A Brighter Day -Full Version-

A Brighter Day by NAOKI feat. Aleisha G. from DanceDanceRevolution X2 and DanceDanceRevolution Hottest Party 3.
This song was composed by Naoki Maeda, who has been producing music for the series since its beginnings over a decade ago. He has created hundreds of songs using dozens of aliases and vocalists over the years, and was also the mastermind behind the J-Girl group "BeForU". He also collaborates with Junko Karashima (jun) in their popular J-Band "TЁЯRA".
The vocalist for this song is Aliesha G., whom I have no information on. She is a new vocalist and also sings on the track "Gotta Dance" on these games.
This song can be seen as the "theme song" for this year's games, as it was played in all of the trailers.
Lyrics (If you think something is wrong, feel free to comment!)
I'm ready with my back to the wind
And I will fly higher than I ever have been
I'll follow all my dreams, my destiny is waiting for me
I am on my way, heading for a sunny blue sky
And all my past worries, I will leave them behind
Now it is time for the beginning of a brighter day
It's a brighter day!
There was a time when I was lost and alone
I couldn't find what I was wanting the most
Looking around for anybody else to show the way
I wondered how the light could ever break through
When I had built the highest wall around me
Then I soon realized it was up to my heart...
To spread my wings and fly again.
So here I go!
I have got my back to the wind
And I will fly higher than I ever have been
I'll follow all my dreams, my destiny is waiting for me
I am on my way, heading for a sunny blue sky
And all my past worries, I will leave them behind
Now it is time for the beginning of a brighter day
It's a brighter day!
I used to think that all the clouds overhead
Followed me home and hovered over my bed
I'd lie awake and wish that someday soon I'd see a change
Yesterday's gone for good, tomorrow is soon
I've got a chance to make the best of my life
Every star in the night is a gift that I want
To keep the love alive for us.
So here I go!
I have got my back to the wind
And I will fly higher than I ever have been
I'll follow all my dreams, my destiny is waiting for me
I am on my way, heading for a sunny blue sky
And all my past worries, I will leave them behind
Now it is time for the beginning of a brighter day
It's a brighter day!
I need a better way...
Yes, I have to start right here, right now
Throw away the old and bring the new
Toward me and you, yeah
I know we can build a higher ground
We will find it somehow, that love
And the light above
Guide us to a brighter day
I'm ready with my back to the wind
And I will fly higher than I ever have been
I'll follow all my dreams, my destiny is waiting for me
I am on my way, heading for a sunny blue sky
And all my past worries, I will leave them behind
Now it is time for the beginning of a brighter day
It's a brighter day!
I have got my back to the wind
And I will fly higher than I ever have been
I'll follow all my dreams, my destiny is waiting for me
I am on my way, heading for a sunny blue sky
And all my past worries, I will leave them behind
Now it is time for the beginning of a brighter day
It's a brighter day!
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[@justmyriam5949]

I will never stop listening to this song and I just wish it was on spotify to enjoy it while driving

[@RevRemix97]

Hello im with the fbAAAAAGGGGHHHHH *KILLS HIM*

[@sxftpixie]

@@RevRemix97what the fuck

[@lelenny2904]

Literally just convert to mp3 and put it on your phone's music player

[@qwertzu1195]

if i listen to this while driving its over for me and the family of 9 in front of me

[@milkman5894]

this is a certified hood classic

[@17moralesk]

This song would be the reason why I would play dance dance revolution

[@jokukdkkdkd1458]

This song is the reason i play ddr hottest party 3 (or never gonna give you up)

[@aurayahj4885]

still my reason 😌

[@sed1589]

yesss

[@chidorisnake22]

Ah, the nostalgia! This song is still good to this day.

[@rachelcastor2541]

It's been about 10 years since I used to play this on ddr. Still a banger

[@hadesbutmortal]

I never cared how insanely difficult this song was as a kid. It was almost the only one I played in DDR

[@o.m.1938]

Dance Dance Revolution should win a reward for the best songs!

[@vaughnlcoleman]

that and Cytus, along with Deemo!

[@cindrmon]

yesh!

[@EmmettDoyleDDR435]

Cool

[@heavyc4326]

I swear this song could be an anime opening! I love it!

[@LadyStoneheart312]

It is waay better than most anime openings lol. It could have been one of the great ones!

[@abc-ks7de]

Sounds like something from madoka

[@p2p2p2p2p2p]

this song reminds me of middle school, this game was so fun ❤

[@Doriiiz]

I love this song it's soooo underrated

[@RyleyStorm]

I could never make it past the intro as a kid

[@setsers1]

A lot of these songs were part of my childhood.♥️

[@Khris90210]

Another masterpiece by naoki! One of the best songs ever done!

