The original lineup of the band included Kato, Mika, drummer Hiro Tsunoda, and lead guitarist Masayoshi Takanaka. This lineup recorded the single 'Cycling Boogie' in 1973. Subsequently Tsunoda left the band, to be replaced by Yukihiro Takahashi, and bassist Rei (Ray) Ohara joined the band. This lineup completed the band's first, self-titled, album. This album was released on the Harvest label in the United Kingdom.
Their second album Kurobune (literally 'Black Ship(s)') was recorded in England, produced by Chris Thomas. Thomas also introduced Mika to Badfinger while he produced their 1974 masterpiece Wish You Were Here, her vocals can be heard on the track 'Know One Knows' (translating Pete Ham's lyrics to Japanese. Keyboardist Yu Imai who had worked as a supporting musician on the first album was promoted to full member status. The album sold well in Japan. In the United Kingdom, where the album was released on Harvest records, the album sold poorly, but received high praise from critics.
Bassist Ray Ohara left the band, and was replaced by Tsugutoshi Goto. Chris Thomas also produced their third album, Hot! Menu. The album "Hot Menu" featuring tracks such as "Mada, Mada Samba" is now quite rare though it featured on Radio Four's "Sounds Interesting". They played live on BBC TV's "Old Grey Whistle Test" during October, 1975. The band featured two tracks from the "Hot Menu" album, 'Time To Noodle' and 'Suki, Suki, Suki'.
The band played live in the United Kingdom supporting Roxy Music. Recordings from these concerts were released as their Live in London album.
After this album was released, Kazuhiko Kato and Mika divorced, and both left the band. Mika later married British producer Chris Thomas, and moved to the UK, where she worked as a food researcher.
HMV Japan rated them #94 in their "Top 100 Japanese pops Artists".
Sockernos
サディスティック・ミカ・バンド Lyrics
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because I speak
the language of dark honey
made from the beautiful flower
of your body
O let me be rain in the desert
and you the exotic orchid
that grows once every
Ah, Sockernos, det ar sinnenas
tid, plocka mig!
Bara en gang i livet finns
ogonblick som detta.
Ah, Sockernos, sag till mig ord
av mork honung.
Lat dig rinna over mig.
The lyrics to サディスティック・ミカ・バンド's song, "Sockernos," are a declaration of desire and adoration towards the subject of the singer's affection. The nickname "Sugarmouth" is given to the singer and is representative of their ability to speak in the rich and alluring language of "dark honey." The body of the beloved is likened to a beautiful flower that is the source of this honey.
The singer pleads to be allowed to be like a rain in the desert, to provide sustenance and nourishment to their beloved who is the exotic orchid that blooms once every ten-thousand years. The chorus, "Ah, Sockernos," is a beckoning call to this moment in time, this moment of passion and desire that may only come once in a lifetime. The singer begs to be told words of "dark honey," to be poured over them and consumed entirely.
Overall, the lyrics of "Sockernos" are a sensual and poetic ode to desire and the beauty of the person that is the object of that desire.
Line by Line Meaning
You call me Sugarmouth
You refer to me as Sugarmouth
because I speak
due to my ability to communicate effectively
the language of dark honey
the way in which I express myself is similar to the rich and complex nature of dark honey
made from the beautiful flower
derived from the exquisite blossom
of your body
that is unique to you alone
O let me be rain in the desert
grant me the opportunity to nourish your soul
and you the exotic orchid
while you are the rare and striking reason for my existence
that grows once every ten-thousand years
the type of flower that only blossoms once in a lifetime
Ah, Sockernos, det ar sinnenas tid, plocka mig!
Oh, Sockernos, it's a time for emotions, take me!
Bara en gang i livet finns ogonblick som detta.
There are only a few moments like this in a lifetime.
Ah, Sockernos, sag till mig ord av mork honung.
Oh, Sockernos, tell me words of the dark honey.
Lat dig rinna over mig.
Let it wash over me.
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Written by: MOSDELL CHRIS
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