What do you think of Life?

[Larisa-chan]

I really like it. As others have said, there's a really refreshing and relaxing sound to it. It's about time, her recent songs have sounded too similar lately.

[Deneb]

yay for more "YEA YEA" xD the beginning sounds like one of her old song. can't figure out which one yet >_>

[CatGirl]

Originally Posted by Aga-chan

I also thought about "MY STORY". "Life" has a similar feel to "winding road" and "untitled ~for her~" (some parts of the arrangement remind me of the later). It sounds very much like spring. <3 I sure need some more listens to fully judge it, but I really like the bridge so far. It's been some time since she released such a calm song on a single.

Ooh, I totally agree! ^__^ The electronic-ish sounds in the background of the verses remind me a lot of the beginning of untitled ~for her~, kind of nostalgic~

Also, I LOVE the melody to this song! And the emotion in Ayu's voice and stuff ^__^ It's just really relaxing, a nice change after the fast-paced songs on GUILTY~

[truehappiness]

Ayu NEEDED Yuta Nakano. All his sounds are so retro-Ayu and AMAZING, it's like wow.

I can't stress how much I enjoy this track. It's got that inspirational aura that Born To Be... had without being too "hard"~

[Kashoku]

I think it was a horrible choice for a single song. It sounds just like the last song she'll sing at a tour or on an album. It has no business being a single.

[panda♥]

it's very relaxing and refreshing. i like it ALOT.

[se7entheaven]

Its kinda boring IMO
I only like the intro part, very mature sang...this song...as I said...is like 'YOU' but mature version...she should push the tunes a bit faster like 'It was' (yes it sounds a bit like 'It was')...the chorus is a bit boring

[AyuGAME]

i love it...
i need ballad song!!! hahaha
its so refreshing, its sad but there is hope in this song...

[Kashoku]

Originally Posted by se7entheaven

Its kinda boring IMO
I only like the intro part, very mature sang...this song...as I said...is like 'YOU' but mature version...she should push the tunes a bit faster like 'It was' (yes it sounds a bit like 'It was')...the chorus is a bit boring

I was feeling so alone in the world with my opinion until you showed up. Much love.

[CHE.R.RY]

Originally Posted by ayuholic

its sounds like something from MY STORY

Exactly what I've been saying all along
And I still stand by that after hearing the full version.
It kind of sounds like a mix of 'winding road' and 'Hope or Pain' (which is not a bad thing).
But anyways, I really liked it after I heard it a second time. It's refreshing and kind of like a blast from the past. Don't get me wrong; I've loved all of Ayu's recent works, it's just this is something we haven't heard in awhile.

[se7entheaven]

^ I also love ayu's recent works, esp Mirrorcle World, But this time 'Life' should've been better..I never really comment on ayu's new work...this time I do...coz I don't really like (don't) leave me alone...the chorus part needs a verse before it, i mean..she sings the verse..not only a tune LOL

I hope the live version will sounds better

[ayumisrael]

Originally Posted by ImpactBreaker

I LOVE IT!

At last something

[zoomzoom]

Very nice and all, a good listen, but not that memorable imo. I like MW a million times better.

To me, it kinda sounds like the ending song of an anime.

*Edit: The music reminds me a lot of Heartplace too.

[Kikaru]

It reminds me of seasons at some parts, but winding roads at others. Yup, it would have fitted in pretty well with the MYSTORY album. It's nice to have something that's more acoustic.

[~*Mabushii*~]

I love it too, Very nice! Very very happy with it

[freedreamer]

I love it!!!
Its very different and reminds me of why i even loved her in the first place..since MY STORY was my first album...
i love the ending parts of the song...its very special...
Oman, i just think this song is nostalgic and beautiful..the verses!! so serene and nice..

Not surprised by the MY STORY feel since its Tetsuya

[ImpactBreaker]

Originally Posted by ayumisrael

At last something

ahah not really. I loved her PV for Mirrorcle World, I love (don't) Leave me alone, both the song and PV, the songs Mirrorcle World and Life, and the PVs for Together When... and Marionette. I'm not a big fan of her GUILTY album because I feel ayu's music has become too repetitive and conservative, not to mention the album has too many interludes and fillers (MY ALL, the untitled song) but I don't dislike it, and I'm not also a big fan of her Mirrorcle World cover, but hey, that's a minimal detail, since I almost never care much for the covers anyway

[zoomzoom]

Originally Posted by ImpactBreaker

and I'm not also a big fan of her Mirrorcle World cover, but hey, that's a minimal detail, since I almost never care much for the covers anyway

Not that much of a pleasure surfing around AHS then, with the huge amount of Mirrorcle World signatures

[ayuzlove]

Originally Posted by Kogepan_19

OMG...this song sounds perfect for a drama tie-in, which would've been such a big promotion factor for Ayu's new single.

I'm so disappointed this isn't an A-side...or have a PV either. Hopefully when the album comes out...

yea...pretty sad there's no pv for it...i was thinking if a pv is made, which is abt her life starting from how she became a singer all the way till her current self...coupled with the beautiful scenery in Paris...it may look great i think

[ImpactBreaker]

Originally Posted by zoomzoom

Not that much of a pleasure surfing around AHS then, with the huge amount of Mirrorcle World signatures

Nah, I don't mind it that much...I just think ayu isn't looking very good in it (her hair and semi open lips strike me in a weird way), but otherwise, it looks fine. (And no, I don't mind her "nudity" there, I actually like it that way )