The band currently consists of Suzuka Nakamoto 中元すず香 (aka Su-Metal), Moa Kikuchi 菊地最愛 (aka Moametal), and Momoko Okazaki 岡崎 百々子 (aka Momometal). These girls and their group are managed by the Amuse talent agency.
Before Momoko Okazaki was announced as a member for BABYMETAL, Yui Mizuno 水野由結 (aka Yuimetal) was in BABYMETAL, before it was announced that she had left the group due to health issues.
They first appeared on the debut Sakura Gakuin album, さくら学院 2010年度 〜message〜 performing ド・キ・ド・キ☆モーニング.
Babymetal's first indie CD single, BABYMETAL × キバオブアキバ, released jointly with キバオブアキバ, ranked 3rd in the Oricon weekly indie chart and number one in the Tower Records Shibuya weekly indie ranking. The band's major debut single, "Ijime, Dame, Zettai" (イジメ、ダメ、ゼッタイ), sold 19,000 copies in its first week and debuted at number 6 in the Oricon weekly singles chart.
In the spring of 2013, Suzuka Nakamoto graduated from junior high school and therefore had to "graduate" from the group Sakura Gakuin (that consists of girls of up to junior high). However, their management decided that Babymetal would not dissolve and would continue their activities as a band. The group released its next single, titled "Megitsune" (メギツネ) on June 19.
Babymetal attended SUMMER SONIC 2013 which was held in Tokyo and Osaka on August 10 and 11, 2013. It was their second time performing at the festival; in 2012, they became the youngest artists ever (with the average age of 12) to perform there. Later, in October 2013, Babymetal became also the youngest artists ever to perform at the LOUD PARK heavy metal music festival. In November 2013, Babymetal released a promo video for the Japanese premiere of Metallica's movie, Through the Never.
The group announced a two-day live concert at Budokan, scheduled for March 1 and 2, 2014, and a debut album, released February 26, 2014. The album contains 13 tracks and is also available in a limited edition version containing a bonus DVD with music videos and live footage.
Babymetal made their debut appearance in the United Kingdom at the Sonisphere Festival 2014, performing their set in the Bohemia tent on July 6, 2014.
In 2016, the group released Road of Resistance featuring Dragonforce Herman Li and Sam Totman as a guitar playing. This song was featured in their second album Metal Resistence which was released the same year.
In 2017, Babymetal supported multiple bands during their tours: Metallica, Guns 'N Roses (as the opening act), the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Korn. During October that year Babymetal were officially revealed as the performers of the "Unikitty Theme" for the Unikitty! TV series from Lego. On December 30, 2017, Kami Band guitarist Mikio Fujioka fell from an observation deck and died from his injuries on January 5, 2018.
In 2018, Babymetal announced they were starting a record label called Babymetal Records. Later on that year, Yui Mizuno left Babymetal due to poor health, but also announced that she may pursue a solo career in the future. The same day as the announcement Babymetal released a new single, Starlight.
In 2019 Babymetal announced their third album, Metal Galaxy. They also performed at Glastonbury, making them the first Japanese band to play on one of the festival's main stages. The album was released on October 10th the same year.
In 2023, Babymetal’s official accounts announced that former Avenger, Okazaki Momoko, is now officially a member, by the stage name Momometal (Scream & Dance).
According to Kei Kobayashi (aka Kobametal, the band's producer), Babymetal's name came to him by revelation (as a "divine message"). Babymetal (ベビーメタル, "bebiimetaru") is a play on the Japanese pronunciation of "heavy metal" (ヘヴィメタル, "heaviimetaru"). "Baby" may indicate cuteness and "metal" intensity. He has also come to like interpreting it as "newborn metal." In an interview for RazorTV while in Singapore in late 2013, the band members also used the latter interpretation. They stated their brand of metal was a newborn genre, and that was what "baby" in Babymetal stood for.
メギツネ
BABYMETAL Lyrics
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(それっ! それっ! それっ!それそれそれそれっ)!
おめかしキツネさん
(Chiki Chiki ワッショイ!! Chiki Chiki ワッショイ!!)
ツインテなびかせて
(Hira Hira ワッショイ!! Hira Hira ワッショイ!!)
はじけてドロンして
いざゆけ七変化
コンコンコンコッ コンコンコッコン!!
(それっ! それっ! それっ!それそれそれそれっ!)
(それっ! それっ! それっ!それそれそれそれっ!)
古(いにしえ)の 乙女達よ
かりそめの 夢に踊る
幾千の時を超えて
今を生きる
あ〜 そうよ いつでも 女は女優よ
キツネじゃない キツネじゃない
乙女な メギツネ
あ〜 ヤマトナデシク 女は変わるの
顔で笑って 心で泣いて
「そうよね」って
涙はみせないの
キツネ キツネ ワタシハ メギツネ オンナハジョユウヨ
(そいやそいやそいやそいや そいやそいやそいやそいや そいやそいやそいやそいや それそれそれそれ!)
(そいやそいやそいやそいや そいやそいやそいやそいや そいやそいやそいやそいや それそれそれそれ!)
