The song lyrics describe how Ai Otsuka longs to see someone who has already passed away, and then recalling all the happy memories of the past. Ai tries to wish upon a shooting star, hoping that this person will hear her, but by the end of the song she realizes that no matter how much she yearns to see that person her feelings won't reach to him far away in the sky. For me, drop. is a cute song good for chillin' when driving. Ai's vocals here is kinda laid back but cute. Everything about Planetarium is great, the music video, the melody, the vocals and Ai Otsuka herself. The lyrics are no exception here. The lyrics are sad and lingering, and it really makes me feel the emotion the song carries.
Planetarium [CD+DVD] Customer Reviews
Ai Otsuka
''Planetarium'' is a mature ballad compared to the other previous, it has a wonderful melody. It'has become one of my favourite Otsuka songs. The PV is wonderful too.
I think, its the best balade from her after Dasuki da yo.And in the DVD Ver. the best Video what I have ever seen. Enjoy it, you will like it!
After hearing this song several times in the Hana Yori Dango Drama, I had to get this song. Otsuka Ai's voice and the lyrics combine together so well. If you've seen the drama, you know how many times this is played and what great scenes it's used in.
Known for her more upbeat tunes, such as the chart-topping "Sakuranbo," Ostuka Ai brings us a song that is a bittersweet summer ballad of remembrance. The harmonious inclusion of more traditional Japanese instruments with a charming melody is a perfect blend. I love the hanabi (fireworks) sound effects in this song -- it feels like you are standing in a yutake on the side of a river in Japan, watching fireworks at a matsuri. This song was used as an image song in the Japanese live action version of "Hana Yori Dango" (an image song is something played in the series, but not an intro or an outro). Listening to this song will make you remember the best moments of the j-dorama!
Come to know her through hana yori dango drama's theme song. Planetarium is really a fantastic song. Have gotten the other albums but still feel that this is the best song. The DVD is pv of planetarium and the credits shown has a musical box version of planetarium. Really sweet.