Still (Lead song)
"Still" | ||||
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J-Pop, hip hop | ||||
Label | Pony Canyon PCCA-70356 (CD) PCCA-03779 (Jacket A, CD+DVD) PCCA-03780 (Jacket B, CD) PCCA-03781 (Jacket C, CD) PCCA-03782 (Jacket D, CD) | |||
Lead singles chronology | ||||
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Still is the twentieth single by
The single was released in four formats: a standard CD, a limited CD+DVD edition and three limited edition CD versions. Each of the limited editions contained a different
Still became their last single with group leader and lead vocalist Hiroki Nakadoi, whereas he left the group shortly after due to feelings of inadequacy.
Information
Still is the twentieth single by
The single was released in five editions, a standard
"Still" was written by
Background and composition
The title track "Still" was written by Canadian
The b-side "Fuyuiro Girl" was written and composed by musical composer Kenji Tokuda.[9][10] "Masquerade," which was on Akira's corresponding edition Jacket D, was written by composers Danny Schofield, Matthew Tishler and Robyn Newman. The music for the piece was performed by DJ Blackout.[11] Robyn Newman had previously worked with Japanese artist Crystal Kay for her song "I'll Be There" from her Spin the Music album.[12] The lyrics were done by 7chi子♪.
Hiroki's departure
After receiving the opportunity to debut at the age of 17, the past 10 and a half years I spent as a member of Lead was a wonderful time beyond words. I was able to get here thanks to the support of many people, and I was also able to experience things that not everyone can experience, something irreplaceable in my life. . . . Because of you all, I have been able to come this far.
— Nakadoi Hiroki, To Everyone
After Lead celebrated their tenth anniversary with the Leader's Party 10! concert for their fan club in March 2013, vocalist Hiroki Nakadoi stepped away from the group.[13] His final single release with Lead was for their single Still, which had been released on December 12, 2012, and his departure was in April the following year.
Hiroki began to discuss his feelings about leaving to the other members prior to his departure, explaining how he felt that they had surpassed him since they debuted in 2002 with "Manatsu no Magic"; however, due to their reassurance and saying that they would all "do their best together," he had decided to stay on, putting more effort into his overall performance. Despite this, he fell into a depression, believing that he was unable to "catch up" to his friends' level and began talking about wanting to leave again. He said how he felt that, due to him still not having any self-confidence, he "shouldn't be with the members who are aiming higher and . . . relying on the kindness of the staff members . . . and the Leaders (their fans)."
Prior to Hiroki making his final decision, the other members, Keita Furuya, Akira Kagimoto and Shinya Tanuichi, had questioned if they should remain as a unit if Hiroki decided to leave. When Hiroki finalized his decision, with full support to the others as a group, they chose to stay together due to the constant support of their fans.[14]
It is such a big thing that our leader is graduating, but we, the three of us, will continue holding up Lead's motto "Stand and Fight," and keep on going as Lead with our full effort, in order to see an even more vivid future with you Leaders.
— Shinya Tanuichi, Keita Furuya, Akira Kagimoto
Track listing
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arranger(s) | Length |
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1. | "Still" | Lead | Seiji Motoyama | Anderz Wrethov | |
2. | "Fuyuiro Girl" (冬色ガール / Winter Colored Girl) | Kenji Tokuda | Kenji Tokuda | Kenji Tokuda | |
3. | "Still" (Instrumental) | Seiji Motoyama | Vincent Degiorgio • Wrethov | ||
4. | "Fuyuiro Girl" (Instrumental) | Kenji Tokuda | Kenji Tokuda |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Still" (Music Video) | |
2. | "Still" (Making Video) |
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arranger(s) | Length |
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1. | "Still" | Lead | Seiji Motoyama | Anderz Wrethov | |
2. | "Fuyuiro Girl" (冬色ガール / Winter Colored Girl) | Kenji Tokuda | Kenji Tokuda | Kenji Tokuda | |
3. | "Ordinary" | LMPSH | Nayan Williams | Vincent DeGiorgio • Derek Brin | |
4. | "Still" (Instrumental) | Seiji Motoyama | Vincent Degiorgio • Wrethov | ||
5. | "Fuyuiro Girl" (Instrumental) | Kenji Tokuda | Kenji Tokuda | ||
6. | "Ordinary" (Instrumental) | Nayan Williams | Vincent DeGiorgio • Derek Brin |
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arranger(s) | Length |
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1. | "Still" | Lead | Seiji Motoyama | Anderz Wrethov | |
2. | "Fuyuiro Girl" (冬色ガール / Winter Colored Girl) | Kenji Tokuda | Kenji Tokuda | Kenji Tokuda | |
3. | "anytime" | AnDisM | AnDisM | AnDisM | |
4. | "Still" (Instrumental) | Seiji Motoyama | Vincent Degiorgio • Wrethov | ||
5. | "Fuyuiro Girl" (Instrumental) | Kenji Tokuda | Kenji Tokuda | ||
6. | "anytime" (Instrumental) | AnDisM | AnDisM |
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arranger(s) | Length |
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1. | "Still" | Lead | Seiji Motoyama | Anderz Wrethov | |
2. | "Fuyuiro Girl" (冬色ガール / Winter Colored Girl) | Kenji Tokuda | Kenji Tokuda | Kenji Tokuda | |
3. | "Masquerade" | 7chi子♪ | Danny Schofield • Matthew Tishler • Robyn Newman • DJ Blackout | Danny Schofield • Matthew Tishler • Robyn Newman | |
4. | "Still" (Instrumental) | Seiji Motoyama | Vincent Degiorgio • Wrethov | ||
5. | "Fuyuiro Girl" (Instrumental) | Kenji Tokuda | Kenji Tokuda | ||
6. | "Masquerade" (Instrumental) | Danny Schofield • Matthew Tishler • Robyn Newman • DJ Blackout | Danny Schofield • Matthew Tishler • Robyn Newman |
Charts
Release | Chart | Peak position |
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December 12, 2012 | Oricon Weekly Singles Chart | 4 |
References
- ^ "Still(初回盤B) / Lead / ORICON NEWS". Oricon. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
- ^ "Wanna Be With You(初回盤A) / Lead / ORICON NEWS". Oricon. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
- ^ "Still [w/ DVD, Limited Edition/Type-A] Lead CD Maxi". CD Japan. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
- ^ "Still / Lead Discography". Lead Official. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
- ^ "Lead Still Lyrics Information". J-Lyric. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
- ^ "Vince Degirogio Interview". Red Bull Music Academy. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
- ^ "Vincent Degiorgio Discography". Discogs. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
- ^ "Anderz Wrethov Discography". Discogs. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
- ^ "感謝、Lead、冬色ガール! トクダ (Thank you, Lead, Winter Colored Girl! ~Tokuda)". Smooth on Ameblo. December 11, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
- ^ "伸也です⇒111 (It's Shinya⇒111)". Lead Official Blog. December 8, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
- ^ "Lead / Masquerade lyrical information". J-Lyric. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
- ^ "I'll be there lyrics Crystal Kay". mojim. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
- ^ "Leadの活動に関する大切なお知らせ (Important notice concerning Lead's activities)". Lead Official. January 30, 2013. Retrieved October 2, 2017.
- ^ "To Everyone". Lead Official Blog. January 30, 2013. Retrieved October 2, 2017.