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''This page is about the [[BeForU]] song Firefly. For the former in-house graphic artist who goes by the tag of F-FLY, please see the page for [[Hotaru Matsuzaki]].''
= FireFly =
 
= Firefly =


== Song Information ==
== Song Information ==
[[Image:Firefly.png|thumb|256px|Firefly's banner.]]
[[Image:FireFly.png|thumb|256px|FireFly's banner.]]
Artist: BeForU<br>
Artist: BeForU<br>
Composition/Arrangement: [[Naoki Maeda|NAOKI MAEDA]]<br>
Composition/Arrangement: [[Naoki Maeda|NAOKI MAEDA]]<br>
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nigedashitai toki demo akiramenaide!!
nigedashitai toki demo akiramenaide!!


mada minu ashita ni kitai shitatte iin janai?
mada minu asu ni kitai shitatte iin janai?
jibun ni makenai tame ni soshite shinjiru tame ni...
jibun ni makenai tame ni soshite shinjiru tame ni...


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jibun no tsuyosa itsuka hokoreru you ni
jibun no tsuyosa itsuka hokoreru you ni


ima kono ryoute hirogete ashita ni kono yume takuserunara
ima kono ryoute hirogete asu ni kono yume takuserunara
saa neko kou itsuka no jibun
saa neko kou itsuka no jibun


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== Song Connections / Remixes ==
== Song Connections / Remixes ==
* A long version of Firefly can be found on BeForU's self-titled [[BeForU (album)|first album]].
* A long version of FireFly can be found on BeForU's self-titled [[BeForU (album)|first album]].
* An instrumental version of Firefly, titled ''Firefly (Instrumental)'', appears on the ''DDRMAX -DanceDanceRevolution 6thMIX- ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK'' album.
* An instrumental version of FireFly appears in the ''DDRMAX -DanceDanceRevolution 6thMIX- ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK'' album.
* A solo version of Firefly by [[Riyu Kosaka]], titled ''Firefly -RIYU VERSION-'', appears on the [[V-RARE SOUND TRACK]] CD.
* A solo version of FireFly by [[Riyu Kosaka]], titled ''Firefly -RIYU VERSION-'', appears in the [[V-RARE SOUND TRACK]] CD.
* A new version of Firefly with vocals by BeForU NEXT, titled ''Firefly (add Vocal&Mix)'', appears on BeForU's [[KI-SE-KI|KI・SE・KI]] single.
* A new version of FireFly with vocals by BeForU NEXT, titled ''Firefly (add Vocal&Mix)'', appears in BeForU's [[KI-SE-KI|KI・SE・KI]] single.


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
* Firefly's background features [[LADY]].
* FireFly's recording process was documented in [http://web.archive.org/web/20040428181509/http://www.konami.co.jp/am/AM/beforu2002/kyokumei.html BeForU's official website].
* A making-of of Firefly appears on the official [http://web.archive.org/web/20040428181509/http://www.konami.co.jp/am/AM/beforu2002/kyokumei.html BeForU website (archived)].
** FireFly's song title was part of a contest in BeForU's website. The winners were sophomore student twins Nozomi and Keiko Shibuya, who were invited to the song's recording day.
** Firefly's song title was part of a contest on BeForU's website. The winners were sophomore student twins Nozomi and Keiko Shibuya, who were invited to the song's recording day.
** According to Riyu Kosaka's diary entry, FireFly was [http://web.archive.org/web/20030504070546/http://www.konamistyle.com/stores/konamistyle/riyu/diary8.html recorded on August 22nd, 2001].
* Extended comments for FireFly appear in BeForU's [http://web.archive.org/web/20021203035545/http://www.konami.co.jp/am/AM/beforu/naoki.html official website].
* FireFly was performed on the ''KOSAKA RIYU LIVE IN Tokyo Marine'' and ''BeForU LIVE 2006'' concerts.
* FireFly's background features [[LADY]].
* Before [[AC DDR SuperNOVA|DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA]], FireFly's title and artist were '''Firefly''' and '''Be For U''', respectively.
** The title has been internally reverted to Firefly in the [[AC DDR X2|DanceDanceRevolution X2]] data.
* Firefly received a Single BEGINNER chart in [[AC DDR EXTREME|DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME]].
* Firefly received a Single BEGINNER chart in [[AC DDR EXTREME|DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME]].
** This BEGINNER chart has 4 more steps than the Single BASIC chart.
** This BEGINNER chart has four more notes than the Single BASIC chart.
* Firefly received a Double BEGINNER chart in [[CS DDR ULTRAMIX3|DanceDanceRevolution ULTRAMIX3]]
* Firefly received a Double BEGINNER chart in [[CS DDR ULTRAMIX3|DanceDanceRevolution ULTRAMIX3]].
* Firefly was performed on the ''KOSAKA RIYU LIVE IN Tokyo Marine'' and ''BeForU LIVE 2006'' concerts.
* In DanceDanceRevolution ULTRAMIX3 and [[CS DS Unleashed3|Dancing Stage Unleashed3]], Firefly's BPM is incorrectly displayed as 149.
* Before [[AC DDR SuperNOVA|DanceDanceRevolution SuperNOVA]], Firefly was credited to '''Be For U'''.
* FireFly was still present in the location test of [[AC DDR X|DanceDanceRevolution X]], with its new foot ratings.
* Firefly was still present in the location test of [[AC DDR X|DanceDanceRevolution X]], with its new foot ratings.
* FireFly was supposed to appear in the cancelled game [[Cancelled Games#Karaoke Revolution BEMANI series selection|カラオケレボリューション BEMANIシリーズセレクション]].
* Firefly was supposed to appear in the cancelled game [[Cancelled Games#Karaoke Revolution BEMANI series selection|カラオケレボリューション BEMANIシリーズセレクション]].


