
I have never been more blown away by anything than episode 12 of The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya. Despite me saying that I won't be updating, I really have to post about this.
Anyway, what's more mind blowing is the power of Aya Hirano's voice. When Haruhi belted "God Knows…" my brain went on the hyperdrive and "Omfg omfg omfg omfg" just kept going on in my head. This song is just so powerful, emotional and moving. If I was crippled and disabled, I would still jump up and dance to it.
Number of times "God Knows…" has been played on my iTunes: 22 times. And I only got it today.
The concert arc in episode 12 was just crazily real- Hats off to Kyoto Animation again. The playing of the instrument sync-ed seamlessly with the music, the drawings were top notched, the minor details were real (Haruhi pespiring, her hair going off a little, their fingers strumming and playing the guitar). Hell, it was exactly like a real concert replicated in anime form. Nothing was missing, every element was present even the vibe. Thank god for my new speakers system, it really brought the music (my bass and treble were on max and it blew me away) out.

(I'm head banging to the song as I type, so i'm suffering from minor concussion now)
The encore song, "Lost my Music" wasn't too bad as well though Aya's Engrish isn't too good. But that's not really a problem since overall it still is a good song.
This episode also brought out the other side of Haruhi which we never knew and her being so helpful to human beings other then esper, time travellers and aliens totally threw me off. Hell, even Mikuru and Fang-tan's Yakisoba Maid Cafe didn't even steal the limelight.
Here's the lyrics to this mind blowing song:

God Knows…
渇いた心で駆け抜ける
ごめんね何もできなくて
痛みを分かち合うことさえ
あなたは許してくれない
無垢に生きるため振り向かず
背中向けて 去ってしまう
on the lonely rail
私ついていくよ
どんな辛い世界の闇の中でさえ
きっとあなたは輝いて
超える未来の果て
弱さ故に魂こわされぬように
my way 重なるよ
いまふたりに God bless…
届けて熱くなる想いは
現実溶かしてさまよう
会いたい気持ちに理由はない
あなたへあふれだす Lovin' you
せめて美しい夢だけを
描きながら 追いかけよう
for your lonely heart
やめて嘘はあなたらしくないよ
目を見てこれからのことを話そう
私覚悟してる
暗い未来だって
強くなって運命変えられるかもね
my wish かなえたいのに
すべては God knows…
あなたがいて 私がいて
ほかの人は消えてしまった
淡い夢の美しさを描きながら
傷跡なぞる
だから私ついていくよ
どんな辛い世界の闇の中でさえ
きっとあなたは輝いて
超える未来の果て
弱さ故に魂こわされぬように
my way 重なるよ
いまふたりに God bless…

