me out, but they all Look just like him And I feel it bend, My heart starts up again. So even if my glass slips through my fingers Liquid flowing slowly down to linger I hope you never ask me why I'm crying."

@TempusWare 2 жыл бұрын

I really like how you incorporate the Japanese lyrics in - it's so good

@kjminvestments618 Жыл бұрын

I agree. I'm curious if the reason why she incorporated the Japanese lyric in by replacing the part hinting the way she act like a woman of cold heart is a reflection of the unforgettable love to a past boyfriend. For Japanese, it deepen the sympathy to her purity and innocent efforts to forget about him by wearing icy mask. A kind of Enka concept. I thought this writer dropped the part as it confuses non-Japanese listeners as it makes the character too passive and wet.

@yushen11897 6 ай бұрын

That part of the song is the most emotionally charged, whereby Mariya Takeuchi made herself very vulnerable by revealing the secret behind her nightlife pursuit I think Ren sang that part in Japanese to preserve the raw emotions associated with the original verse. Translating that bit into English may filter out some (if not all) of the emotional expression

@Zidbits 8 ай бұрын

"it will cure you" Truth! I had a roommate addicted to heroin and while he was going through WDs, I put together weeks of Anime on a playlist for him to watch. He had never watched anime before, nor cared one bit for Japan. Now he's a huge otaku, learning Japanese in college. It's been several years and he hasn't relapsed. Oh, his favorites from those he watched during his WDs? he told me Clannad was his #1. Tied for 2nd was Death Note and Code Geass. Close third was Nodame Cantabile. He said he loved Evangelion too.

@CalvinSzeMagic 7 ай бұрын

Japanese pop culture is really positively addictive. I love Death Notes too.

@Oniphire 5 ай бұрын

That's a beautiful story and your friend has outstanding taste in anime.💜

@Shiro-cc9vi 5 ай бұрын

Clannad makes you so depressed that you forget about your addictions, what a goated anime.

@dj_koen1265 3 ай бұрын

He has great taste, Glad he managed to recover!

@FrierenAza 3 ай бұрын

Sorry wtf are you taking about

@selohcin Ай бұрын

This is what the internet was made for. I'm so grateful to live in a time when I can hear masterful songs from another langauge sang in my language. By the way, you're one of the only women I've heard who sounds good at both low and high notes. Thank you so much!

@VNSnake1999 2 жыл бұрын

I love the low/mature tone of your voice. Really fitting for City Pop, and very similar to singers of that era too. Subbed. Plz do more City Pop when you have time. I suggest September by Mariya Takeuchi.

@xv999 2 жыл бұрын

this was randomly in recommended and wow.. this is amazing

@YuujiVermillion61 8 ай бұрын

Me too

@Nikzzza 6 ай бұрын

Spectacular. Cured my 2:48am bout of melancholy craving

@shee613 6 ай бұрын

え！これ最高✨ 大好きです❤ 声も好き❤ What a beautiful voice!!!

@152mmapfsds 2 жыл бұрын

4:14 bruh this part... so good

@MrDOverLord 7 ай бұрын

I just found your channel. I'm actually going through a break up right now during Christmas & the holidays. Plastic love has been my comfort song, because it helps me to give the break up a place in my life. The English cover you made added even more value to it, it just feels & sounds right. Thank you, Merry Christmas & happy holidays. From the Netherlands

@CraigNess69 2 ай бұрын

i feel healed, thank you

@kenjiju2174 21 күн бұрын

One of my favorites.. played it so many times.. grats on another 100k!

@rokubairenka 21 күн бұрын

AHHH KENJI WHYYY KENJI STOP BEING SO NICESUUU :'D

@misacruzader Жыл бұрын

best translation

@CathLenaMusic 2 жыл бұрын

I’m about to become your 山下達郎 😅 I’ve read these lyrics in English so many times it’s amazing to actually hear them out loud, low-key you sound like her to

@devonhepoz3487 Ай бұрын

Automatically suscribed, you have a BEAUTIFUL VOICE and CONTROL.

