reason for the name "surreal" and "hanabi"

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somehow, i feel that july 1st and 0630 in memorial address booklet were connected. the last day in june is the 30th, and...so, the next day is july 1st. but i dunno how are they connected.

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Originally Posted by HanabiChick

Ayu was told by Avex to release a best of album, even though she felt it wasn't time for that yet. I think she said it made her realise that Avex thought of her as a product.

it wasnt because she didnt think it wasnt time, it was because she thought avex wanted to end her career. she thought most stars vanish after a greatest hits album. in addition for the first time she realised avex viewed her as a product instead of an artist. these are the reasons why she did not want a best released.

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Originally Posted by CREATE

nice analysis guys!
you know alot of ayu's title don't make sense to me even til now:

poker face [what's the meaning]
TO BE [i couldn't find the relation between title & lyrics]
vogue [what's the meaning]
AUDIENCE
NEVER EVER
Daybreak
Free & Easy [the title's so carefree, but the song's dark & gloomy]
July 1st [was it written on july 1st?]
CAROLS [according to the title, the song suppose to be joyful, but it came out extremely desperate & sorrowful song]

someday i'll understand, that's for sure...

you really have to read masa's website. i spent 4 hours reading it a while ago, and i got a whole new perception on ayu's songs! the link is on the top of the page