They first debuted in Europe in 1997 with their first single, "4 A Moment of Silence" which received rave reviews from such definitive European music magazines as Melody Maker, which compared their debut impact to those of The Chemical Brothers' and The Prodigy's. The band blends the energy of rock with the meticulousness of electronic music.
In 1998 the band traveled across Europe performing at six major rock festivals and opening for legendary electronic group Underworld. Right after their return to Japan, the band released their debut album OUT LOUD, which was later released in Europe and the USA as well. In 1998 the band embarked on a 3 month American tour with Moby. Their success was followed by releases of the albums UMBRA and PHOTON, released in 2001 and 2002 respectively.
In 2005 and 2006 their fourth album FULL OF ELEVATING PLEASURES was released in Japan and the US. They performed at the M3 Music Convention (Miami Music Multimedia) to further promote the album. In 2006, they released ON which featured the hit singles "KICK IT OUT" and "PILL" featured in Japanese television commercials. Their subsequent performances at the Rock In Japan Festival and SUMMER SONIC '06 attracted such a huge crowd of people that it went over capacity and venue staff were forced to bar the entrance halfway through the performance for safety reasons.
Boom Boom Satellites have had numerous songs featured in soundtracks for films, anime series, and television series. They collaborated with Tahj Mowry and Flo Rida on a new version of "Kick It Out"; the song features the lyrics of Tahj Mowry and Flo Rida while the chorus remains the same as the original, and BBS added a verse of their own different from the original version. A music video was also created for the song's release.
In January 2010, Boom Boom Satellites released their first best album, 19972007. The band released a new full-length album in Japan, To the Loveless, on May 26. In October 2010, the band toured North America beginning with a performance at New York Comic Con (FAR EAST TO EAST SHOWCASE 2010) and including a concert opening for Gary Numan at Nokia Theater (now Best Buy Theater) in Times Square, New York City. They also played at the CMJ Music Marathon & Film Festival in New York. A version of 19972007, titled Over and Over, was released in US to coincide with the tour.
Boom Boom Satellites released a live CD/DVD set titled Experienced on February 23, 2011, consisting of their performance at Chiba's Makuhari Messe, the last stop of their Japan Tour 2010 2nd Stage.
In 2016, Boom Boom Satellites were announced to be performing the theme song for Kiznaiver titled "Lay Your Hands on Me". The version used for the anime was released as a single on April 17. A short music video was released on May 23, and it was announced that the full size version of the song would be released digitally on June 1 followed by a physical/digital EP on June 22 featuring 3 other tracks. On the day of the release, Nakano posted on the official website and on social media that the EP for "Lay Your Hands on Me" would be Boom Boom Satellites' final release, as Kawashima's tumors had relapsed for a fourth time and was then partially paralyzed. Despite this, Nakano believes that the "Lay Your Hands on Me" EP should end their career correctly.
A few months after their disbandment, unfortunately, BOOM BOOM SATELLITES's vocalist Michiyuki Kawashima has passed away and Masayuki Nakano left behind a comment in his friend's stead that read as below.
"At 5:12am on October 9th, BOOM BOOM SATELLITES's vocalist Michiyuki Kawashima set off on the next stage of his journey. I imagine he is soaring around the world, finally freed from the restrictions of his body. His passing is not a tragedy, but the achievement of a lifetime goal and a happy ending. The love of our many fans supported Michiyuki Kawashima and BOOM BOOM SATELLITES on their journey, and we are truly happy and lucky because of you. On behalf of Michiyuki Kawashima, I would like to thank all our fans and colleagues again.
"Thank you for supporting us up until now. Live your lives with passion and energy and keep the music we made, the time we spent together, and the memories we shared close to you."
“One more thing, we are BOOM BOOM SATELLITES!!”
Anthem
Boom Boom Satellites Lyrics
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Sea of me...
I'm here with you...
Tonight,falling into you.
Light for your soul.
Always you believed in me
I'm always in you~
Always you believed in me
Found it for you...(found it for you...)
Lyrics are (c) Boom Boom Satellites
The lyrics of Boom Boom Satellites' song Anthem can be interpreted as a love song that depicts the overwhelming feeling of being with someone who has always believed in you. The beginning lines "Found it for you, Sea of me" suggest that the singer has found something for their partner, a treasure in the vast expanse of the sea. The next lines "I'm here with you, Tonight, falling into you" portray the singer being present with their partner, being lost in the moment of their love.
The following line "Light for your soul" indicates that the singer is a bright light for their partner's soul, perhaps implying that their partner is going through a tough time and the singer is there to give them hope. The repetition of "Always you believed in me, I'm always in you" emphasizes the depth and length of their love for each other. And finally, the song ends on a note of contentment, with the singer confidently claiming that they have "Found it for you."
Overall, the song Anthem by Boom Boom Satellites is an uplifting and romantic song about finding solace and strength in the love and support of another.
Line by Line Meaning
Found It For You...(found it for you...)
I searched for something and I found it for you, I want you to know that.
Sea of me...
In the vastness of my being, I am overwhelmed by emotions and thoughts.
I'm here with you...
I want you to know that I am present with you, physically or emotionally.
Tonight, falling into you.
This moment, I surrender myself to you, allowing myself to fall into your embrace.
Light for your soul.
I bring warmth and brightness to your spirit, bringing it joy and hope.
Always you believed in me
I'm always in you~
You have always put your faith in me and even when we are apart, a part of me is always with you.
Always you believed in me
I'm always in you...
I want to emphasize the fact that you have never lost trust in me and that our bond is strong.
Found it for you...(found it for you...)
This repetition reinforces the message that I have searched for something meaningful and found it for you, with love.
Contributed by Jason K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.