Dame Dame da
| "Dame Dame da" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Regular edition cover | ||||
| Single by Shiori Tomita | ||||
| from the album Moshimo World | ||||
| Language | Japanese | |||
| Released | December 10, 2014 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 3:57 | |||
| Label | Epic Records Japan | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Aio | |||
| Producer(s) | Aio | |||
| Shiori Tomita singles chronology | ||||
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"Dame Dame da" (だめだめだ, lit. 'No Good, No Good') is a song by Japanese singer Shiori Tomita, written by singer-songwriter Ai Otsuka. The song was released as Tomita's fourth single on December 10, 2014, through Epic Records Japan.[1]
Background and release
Similar to her previous single "Happy and Happy", the title track of this single was written and produced by Ai Otsuka, becoming the second time she provides a song for Tomita.[2][3]
The single was released on two formats: a limited edition and a standard edition, with the limited edition including a bonus DVD with two versions of the song's music video.[1]
The song was subsequently included on Tomita's debut album Moshimo World.[4]
Composition and themes
Upon its release, the song was described as a "cool, negative rock number" that diverged from Tomita's established public image, offering a fresh and edgier sound,[3][2] and has a fast-paced, energetic feel, defying the seemingly pessimistic tone suggested by its title.
Its title, written in hiragana, is a palindrome in Japanese, which can be read the same forwards and backwards.[1]
Music video
The music video for "Dame Dame da", directed by Masakazu Fukatsu, was shot in a single take and focuses on Tomita's facial expressions as she performs the song.[5]
Promotion
The song served as ending theme for the anime series Naruto: Shippuden, which began airing on TV Tokyo on October 2, 2014.[2] This became the first time that Tomita was appointed to perform a theme song for an anime series.[6]
Cover versions
In 2019, Otsuka recorded two self-cover versions of the song with English and Japanese lyrics. The English version of the song was retitled "XOX" and was included on Otsuka's single "Chime", while the version with Japanese lyrics was included as a bonus track on the single's digital edition.[7]
Chart performance
The song peaked at number 48 on the Oricon Singles chart, where it charted for one week.[8]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Arranger(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dame Dame da" | Aio | Aio |
| 3:57 |
| 2. | "Meguri Meguru" (めぐりめぐる) | Shiori Tomita | Makoto Wakatabe | Wataru Akizuki | 4:51 |
| 3. | "Happy and Happy" (TeddyLoid Happy Lucky Remix) | Aio | Aio | TeddyLoid | 4:12 |
| 4. | "Dame Dame da" (Naruto ver.) | 1:32 | |||
| 5. | "Dame Dame da" (Instrumental) | 3:57 | |||
| Total length: | 18:29 | ||||
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Dame Dame da" (Music Video) | |
| 2. | "Dame Dame da" (Music Video - Director's Cut) | |
| 3. | "Dame Dame da" (Making of) |
References
- ^ a b c "だめだめだ【初回生産限定盤】". Sony Music Official Website (in Japanese). Retrieved May 25, 2025.
- ^ a b c "トミタ栞 大塚 愛プロデュースの『ナルト』ED曲リリース決定". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). October 3, 2014. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
- ^ a b "トミタ栞×大塚愛、第2弾は"ネガティブ"ロック". Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. October 3, 2014. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
- ^ "トミタ栞、1stアルバム『もしもワールド』の詳細発表 インストアイベントも開催へ". Real Sound (in Japanese). January 22, 2015. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
- ^ "トミタ栞、歌と表情で魅せる「だめだめだ」PV". Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. October 31, 2014. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
- ^ "「NARUTO」新エンディングテーマに、トミタ栞「だめだめだ」を起用". Anime! Anime! (in Japanese). IID, Inc. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
- ^ "9月4日リリース配信パッケージ『Chime』に、「だめだめだ」のセルフカバー＜日本語バージョン＞を収録！". Ai Otsuka Official website (in Japanese). Avex. September 4, 2019. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
- ^ "だめだめだ | トミタ栞". Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved May 25, 2025.