Singer-songwriter Awatawakana releases her first original song, "If Only I Were Alive," today, Friday, July 11!
Singer-songwriter Awatawakana released "If Only I Were Alive" today, Friday, July 11.
Awatawakana began creating original music in early 2024, started full-fledged activities on TikTok and Instagram in June 2025, and released her first original song as early as today, July 11 (Fri.), rapidly blossoming her talent as a next-generation artist from SNS The next generation artist from SNS.
Her first completed original song, "Ikite Ikunagaeribeki" is a straightforward message song for all people living today, with an "innocent" look that affirms even the vulnerability of people. As symbolized by the repeated phrase "live, live, live," the song depicts in unadorned and untruthful words the universal theme that everyone, regardless of generation, faces.
Her clear voice is supported by a delicately layered synth ensemble and a new kind of sound design that combines alternative sensibilities, not simply quoting the sounds of the 80s and 90s, but reconstructing the textures and emotions of those times from a modern perspective, creating an ambitious song that truly challenges the J-POP It is an ambitious song that challenges the renewal of the J-POP format head-on.
In conjunction with the release announcement, a jacket photo was also released.
The artwork, with its mixed yet indelible colors, expresses the colorful world of the song and the strength and beauty of living life in one's own way.
Music videos and a variety of other content will be released sequentially in the future, and their development will be closely watched.
▼ Awatawakana Comments
'If today was my last day, wouldn't I regret it?' Since the day that thought came to my mind, I have tried to cherish every day of my life. When times are tough, take one more step. Let's walk through life with no regrets on our own feet.
Music Information

If only I were alive.
(Lyrics: Kana Awatawa, Music: Kana Awatawa, Arrangement: Masaki Narita, Special Thanks: Akiko Noma ex.GO!GO!7188)
Distribution:https://lnk.to/SNRxtW
Profile
Began producing original music in early 2024.
In June 2025, the company will begin full-fledged activities on TikTok and Instagram.
The gentle lyrical world that gently envelops the listener's heart and the alternative soundscape that the more one listens carefully, the more depth one feels.
A female singer-songwriter who delicately blends these two worlds. Her first original song was released for distribution as early as July 11.
YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@awatawakana
TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@awata.wakana
Instagram:https://instagram.com/awatawakana
X:https://twitter.com/awatawakana
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