Boom Boom Satellites are an electronic duo formed in Japan in 1990, and had… Read Full Bio ↴Boom Boom Satellites are an electronic duo formed in Japan in 1990, and had disbanded in 2016. The band is made up of bassist/programmer Masayuki Nakano and guitarist/vocalist Michiyuki Kawashima. They also have a support member, Yoko Fukuda, who plays drums at live performances.

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!!”

Beluga
Boom Boom Satellites Lyrics

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Follow this grid
To know nothing can be explain
Listen to the words flashing before you and dream of a new revolution
Energy with compelling reason, for us to live our life
I have a fast car
Like each galaxy having scattered so far away
I can go anywhere
In this fast car

It's a lie that we are only repeating ourselves
We are changing
As birds have outlived the glacial period
I'll keep running
With speed
I'll follow this grid
To know that nothing can be explain
Keep on moving

If you know the truth
Tell me what you see

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Boom Boom Satellites' song Beluga convey a message of embracing change and new beginnings. The song begins with the line "Follow this grid to know nothing can be explained," which suggests that there is more to life than what we already know. We are encouraged to listen to the "words flashing" before us, which can be interpreted as the changes and opportunities that come our way. The lyrics "Energy with compelling reason, for us to live our life" reinforce the idea that we must live our lives with purpose and determination.

The song then shifts to a more personal tone with the line "I have a fast car." This is a symbol of freedom and control, something that the artist may have felt was missing in their life before. The following lines "Like each galaxy having scattered so far away, I can go anywhere, in this fast car," emphasize the limitless possibilities that are now within reach. The lyrics "It's a lie that we are only repeating ourselves, we are changing," reaffirm the idea that change is necessary and inevitable.

The song then ends with the lines, "If you know the truth, tell me what you see." This is an invitation to others to share their experiences and insights about life. The artist is open-minded and willing to listen to others, which is a positive message that promotes growth and unity.

Line by Line Meaning

Follow this grid
Stay on course with your goals and objectives

To know nothing can be explain
The understanding that there may be things that cannot be defined with words or language

Listen to the words flashing before you and dream of a new revolution
Pay attention to the world around you and imagine ways to revolutionize it

Energy with compelling reason, for us to live our life
Motivation and inspiration for living and enjoying life

I have a fast car
I have the means to move forward quickly

Like each galaxy having scattered so far away
The vast differences and distances between things in the universe

I can go anywhere
The ability to travel anywhere and explore new experiences

In this fast car
With the speed and momentum of my life

It's a lie that we are only repeating ourselves
The falsehood of stagnation and routine repetition

We are changing
The assurance that we are constantly evolving and growing

As birds have outlived the glacial period
The adaptability of creatures to overcome environmental changes