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)
One And Only
Band-Maid Lyrics
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でも後悔ばっかで嫌になる
どこかで もう一度...
泣きたい時には笑って
叫ぶ心 締め付け
What am l？ Do you know？
わからなくなる
あなたが全てで 誰にも否定できないよ
Oh you're not lonely one.
l say you are the only one. yeah
3秒前見た景色と
もう映る世界は違ってて
褪せてく 記憶を...
不意に訪れる 別れに
痛む胸 潰されそう
one day at a time
積み重なってく
It will turn out all right. 弱さも脆さも
あなたが全てで 誰にも否定できないよ
Oh you're not lonely one.
l say you are the only one. yeah
show me
Don't stop you
溢れる 声を 夢を 愛を hold on
It will turn out all right. 弱さも強さで
'あなたらしさ'なら 誰にも消せない
踏み出す一歩が 未来を創って
間違いなどない 恐れず to go ahead
ありのままで そのままで 居ればいい
何処でもない 此処にいるよ be with you
It will turn out all right. 弱さも脆さも
あなたが全てで 誰にも否定できないよ
Oh you're not lonely one.
l say you are the only one.
only one.
The Japanese rock band Band-Maid's song One and Only is an empowering message of hope and encouragement for those feeling lost and alone. The lyrics explore the struggles of feeling regret, the pain of a loss, and the internal battle to find oneself. The chorus repeats that despite these hardships, everything will be alright, and that we should hold on to our dreams, our love, and our voice.
The first verse suggests that the singer is speaking to themselves, as they realize that they've reached their limit and feel overwhelmed by regret. However, there is a desire to try again and be able to cry when needed without being confined by their emotions. They question their identity and wonder if anyone knows who they really are. In the second verse, they describe a sudden moment of change - the world has become different and fading memories of a painful goodbye leave them feeling crushed. But despite the struggles, they learn to embrace their vulnerabilities and take things one day at a time.
The bridge reinforces the idea of not giving up and continuing to hold on to our dreams, with the repetition of "Don't stop" and "hold on." The final verse encourages the listener to step forward and boldly create their own future, to be themselves without fear and to remember that they are not alone. The lyrics come to a close by repeating the uplifting message that "everything will be alright."
Line by Line Meaning
もう無理だったと呟く
I mumble that it's impossible now
でも後悔ばっかで嫌になる
But I get sick of just regretting
どこかで もう一度...
Somewhere, one more time...
泣きたい時には笑って
When you want to cry, laugh
叫ぶ心 締め付け
The heart that wants to scream is tightened
What am l？ Do you know？
What am I? Do you know?
わからなくなる
I don't know anymore
It will turn out all right. 弱さも脆さも
It will turn out all right. Weakness and fragility
あなたが全てで 誰にも否定できないよ
You are everything and cannot be denied by anyone
Oh you're not lonely one.
Oh you're not the lonely one.
l say you are the only one. yeah
I say you are the only one, yeah
3秒前見た景色と
The scenery I saw 3 seconds ago
もう映る世界は違ってて
The world reflected now is different
褪せてく 記憶を...
Fading memories...
不意に訪れる 別れに
Unexpected farewells
痛む胸 潰されそう
My chest hurts and it feels like it's crushed
one day at a time
One day at a time
積み重なってく
It keeps piling up
show me
Show me
Don't stop you
Don't stop you
溢れる 声を 夢を 愛を hold on
Hold on to overflowing voices, dreams, and love
It will turn out all right. 弱さも強さで
It will turn out all right. Weakness and strength
'あなたらしさ'なら 誰にも消せない
If it's 'you-ness', no one can erase it
踏み出す一歩が 未来を創って
Taking a step creates the future
間違いなどない 恐れず to go ahead
There's no mistake, don't be afraid to go ahead
ありのままで そのままで 居ればいい
It's okay to just be as you are, stay as you are
何処でもない 此処にいるよ be with you
I'm here, nowhere else, be with you
only one.
Only one.
Contributed by Camden S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.