As many of you Hello!Project fans know, Morning Musume is releasing a new single called “Mikan” on 11/21. We’ve heard some previews from concert rips, but now we finally have a good radio rip from GAKI-KAME radio show. The quality is not bad at all. I’ve been listening to it plenty of time, so now I’d like to give my thoughts on it:
This is another one of Morning Musume’s happy, positive songs. It gives a strong and encouraging vibe that leaves me very impressed. The melody is catchy — easily one of the best MM songs ever. The girls are definitely giving it their best; I’m definitely giving them points for this. The accompaniment is simply amazing from start to end. It’s a flawless song, period.
Because of my limited knowledge of Japanese, I hardly know what the lyrics are saying, but I know this is another inspiring song. I was touched the first time I heard the line “life is one time.” As flawed as Engrish gets, the simple yet meaningful message is there — you only have one life; live it, live it to your best.
It’s songs like these that make me realize how much I love Morning Musume and how meaningful the group is as a part of my life. I wonder how many days I’ve gone by without listening to or thinking of a MM song, ever since I became a fan; how many times a MM song has cheered me up so I can gain the courage to face another day, during hard times; how many MM songs hold my memories. Many fans like MM for anything but the music, but for me it’s definitely the music and the lyrics, and the girls’ cheerful voices.
I’m looking forward to watching the PV and performances of “Mikan.” I’m sure they’ll be amazing.
