Band-Maid, stylized as BAND-MAID and formerly as BAND-MAID®, is a five-piec… Read Full Bio ↴Band-Maid, stylized as BAND-MAID and formerly as BAND-MAID®, is a five-piece, all-female Japanese rock group, signed to Gump Records, an imprint of the Shibuya-based Platinum Passport artist management and talent agency, itself a division of Avex Group.

The first incarnation known as BAND-MAID® was formed in july 2013 by Singer/guitarist Miku Kobato, a former employee of a Japanese maid café. Via an internet search Kobato found lead guitarist Kanami Tōno, who had performed as a singer-songwriter before. She suggested Akane Hirose for as the drummer for the new band. In return, Hirose suggested bassplayer Misa, which she knew from music school.

Band-Maid's first performance was on24 July 2013 with Kobato on vocals. Shortly after the band decided to add a real singer to their group. After some auditions they decided Saiki Atsumi to be their lead singer.

The group performed as a five-piece for the first time at the Shibuya-AX "P Festival" on 22 August 2013.

Since their formation, Band-Maid has regularly performed live at various venues around the Tokyo area. The group released their debut mini-album "MAID IN JAPAN" in January 2014. Later this year, the band released their single Ai to Jōnetsu no Matador ("Love, Passion, Matador" internationally) and in November 2015 their second mini-album "New Beginning" followed.

In May 2016 Band-Maid released their third mini-album (and first major label album) "Brand New Maid" and in October and November the band went on their first tour which took them to Mexico, Hong Kong, and six countries in Europe.

In January 2017, Band-Maid released their first full-length album "Just Bring It".

In February 2018, Band-Maid released their second album, "WORLD DOMINATION".

Shortly after, in April 2018, Band-Maid made a debut as their side project name, BAND-MAIKO, with the release of the side project's debut single, "secret MAIKO lips". In April 2019, the side project released an album with the title of "BAND-MAIKO", consisting of "secret MAIKO lips", accompanied with 6 other songs.

In December 2019, Band-Maid released their third album, "CONQUEROR".

In January 2021, Band-Maid released their fourth album, "Unseen World", this being their most recent full-length album.

In September 2022, Band-Maid released their fifth album, "Unleash", being their first "mini-album" since "Brand New Maid".

Members:
Miku Kobato (小鳩ミク) – rhythm guitar, backing vocals, occasional lead vocals (2013–present)
Kanami Tōno (遠乃歌波) – lead guitar, backing vocals (2013–present)
Akane Hirose (廣瀬茜) – drums, backing vocals (2013–present)
Misa (ミサ, stylized as MISA) – bass (2013–present)
Saiki Atsumi (厚見彩姫) – lead and backing vocals (2013–present)

Look at Me
Band-Maid Lyrics

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人見知りな癖肝心なところで
君に会うたび今日もまた視線を逸らした
誰かの噂にイライラするなんて
微熱交じりの Silence 君のせいにさせてよねぇもっと

ショートしそうなくらい追い込んでみて

LOOK AT ME BABY ×2 跪いてしまうくらい

LOOK AT ME BABY ×2 ウソつきな胸のなか
火をつけて

ふとした仕草に隠れてる本心(サイン)
真昼の月のように優しすぎてじれったい
今は愛なんて知らなくていいから
心が焼けるような熱い Sunrise さっさと連れだして

もう鏡の中で迷ったりしない

LOOK AT ME BABY ×2 この世界が変わるくらい
LOOK AT ME BABY ×2 叫んでいる恋の正体
灼きつけて

Lonely... こんな気持ちはそうね、初めてかもね
そっと君だけにこの鼓動を聴かせたい

LOOK AT ME BABY ×2 跪いてしまうくらい
LOOK AT ME BABY ×2 この世界が変わるくらい
LOOK AT ME BABY ×2 ウソつきな胸にいま
火をつけて

LOOK AT ME BABY

Overall Meaning

The song Look at Me by Band-Maid is a passionate and emotional rock song about a person who is shy and struggles to express their true feelings to the person they love. The lyrics describe the singer's frustration with their own timidity and their desire for the other person to take notice of them. They feel a deep sense of loneliness and admit that they have never felt this way before. They yearn for the other person to look at them and acknowledge their presence, to the point where they are willing to kneel before them if necessary.

The lyrics also speak to the singer's inner turmoil and desire for change. They no longer want to hide their true feelings or be held back by their shyness. They want the other person to see through the façade they have been putting up and recognize the fire that burns within them. The song's chorus repeats the phrase "Look at me" as a plea for attention and recognition.

Overall, Look at Me is a powerful and relatable song about the struggle to express oneself and be seen by others. Its emotive lyrics are paired with a heavy rock sound, making for an intense listening experience.

Line by Line Meaning

人見知りな癖肝心なところで
Whenever I see you, I can't help but look away because of my shyness at important moments.

君に会うたび今日もまた視線を逸らした
Again today, I couldn't hold your gaze every time we met.

誰かの噂にイライラするなんて
I get irritated by gossip about you and other people.

微熱交じりの Silence 君のせいにさせてよねぇもっと
Blaming you for this feverish silence, I want you to look at me more.

ショートしそうなくらい追い込んでみて
Try to corner me to the point where I might cut my hair short.

LOOK AT ME BABY ×2 跪いてしまうくらい
Look at me so deeply that I'll fall to my knees.

LOOK AT ME BABY ×2 ウソつきな胸のなか
Inside my dishonest heart.

火をつけて
Light a fire in it.

ふとした仕草に隠れてる本心(サイン)
My true feelings (signs) are hidden in my casual actions.

真昼の月のように優しすぎてじれったい
It's so unbearably gentle and frustrating like a moon in broad daylight.

今は愛なんて知らなくていいから
I don't need to know about love for now.