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.
Starlight
BABYMETAL Lyrics
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時空を 超えて 解き放て far away
走り 続け 遥か彼方 run away
The wind blows, the wind blows
Fly higher in the sky
Starlight, starlight
光照らす その先へ
Starlight, starlight
(Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na)
探し 求め 駆け抜けて get away
記憶の欠片 デジャヴ メジャヴ fade away
Dreaming now, dreaming now
Fly higher in the night
Fly higher in the sky
Starlight, starlight
光放つ あの場所へ
Starlight, starlight
Wherever we are, we'll be with you
We'll never forget shining starlight
Wherever you are, you live in my heart
We'll never forget shooting star
Wherever we are, we'll be with you
We'll never forget shining starlight
Wherever you are, you live in my heart
We'll never forget shining star
Fly higher in the sky
Fly higher in the night
Fly higher in the sky
Starlight shining in the night
(Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na)
The song "Starlight" by BABYMETAL is an uplifting and hopeful tune that encourages listeners to keep on moving forward despite any obstacles that they may face. The lyrics speak of overcoming time and space, of chasing after one's dreams, and of finding the light at the end of the tunnel. The song suggests that the answer to our troubles lies beyond the horizon and that we should never give up our pursuit of happiness and fulfillment.
Verse one suggests that we should break free from the constraints of time and space and overcome all obstacles that stand in our way. Additionally, the song encourages us to run forward and seek new horizons, leaving behind everything that holds us back. In the chorus, the singer encourages us to look up and fly higher in the sky, indicating that we should always aim for something greater than ourselves. The starlight becomes a symbol of hope, and it's shining light illuminates the way to a better tomorrow.
Verse two urges listeners to continue searching and chasing after one's dreams despite any setbacks or disappointments. Memories fade, but the song highlights the power of Deja Vu, suggesting that we should never give up even when things seem familiar. The lyrics in the bridge offer a powerful message of perseverance and resilience. The line "we'll be with you" indicates that one is never alone in their pursuit of happiness and that we should help each other whenever possible.
Overall, "Starlight" is a powerful and positive song that urges listeners to keep on chasing their dreams and persevering in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
(Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na)
Instrumental
超えて 解き放て far away
Surpass and release the limitations of time and space, go beyond and be free, far away
走り 続け 遥か彼方 run away
Keep running towards a distant horizon, keep running and run away
The wind blows, the wind blows
Instrumental
Fly higher in the sky
Soar above and ascend to greater heights in the vast expanse of the skies
Fly higher in the night
Rise above and reach greater heights in the darkness of the night
Starlight, starlight
The light emitted by stars, shining brightly in the darkness
光照らす その先へ
Towards the place where the light illuminates
探し 求め 駆け抜けて get away
Search and pursue, rush through and get away
記憶の欠片 デジャヴ メジャヴ fade away
Fragments of memory, déjà vu and me déjà vu fading away
Dreaming now, dreaming now
Dreaming at the present moment
光放つ あの場所へ
Towards that place where light is emitted
Wherever we are, we'll be with you
No matter where we are, we will always be with you
We'll never forget shining starlight
We will always remember the bright and beaming starlight
Wherever you are, you live in my heart
No matter where you are, you will always reside in my heart
We'll never forget shooting star
We will never forget the shooting star
Fly higher in the sky
Soar above and ascend to greater heights in the vast expanse of the skies
Fly higher in the night
Rise above and reach greater heights in the darkness of the night
Fly higher in the sky
Soar above and ascend to greater heights in the vast expanse of the skies
Starlight shining in the night
The luminous radiance of starlight shining in the darkness of the night
(Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na)
Instrumental
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Metal Saints, Megmetal, Metal Skywalker
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@LeoniaCunha
"Starlight"
[Romanized:]
Toki wo koete tokihanate, far away
Hashiri tsuzuke haruka kanata run away
(This time we're taking our bout to the North)
(The wind blows, the wind blows)
Fly higher in the sky (Like a star gazer)
Fly higher in the night (Like a star gazer)
Starlight, Starlight, hikari terasu sono saki e
Starlight, Starlight
Sagashi motome, kakenukete get away
Kioku no kakera deja-vu meja-vu fade away
