Aqua Timez - 虹 / THE FIRST TAKE

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•  2025年8月24日
•  白いスタジオ
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Overview

This video is about the Japanese band Aqua Timez's performance of their hit song "Niji" on the YouTube channel THE FIRST TAKE. This channel is famous for its one-take recording format, showcasing artists' raw talent and emotions. The performance is particularly special because it marks the band's comeback after a six-year hiatus and serves as a prelude to their 20th anniversary. The song "Niji," meaning rainbow in Japanese, carries a message of hope and resilience, resonating with the band's journey and their connection with fans.

• Aqua Timez on THE FIRST TAKE

  • 🎤

    Aqua Timez performs their hit song "Niji" on THE FIRST TAKE. [00:20]

  • ✨

    This is their first appearance on the channel and marks their comeback after a six-year hiatus. [00:20]

  • 🎉

    The performance is a lead-up to their 20th anniversary celebration on August 24th, 2025. [00:20]

• The Significance of "Niji"

  • 🌈

    "Niji" translates to "rainbow" in Japanese, symbolizing hope, beauty after the storm, and overcoming challenges. [01:57]

  • 😢

    The lyrics convey a message of resilience, encouraging listeners to embrace sadness and find solace in knowing they are not alone. [00:33]

  • 🤝

    The song resonates with Aqua Timez's own journey of reuniting and starting afresh. [00:56]

• A One-Take Performance

  • 🎶

    THE FIRST TAKE is known for its unique format where artists perform their songs in one take, capturing raw emotion and talent. [00:20]

  • 🎹

    This format adds a layer of authenticity and vulnerability to the performance. [00:20]

  • 🌎

    The video provides viewers with a special and intimate experience of "Niji." [00:20]

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1. 00:20

   Performance Begins

   00:28

   First Verse: The song begins with themes of embracing sadness and finding solace in companionship.

   00:55

   Chorus: The chorus emphasizes the presence of the singer as a source of comfort and support.

2. 01:22

   Second Verse: The lyrics use the metaphor of running and retying shoelaces to represent moving forward together.

   01:36

   Bridge: The music builds with a sense of anticipation and anxiety about the future.

   01:53

   Chorus: The chorus returns, offering reassurance and hope through the image of a rainbow.

3. 02:08

   Third Verse: The lyrics shift to a broader perspective, acknowledging individual experiences of sadness and happiness.

   02:46

   Instrumental Break: The music transitions to a more reflective mood.

   02:53

   Fourth Verse: The lyrics explore the idea that everyone carries their own unseen burdens and joys.

4. 03:32

   Fifth Verse: The song returns to the themes of the first verse, emphasizing the cyclical nature of emotions.

   03:47

   Chorus: The chorus is repeated, reinforcing the message of support and resilience.

5. 04:33

   Sixth Verse: The lyrics introduce a question about the existence of hope in a world without tears.

   04:40

   Bridge: The music becomes more introspective, reflecting on attempts to suppress sadness.

   05:02

   Chorus: The chorus returns with a powerful affirmation of hope and the enduring image of the rainbow.

6. 05:19

   Outro: The song concludes with a final repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the unifying power of shared experiences and the promise of a brighter future.