"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]
"Bubble" | ||||
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Single by Band-Maid | ||||
from the album Conqueror | ||||
B-side | "Smile" | |||
Released | January 16, 2019 (2019-01-16) | |||
Length | 6:42 | |||
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Band-Maid singles chronology | ||||
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Band-Maid "Bubble" on YouTube | ||||
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]
The single was released in three versions: a limited edition coupled with the single "Glory" that features acoustic versions of "Puzzle" and "Anemone" and the instrumental "Onset", a limited edition which features an acoustic version of "Anemone", and a standard edition single.[1] All three versions of the single contain the b-side "Smile".
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]
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 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]
All lyrics are written by Miku Kobato.
No. | Title | Music | Length |
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1. | "Bubble" | Band-Maid | 3:45 |
2. | "Smile" | Kentaro Akutsu | 3:57 |
Band-Maid members
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Chart (2019) | !Peak position |
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Japan (Oricon)[12] | 14 |
Japan Top Singles Sales (Billboard)[13] | 13 |
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Japan[1] | January 16, 2019 | CD, digital download |
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Worldwide[14] | Standard edition | Digital download |
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