Overview
"give it up to you" is an original song from SEGA's ONGEKI rhythm game that later crossed over into maimai でらっくす CiRCLE. It was composed, arranged, and written by Tomohiro Nakatsuchi (中土智博) and performed by bitter flavor, the in-game unit formed by Haruna Sakurai (CV: Reina Kondo) and Ayaka Saotome (CV: Yui Nakajima). The track first debuted in ONGEKI R.E.D. PLUS on May 27, 2021, as part of Chapter 4 Chapter 5, 大切なもの ("Important Things"), and arrived in maimai nearly five years later on March 5, 2026.
Musically, the song is an energetic pop-rock number at 174 BPM with a driving beat, layered synths, and a melodic chorus that contrasts with its emotionally conflicted lyrics. The lyrics revolve around feigning indifference while nursing unspoken feelings, lines like "I can't erase these feelings, keeping them locked away is painful" and the recurring surrender in the title phrase "give it up to you" paint a portrait of someone finally admitting the love they tried to bury. The two vocalists trade and blend lines, reflecting the duet dynamic of the bitter flavor unit.
In maimai, the song received DX-exclusive charts. The Expert chart (level 10+, constant 10.6) was designed by サファ太 (Safata), while the Master chart (level 13, constant 13.2) was handled by せめんともり (cementmori). Players who clear the song in multiplayer earn special称号 (titles): the 1P-side player receives "こんな気持ちになるなら言わせてよ Forgive me" and the 2P-side player receives "まるで空虚にあいた ココロの隙間," both direct quotes from the song's lyrics.
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Charts
DX
BASIC
3(3)
189 notesDesigner: -|Tap 167Hold 9Slide 4Touch 6Break 3
ADVANCED
7(7)
294 notesDesigner: -|Tap 248Hold 12Slide 6Touch 24Break 4
EXPERT
10+(10.6)
433 notesDesigner: サファ太|Tap 290Hold 58Slide 31Touch 23Break 31
MASTER
13(13.2)
634 notesDesigner: せめんともり|Tap 454Hold 37Slide 88Touch 31Break 24
Trivia
- give it up to you first appeared in ONGEKI R.E.D. PLUS on May 27, 2021, as part of the chapter titled 大切なもの ("Important Things").
- The song was added to maimai でらっくす CiRCLE on March 5, 2026, nearly five years after its ONGEKI debut.
- bitter flavor is an in-game unit within ONGEKI, consisting of the characters Haruna Sakurai (CV: Reina Kondo) and Ayaka Saotome (CV: Yui Nakajima). The unit name reflects a contrast between sweet (flavor) and bitter emotions.
- An extended version of give it up to you appears on the ONGEKI Vocal Party 05 and ONGEKI Vocal Memory soundtracks. These releases also include an instrumental version and solo versions by each bitter flavor member.
- Solo versions titled give it up to you -桜井 春菜ソロver.- and give it up to you -早乙女 彩華ソロver.- were added to ONGEKI bright as short versions.
- A cover of give it up to you appears in the mobile game World Dai Star: Yume no Stellarium (ワールドダイスター 夢のステラリウム) with a different jacket illustration.
- Playing the song in multiplayer with two or more players awards exclusive称号 (title plate) rewards: the 1P-side player earns 'こんな気持ちになるなら言わせてよ Forgive me' and the 2P-side player earns 'まるで空虚にあいた ココロの隙間', both directly quoting the lyrics.
- The song runs 2 minutes and 3 seconds in its game size version.
- In ONGEKI, the song features Haruna Sakurai as the opponent character at level 45.
- The Master chart (13.2) was designed by せめんともり (cementmori), and the Expert chart (10.6) by サファ太 (Safata).
FAQ
- Who composed 'give it up to you'?
- Tomohiro Nakatsuchi (中土智博) composed, arranged, and wrote the lyrics for the song.
- Who sings 'give it up to you'?
- The song is performed by bitter flavor, the ONGEKI in-game vocal unit consisting of Haruna Sakurai (CV: Reina Kondo) and Ayaka Saotome (CV: Yui Nakajima).
- When was 'give it up to you' added to maimai?
- It was added to maimai でらっくす CiRCLE on March 5, 2026.
- Where did 'give it up to you' originally appear before maimai?
- The song first appeared in ONGEKI R.E.D. PLUS on May 27, 2021, as part of Chapter 4 Chapter 5, 大切なもの.
- What are the chart levels for 'give it up to you' in maimai?
- The DX charts are Basic 3, Advanced 7, Expert 10+ (difficulty constant 10.6), and Master 13 (difficulty constant 13.2).
- Who designed the maimai charts for 'give it up to you'?
- The Expert chart was designed by サファ太 (Safata), and the Master chart was designed by せんめんともり (cementmori).
- What are the lyrics of 'give it up to you' about?
- The lyrics describe someone struggling to move on from a past relationship, hiding true feelings behind a forced smile, locking away memories that won't fade, and ultimately surrendering those emotions with the phrase 'give it up to you.'
- Does 'give it up to you' have solo versions?
- Yes, solo versions by each bitter flavor member exist, give it up to you -桜井 春菜ソロver.- and give it up to you -早乙女 彩華ソロver.-, both available on ONGEKI Vocal Party 05 and ONGEKI Vocal Memory soundtracks.
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