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The gentle arpeggio of an acoustic guitar and a clear, transparent voice. It envelops you in a nostalgic atmosphere, as if the shutter sound of a film camera is echoing.
This time, we introduce the emotional appeal of MOROHA's 'Rose-Colored Days', a song that film photo enthusiasts will surely fall in love with.
Must-See Music Video! Warmth and Bittersweetness Like Film Photos
MOROHA's song 'Rose-Colored Days' is included in their 1st single 'Tokyo Tower' released in 2015. This song is a ballad with impressive lyrics depicting happy daily life and poignant farewells, accompanied by the sound of an acoustic guitar.
The music video uses photos and footage of filmmaker Elizabeth Miyaji and her girlfriend of about two and a half years at the time. Their happy daily life and scenes of parting are alternately shown, deepening the world of the lyrics.
One of the charms of 'Rose-Colored Days' is undoubtedly its warmth and bittersweetness, reminiscent of film photos.
The lyrics vividly depict the everyday life shared during the relationship, making you feel as if you're flipping through an old album of the two.
However, the chorus portrays the growing cracks between them, with lines like 'The future we innocently talked about, more anxiety than anticipation', tugging at the listener's heart.
Nostalgic Melody and Vocals
The main melody of the acoustic guitar enhances the warmth and bittersweetness of the lyrics.
Additionally, the vocals of MOROHA's Akiko have a gentle warmth that envelops and heals the listener's heart. This melody and vocals create a nostalgic atmosphere, like a scene from an old film movie.
A Must for Film Photo Enthusiasts
If you love film photography, you'll surely resonate with the warmth, bittersweetness, and nostalgic atmosphere of this song. Especially if you enjoy photos themed around old-fashioned romance, you'll definitely immerse yourself in the world of this song.
If you haven't listened yet, be sure to check it out.
Surely, you'll become captivated by this song.