(それっ! それっ! それっ!それそれそれそれっ!)
(それっ! それっ! それっ!それそれそれそれっ!)
古(いにしえ)の 乙女達よ
かりそめの 夢に歌う
幾千の時を超えて
現代(ここ)に生きる
あ〜 そうよ いつでも女は女優よ
キツネじゃない キツネじゃない
乙女は
なめたらいかんぜよ
あ〜 ヤマトナデシク 女は変わるの
ずっと いつも 消えない様に
花火を上げるの
あ〜 咲いて散るのが 女の運命(さだめ)よ
顔で笑って 心で泣いて
純情 乙女な メギツネよ
あ~ぁ
The song メギツネ by BABYMETAL is about women and their ability to transform themselves, to be both strong and delicate. The song's title translates to "female fox" which is a play on the phrase "wily fox." The opening lines of the song feature repeated chants that are meant to hype up a crowd, as the song often serves as an opening act for the group's live performances. The verses describe the struggles that women have faced throughout history, including the pressure to be a certain way and the societal expectations that come along with being a woman.
The chorus asserts that women are powerful and can change themselves as they please. The lyrics are meant to be uplifting and inspiring, emphasizing that women should be confident in themselves and not be afraid to express their emotions. The song's upbeat and energetic tempo adds to the sense of empowerment that the lyrics convey.
Line by Line Meaning
(それっ! それっ! それっ!それそれそれそれっ!)
An exclamation made throughout the song, providing energy and enthusiasm to the theme of the song.
おめかしキツネさん
A reference to the fox spirit in Japanese folklore, this line describes a fox who is all dressed up and ready to go.
(Chiki Chiki ワッショイ!! Chiki Chiki ワッショイ!!)
A chant that implies a call to action or conveys excitement for the situation at hand.
ツインテなびかせて
This line describes a girl flipping her hair and waving her braids from side to side.
(Hira Hira ワッショイ!! Hira Hira ワッショイ!!)
Similar to the earlier Chiki Chiki chant, this is another hype-building phrase that encourages the listeners to get involved and have a good time.
はじけてドロンして
This line describes someone jumping and dancing around so much that they fall over or lose their composure.
(Kuru Kuru ワッショイ!! Kuru Kuru ワッショイ!!)
Another energetic, upbeat chant that keeps the energy level of the song high and encourages dancing and jumping.
いざゆけ七変化
This phrase references a traditional Japanese tale in which a young girl tricks an evil demon by changing herself into seven different forms. It is used here as a call to take on the challenges of life with flexibility and adaptability.
コンコンコンコッ コンコンコッコン!!
A rhythmic drumming noise that repeats throughout the song, emphasizing the fast-paced, upbeat energy of the lyrics.
古(いにしえ)の 乙女達よ かりそめの 夢に踊る
This line references the idea of young girls dancing to dreams, a timeless and universal concept that the song is built around.
幾千の時を超えて 今を生きる
A line that represents the universality of the theme, as the idea of dancing dreams spans across generations and time.
あ〜 そうよ いつでも 女は女優よ
This line references the idea that women have to take on different roles in their lives, much like an actress performing many characters throughout her career.
キツネじゃない キツネじゃない 乙女な メギツネ
A line that unifies the idea of a fox spirit with that of a young girl, emphasizing the transformative and adaptive nature of womanhood.
あ〜 ヤマトナデシク 女は変わるの
Another reference to the adaptability and transformative nature of women, this line speaks to how women will change and grow throughout their lives.
顔で笑って 心で泣いて 「そうよね」って 涙はみせないの
A line that speaks to the idea of keeping up appearances and maintaining a strong public demeanor, despite internal struggles and emotions.
ワタシハ メギツネ オンナハジョユウヨ
A line that reiterates the earlier themes of the song, emphasizing the transformative and adaptive nature of women.
古(いにしえ)の 乙女達よ かりそめの 夢に歌う
A continuation of the earlier ideas of young girls and their dreams, emphasizing the universality of the themes presented in the song.
現代(ここ)に生きる
The last line, which brings the ideas of the song back to the present day and emphasizes how the themes of the song are still relevant to today's world.
なめたらいかんぜよ
A warning not to underestimate women, as they are adaptable, strong, and transformative.
ずっと いつも 消えない様に 花火を上げるの
A line that speaks to the idea of celebrating the enduring spirit of womanhood and not letting that spirit fade away.
あ〜 咲いて散るのが 女の運命(さだめ)よ 顔で笑って 心で泣いて
The final lines of the song, which speak to the fleeting nature of life and how women must embrace the challenges of life with grace and resilience.
純情 乙女な メギツネよ
The final line of the song, which reaffirms the central themes of the song and emphasizes the power and resilience of women.
Contributed by Wyatt L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@chainsawrainbow
Lyrics: English
Go! - Go! - Go! - Go! Go! Go! Go!
Go! - Go! - Go! - Go! Go! Go! Go!
Dressed-up Miss Fox
[Check it! Cheer up! Check it! Cheer up!]
