KikuoHana - Hitogawari English Cover

Wow another cover WOOOOOOOOO
Boring description:
I have been waiting for years for someone to recreate an instrumental of this song and as soon as someone did I jumped on it. I'm pretty proud of how it all turned out. It took a few months for me to really settle on my vocals, I must have tried so many retakes, and even then some of the original first take has stayed in. Surprisingly, the editing only took a few days, I started on Christmas Eve and got out a teaser which I immediately uploaded.
I hope this sounds as good as it did making this. The song speaks to me personally and kikuo is one of my favourite artists so the song holds a special place in my heart.
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Instrumental by philipXmayari, please go check out their mix without my vocals as they did an amazing job replicating all the different sounds - I can't imagine it was easy.
Link here - • HITOGAWARI; ヒトガワリ (Kik...
Special thanks to those that helped me along the way:
Bonko and Husky I've probably bored to you to death from how many drafts and versions I sent your way for feedback - thank you for always supporting me.
Thank you also to Speech for giving me good feedback and support, you're a king.
Special, special thanks to Bonko for letting me steal one of his mixes for outro purposes - please check out his content, you've probably seen his work on tiktok.
Virtual_Husky streams on twitch, please check her out - / virtual_husky
Bonko Art is on youtube - / @bonkoart
I transcribed the lyrics from japanese and took creative liberties in making them work for the cover.
Original song: • きくおはな - ヒトガワリ
I know I spelt savor wrong but I genuinely do not care and if you do, I hope your pillow is warm tonight.
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LYRICS:
We stay close together, by each other’s side,
and as time passes, the clock slowly ticks on by
I wish I could savor our memories
But my body's stubborn - It rejects all happiness
ahh - like a gaping hole opened in the empty void of the sky
The void of my body and my vulnerable heart make
A contorted twisted shape, covered in old and open wounds.
I can't deny, I am so distorted
So give me nothing, but a twisted and bloodstained love
So make me crumble, break me open from anxiety
That’s why I’m so pained
Your caresses, are so gentle, honestly
I wish this heaven could last for all eternity
But my body isn't used to all of this
It's still oh so stubborn - it rejects all of your bliss
You can't deny anymore, I am twisted.
There’s nothing else I can do
I try and try and try and try to put up with it,
but I’m littered in olden wounds, are they really mine?
Please give me a kiss only if your lips are dressed in red
If I break again I'll need a substitute to deal with this
So give me nothing, but a twisted and bloodstained love
So make me crumble, break me open from the anxiety
That’s why I’m so pained
That’s why I’m so lonely. For an eternity
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S E L F P R O M O B A B E Y Y Y
Twitch: / chuu_sii
Instagram: chuu_sii
TikTok: / chuu_sii_twitch
Twitter: chuu_sii?lang=en

[@chuu_sii]

Hey guys; what should I cover next? Any suggestions would be amazing thank you :)

[@rui4729]

I think a cover of Phony would sound good with your voice, amazing cover! :)

[@chuu_sii]

@@rui4729 ohh I’ll check it out, thank you!

[@asteriaelvira9723]

Melancholy of the literary boy, your voice would be perfect

[@sukonetei4789]

Anything by Paraoka pleaseeeeee

[@sukonetei4789]

Maybe Manimani or riot?

[@chuu_sii]

I might have a few kikuo songs in the works.. stay keen

[@yuyapilled]

I’m kind of late BUT THIS COVER IS SO ANGELIC?? your voice is so pretty and the backing vocals are heavenly this has to be my favourite cover of the song😭

[@chuu_sii]

Thank you ahh that means a lot!! It's such a huge honour 💞

[@Dracufae]

this gave me friggen goosebumps holy shit this is so gucking good aaaaaaaaa!

[@chuu_sii]

AAAAA thank you for such kind words!! Always makes my day

[@Dracufae]

Could I use your cover in one of my videos? I have an idea for this video in the future I can link this video. If not then that's okay. Keep up the good work in the covers.

[@chuu_sii]

@@Dracufae Hey, go for it!!

[@Dracufae]

Thank you so much

[@zoeycrochet]

I can't get over how beautiful this is! Easily as amazing as the original cover!