(This time we're taking our bout to the North)
(Dreaming now, dreaming now)
Fly higher in the night (Like a star gazer)
Fly higher in the sky (Like a star gazer)
Starlight, Starlight, hikari hanatsu ano basho e
Starlight, Starlight
(Wherever we are, we'll be with you)
(We'll never forget shining starlight)
(Wherever you are, live in my heart)
(We'll never forget shooting star)
(Wherever we are, we'll be with you)
(We'll never forget shining starlight)
(Wherever you are, live in my heart)
(We'll never forget shining star)
Fly higher in the sky
Fly higher in the night
Fly higher in the sky
Starlight shining in the night
[Japanese:]
時空を 越えて 解き放て far away
走り 続け 遥か彼方 run away
(This time we're taking our bout to the North)
(The wind blows, the wind blows)
Fly higher in the sky (Like a star gazer)
Fly higher in the night (Like a star gazer)
Starlight, Starlight, 光照らす その先へ
Starlight, Starlight
捜し 求め, 駆け抜けて get away
記憶の欠片 デジャブ メジャブ fade away
(This time we're taking our bout to the North)
(Dreaming now, dreaming now)
Fly higher in the light (Like a star gazer)
Fly higher in the sky (Like a star gazer)
Starlight, Starlight, 光放つ あの場所へ
Starlight, Starlight
(Wherever we are, we'll be with you)
(We'll never forget shining starlight)
(Wherever you are, live in my heart)
(We'll never forget shooting star)
(Wherever we are, we'll be with you)
(We'll never forget shining starlight)
(Wherever you are, live in my heart)
(We'll never forget shining star)
Fly higher in the sky
Fly higher in the night
Fly higher in the sky
Starlight shining in the night
[English translation:]
Cross time and release, far away
Keep running to the far off distance, run away
(This time we're taking our bout to the North)
(The wind blows, the wind blows)
Fly higher in the sky (Like a star gazer)
Fly higher in the night (Like a star gazer)
To where the light shined before
Starlight, starlight
Search for it and run past, get away
A fragment of a memory, deja-vu meja-vu fade away
(This time we're taking our bout to the North)
(Dreaming now, dreaming now)
Fly higher in the night (Like a star gazer)
Fly higher in the sky (Like a star gazer)
Starlight, Starlight, to where the light hits
Starlight, Starlight
(Wherever we are, we'll be with you)
(We'll never forget shining starlight)
(Wherever you are, live in my heart)
(We'll never forget shooting star)
(Wherever we are, we'll be with you)
(We'll never forget shining starlight)
(Wherever you are, live in my heart)
(We'll never forget shining star)
Fly higher in the sky
Fly higher in the night
Fly higher in the sky
Starlight shining in the night
@MorganBennett
時を越えて、解き放って Far Away
走り続け遥か彼方 Run Away
(This time we're taking our 'bout to the north)
Fearless 旅なの
Ah, fire in the sky (Makes us star gazers)
Ah, fire in the night (Makes us star gazers)
Starlight, Starlight, 光照らすその先へ
Starlight, Starlight
捜し求め, 駆け抜けて Get Away
記憶の欠片 デジャヴメジャヴ Fade away
(This time we're taking our 'bout to the north)
Dreaming now, Dreaming now
Fly higher in the night (Makes us star gazers)
Fly higher in the sky (Makes us star gazers)
Starlight, Starlight, 光放つあの場所へ
Starlight, Starlight
Wherever we are, we'll be with you
We'll never forget shining starlight
Wherever you are, live in my heart
We'll never forget shooting star
Wherever we are, we'll be with you
We'll never forget shining starlight
Wherever you are, live in my heart
We'll never forget shining starlight
Ah, fire in the sky
Ah, fire in the light
Ah, fire in the sky
Starlight shining in the night
@user-kj9gr8km4y
歌詞
時空を 超えて 解き放て Far away
走り 続け 遥か彼方 Run away
The wind blows
Fly higher in the sky
Fly higher in the night
Starlight
光照らす その先へ
Starlight
探し 求め 駆け抜けて Get away
記憶の欠片 デジャヴ メジャヴ Fade away
Dreaming now
Fly higher in the night
Fly higher in the sky
Starlight
光放つ あの場所へ
Starlight
Wherever we are, we'll be with you
We'll never forget shining starlight
Wherever you are, you live in my heart
We'll never forget shooting star
Wherever we are, we'll be with you
We'll never forget shining starlight
Wherever you are, you live in my heart
We'll never forget shining star
Fly higher in the sky
Fly higher in the night
Fly higher in the sky
Starlight shining in the night
@NikNocturnal
Babymetal with 8 strings, another BANGER!
@rram992
I’m getting an ATB vibe out of this song
@ericvalverderosado2046
1:14 if Polyphia played 9 string
@mantymusic9109
Isao will enjoy playing this
@ningthibathokchom2531
It's ma boiiiiii Nikkkkk!!!!!!!!
@MacTaipan
But wait, I was just going to buy a new 7 string to play some BABYMETAL...
@eliasturgeon1563
This song is so sad because not only does it represent Mikio's passing but it's also Yui's farewell
@imStorm3r
i always read your comment when i listen to this song and it just brings tears to my eyes
@Tsaooyoh
It took a long time before I could listen to this song without crying
@mustofa0015
@@imStorm3r same here