"Life Goes On" is a song recorded by Japanese-American singer-songwriter
Ai, released on August 3, 2023, by
EMI Records
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. Produced by Tomoko Ida, the song serves as the image song for the Japanese film ''Haru ni Chiru''.
Background and release
Near the end of May 2023, Ai announced a new song "Life Goes On", which would serve as the image song for Japanese film ''Haru ni Chiru''. In July, Ai announced her thirteenth studio album, ''
Respect All''.
Five of ten songs were originally announced, including "Life Goes On".
On August 3, "Life Goes On" was released digitally with no prior announcement alongside digital pre-add for ''Respect All''. A music video was later announced that day.
Music video
A music video for "Life Goes On" premiered on Ai's YouTube channel on August 3.
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and
Kōichi Satō, who star in ''Haru no Chiru'', also star in the video. Regarding not appearing in the music video, Ai stated, "I want
dthis video to be a series of cool videos."
Live performances
Ai performed "Life Goes On"
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's music program ''Music Day 2023''. Ai later performed the song during a ''
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Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.
*
Ai Carina Uemura – vocals
* Tomoko Ida – production
* Yuki Kishida – piano
Release history
References
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2023 singles
2023 songs
Ai (singer) songs
Songs written by Ai (singer)
EMI Records singles