[@Verena-bf4he]

I LITERALLY GOT GOOSEBUMPS, YOU'RE SUCH A GREAT SINGER, AND YOUR VOICE IS SO POWERFUL??!?!😳😳

[@chuu_sii]

That’s such an insane compliment, thank youu! 🥰

[@chuu_sii]

I gotta get out my next cover soon 😅

[@kandiixdd]

OH MY GOD YOUR VOICE IS OUT OF THSI WORLD YOURE SO TALENTED IM LOITERALLY GOING FERAL OMFG

[@chuu_sii]

HAHAHA be as feral as you want

[@CS_HIMNEW]

This is so underrated wtf-

[@chuu_sii]

bless you

[@CS_HIMNEW]

@@chuu_sii achoo-

[@Otakuhannah121]

Wow nice vocals, editing and lyrics. Seriously underrated u did so good

[@chuu_sii]

Thank you so much!!

[@Blobbyblobberton]

I’m sorry, why doesnt this have a billion views??? Your voice is perfect for this, it’s so moving I love it 100,000/10

[@HappyMeli47]

Your voice made me ascend to space

[@SweetLover-vj4bx]

"I only sometimes relate to songs a bit" this song:

[@tuntalia]

This is literally angellic ❤ I love the rawness of this cover

[@VirtualHusky]

Amazing as always Chuu c:

[@asteriaelvira9723]

This is good as hell!

[@chuu_sii]

Aw thanks!! I appreciate it

[@xxandrewkunxx]

omg thats a masterpiece! your voice and art! It just a perfect combination. Keep it up!

[@chuu_sii]

Aww this is incredibly sweet, thank you!!

[@AK47FGJKAF]

this is so good its actually insane omg.. your voice is amazing

[@chuu_sii]

Aww, thank youu 🥹

[@uko.z]

WHY IS IT UNDERRATED??!!

[@spearcaster]

oh my god i just found you! you're so underrated! i hope you gain more subs you deserve so much recognition!

[@chuu_sii]

I just saw this, thank you so much! I'm surprised this got so many views. Working on a few covers at the moment so we'll see (:

[@capivara_sanm5796]

This is so beautiful, I want to cry, oh Lord 🥺

[@chuu_sii]

Don’t make me cry at your comment 😭 Thank youu

[@nameless5536]

The background song is so underrated so does your voice!!❤

[@ajarts3]

AHHHH UNDERRATED ALERTT!!!!

[@chuu_sii]

THANK YOU

[@ajarts3]

@@chuu_sii OFC!!!

[@sammii.mp4]

THIS IS SO COOL WHAT THE HELLL!! 💙💙

[@tomkeded4497]

How does this not have more views and likes under rated for sure👍

[@chuu_sii]

That means the world I appreciate it 🥰

[@tomkeded4497]

@@chuu_sii you're welcome ❤️

[@tekerium]

Wow ... I mean... woooow ... soooo good. Those vocals in the background. And this over-voice next to the main voice ... Seriously this break me open from the anxiety (oooh goosebumps) .... Thats why whyyyyyyyyyy (again) .... This is sooo good. No English or German cover I have listened to has done it so well. I even like it better than the original, much more variation and vocal use. The only thing I would complain about, which is probably more of a very well fitting stylistic device, is this slightly washed out vocal in the bridge. But that is subjective and in my eyes very well implemented. ... Why is it not more known and why did I not know it until now? Thanks for this cover. P.S i'm from German and my English is not the best. Sorry for that, but I think you understand what I want to say. :D Now I have to listen to all your other covers. I hope you keep doing covers, assuming you enjoy it :D

[@Maxine_artz]

Love this song

[@taintlicker27]

MY JAW DROPPED THIS IS SO GOOD WHAT

[@chuu_sii]

Thank you!! 🥰

[@miinhion]

I love everything about this ! The vocals, the editing, everything !

[@chuu_sii]

Ahh I’m so glad you liked it!!! 😊

[@BelovedMaliyahz]

TF YOUR VOCALS ARE LIKE GOLD! YOU DESERVE MORE VIEWS!!! SLAYY!!

[@chuu_sii]

OMG you’re so niceee 😭 thank you, I shall keep slaying!!

[@shweedy_]

wow, this is more than a cover its awesome

[@a.gonzalez610]

Awesome

[@ryobaaishi8958]

IT'S GODDAMN PERFECT I LOVE IT SO MUCHHH

[@chuu_sii]

AHH THANK YOU!! I appreciate it c:

[@BonkoArt]

LETS GOOOOO CHUU 🕺🏻

[@chuu_sii]

Aw thank you Bruv

[@tehamint]

omg this is so good

[@wrenewal]

your voice in this is the color red. so powerful ♡♡♡

[@chuu_sii]

This is actually such a compliment thank you!

