SPARKS



SPARKS is a music single released by Takanashi Kiara on 6 July 2021.

Music Video

 * SPARKS - Takanashi Kiara (Official Music Video)

English
Lying down on the floor Late night and you don't know, don't know Don't know what to do-o Hard to tell what's wrong, what's right If yes or no, don't know Don't know what to do-o

The storm hits hard and you're losing the way Just take a chance and dance in the rain 'Cuz you got the key, never throw it away Don't forget, don't forget what I said

Get out of your head! Life is only what you make it You're gonna be okay

So go ahead and do it, do it If you want it let's get to it! Everybody's gonna know your name

Cuz sparks light the flame Turn the dark of the night into day (Don't stop, don't stop Just go your own way!!) So don't be afraid Trust your heart, keep your head in the game (Keep up, keep up And never be afraid!!)

Gotta make it hot like a volcano Strike a match and burn it up Kick your feet against the table To the beat of your own drum Sparks light the flame, so don't wait Start a fire today (Don't stop, don't stop Just go your own way!!)

We ain't looking back Take the fast lane now In the driver's seat strapped They just gasp out loud We're going so fast that it shouldn't be allowed That's how we like it You heard what I said

Get out of your head! Life is only what you make it You're gonna be okay (yeah) So take a step and move it, move it 'Less you try you won't get through it Everybody's gonna know your name!!!

Cuz sparks light the flame Turn the dark of the night into day (Don't stop, don't stop Just go your own way!!) So don't be afraid Trust your heart, keep your head in the game (Keep up, keep up And never be afraid!!)

Let go of the past tonight Choose the future only you define Even when the flames burn too bright, you're alive From the ashes you rise

Cuz sparks light the flame Turn the dark of the night into day (Don't stop, don't stop Just go your own way!!) So don't be afraid Trust your heart, keep your head in the game (Keep up, keep up And never be afraid!!)

Gotta make it hot like a volcano Strike a match and burn it up Kick your feet against the table To the beat of your own drum Sparks light the flame, so don't wait Start a fire today (Don't stop, don't stop Just go your own way!!) (Ah yeah)

Credits

 * Music, Lyrics: KIRA
 * Vocals: Takanashi Kiara
 * Illustrations: NeonBeat
 * MV: riguruma
 * Logo: Spiritsnare

Production and release
Sparks was released on 6 July 2021. It was Kiara's third original single after HINOTORI and Heart Challenger.

On 29 December 2021, Kiara posted Sad Sparks, a downbeat cover of SPARKS which included a partial Japanese version of the lyrics. It was first performed live on 12 December 2021 during an outfit reveal stream.

On 21 January 2023, Cover released SPARKS （Midnight ver.）, a lo-fi remix of the original song, as part of the album hololive music studio - Midnight.

SPARKS was included in Kiara's first album, Point of View, released on 29 August 2023. The album's upcoming physical CD release includes the bonus track SPARKS Dark Remix, arranged by Kai Gojo, composer of HINOTORI. Mori Calliope spoke highly of the remix, saying "Bro, this is something I'd loop. Unironically slaps."

In 2023, Kiara described SPARKS as the song which elevated her music career and encouraged her to be more experimental in her music. It was her first single featuring English lyrics, making it accessible to an English-speaking market. She chose it to sing at hololive English 1st Concert Connect the World in July 2023.