[@bruhmoment-me2hw]

Remembered this song suddenly and needed to listen to it. Still a banger

[@IZUUUUU88]

Bro- this should be an anime opening 🗣️🗣️

[@L1NKV]

i love this song

[@discopixiie]

I absolutely love this song!!!

[@HDSUGR993]

Me & my friends LOVED to play this song against each other having 2 mats dancing off a little more than 4 years ago. So much has changed since then... Some for the best, others the worst...

[@sweepingmotion]

I hope things changed for the better these past couple years

[@TheRealHungryJoe]

@@sweepingmotionI hope the same for you..miss those Saturday morning with the homies breaking ankles at 9am eating Chips ahoy for breakfast

[@farmixcz6114]

Humzh theme song

[@luma7777]

Frr
I can see the axes drop just from this song

[@MrsHarryPotterFan97]

The lyrics and so meaningful

[@raimundoneto200]

Naoki.. Naoki.... it's a certain dance feeling!!!!

[@newkidusa]

This song has made me smile so hard.
It really did brighten my day... no pun intended.

[@tonysan1859]

I really wish Konami would focus more songs like this for DDR. Any of the songs that have been in DDR 10 years and older have been some of the most remembered songs in music videogame genre period. Naoki is just great with anything he touches music wise and I just feel that Konami and Benami need to focus on their original songs for the fans rather then spending all this money to put the Pussy Cat Dolls and Kelly Clarkson in. You have the talent working for..this song clearly shows that.

[@yeong126]

the lyrics is a hidden gold

[@taylor6744]

naoki never ceases to amaze me.
this song is amazing!

[@Itz_Puxe]

this is my childhood song only song id listen to when i wake up

[@lenelle3c170]

I LOOKED FOR THIS FUCKING SONG FOR SO LONG. THANK YOU SUDDEN HIT OF DDR NOSTALGIA

[@trombone146]

I'm sitting here at work desperately trying not to get up and jump around. Love this song/chart!

[@nightmare-nightmarenightma1147]

Man I love this song

[@ccarpena05]

That trance synth is so sick tho!!!

[@TheImastar]

Just listing this song makes me wanna play DDR, iv played it so many times i made evreyone in my house like it

[@TheScoutCombine]

This full version of this song is very inspirational to me. :)

[@mysianic3587]

The normal for this song is like hard mode in ddr.

[@lycan3093]

That's not a DDR song!!!!
It's a DDR anthem!!!!
❤️🎶❤️🎶

[@lorddumbss2967]

Bro, if ur still here listening to this ur a legend.

[@dsangel4135]

Ty

[@LSDDOG]

TAKE ME BACK TO A SIMPLER TIME

[@senoralove]

my daughter luvs tis song

[@trollorbetrolledXp]

Soooo tuff 🫀🫀🫀

[@danceevolution-u7f]

I played A Brighter Day in Silent Dome, Pysche, and Voyuer. Mii, Rena, and NAOKI played A Brighter Day in Silent Dome, Pysche, and Voyuer. But When I unlocked Dance Truck I played A Brighter Day in Dance truck. When I unlocked Dance Truck and Purple Note and Success Colors, I played A Brighter Day in The Vision, Silent Dome, Dance Truck, and Purple Note with Mii and Chordia. When I unlocked All stages except Sea Carnival, I played A Brighter Day on 12 stages with all my characters. But when I unlocked All stages and back up dancers and Back up dancer outfits for Miis, I played A Brighter Day with 2 players in Silent Dome and 4 players in Silent Dome. I unlocked Gotta Dance.

[@Benji89001]

truly an emotional up bringing song.

[@m0ldymilk]

this brings back memories
thank God i still have DDR and a Wii

[@vipernight99]

That's awesome but when I grew up I never heard of DDR at the times, Since just dance was really popular.

[@sarame6617]

amazing song finally found it after hearing it in hexxos song

[@hatguy-yf6ht]

HEXXO FAN!!!

[@L1NKV]

REAL

[@kholicedits798]

This was my fav song in Dance Dance Revolution. I miss the old times...

[@Endlqss]

An absolute heater to say the least

[@SiMpLeMeLa20]

Love this song so much!!

[@juliirubyx]

Makes me think of Shovelware's Brain Game

[@endereye1255]

I just found out about this song like 2 weeks ago and I’m embarrassed to say it lol. I love it so much, it’s so uplifting. I’m laying here in my dorm at my first day of uni and I feel nervous and anxious, but this song helps me continue with less fear. Tomorrow will be a brighter day.

[@blackmagiclloyd6013]

I've been looking for this song for years. thank you for uploading it.

[@SolEmeralds18]

Same here my boy!

[@LadyOfTheNight.]

