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.
Doki Doki Morning
BABYMETAL Lyrics
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(リンッリンッリンッ おはよう wake up)
(ド・キ・ド・キ モーニング)
ぱっつん ぱっつん 前髪ぱっつん cutie style
やっぱ一直線なら一等賞よ チョーすごい!
今日のリップ あっち こっち そっち どっち?
Which ちょっち ウォッチ 今何時?
集合 集合 放課後集合 party time
だって女子会参加でガールズトークよ チョーヤバい!
今日のVIP あっち こっち そっち どっち?
Which ちょっち ウォッチ 今何時?
知らないフリはキライ キライ!
知らないセカイ見たい 見たい!
4次元5次元 期待 期待!
10％背伸びしたい したい!
っよね?
リンッリンッリンッ おはよう wake up
お・ね・が・い チョ待って! チョ待って!
Ring ring ring あせらず hurry up
バ・タ・バ・タモーニング
リンッリンッリンッ あわてず make up
お・ね・が・い チョ待って チョ待って!
Ring ring ring
Today は version up
ド・キ・ド・キ モーニング
すっぴん すっぴん メガネがヘアピン funny face
But 3秒待ってね そっこー変身 チョーはやい!
今日の rap あっち? こっち? そっち どっち?
Which ちょっち ウォッチ 今何時?
知らないフリはキライ キライ!
知らないセカイ見たい 見たい!
4次元5次元 期待 期待!
10％背伸びしたい したい!
っよね?
リンッリンッリンッ おはよう wake up
お・ね・が・い チョ待って チョ待って!
Ring ring ring あせらず hurry up
バ・タ・バ・タモーニング
リンッリンッリンッ あわてず make up
お・ね・が・い チョ待って チョ待って!
Ring ring ring
Today は version up
ド・キ・ド・キ モーニング
リンッリンッリンッ おはよう wake up
お・ね・が・い チョ待って チョ待って!
Ring ring ring あせらず hurry up
バ・タ・バ・タモーニング
リンッリンッリンッ あわてず make up
お・ね・が・い チョ待って チョ待って!
Ring ring ring
Today は version up
ド・キ・ド・キ モーニング
リンッリンッリンッ おはよう wake up
リンッリンッリンッ おはよう wake up
リンッリンッリンッ おはよう wake up
リンッリンッリンッ おはよう wake up
ド・キ・ド・キ モーニング
The song starts with the phrase "Ohayou" or "Good morning" in Japanese, followed by the sound of an alarm clock. The first verse describes the process of getting ready for the day, with a focus on the singer's appearance, specifically their hairstyle and lipstick. The chorus repeats the phrase "Doki Doki Morning," which conveys a sense of excitement and anticipation for the day ahead. The second verse similarly focuses on appearance and getting ready, highlighting the use of glasses and quick transformation into a more glamorous look.
The bridge of the song emphasizes a desire to explore and experience new things, using language such as "4th and 5th dimensions" to express a sense of boundless curiosity. The final chorus repeats the phrase "Doki Doki Morning" several times, driving home the feeling of excitement and anticipation for the day ahead.
Overall, the song seems to capture the exuberance and energy of youth, as well as the importance of putting effort into one's appearance and embracing a sense of adventure and curiosity.
Line by Line Meaning
(おはよう wake up)
Good morning, it's time to wake up
(リンッリンッリンッ おはよう wake up)
Wake up to the sound of the alarm clock ringing
(ド・キ・ド・キ モーニング)
Today is a special day, let's have an exciting morning
ぱっつん ぱっつん 前髪ぱっつん cutie style
My fringe is neatly cut, I look cute
やっぱ一直線なら一等賞よ チョーすごい!
If we stay focused, we can win the first prize, it's amazing!
今日のリップ あっち こっち そっち どっち?
Which lip gloss should I use today, the pink, blue or green?
Which ちょっち ウォッチ 今何時?
What time is it? Which watch should I check?
集合 集合 放課後集合 party time
Let's gather after school and have a party
だって女子会参加でガールズトークよ チョーヤバい!
At the girls' gathering, we can talk about anything, it's so much fun!
今日のVIP あっち こっち そっち どっち?
Which VIP room are we going to today, the left, right or center?
知らないフリはキライ キライ!
I hate pretending not to know things
知らないセカイ見たい 見たい!
I want to see the world I don't know
4次元5次元 期待 期待!
I'm excited for the fourth and fifth dimensions
10％背伸びしたい したい!
I want to stretch myself by 10%
っよね?
Don't you agree?
リンッリンッリンッ おはよう wake up
Wake up to the sound of the alarm clock ringing
お・ね・が・い チョ待って! チョ待って!
Please wait a moment, please wait!
Ring ring ring あせらず hurry up
Ring, ring, ring, don't panic, hurry up
バ・タ・バ・タモーニング
Busy morning, rushing around
あわてず make up
No need to rush, apply make-up carefully
Today は version up
Today is an upgraded version
すっぴん すっぴん メガネがヘアピン funny face
Without make-up, glasses are like hairpins, making me look funny
But 3秒待ってね そっこー変身 チョーはやい!
But wait for 3 seconds, I'll transform into something amazing instantly!
今日の rap あっち? こっち? そっち どっち?
Which rap should I perform today, rap A, B or C?
リンッリンッリンッ おはよう wake up
Wake up to the sound of the alarm clock ringing
ド・キ・ド・キ モーニング
Today is a special day, let's have an exciting morning
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Motonari Murakawa, Naka Metal, Norizo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@leokimvideo
One of the tightest and prettiest metal bands on the planet, the jump to pop is amazing...IT JUST WORKS
@m0nstergam1ng
leokimvideo I love your channel
@leokimvideo
Maybe listen to the song..that will help
@Ninus316
The "jump to pop" is when they start singing. sigh Not saying that these girls aren't good, but then the whole "idol" thing in Japan sorta makes it par for the course. The only metal is the intro, and the cutaway instrumentals where they are "throwing the horns". Cute, and not bad, but then I like pop more than any type of metal... but I do know what metal is and what pop is, and I do love a good juxtaposition.
@Ninus316
Wasn't trying to be. I like J-Pop, and the metal edge in their songs is good, and they do it well. Dunno what else to say.
@SnappySanad
leokimvideo is that a motherfucking JoJo reference?! Lol "IT JUST WORKS"
@user-rz5xe6cf7t
I was 10 years old when I first listen to them and now im 18 time sure past by so fast. I still remember singing and dancing to their song still loving them😭
@Meowth_HMC
they did this at 12 they're now 22
@yasmimstrx8308
how lucky
@Goji_minus_one
I actually got to go to there love concert in Australia AND IT WAS THE BEST!Also it was my first concert I’ve ever been to:D