Title: Taiyou to Himawari (太陽と向日葵; Sun and Sunflower)
Artist: FLOWER
Released: 2013
Genre: Pop / Dance
Listen
FLOWER debuted in 2011 and became one of the many girl groups of E-Girls. Like their male counterparts from EXILE, FLOWER is composed of a set of singers and dancers, although up to this point two of the three vocalists have already left the group. Taiyou to Himawari was the fourth single released from the group and their first of three entries. What I love about this song is how well the verses flow into the chorus but still give enough contrast where they don’t sound entirely the same. It’s a dreamy pop song with some light R&B qualities and dance elements. The vocalists (three at this time) do a good job just flowing over the relatively fast-paced and intense musical arrangement. The melody is also quite beautiful and fit the rather interesting lyrics that intertwine the talk of the sun and summer with love. An overall gorgeous song.
Kuuki to Hoshi 