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Gift (Ai song)
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Wikipedia article
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| type = single
| artist = Ai
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| EP = It's All Me, Vol. 1
| language = Japanese
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| recorded = 2019
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| genre = J-pop
| length = 3:38
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| prev_title = Good as Gold
| prev_year = 2020
| next_title = Not So Different
| next_year = 2020
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"'Gift'" is a song recorded by Japanese-American singer-songwriter Ai, released April 24, 2020, by EMI Records. The song served as the theme song for TBS' 'King's Brunch' and subsequently as the fifth and final single from Ai's extended play, 'It's All Me, Vol. 1'.
Background and promotion
In March 2020, TBS announced Ai would be releasing a song titled "Gift", which would serve as the theme song for their 'King's Brunch' variety show in celebration of its 25th anniversary. The program's chief producer Wataru Hiraga stated that only the chorus of the song would be used for the theme song, but recommended to listen to the full song.
A lyric video teaser was released two days prior to the song's release. In June, "Gift" was revealed to be included on Ai's extended play, 'It's All Me, Vol. 1' as the fifth and final single.
Music and lyrics
'Billboard Japan' described "Gift" as a "message song" that shows the value of Ai, comparing the song to her 2011 single, "Happiness".
Music video
A music video for "Gift" was released in June 2020. Directed by Kensaku Kakimoto, Ai is seen singing with various flowers in the background, meant to represent life forces. A red thread is shown connecting the flowers, referring to the read thread of fate.
Live performances
Ai performed "Gift" during her Global Citizen 'Together at Home' performance live on Instagram. She additionally performed the song live on Nippon Television's 'Sukiri' on June 24, 2020.
Track listing
'Digital download and streaming'
# "Gift" 3:38
Personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.
* Ai Uemura songwriting, production, lead vocals
* Uta songwriting, production
Release history
Notes
References
Category:2020 singles
Category:2020 songs
Category:Songs written by Ai (singer)
Category:EMI Records singles
Category:Universal Music Japan singles
Category:Ai (singer) songs
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