== Song Production Information ==
== Song Production Information ==
Untranslated.
=== BeForU Official Website ===
==== NAOKI ====
I created a rough track of BeForU's new song "Firefly" in L.A for MAX, and there was a public contest for titles and an open recording with fans, so I think I was able to find a new way to create something different. For "Firefly", each of the four BeForU members wrote the lyrics and chorus part, and we discussed them over and over again. Actually, I thought of something when I saw the lyrics of this song.<br>
I think everyone who plays DDR and listens to my music is also busy everyday with things like school and work, right? When people encounter various obstacles in such daily life, I think they overcome them one at a time and mature. "Firefly" is a great song to support everyone who lives by fighting such obstacles everyday. (laughs) It's what I call a cheering song, I think? In terms of sound, you may not be able to hear the finer sounds at an arcade, but I think this song's scale is conveyed when listening to it on a CD.
 
=== DDRMAX -DanceDanceRevolution 6thMIX- Official Website ===
The highly promising unit BeForU was selected from the Artist Audition. The title of their latest song recording is "<span style="color:red">Firefly</span>"! The title of this upper dance tune was created together with users, by requesting song titles on the official homepage, and inviting the title winner to its recording, so there's no doubt that there are very high expectations for it!
 
=== DDRMAX -DanceDanceRevolution 6thMIX- Original Soundtrack ===
==== NAOKI MAEDA ====
This is an energetic and active dance number. The previous song "[[DIVE]]" ("Be For U"'s debut song) captures a dark tone, while "Firefly" contains a light image. Positive feelings are essential for humans to live... the lyrics contain a highly emotional message and breathe life into this song, further providing it with a live feeling.
 
==== Liner Notes ====
This is positive and catchy pops, completely written in Japanese. The title "Firefly" conveys the message "let's shine and fly towards tomorrow". The pure female vocals, and the up-tempo but somewhat sorrowful melody, lets listeners feel positivity. By all means, I'd like for female D.D.R. players to consciously dance to this dance unit's number with hot taste.


== CS Information Data ==
== CS Information Data ==
=== [[CS DDR EXTREME NA|DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME CS (America)]] ===
=== [[CS DDR EXTREME NA|DanceDanceRevolution EXTREME CS (North America)]] ===
"Firefly" by Be For U is the latest song from the same group behind "[[DIVE]]." Be For U has been an artist favorite among fans of Japanese pop and "Firefly" heats up their sound with rockin' guitar riffs, melodic synths and tricky dance steps. Check out other songs by this artist in [[CS DDR KONAMIX|Dance Dance Revolution KONAMIX]] and [[CS DDRMAX2 NA|DDRMAX2 Dance Dance Revolution]].
"Firefly" by Be For U is the latest song from the same group behind "DIVE." Be For U has been an artist favorite among fans of Japanese pop and "Firefly" heats up their sound with rockin' guitar riffs, melodic synths and tricky dance steps. Check out other songs by this artist in [[CS DDR KONAMIX|Dance Dance Revolution KONAMIX]] and [[CS DDRMAX2 NA|DDRMAX2 Dance Dance Revolution]].


== Difficulty & Notecounts ==
== Difficulty & Notecounts ==
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[[Category:Songs]]
[[Category:Songs]]
[[Category:DDR Songs]]
[[Category:DanceDanceRevolution Songs]]
[[Category:DDR Cut Songs]]
[[Category:DanceDanceRevolution Cut Songs]]

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