Angela Aki

Released: September 8, 2010

Songwriter: Angela Aki

[Verse 1]
What are the roses for?
Petals of red velvet
It isn't my birthday or Valentines yet
So, what are the roses for?

[Verse 3]
What are the diamonds for?
Galaxies trapped in stone
The magic of Christmas has come and it's gone
So what are the diamonds for?

[Chorus]
Dancing, avoiding the truth
Romancing comes easy for you
My heart aches for answers, I can't let this moment pass
So I'll ask

[Verse 3]
What are there kisses for?
Softer than autumn's breath
Your lips taste of secrets, a hint of regret
So what are these kisses for?
Woah, ooh

[Chorus]
Living, avoiding the truth
Or knowing what you can't undo
My heart has tow choices; I can't let this moment pass
So I'll ask

[Outro]
What are the roses for?
Presents so passionate
It isn't my birthday or Valentines yet
So, what are the roses for?
What are the roses for?
What are the roses for?

[Outro]
Bom, bom, bom

Angela Aki (born September 15, 1977) is a Japanese singer-songwriter best known for her Final Fantasy XII theme song, “Kiss Me Goodbye.” She was born in Tokushima, Japan as Kiyomi Aki to a Japanese father and Italian-American mother. Aki has a strong musical background, and started learning how to play the piano, violin, guitar, and drums at the tender age of 3. Aki and her family moved to Hawaii, U.S. at the age of 15.

Her debut album, January 2000’s These Words was released for the American market, with its lyrics being all in English. After moving back to Japan and signing with Sony Music Japan, Aki released Home in June 2006, which peaked at #2 in the Japanese charts. Included on the album was “Kiss Me Goodbye,” which attracted composer Nobuo Uematsu’s attention and included it on the Final Fantasy XII soundtrack.

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