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Background and promotion

In March 2020, TBS announced Ai would be releasing a song titled "Gift", which would serve as the theme song for their ''King's Brunch'' variety show in celebration of its 25th anniversary. The program's chief producer Wataru Hiraga stated that only the chorus of the song would be used for the theme song, but recommended to listen to the full song. A lyric video teaser was released two days prior to the song's release. In June, "Gift" was revealed to be included on Ai's extended play, ''

'' as the fifth and final single.

Music and lyrics

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'' described "Gift" as a "message song" that shows the value of Ai, comparing the song to her 2011 single, "

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Music video

A music video for "Gift" was released in June 2020. Directed by Kensaku Kakimoto, Ai is seen singing with various flowers in the background, meant to represent life forces. A red thread is shown connecting the flowers, referring to the read thread of fate.

Live performances

Ai performed "Gift" during her

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'' performance live on Instagram. She additionally performed the song live on Nippon Television's ''Sukiri'' on June 24, 2020.

Track listing

Digital download and streaming # "Gift" — 3:38

Charts

Personnel

Credits adapted from

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. * Ai Uemura – songwriting, production, lead vocals * Uta – songwriting, production

Release history

Notes

References

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