[@branwen7991]

I LOVE THISS

[@chuu_sii]

Thank you!! I appreciate it

[@helllo4589]

This is so beautiful holy crap, it’s like you made it into your own song, definitely underrated 💖💖

[@chuu_sii]

This is so sweet 😭 Thank you!!!

[@helpie101]

THIS IS SUCH A LOVELY COVER! EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS AMAZED ME SO MUCH AND ID LOVE TO SEE MORE FROM YOU :D i think your voice would be amazing for lets go to heaven by kikuo...

[@lukelune7473]

I love your cover so much, the harmonies you made are amazing!! The visuals are so beautiful as well

[@chuu_sii]

Aww thank you!! That’s very sweet of you. Thank you for commenting! Your English sounds great 🥰

[@uko.z]

Your going to my playlist

[@sukonetei4789]

Beautiful voice

[@t0astycovers]

YOU ARE SO UNDERRATED OMGGGG

[@chuu_sii]

STOPPPP thank youu

[@t0astycovers]

I’M SERIOUS WHERE ARE YOUR SUBS AT DUDE

[@chuu_sii]

@@t0astycovers HAHAH probably more if I uploaded more than twice a year

[@lilkumiho]

YOU VOICE IS LITERALLY HEAVENLY! LOVE THIS COVER! 🫶

[@chuu_sii]

AA Thank youuu

[@lilkumiho]

@@chuu_siiNo prob, you deserve it!

[@leavemealone7159]

It’s so good 😭✋

[@chuu_sii]

Stop it youu

[@emethystghoull]

your voice is so smooth what?!?!?!

[@chuu_sii]

This is such a compliment, thank youu 😭

[@RedCanary2005]

s̶o̶n̶g̶ cover good tastes like tissue paper

[@chuu_sii]

Th biggest compliment

[@sirfrenzygamer4776]

OH!!!!!! F**K YEAH

[@chuu_sii]

HELL YEAAAAA

[@FruityLauranceVA]

My jaw just dropped

[@chuu_sii]

Haha thank you

[@pissbabypudding9178]

ONG IM SO MAD AT MYSELF FOR NOT FINDING THIS SOONER!! 😭 I love this cover so much OMGG 🥺💕💕

[@chuu_sii]

AAHHH Thank youuuu that means so much

[@HiddenTigerlily1]

This is so underrated!

[@chuu_sii]

That means the world ❤

[@Outthere115]

Holy shit this is so good, wayyyyyyyy higher quality than suggested by your sub count!! And perfect song to start with :) Please do HOLE DWELLING NEXT! I've been begging for an English cover for so long, well a quality one

[@chuu_sii]

Agh I love that song!! Maybe 😚 Got a few in the drafts at the moment. Moved out of home recently so it’s hard to sing and not annoy anyone. Fingers crossed I can get one out soon

[@panzer882]

why this video doesn't have 1 million views?

[@_ENTROPYYY]

This is legit so underrated. You have amazing singing, never give up!! :3❤❤

[@chuu_sii]

Thank you so much!! That means a lot I appreciate it 🥹

[@user-cx2jw1bh7w]

❤❤❤

[@chuu_sii]

[@marshacore]

THIS ID BEAUTIFUL!!

[@user-lt4zb3sj8p]

HELLO???? ANGELIC

[@chuu_sii]

Ahh thank you, you’ll make me blush 💃🏽💃🏽

[@IcePhoenixMusician]

Man… I just discovered you, and I’m so glad! Really makes me wanna collab on something with you possibly, a duet of sorts? No specific songs in mind but if you’re even vaguely interested, please let me know!

[@chuu_sii]

Aww thank you but I'm not looking to collab with anyone right now. Thank you though. I checked out your work, your voice is great!

[@wolverdep4739]

Only recently found out about kikouhana and now im finding this, nice cover

[@platetectonics5676]

WOAH THIS IS SO UNDERŔATED

[@chuu_sii]

Thank you!! That's an honour

[@-_Esther_Nana_-]

But i thought its scary😰

[@-_Esther_Nana_-]

Im a kid duh