@alexhanshu 15 күн бұрын

I think you can sing city pop quite well! Your voice and singing style fits! Bravo!

@Mythomaniaco 2 жыл бұрын

Spectacular! I never get tired of hearing Plastic Love.

@Raszero Ай бұрын

Like a lot of your stuff! How you sing 'have some fun' is so good!

@Pablo00506 3 күн бұрын

Very beautiful girl, so beautiful interpretation ❤

@KeaganT00 4 ай бұрын

This needs more recognition

@robshandl3 2 ай бұрын

これはいいです

@Maguspwns2 2 жыл бұрын

You did a wonderful job! The lyrical differences are subtle but definitely important. You made them sound so natural too. Great job!

@lazyguyy 9 ай бұрын

This is the best english version of plastic love and your voice is simply fantastic. Thank you for putting out so many great covers! :)

@ironpumper2 Жыл бұрын

The absolute BEST COVER of this great jam. Great job princess !!!

@Jalcordoba 2 ай бұрын

This translation actually makes more sense with the part that follows in English in the original version

@GodslyerVicious 4 ай бұрын

Your genuinely crazy talented, this whole video is so well done, just the right amount of "cringe" ❤

@caeserzeppeli9230 2 жыл бұрын

This intro just makes it better Wish it was longer 👉👈 (talking about the video's intro btw) :3

@SkyeID 7 ай бұрын

I can just imagine myself in the 80's at the roller skating rink, skating to this.

@chrisfleming3026 Ай бұрын

I love the honesty at the beginning. Also heard the first line you sung and I was sold.

@somboonolanvech8453 7 ай бұрын

this is perfect version of Plastic love.

@sithmaster4305 7 ай бұрын

I wasn't sure what to expect when i clicked on this one but you killed it Roku nice job.

@DanceJohnnyDance 6 ай бұрын

Love this cover so much! Need to hear it on the daily

@spiker.c6058 2 жыл бұрын

My God, a masterpiece !

@Oscar.Revelo 5 ай бұрын

The first 20 sec are the best

@407kronikels. 2 жыл бұрын

This cover is fire!!! My first time seeing one of your videos. You have a great singing voice. Thanks for you interpretation of the lyrics and sharing your talent! I really enjoyed it!

@alexdeeter5789 5 ай бұрын

This is my favorite cover of this song! Will it make it's way to Spotify?

@AlbertKimMusic 2 жыл бұрын

your vocals are insane

@charaznable5552 Жыл бұрын

Best cover ever.

@miguelgouveia9082 2 ай бұрын

I always be glad when someone handle bad season, and back to live an happy life I wish you happiness and a good life

@ikaruga1721 2 жыл бұрын

I fell in love with your cover, thank you so much for this.

@KMorozou 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the nice cover. Editing the video is also great. I enjoyed it😊

@Angel-wi5pu Ай бұрын

Nothing was cringe with you at the beginning. You were just vibing with the intro thats super cute. Still, GREAT cover.. I LOVE IT. ❤❤

@caitlinmyers Жыл бұрын

Your voice is fantastic and love your take on the lyrics! Amazing job on this :D

@rokubairenka Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Im a huge fan of your English version❤️

@lukang72 2 ай бұрын

Wow so good!

@bdvmza 2 жыл бұрын

Your voice is very good! I love the effort you put in to not only your singing, but videos itself. Keep it up!

@WillBlacksilver 3 ай бұрын

Yes yes, she's super talented... but can we just take a moment to say how cute she is too? 😘

@zel0451 2 жыл бұрын

Stumbling upon this cover & channel made my day You've made the lyrics fit really well with the beat/melody, beautiful voice too Thank you for this, hopefully many more people get to hear this amazing cover : )

@sweebos 5 ай бұрын

The start of the video was so cute. 😌

@franciscohernandezmarzal3925 6 ай бұрын

This is so great, I loved it!

