Contemporary avant-rock duo KIRINJI (キリンジ) formed in October 1996, in Tokyo… Read Full Bio ↴Contemporary avant-rock duo KIRINJI (キリンジ) formed in October 1996, in Tokyo, Japan when brothers Takaki Horigome (堀込高樹, born June 1, 1969) and Yasuyuki Horigome (堀込泰行, born May 2, 1972) started writing songs together. It did not take much time for their melodies to capture much of attention and respect from surrounding artists and audience. They soon successfully established themselves in the limelight of the J-pop scene, as their self-titled debut album "KIRINJI" released indie in 1997. They made their major debut in 1998 with Warner Music Japan.Their 3rd album "3" (released in 2000) which included 'Aliens' and was a smash hit in Japan. In 2003 they transferred to the record company TOSHIBA EMI, and in November of the same year, the duo embarked on a 7-city-nationwide tour, including the Budokan in Tokyo.

Kirinji switched labels again in 2005 to Columbia Music Entertainment. From there, the brothers began to work on solo projects; Yasuyuki made his solo debut as 馬の骨 (Uma no Hone) in June, followed by Takaki releasing his solo album in November.

In April 2013, Yasuyuki left the band. Takaki assembled a number of musicians from other bands to continue the project: Hitoshi Kusunoki (楠均, drums), Manabu Chigasaki (千ヶ崎学, bass/synth bass/vocal), Gen'ichi Tamura (田村玄一, steel guitar/steel pan/guitar/vocal), Erino Yumiki (弓木英梨乃, vocal/guitar/violin), and Kotringo (コトリンゴ, vocal/piano/keyboard). The band switched labels once again to Verve in summer 2014. Together they released an album in August of that year titled "11" and went on a national tour from September through November.

Music!!!!!!!
キリンジ Lyrics

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待ち焦がれたでかい波
身を委ねたこの気分
君も欲しいなら
飛び込んで来りゃいいさ
五臓六腑に響いては
浸み渡ってくその愛撫
憎いねクールで熱いと来た日には
飛ばせ音のチューブを

粋なテンポでフリーウェイ
先走るように夢見た天国
プリーズ! ノック・ミー・アウト!
暴れ出すグルーヴよ
今僕らを照らす同じ太陽
いいぞ!
シャウト・イット・アウト!
乗りこなしてクルーズヘ
ただ僕らと空を走るエスカルゴ
Go! Go! Go!...
流れ始めたでかい波
テイク・ワンで飛び乗ろう
君も望むなら感嘆符を放って
手の鳴る方へ喚いては
目くるめいてくカメレオン
揺れてる蝶がほら蜂へと変わった
回れ惑星(ほし)のように
君とヌードを曝して
はしゃぎ合うなら憧れの天国
プリーズ! ノック・ミー・アウト!
溢れ出したスウィートノート
今僕らを包むひとつの太陽
そうさ!
シャウト・イット・アウト!
乗りこなしてクルーズヘ
ただ僕らと空を走るエスカルゴ
プリーズ! ノック・ミー・アウト!
暴れ出すグルーヴよ
今僕らを照らす同じ太陽
いいぞ!
シャウト・イット・アウト!
乗りこなしてクルーズを

いざ僕らと空を走るエスカルゴ
Go! Go! Go!...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of キリンジ's song "Music!!!!!!!" convey a vibrant and energetic message about surrendering oneself to the power of music and embracing the joy and freedom it brings. The opening lines describe a longing for a big wave, symbolizing the anticipation and excitement for the music that is about to come. The lyrics encourage the listener to dive into the music and let it resonate within them, like a loving caress that permeates their being. The idea of being cool but passionate at the same time is also mentioned, suggesting a balance between detachment and emotional intensity.

The lyrics continue by portraying a dreamlike heaven that the singer envisions, where a groovy energy breaks out, illuminating their existence. They invite the listener to shout out and ride along with them on a cruise through the sky, like an escargot (a French term for a snail). The imagery of the big wave transitioning into a flowing current represents the momentum and movement of music itself. The lyrics also emphasize the importance of expressing oneself and calling out in the direction where applause and recognition are received.

Line by Line Meaning

待ち焦がれたでかい波
Anticipated big wave

身を委ねたこの気分
Surrendered to this feeling

君も欲しいなら
If you also want it

飛び込んで来りゃいいさ
Just dive in

五臓六腑に響いては
Echoes in my heart and soul

浸み渡ってくその愛撫
That gentle touch that permeates

憎いねクールで熱いと来た日には
Hate it, when cool and hot collide

飛ばせ音のチューブを
Send the sound waves through the tube

粋なテンポでフリーウェイ
On the stylish tempo of the freeway

先走るように夢見た天国
Like riding ahead, dreamt of paradise

プリーズ! ノック・ミー・アウト!
Please! Knock me out!