[SR] 2009.05.27 - Ariamaru Tomi (CD) [Single]

[ShinjiPG]

It's a Yen (¥) symbol =P

Originally Posted by Milton_Parker

Crazy subtle quietly weird details come out on headphones with both songs.

Thanks for the tip, it really does make a difference. I only listened to the song through speakers before.

[Yahiko]

SG~Superficial Gossip~
music/lyrics: Shiina Ringo arrangement: jazztronik

nandemo ii no sa
shidokenai¹ ganbou wa doko?
bunmei no shinpo e
hanpirei shiteiku shizen
何でもいいのさ
分別ない願望は何処？
文明の進歩へ
反比例していく自然

itsudatte oyogimawaru yoku
SEKKUSU to shitto ga michihikeba
いつだって泳ぎ回る欲　
セックスと嫉妬が満ち干けば

shiritai no wa shikake janai
waridaka koukoku damatte rottenda
netsuzou shite kane mouke ka
hazukashigatteiru HITO wo mitai no ni
知りたいのは仕掛けじゃない
割り高広告黙ってろってんだ
捏造して金儲けか
恥ずかしがっているヒトを視たいのに

yasukute ii no sa
adokenai² zetsubou wa doko?
docchi ka to ieba
fushiawase na hou ga ii
安くていいのさ
邪心ない絶望は何処？
どっちかと云えば
不幸せな方がいい

dareka no torimidashita kao
uso to himitsu wo hagashidore
だれかの取り乱した顔
嘘と秘密を剥し取れ

shiritai no wa tsurie janai
temae no kawai sa kochousu nattenda
miesou demo mienai jiga
kagami yo kagami, utsushite honshou wo
知りたいのは釣り餌じゃない
手前の可愛さ誇張すなってんだ
見えそうでも見えない自我
鏡よ鏡、映して本性を

hiagatteiku minaomo nite kotoba mo wasure kuyashi you monka
shiritai no wa makoto³ dake
jijitsu wa shousetsu yori mo kinari
asu wa wagami
干上がっていく水面にて言葉も忘れ苦悩しようもんか
知りたいのは真実だけ
事実は小説よりも奇なり
明日は我が身


Notes
¹ the kanji used for it is 分別ない (no discernment) but she sings it as しどけない (slovenly)
² the kanji used for it is 邪心ない (no evil) but she sings it as あどけない (innocent)
³ the kanji used for it is 真実 (shinjitsu/truth) but she sings it as 真 (makoto/truth). That one is pretty common on her lyrics

[Milton_Parker]

now I see kuro neko's earlier post about the apple making the peace sign with the yen. but perfect balance with bar-code-angel-scar too.

such a wonderful back cover

[ChickShhh]

The total length of the single is 10:01
Now I am kinda curious about all the hidden messages in this single

For SG ~ Superficial Gossip ~
It's really a good indicator since she attempted to produce something she's never tried / we've never listened before
I particularly like the intro and 2:46-3:24.

EDIT: The 15-second audio clip is real.

[ShinjiPG]

Which means the "Futaribochi" one is real too.

[Jesse]

I haven't been able to listen to it properly yet (since I'm at uni). But it sounds to me like a progression on from KZK. Not necessarily something better than KZK, but something that has grown from that style. Like others, it reminds me of Doppleganger, in a good way.

Can't wait to listen to it properly! And I can't wait for this album!!


Edit: Another thought: it seems pretty full on, like a mash of styles. I think the album will feature styles from this song, but more separated. Like, a couple electronic songs, couple of more jazzy numbers, etc. Excitement!

[ShadyNook]

Ringo loves us, I know it.

[gekokujyo]

Finally got the chance to listen to this. AT sounds about 3 million times better in higher quality, as for SG - it didn't really grab me by the balls the first time I heard it but it's definitely growing on me the same way "Oiran" did. I think I'm gonna like the direction of her new album if this is any indication. At any rate, she's doing something somewhat different this time, so that's nice.

Definitely listen to this on headphones.

[kuro_neko]

I feel so out of the loop.

futaribocchi jikan clip?

you guys are all speaking in secret languages that make no sense...

[Osiris12345]

You and me both, kuro. What's this about a clip?