God Knows…
Kawaita kokoro de kakenukeru
Gomen ne nani mo dekinakute
Itami wo wakachiau koto sae
Anata wa yurushitekurenai
Muku ni ikiru tame furimukazu
Senaka mukete satteshimau
on the lonely rail
Watashi tsuiteiku yo
Donna tsurai sekai no yami no naka de sae
Kitto anata wa kagayaite
Koeru mirai no hate
Yowasa yue ni tamashii kowasarenu you ni
my way kasanaru yo
Ima futari ni God bless…
Todokete atsuku naru omoi wa
Genjitsu tokashite samayou
Aitai kimochi ni riyuu wa nai
Anata e afuredasu Lovin' you
Semete utsukushii yume dake wo
Egakinagara oikakeyou
for your lonely heart
Yamete uso wa anata rashikunai yo
Me wo mite kore kara no koto wo hanasou
Watashi kakugoshiteru
Kurai mirai datte
Tsuyoku natte unemi kaerareru kamo ne
my wish kanaetai no ni
Subete wa God knows…
Anata ga ite watashi ga ite
Hoka no hito wa kieteshimatta
Awai yume no utsukushisa wo egakinagara
Kizuato nazoru
Dakara watashi tsuiteiku yo
Donna tsurai sekai no yami no naka de sae
Kitto anata wa kagayaite
Koeru mirai no hate
Yowasa yue ni tamashii kowasarenu you ni
my way kasanaru yo
Ima futari ni God bless…
Yes… that was really fantasitic.
By: tarutaru on June 21, 2006
at 9:41 pm
It was alright. If she sang Break the Cocoon, she would’ve won. But this is surely the best Haruhi ep so far, alongside 0.
The sweatdrops, strained face were a nice effect. Kyoani’s attention to detail is amazing.
By: tj han on June 21, 2006
at 10:12 pm
I can’t agree with you more. I’m on a die-hard quest to try and track down that song no matter what, now.
I absolutely love everything about this series, and every episode has left me with a sense of satisfaction.
By: Kaze on June 21, 2006
at 10:21 pm
I thought I’d do myself a favour and type out the lyrics and Romanji. Then I return home to see them already nicely done. I admire my stupidity for sourcing JWPCE since Monday just to do it myself.
By: T_T||| on June 21, 2006
at 10:42 pm
Kaze said “I can’t agree with you more. I’m on a die-hard quest to try and track down that song no matter what, now.”
It’s been out on tokyotosho(more like greedland) since Monday. ‘cos apparently it’s already on sale in Hongkong a week before Japan’s release. But apparently no one took notice of it.
By: T_T||| on June 21, 2006
at 10:44 pm
your speakers have just been put to good use…
=p
By: AeroFlare™ on June 22, 2006
at 12:21 am
22 times ONLY ?
I thought you’d do more than that… ;d
By: Sora on June 22, 2006
at 2:37 am
Talking about Aya and Engrish.. have you seen magi?poka Pokahn 21?
By: Shiroi Hane on June 22, 2006
at 3:58 am
tj han> Break the Cocoon? Where’s that from?
Kaze> I posted the link to the torrent, click on the “God Knows…” link.
T_T|||> Hahaha, it’s not stupidity. It’s dedication. XD
AeroFlare> Hahah, yeah.
Sora> It will be looped today on my ipod, so go figure. Lol.
Shiroi Hane> Yes, I do watch Magical Pokan, but is episode 21 even out yet? -_-”
By: tsubaki on June 22, 2006
at 5:21 am
This episode is excellent but sadly it’s too short. It should deserve be an extended special episode. The song leaves you wanting more from the episode.
By: SilverCrimz on June 22, 2006
at 9:23 am
Tsubaki: Pokahn 21 is the first half of episode 11.
By: Shiroi Hane on June 22, 2006
at 3:03 pm
I actually like Lost my Music more. But both of those songs have made me hard gay for Aya Hirano so it’s all good.
(lol, only 22 times)
By: jpmeyer on June 22, 2006
at 10:24 pm
It’s at 80 now. Lol.
By: tsubaki on June 22, 2006
at 10:26 pm
Beat mine then.
1k in 5 days.
lol.
By: Sora on June 23, 2006
at 12:15 am
I bet God Knows will beat Hare Hare Yukai in the hit charts. XD
By: tehpooch on June 23, 2006
at 1:21 am
does anyone know where i can get the song??
By: chris on June 24, 2006
at 9:45 pm
Chris: I pre-ordered the CD from yesasia as they have free shipping to the UK (plus no customs charges). Hasn’t arrived yet, of course. In fact, I just checked and they’re waiting for stock
If you’re not in the EU then cdjapan or amazon jp are probably better.
By: Shiroi Hane on June 24, 2006
at 10:13 pm
I LOVE THIS SONG!!!!!!! I want to find the guitar cords so I can try to play it on my guitar!!!!
CHEAK IT!!! GOD BLESS!!!
By: Naru on July 4, 2006
at 3:20 am
THANK YOU FOR THE TORRENT FILE!
By: Daniel on July 6, 2006
at 12:06 pm
otaku Japan
go to hell!!!!!!!!!!
By: james on July 7, 2006
at 6:12 pm
I salute thee for that torrent!
By: nostag on August 11, 2006
at 6:23 am
I love everything about this anime, the voices, the story, the music, the tributes. Everything!
http://japansugoi.com/wordpress/8-bit-tribute-to-haruhi-suzumiya-karateka-style/
By: Stacey on March 24, 2007
at 11:19 pm