Bubble (Band-Maid song) explained

Bubble
Cover:bandmaidbubble.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Band-Maid
Album:Conqueror
B-Side:"Smile"
Length:6:42
Prev Title:Glory
Prev Year:2019
Next Title:Different
Next Year:2020

"Bubble" is the sixth single by Japanese rock band Band-Maid, released in Japan on January 16, 2019, by Crown Stones. The song was used as the theme song for the Japanese drama show Perfect Crime.[1] [2] It was released on the same day as "Glory".[1] [2]

Composition and lyrics

The lyrics for "Bubble" were inspired by the manga Perfect Crime.[3] Rhythm guitarist/vocalist Miku Kobato wrote the lyrics to be "good enough so that those who read the original would appreciate it".[4] They were originally going to use one of their unreleased songs for the show, but lead guitarist Kanami Tōno "realized that the demo I just happened to be working on at the time was a better fit for the drama."[5]

The lyrics for "Smile" were written as a thank you to their fans.[6] The music was written by their long time collaborator, Kentaro Akutsu, because some of his compositions are considered popular by fans and they thought that their fans would enjoy another composition by him.[6]

Critical reception

JaME said that the title track "...mixes slow parts with sudden adrenaline outbursts" and that "We bet you will return to this song over and over again for fuelling[sic] up." And said that "Smile"'s use of "...acoustic guitar and Saiki's warm vocal" "...creates a soft, cosy atmosphere, which wraps you up like a comfortable blanket, while the other instruments serve as support."[2] Marc Bowie of J-Generation called the title track "...a typically melodic pounder" and that it "...features a crunching riff".[7]

Music video

The music video for "Bubble" was released on January 15, 2019. The music video is a tribute to the Queen biographical film Bohemian Rhapsody.[8]

Live performances

Live versions of "Bubble" were later released on their video albums Band-Maid World Domination Tour [Shinka] at Line Cube Shibuya (Shibuya Public Hall) and Band-Maid Online Okyu-Ji (Feb. 11, 2021).[9] [10]

Track listing

CD

Credits and personnel

Band-Maid members

Recording and management

[11] [12]

Charts

Chart (2019)Peak
position
Japan (Oricon)[13] 14
Japan Top Singles Sales (Billboard)[14] 13

Release history

RegionDateFormatLabelNote
Japan[15] January 16, 2019CDCRCP-10420
Digital download
Worldwide[16] Digital download

Notes

References

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Band-Maid's to Release New Single 'Bubble' Alongside 'glory' in January. Moshi Moshi Nippon. December 11, 2018. October 20, 2021.
  2. Web site: Band-Maid - glory / Bubble. JaME. April 10, 2019. March 13, 2022.
  3. Web site: Interview by Utaten part 2 (For International). Utaten. bandmaid.tokyo. February 5, 2019. 2. October 20, 2021.
  4. Web site: Interview by Natalie part 2 (For International). Natalie. bandmaid.tokyo. January 29, 2019. 2. October 20, 2021.
  5. Web site: Interview by Natalie (For International). Natalie. bandmaid.tokyo. January 29, 2019. 1. October 20, 2021.
  6. Web site: Interview by Utaten part 3 (For International). bandmaid.tokyo. February 5, 2019. 3. October 20, 2021.
  7. Web site: Bowie. Marc. Band-Maid - Bubble (MV). J-Generation. January 16, 2019. March 13, 2022.
  8. Web site: Band-Maid、『ボヘミアン・ラプソディ』オマージュした新MV. barks.jp. ja. January 15, 2019. October 21, 2021.
  9. Web site: World Domination Tour [進化] at Line Cube Shibuya(渋谷公会堂)]. 24 April 2020 . Jrock News. October 18, 2021.
  10. Web site: [News Update] No God 公開！Blu-ray/DVD "Band-Maid Online Okyu-Ji (Feb. 11, 2021)"]. bandmaid.tokyo. May 26, 2021. October 20, 2021.
  11. Web site: Band-Maid – Bubble (2019, CD). January 16, 2019 . Discogs. October 20, 2021.
  12. Bubble . . January 16, 2019 . CD media notes . . CRCP-10420.
  13. Web site: Bubble Band-Maid. Oricon. ja. October 20, 2021.
  14. Web site: Billboard Japan Top Singles Sales: 2019/01/23 付け. Billboard Japan. ja. January 23, 2019. October 20, 2021.
  15. Web site: January 16, 2019 . [NEWS] Digital sales of our brand new singles 'Bubble' and 'glory' ]. Band-Maid official website . November 30, 2023 .
  16. Web site: Bubble — Single by Band-Maid. Apple Music. October 20, 2021.

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