BAND-MAID “AWKWARD” (Live) | Reaction | We Did NOT Expect That Shift…
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The first half of this song is very repetitive like elevator/dentist office music. Kanami elevates this in the second half, just my opinion. Ok, every band needs filler songs. Not very dynamic. THG. ☕️☕️☕️☕️
I, as a Japanese, consider Awkward to be one of composer KANAMI & lyricist MIKU's early masterpieces. From the beginning of the song, the protagonist looks back on her past broken relationships and says she is ready to start a new path, but her words are somewhat timid and without power, and vocalist SAIKI expresses with her tone and singing style that the protagonist is still unable to erase her feelings of regret, "We've had a very awkward love affair..." (regarding this point, I believe the live version employs a more emphatic expression by SAIKI) But suddenly the instrumental violently interrupts, and the guitar solo urges and fiercely exhorts the protagonist, “Don't be like that. You have to have a strong will”. Encouraged by this 'heavenly voice', the protagonist repeats the exact same lyrics as in the first chorus... with a clearly strong intention and power, The instrumental and guitar solo celebrate the protagonist's courage and determination this time ―― “Yes, that's all right! Hang in there, I'm rooting for you." Personally, I think it is truly a brilliant lyrics, composition and orchestration that will go down in rock history. ...... If you listen to classical music, don't you recall Wagner or Verdi's operas, where the orchestra is not merely an accompaniment but another protagonist/storyteller?
That's a great explanation of the song and how it transitioned smoothly between the musical passages, they're excellent composers.. We've always said that! 🫡 ❣️