Never played DDR but this song is so good!! along with the rest of the tracks. It’s such a happy song! very positive, the good kind, makes me feel unworried about my upcoming test :]

[@WiLL-rs2mu]

Sounds like an anime intro :P

[@suiken3149]

Eurobeat. Its a genre that many anime uses as an OP song.

[@seancassell3778]

Will Grogan I think of either virtual reality fights or racing. Fast paced and electronic

[@enzorodriguez7165]

stop

[@iconiclit8945]

sort of, still is meant to emulate more of an American pop style but the structure is reminiscent of anime ops

[@maxninja09]

This is hot.
Thanks Pie! :)

[@user-og4py5us7x]

2018年でも聴いてる人いる？一生忘れない曲だよ……

[@vipernight99]

きのこのようなご飯の消費者を願っています

[@emmilyjacquez17]

2022 and u still think about this one

[@electricboltz9028]

This and Dynamite Rave were what made DDR Hottest Party 3 the best game ever that the Wii had and the best rhythm game.
Really wish Canada had more arcade's and had the new DDR Arcade machines

[@Ampharosmaster64]

Thanks dance dance revolution for introducing me to this song! :D

[@raychrash5139]

League of legends outplay montage song

[@karinsaya]

Did I ever meantion that this song is amazing

[@kaizer3775]

So many memories

[@sed1589]

Bruh perfecting this song felt sooo good

[@roxaslover9]

OH MAN. I totally forgot about this song. ; - ;

[@DeathKidZ1952]

Love it!!! I got AA, full-combo on DDR hottest party 3!!!! best song ever!!!

[@LuisTorres-ut6ft]

This song is such a positivity!

[@Rayquaza1019]

I love brighter

[@ChistoPon]

Esta canción me ayudó cuando estaba en momentos malos ^^ Por eso la adoro, la letra te da entusiasmo te usbe el ánimo

[@helenacecilia530]

Aah Yes childhood

[@egemen_ustun]

AWESOMMMEEEE I LOVE THIS SONG

[@TDArulesclub4]

This song is so awesome! ^-^

[@liiiiiminha]

Yes
Of course

[@nataliefranco1158]

Awesome song

[@DirtygKid15]

This song is so beautiful ! It's just the song i need to brighten up my day XD Plus i sing this almost 5 times a day !

[@Chicknfit]

played this on the 4g ipod touch's ddr app on Christmas :)

[@EverydayEry]

I have Version 2 and 3 for the Wii. But i love this song the most on Version 3. ^^

[@cindrmon]

same!

[@Tiffymaus123]

i found it first as a map in osu
and i have to say.. the text and the music to this are beautiful =,D

[@Chris-hw6hy]

Oh, I didn't know it was on Osu. Imma get that.

[@MrSonicthehedgehoglo]

Luv this song!

[@afeklund]

OMG :D this is the best song ever!!!!

[@GintaxAlvissforever]

Me too! It's so fun! I really like this song. :D

[@onnetimod7346]

amazing

[@cutezylimz]

I Know This Song From Dance Dance Revolution 3..

[@etoile.2059]

7年ぶりくらいにこの曲と再会してから毎日聴いてます。中高の思い出。

[@antoniospirito6590]

This is so calming!

[@sarafigueroa1608]

I love this song

[@ashamaster613]

GO DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION!!!!!!!YOU ROCK!

[@wags696]

Holy crap DDR songs are inspirational

[@SilvenFan888]

I LOVE THIS SONG!!!!!!!

[@ethanwagner5754]

This is a banger

[@teirusufx]

I'm curious. Which album did this full version come from?

[@theriseoftony]

It’s credit from ddr hottest party 3

[@helenwhs]

This is my fav song! Love to learn the dance for it!

[@adamsplendens]

Love!

[@naattylly]

Essa música é braba ,amo dançar ela !

[@shork_vt]

as soon as i heard this song on ddr i immediately had to listen to the full and thats why im commenting XD absolutely love this song

[@lunarelegance425]

your right! i can picture it too :3

[@magusyilie]

love this song

[@xxbloodrosexx5]

I can't stop listening to this song @.@ It is so addicting DDR FTW

[@Benplays_Viola]

Its the perfect song for my heart :D

[@MrChris6160]

I love this song I play it all the time in DDR 3 its awsome!!!!

[@LilPandabear1]

i love this song!!!

[@Khris90210]

Just lifts up everyones spirit

[@danceevolution-u7f]

The last time I battled Dyna in the Beginning National Tournament Quarter-finals Dyna chose the song A Brighter Day.

[@derekgornall]

"awwwwwwww yeeeeeeeeeaaaaah"

[@interstellargopnista5268]

best spirit lifting song

[@MemoriesOfBlueArmy]

i like this song is my favorite in ddr x2
waiting for ddr x2 japan version XD