In November 2005, they released a mini album, chatmonchy has come with Ki/oon Records. Some tracks from this album are included on their first proper album, 「耳鳴り」(Miminari), released in July 2006.
With the release of the popular single 「シャングリラ」(Shangrila) in November 2006, the band gained more exposure and started to reach a wider audience. Since then they have released two singles,「女子達に明日はない」(Joshi-tachi ni Ashita wa nai) in April, and the double A-side 「とび魚のバタフライ / 世界が終わる夜に」(Tobiuo no Butterfly / Sekai ga Owaru Yori ni) in June.
On September 5, the band releases the single Daidai (橙 ?). It debuts at number 12 on the Oricon single charts.
On October 24, the band releases the album Seimeiryoku (生命力 ?). It debuts at number 2 on the Oricon album charts.
On November 28, the band releases their first DVD, Chatmonchy Restaurant Appetizer (チャットモンチー レストラン 前菜 ?).
On February 27, 2008, the band releases the single Hira Hira Hiraku Himitsu no Tobira (ヒラヒラヒラク秘密ノ扉 ?) and the live DVD Chatmonchy Restaurant Soup (チャットモンチー レストラン スープ; ?). The single debuts at number 11 on the Oricon single charts.
On June 25, the band releases the single Kaze Fukeba Koi (風吹けば恋 ?). It debuts at number 8 on the Oricon single charts.
On November 5, the band releases the single Somaru Yo (染まるよ ?). It debuts at number 10 on the Oricon single charts.
# On February 4, 2009, the band releases the single Last Love Letter. It debuts at number 7 on the Oricon single charts.
The band runs a regularly updated blog (http://playlog.jp/chatmonchy/blog/), and their official site can be found at http://www.chatmonchy.com/.
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チャットモンチー Lyrics
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あれが欲しいだの これがまずいだの
おもしろいTVが何チャンネルで
録画しといてだとか
アナログな私には分からない
デジタル回路のあなたの頭の中ではきっと
私のロボットが3時になると
毎日 おやつを運んでくるのでしょう?
おやつを運んでくるのでしょう?
おやつを運んでくるのでしょう?
ここが好きだの嫌いだの
服を買っただのハサミがないだの
「最近太ったハムスターに山盛りのごはんをあげた」とか
退屈なあなたには分からない
ロマンチストな私の頭の中ではきっと
あなたのマネキンが10時になると
毎晩 子守歌をうたってくれる
子守歌をうたってくれる
子守歌をうたってくれる
子守歌をうたってくれる
ケンカした夜は早送り
思い出にしがみついた巻き戻し
一生忘れてしまいたいの 重ね録り
キレイなとこだけ残して 録画 編集
これ以上は一時停止
鮮明によみ返る DVD
涙を流してしまいました スローモーション
強く抱きしめていて リプレイモード
そろそろ歩いて 行こうか 再生
The lyrics to チャットモンチー's song "Plasma" touch upon various themes including personal preferences, technology, and relationships. The first verse talks about different things people desire or dislike, such as wanting something cool or disliking something that tastes bad. The singer mentions not understanding interesting TV channels or digital recording, highlighting their analog nature. They imagine that in the digital circuitry of their partner's mind, their robot would bring snacks every day at 3 o'clock. This imagery portrays a sense of distance and disconnect between the singer and their partner, with technology playing a role in widening the gap.
The second verse continues with the theme of personal opinions and preferences. The singer mentions liking and disliking certain things, buying clothes, and not having scissors. They share how they recently fed a hamster that had gained weight, possibly seeking a sense of novelty and excitement in their life. They perceive themselves as a romantic, with the imagery of their partner's mannequin singing lullabies every night at 10 o'clock in their head. This further highlights the disconnect and longing for companionship.
The bridge of the song represents a turning point. It talks about fast-forwarding fights, clinging to memories through rewinding, and wanting to forget but preserving only the beautiful moments through recording and editing. This conveys a desire for a fresh start, leaving behind the painful memories and cherishing only the happy ones. The chorus suggests that it's time to start walking and move forward, indicating a readiness to leave behind the past and embrace a new beginning in their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
かっこいいだの 悪いだの
Things like being cool or bad
あれが欲しいだの これがまずいだの
Saying you want that or this is bad
おもしろいTVが何チャンネルで
On which channel is the interesting TV?
録画しといてだとか
Recording and all
アナログな私には分からない
I, being analog, can't understand
デジタル回路のあなたの頭の中ではきっと
Surely, in your digital circuitry mind
私のロボットが3時になると
When it's 3 o'clock, my robot
毎日 おやつを運んでくるのでしょう?
Will it bring me snacks every day?
ここが好きだの嫌いだの
Saying you like or dislike this place
服を買っただのハサミがないだの
Saying you bought clothes or don't have scissors
「最近太ったハムスターに山盛りのごはんをあげた」とか
Or saying you gave a mountain of food to a recently fat hamster
退屈なあなたには分からない
You, being bored, won't understand
ロマンチストな私の頭の中ではきっと
Surely, in my romanticist mind
あなたのマネキンが10時になると
When it's 10 o'clock, your mannequin
毎晩 子守歌をうたってくれる
Will sing a lullaby to me every night
ケンカした夜は早送り
On nights we fight, fast forward
思い出にしがみついた巻き戻し
Rewind, clinging to memories
一生忘れてしまいたいの 重ね録り
I want to forget forever, overwrite
キレイなとこだけ残して 録画 編集
Leaving only the beautiful parts, recording and editing
これ以上は一時停止
Pause beyond this point
鮮明によみ返る DVD
The DVD replays clearly
涙を流してしまいました スローモーション
I ended up shedding tears in slow motion
強く抱きしめていて リプレイモード
Holding on tightly, replay mode
そろそろ歩いて 行こうか 再生
Shall we start walking soon? Play
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Akiko Fukuoka, Eriko Hashimoto
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