I finally “got” Hana no Uta today. I’ve been trying to get into this song, but it just sounded vague, forgettable, and boring to me. The melodies and chord progressions aren’t as immediately catchy and compelling as the typical Yuki OP/ED/insert song. And I don’t like Aimer’s draggy, slurred singing. But to prepare for the upcoming Anime Expo concert, I’ve been trying to familiarize myself with this song.
And today, after listening to it like 20 times, something clicked. Now I just love this song. I had it on repeat all day, driving my wife crazy. It makes my spine tingle and my eyes get all dewy. I have to hand it to Yuki for trying something different and succeeding, although it took me a while to get it. I still don’t like Aimer’s singing, and I wonder what it would have sounded like with Keiko singing the verses and Wakana coming in on the chorus. But regardless, it’s my favorite song in the world today.