Overview
ラットが死んだnew words (Rat ga shinda new words) is a VOCALOID track by composer P.I.N.A., featuring Hatsune Miku on vocals. It joined the maimai DX songlist during the Splash PLUS update in August 2021 and is categorized under niconico & VOCALOID (niconico＆ボーカロイド). The song is a reworked version of P.I.N.A.'s earlier 2011 piece ラットが死んだ, later included on the 2013 album vocantabile ～storia～. A cover version by SymaG was also released alongside an official music video produced by ngkz_.
Lyrically, the song explores themes of media manipulation, performative social roles, and the tension between free expression and intellectual laziness. The Japanese title plays on the phrase "the rat died" (ratto ga shinda), with "new words" appended, a clue to the track's lyrical focus on how language is repurposed and hollowed out in public discourse. The music video and the song's punchy electronic-pop arrangement underscore this cynical but playful tone. In maimai, the MASTER chart (level 12+, constant 12.8) is a dense, high-speed challenge by designer はっぴー, while the EXPERT chart (level 9+, constant 9.6) by 隅田川星人 offers a more approachable but still demanding play. A one-MISS clear earns the in-game title "許してくれ" (Forgive Me).
Lyrically, the song explores themes of media manipulation, performative social roles, and the tension between free expression and intellectual laziness. The Japanese title plays on the phrase "the rat died" (ratto ga shinda), with "new words" appended, a clue to the track's lyrical focus on how language is repurposed and hollowed out in public discourse. The music video and the song's punchy electronic-pop arrangement underscore this cynical but playful tone. In maimai, the MASTER chart (level 12+, constant 12.8) is a dense, high-speed challenge by designer はっぴー, while the EXPERT chart (level 9+, constant 9.6) by 隅田川星人 offers a more approachable but still demanding play. A one-MISS clear earns the in-game title "許してくれ" (Forgive Me).
Videos
Charts
DX
BASIC
2(2)
129 notesDesigner: -|Tap 105Hold 9Slide 5Touch 9Break 1
ADVANCED
7(7)
275 notesDesigner: -|Tap 216Hold 17Slide 12Touch 27Break 3
EXPERT
9+(9.6)
375 notesDesigner: 隅田川星人|Tap 245Hold 52Slide 42Touch 32Break 4
MASTER
12+(12.8)
783 notesDesigner: はっぴー|Tap 604Hold 36Slide 101Touch 34Break 8
Trivia
- ラットが死んだnew words is an updated version of P.I.N.A.'s earlier song ラットが死んだ, first released in 2011.
- The song appears on P.I.N.A.'s album vocantabile ～storia～, released in 2013.
- The official music video was produced by ngkz_ (the movie credit listed in the album).
- A cover version of ラットが死んだnew words by SymaG exists and has its own music video.
- In the Asian (International) version of maimai DX, the song was added on December 24, 2021, roughly four months after the Japanese release.
- The Chinese version (舞萌DX 2022) received the song on November 4, 2022.
- Clearing the song with exactly 1 MISS awards the称号 (title) '許してくれ' ('Forgive Me').
- The MASTER chart (constant 12.8) was designed by はっぴー, a notes designer known for challenging, high-note-count charts.
- The EXPERT chart was designed by 隅田川星人 (Sumidagawa Seijin), who has contributed multiple charts across the Splash and UNiVERSE eras.
- The song's lyrics contain pointed social commentary on media echo chambers, performative outrage, and the phrase '民主主義者 (democrat) had died', connecting back to the titular rat metaphor.
FAQ
- Who composed ラットが死んだnew words?
- The song was composed, arranged, and written by P.I.N.A., with vocals by Hatsune Miku (初音ミク). The music video was created by ngkz_.
- When was ラットが死んだnew words added to maimai?
- It was added to maimai DX Splash PLUS on August 5, 2021 in Japan. The Asian (International) version followed on December 24, 2021, and the Chinese version arrived on November 4, 2022.
- What difficulty levels does ラットが死んだnew words have in maimai DX?
- The song has four DX charts: Basic (level 2), Advanced (level 7), Expert (level 9+, constant 9.6), and Master (level 12+, constant 12.8). All charts are available in Japanese, International, USA, and Chinese regions.
- Who designed the MASTER and EXPERT charts for ラットが死んだnew words?
- The MASTER chart was designed by はっぴー, and the EXPERT chart was designed by 隅田川星人 (Sumidagawa Seijin).
- What is ラットが死んだnew words about?
- The lyrics critique media manipulation, performative social posturing, and the erosion of genuine discourse. The recurring motif of 'the rat dying' (ラットが死んだ) symbolizes a truth or critical voice being buried under noise and pretense. The title's 'new words' refers to how language is recycled without substance.
- Is ラットが死んだnew words an original song or an updated version?
- It is an updated version of P.I.N.A.'s earlier song ラットが死んだ, originally released in 2011. The newer version appeared on the 2013 album vocantabile ～storia～ before being added to maimai.
- What is the in-game achievement title for ラットが死んだnew words?
- Clearing the song with exactly 1 MISS unlocks the称号 (title) '許してくれ' ('Forgive Me').
