Overview
命ばっかり (Inochi bakkari; officially translated as "It's Just Life") is a VOCALOID song by producer nulut (ぬゆり), performed by the virtual singers flower and 結月ゆかり (Yukari Yuzuki) with guitar by Takeaki Wada (Kurage-P). The track first appeared on nulut's 2017 album plotoplan and was added to SEGA's maimai on April 26, 2019, as part of the maimai FiNALE update under the niconico & VOCALOID genre. The official music video was produced by the illustrator アボガド6 (avogado6), whose surreal, emotionally charged visual style complements the song's introspective tone.
The arrangement is built around a steady 128 BPM beat, blending melancholic synth textures with a crisp electronic-pop foundation. The lyrics explore themes of emotional exhaustion, self-doubt, and the difficulty of genuine human connection. A recurring motif, dreaming of butterflies, echoes the classical Zhuangzi parable about the blurring of self and reality. The song also appears in SEGA's CHUNITHM AMAZON PLUS, where it received separate chart designs by écologie and Moon Strix.
In maimai, the song's MASTER chart (level 12.7, designed by はっぴー) is notable for its 68 Slide notes among 631 total notes, creating a dense, flowing layout. The EXPERT chart (level 10.0, designed by 某S氏, "a certain Mr. S") features an unusual balance of 38 Hold and 38 Slide notes within a 364-note total. The difficulty ratings were adjusted multiple times across maimai DX versions before settling at their current values from BUDDiES+ onward.
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Trivia
- 命ばっかり was added to maimai FiNALE on April 26, 2019, as part of the final major update before the game transitioned to the maimai でらっくす (DX) series.
- In Asian English versions of maimai, the song title is displayed as "Inochi bakkari" and the artist as "nulut."
- The song also appears in SEGA's CHUNITHM AMAZON PLUS, where it was added on October 3, 2019, with chart designs by écologie and Moon Strix.
- The official music video was created by アボガド6 (avogado6), a Japanese illustrator known for his emotionally resonant, surreal visual style. avogado6 has also contributed artwork to other VOCALOID and rhythm-game productions.
- nulut (ぬゆり) wrote the composition, arrangement, and lyrics, with guitar performed by Takeaki Wada (Kurage-P), a frequent collaborator in the VOCALOID scene.
- The song uses two VOCALOID voicebanks: flower (developed by Yamaha for the VOCALOID 4 engine) and 結月ゆかり (Yukari Yuzuki, developed by AH-Software).
- 命ばっかり is included on nulut's 2017 album plotoplan, which collects several of the producer's notable VOCALOID tracks.
- The MASTER chart, designed by はっぴー, contains 68 Slide notes, a relatively high count for a level 12+ chart in the FiNALE era, giving the chart a continuous, sweeping feel.
- The EXPERT chart, designed by 某S氏 ("a certain Mr. S"), features a rare balance of exactly 38 Hold and 38 Slide notes within its 364-note composition.
- The song's difficulty ratings were revised multiple times across maimai versions: its MASTER level rose from 11+ in FiNALE to 12+ by UNiVERSE+, while its Advanced chart climbed from 6 to 7+ by BUDDiES+.
- The song's length is 2 minutes and 4 seconds.
FAQ
- Who composed 命ばっかり (Inochi bakkari)?
- The song was composed, arranged, and written by nulut (ぬゆり), with guitar by Takeaki Wada (Kurage-P).
- What VOCALOID voices are used in 命ばっかり?
- The song features two VOCALOID voicebanks: flower (developed by Yamaha) and 結月ゆかり (Yukari Yuzuki, developed by AH-Software).
- Which maimai version added 命ばっかり?
- 命ばっかり was added to maimai FiNALE on April 26, 2019, and has been carried forward through all subsequent DX versions.
- What does the title 命ばっかり mean?
- The title translates roughly to "It's Just Life" or "Just Life." The official English title used in the music video is "It's Just Life."
- Who designed the MASTER chart for 命ばっかり?
- The MASTER chart (level 12.7) was designed by はっぴー (Happy). The EXPERT chart (level 10.0) was designed by 某S氏 ("a certain Mr. S").
- What album is 命ばっかり originally from?
- The song originally appears on nulut's 2017 VOCALOID album plotoplan.
- Does 命ばっかり appear in any other rhythm games?
- Yes, it also appears in SEGA's CHUNITHM AMAZON PLUS, added on October 3, 2019, with charts designed by écologie and Moon Strix.