Waves her twin ponytails in the air
[Fluttering! Cheer up! Fluttering! Cheer up!]
She pops and vanishes
[Whirling! Cheer up! Whirling! Cheer up!]
Let her show her various aspects!
[Kon kon kon ko, kon kon ko kon!]
Go! - Go! - Go! - Go! Go! Go! Go!
Go! - Go! - Go! - Go! Go! Go! Go!
Ancient maidens
You dance in the transient dream
Getting over thousands years
You live today
Ah, it's right. Always women are actresses
We're not foxes, not deceiving
But maiden-like female foxes
Ah, girls are becoming more like an ideal woman
Smiling at face, crying at heart
Saying "It's right", we never show our tears
A fox, a fox, I'm a female fox
Women are actresses
Go! Go! Go! Go!
Go! Go! Go! Go!
Go! Go! Go! Go!
Go! Go! Go! Go!
Go! Go! Go! Go!
Go! Go! Go! Go!
Go! Go! Go! Go!
Go! Go! Go! Go!
Go! - Go! - Go! - Go! Go! Go! Go!
Go! - Go! - Go! - Go! Go! Go! Go!
Ancient maidens
You sing in the transient dream
Getting over thousands years
You live inside us
Ah, it's right. Always women are actresses
We're not foxes, not deceiving
Maidens...
... shouldn't be underestimated
Ah, girls are becoming more like an ideal woman
Continuously, to keep blazing
We shoot up the fireworks
Ah, blooming and falling is the fate for a woman
Smiling at face, crying at heart
We're pure-hearted maiden-like female foxes
Ah...
@spincity213
Sore! Sore! Sore! Sore sore sore Sore!)
(Sore! Sore! Sore! Sore sore sore Sore!)
[Verse 1]
Omekashi kitsune-san
(Chiki Chiki wasshoi!! Chiki Chiki wasshoi!! )
Tsuinte nabika sete
(Hira Hira wasshoi!! Hira Hira wasshoi!! )
[Verse 2]
Hajikete doron shite
(Kuru Kuru wasshoi!! Kuru Kuru wasshoi!! )
Iza yuke shichihenge
(Konkonkonko konkonkokkon! )
[Bridge 1]
(Sore! Sore! Sore! Sore sore sore Sore! )
(Sore! Sore! Sore! Sore sore sore Sore! )
[Pre Chorus 1]
Inishie no otome tachi yo
Kari some no yume ni odoru
Ikusen no toki wo koete
Ima o ikiru
[Chorus 1]
A~ sou yo itsu demo onna wa joyuu yo
Kitsune janai kitsune janai
Otome na megitsune
[Chorus 2]
A~ yamato nadeshiku onna wa kawaru no
Kao de waratte kokoro de naite
‘sou yo ne’tte namida wa misenai no
[Bridge 2]
Kitsune kitsune
Watashi wa megitsune
Onna wa joyuu yo
(Soiya x12)
(Sore x5)
(Soiya x12)
(Sore x5)
(Sore! Sore! Sore! Sore sore sore Sore! )
(Sore! Sore! Sore! Sore sore sore Sore! )
[Pre Chorus 2]
Inishie no otome tachi yo
Kari some no yume ni utau
Ikusen no toki wo koete
Koko ni ikiru
[Chorus 3]
A~ sou yo itsudemo onna wa joyuu yo
Kitsune janai kitsune janai
Otome wa Name tara i kanzeyo!
(Chorus 4]
A~ yamato nadeshiku onna wa kawaru no
Zutto itsumo kienai you ni
Hanabi wo ageru no
[Chorus 5]
A~ saite chiru no ga onna no sadame yo
Kao de waratte kokoro de naite
Junjou otomena megitsune yo
[Outro]
A...
@Sergiorius_Terrible
@@Alex-zv6cv japanese metal music, ranobe and manga are the best things happened in my life and I want more people to enjoy it.
Therefore, I will list some of the best songs, in my opinion.
1 - inkya impulse
2 - rumbling
3 - Idol is dead - (BiS)
4 - nippon manju - (LADYBABY)
5 - candye syrup - (candye syrup)
6 - lilium - (elfen lied)
7 - poison apple - (utsu-p)
8 - oh! My! Me • Ga • Mi ni Koishiteru - (broken by the scream)
9 - bring + eyes = death - (imperial circus dead decadence)
10 - kaiju anpontan - (death rabbits)
@leokimvideo
im now totally addicted to this band
@benjaminwalton7740
leokimvideo nice to see some new comers
@imabigblackduck
Who would've thought the persons "documentary" (not sure what's you call it) I watch would come listen to baby metal haha
@robertboone7334
I watch you Redback Videos Welcome!
@misteronsepatro7018
leokimvideo same
@leokimvideo
The sad part is I can't find their CD's in the music stores in Oz. There is the area for their band but no stock.
@dylanstlaurent9280
10 years and this song is still one of the best ive ever heard
@bestpatootieyamakami
AGREED!!
@Kamutaugakofficial
Same with me 😂 this is my fav baby metal song
@gatita_bunee
The Sakura reference with the scream is the best imo