Sa-Ma-La-Va
| "Sa-Ma-La-Va" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Regular edition cover | ||||
| Single by SID | ||||
| from the album Outsider | ||||
| Language | Japanese | |||
| B-side | "Shōkyakuro" | |||
| Released | July 24, 2013 | |||
| Length | 12:43 | |||
| Label | Ki/oon | |||
| Composer | Aki | |||
| Lyricist | Mao | |||
| SID singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Sa-Ma-La-Va" on YouTube | ||||
"Sa-Ma-La-Va" (サマラバ)[a] is a single by Japanese rock band SID, released on July 24, 2013, by Ki/oon and included on the album Outsider.
Promotion and release
The single was announced in mid-2013 as the eighth project commemorating the band's ten-year career.[1][2] It was released on July 24, shortly before the start of their ten-year tour with some open-air concerts, and one day before Sid held an event in collaboration with the fashion brand Vanquish at the Shibuya 101 store.[3][4][5]
“Sa-Ma-La-Va” is a summer single and was released in three editions: the regular edition and limited editions A and B. The regular edition contains only the CD with three tracks: the title track, the B-side "Shōkyakuro", and a remix of "Natsukoi", another summer single. The limited editions include a DVD featuring the live recording of Sid's concert in Singapore, which differs between the limited editions A and B.[6] “Sa-Ma-La-Va” was included in Sid's third music video compilation, SIDNAD Vol. 10 ~Clips Three~.[7]
Chart performance
“Sa-Ma-La-Va” reached seventh place on weekly Oricon Albums Chart and remained on chart for five weeks.[8] On Billboard Japan Hot 100, it reached 15th place.[9] On Tower Records' Japanese pop and rock singles chart, it reached first place.[10] It also ranked first on Usen's J-pop Request ranking, like the previous single "Koi ni Ochite".[4]
Reception
CD Journal called “Sa-Ma-La-Va” a “perfect tune for midsummer” and outdoor concerts, and praised the guitar on the second track, “Shōkyakuro.”[6]
Track listing
All lyrics are written by Mao.
| No. | Title | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sa-Ma-La-Va" (サマラバ) | Aki | 4:11 |
| 2. | "Shōkyakuro" (焼却炉) | 4:14 | |
| 3. | "Natsukoi" (夏恋; G/S Remix) | 4:18 | |
| Total length: | 12:43 | ||
Personnel
- Mao – vocals
- Shinji – guitar
- Aki – bass
- Yūya – drums
Notes
- ^ The official romanization by the band is "SA-MA-LA-VA", but it is sometimes romanized as "Samaraba" or erroneously as "Summer Lover".
References
- ^ "SID's New Single". JaME. 2013-05-26. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ^ barks (2013-08-25). "SID、野外ツアーファイナルにてシングルリリースおよび武道館イベント発表". BARKS (in Japanese). Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ^ barks (2013-06-09). "シド、野外ツアー＜SID 10th Anniversary TOUR 2013＞正式タイトル発表＆各地の写真公開も!?". BARKS (in Japanese). Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ^ a b "シド、新曲「サマラバ」発売日に渋谷でファンへサブライズ". BARKS (in Japanese). 2013-07-25. Retrieved 2026-01-14.
- ^ "シド、10周年第7弾はカップリング集2作同時リリース". Natalie (in Japanese). Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ^ a b "SID / サマラバ [CD+DVD] [限定] - CDJournal.com". CD Journal (in Japanese). Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ^ "シド新作「OUTSIDER」収録曲決定、購入者握手会も実施". Natalie (in Japanese). Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ^ "サマラバ(初回生産限定盤A) | シド". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100" (Search for release date). Billboard Hot 100. 2013-01-02. Retrieved 2022-06-29.
- ^ "SID / サマラバ - CDJournal.com". CD Journal (in Japanese). Retrieved 2026-01-26.