@Manit.K 10 ай бұрын

Mann, your voice is a gem! This is an awesome cover, especially the English translations mixed with Japanese! I'm just binging a bunch of your covers right now, can't believe how clear and articulate all of them are. Keep the uploads coming!

@anthonyp6x428 2 жыл бұрын

Love the softness of your voice, it gives off a gentle vibe. Keep it up :D!!

@CrossfireVAL 2 жыл бұрын

I LOVE THIS SO MUCH

@minsugamaxsalt 10 ай бұрын

I’m back to listen to this awesome cover again ❤

@memr8814 2 жыл бұрын

This put a smile on my face before I even notice about it. This is just too cute and really good vibe.

@tomottomusic3624 3 күн бұрын

I love your vocal and I love Mariya Takeuchi’s song.Please sing Mariya Takeuchi’s song “もう一度”. It will be great performance I believe.Please please make my dream come true!

@kima_gr 2 жыл бұрын

Yess, yet another version of plastic love to enjoy!

@naoki3813 8 ай бұрын

Great singing as ever. I agree with you about the intro, so my band also made it short like yours.

@caeserzeppeli9230 2 жыл бұрын

The English lyrics couldn't be any better 👌👌👌

@satyarajsharmavaldavi 5 ай бұрын

Caitlyn Meyers wants to know your location

@tikuuchi5703 2 жыл бұрын

声がとっても素敵です😆

@t.4928 Жыл бұрын

Honestly a really good cover!!

@musestarlight1 7 ай бұрын

2:18 is just perfect 🥹

@UAF_ViVi 6 ай бұрын

This is so good. More city pop covers please! Request for Meiko Nakahara's Fantasy! 🙏

@user-di9co7pq9t 2 жыл бұрын

うまー！

@Sweetmilk 2 жыл бұрын

This is going to blow up!!!!

@55rz55 20 күн бұрын

Preaching to watch anime in the end is such a vibe lol

@shawnbell6392 2 жыл бұрын

Nicely, nicely done! 👋👋👋

@RocStarr913 10 ай бұрын

Fantastic English cover. And the music really replicates the original sound very well.

@watwatwatwat Жыл бұрын

Love this cover! Your voice brings a bit of cool to the song I think fit the lyrics even better!

@midmeh 4 ай бұрын

The way you translated the song is really fun.

@comprehensiblehorrors 2 жыл бұрын

i love your interpretation of this classic!

@MRk0peryto 2 жыл бұрын

I'm telling you, everybody just needed content like that. So good. Any chances for Flyday Chinatown by Yasuha?

@n3st4 2 жыл бұрын

You did a really good joob, congratulations !!!

@mah7176 Жыл бұрын

最高👍

@ironpumper2 Жыл бұрын

Luv ya little one. So talented...so cute ! ❤

@mementomemescooks 2 жыл бұрын

just amazing 👏 😍 great work

@Min1mum 2 жыл бұрын

Kind of a banger tbh. Keep up the good work.

@_Azury_ 2 жыл бұрын

I just found this channel and I love it! ❤

@caeserzeppeli9230 2 жыл бұрын

HAHAHAHAA you did it you absolute madlad! It sounds amazingggg

@augustodias1299 6 ай бұрын

great cover, much much love from brazil!

@keilkraken 5 ай бұрын

love it!!!

@smileyask 2 жыл бұрын

Holy shit bro this is good shit man. Very good job bro 👊

@Justusracers 8 ай бұрын

Lolol

@sav1n 2 жыл бұрын

Great great great cover!!

@Klassickorean 2 жыл бұрын

I was listening to a city pop compilation on autoplay and came by your cover. *thought* 'that's not Mariya' I love it!! I'll be leaving this cover on loop for at least a week... Unless... Can you do Saito Marina - crazy for you?