Return to Myself (song)

"Return to Myself ~ Shinai, Shinai, Natsu." (Return to Myself 〜しない、しない、ナツ。; lit. "Return to Myself ~ Not, Not, Summer.") is the ninth single by Japanese singer/songwriter Mari Hamada, from the album of the same title. Written by Hamada and Hiroyuki Ohtsuki, the single was released by Invitation on April 19, 1989. The song was used by Kanebo Cosmetics for their commercials starring Nene Otsuka.^[1][2] It was included in the 2015 soundtrack album Yakuza 0 80's Hits! Collection.^[3]

"Return to Myself ~ Shinai, Shinai, Natsu."
Single by Mari Hamada
from the album Return to Myself
Language	Japanese
B-side	"Restless Kind"
Released	April 19, 1989 (1989-04-19)
Recorded	February–March 1989
Studio	Rumbo Recorders
Genre	J-pop pop rock
Label	Invitation
Composer(s)	Hiroyuki Ohtsuki
Lyricist(s)	Mari Hamada
Producer(s)	Greg Edward
Mari Hamada singles chronology
"Heart and Soul" (1988) "Return to Myself ~ Shinai, Shinai, Natsu." (1989) "Open Your Heart" (1989)
Music videos
"Return to Myself" (L.A. Recording Score) on YouTube

The single became Hamada's first and only No. 1 on Oricon's singles chart.^[4] It was also certified Platinum by the RIAJ.^[5]

Track listing

All lyrics are written by Mari Hamada; all music is composed by Hiroyuki Ohtsuki.

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Return to Myself ~ Shinai, Shinai, Natsu." ((Return to Myself 〜しない、しない、ナツ。; lit. "Return to Myself ~ Not, Not, Summer."))
2.	"Restless Kind"

Personnel

• Michael Landau – guitar
• John Pierce – bass
• Randy Kerber – keyboards
• John Keane – drums, percussion

Charts

Chart (1989)	Peak position
Japan (Oricon)[4]	1

Certification

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Japan (RIAJ)[5]	Platinum	400,000^
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Cyntia version

"Return to Myself ~ Shinai, Shinai, Natsu."
Single by Cyntia
Language	Japanese
B-side	"Kira Kira Shangri-la / Day Dream"
Released	July 31, 2013 (2013-07-31)
Studio	Sound Arts Soundcrew Studio Victor Studio
Genre	J-pop power metal
Length	4:18
Label	Colourful Records
Composer(s)	Hiroyuki Ohtsuki
Lyricist(s)	Mari Hamada
Producer(s)	Cyntia Yoshikazu Yoshiura
Cyntia singles chronology
"Run to the Future" (2012) "Return to Myself ~ Shinai, Shinai, Natsu." (2013) "Senko Strings" (2014)
Music video
Return to Myself ~ Shinai, Shinai, Natsu. on YouTube

"Return to Myself ~ Shinai, Shinai, Natsu." was covered by Japanese all-female power metal band Cyntia as their second single, released on July 31, 2013, by Colourful Records.^[6] Three versions of the single were released: a stand-alone single, the Type-A single with a DVD copy of the music video, and the Type-B single with a promotional bikini top.^[7][8]

The single peaked at No. 36 on Oricon's singles chart.^[9]

Track listing

CD

No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Length
1.	"Return to Myself ~ Shinai, Shinai, Natsu." ((Return to Myself 〜しない、しない、ナツ。; lit. "Return to Myself ~ Not, Not, Summer."))	Hamada	Ohtsuki	4:18
2.	"Kira Kira Shangri-la" ((キラキラ☆シャングリラ; lit. "Glittering Shangri-la"))	Saki	Ayano	4:32
3.	"Day Dream"	Saki	Ryō Takahashi Yui	4:42
4.	"Return to Myself ~ Shinai, Shinai, Natsu. (Instrumental)"			4:18
5.	"Kira Kira Shangri-la (Instrumental)"			4:32
6.	"Day Dream (Instrumental)"			4:38

Type A Single Bonus DVD

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Return to Myself ~ Shinai, Shinai, Natsu. (Music Video)"
2.	"Return to Myself ~ Shinai, Shinai, Natsu. (Music Video Shoot)"
3.	"Suiren to Chō (Live at O-WEST (No Overdubs))" ((睡蓮と蝶; lit. "Water Lilies and Butterflies"))

Charts

Chart (2013)	Peak position
Japan (Oricon)[9]	36
Japan (Billboard)[10]	46
Japan Top Singles Sales (Billboard)[11]	31

Other cover versions

• Mi covered the song in their 2006 album 80s x Mi.
• Demon Kakka covered the song in his 2007 cover album Girls' Rock.
• Ayumi Shibata covered the song in her 2014 album kick start.