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!!”
Embrace
Boom Boom Satellites Lyrics
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Walking in shadows Burning, I'm OK
I fade away to ease the pain
I sway in the wind, Dissolve in tears
Picking up all my pieces, like a ghost
Wander the rainy forest like a wolf
I say to myself embrace the world
I sail away / end all my dreams
You're underway
You're underway
I've just gotta say the word
I've just gotta say the word
Everybody needs somewhere
Everybody needs to cry
Everybody needs somewhere
Everybody needs somewhere
Everybody needs to hurt
Everybody needs to hurt
I say to myself embrace the world
I sail away / end all my dreams
The song Embrace by Boom Boom Satellites is about someone who is trying to find their way in life after experiencing some kind of pain or breakdown. The lyrics paint a picture of someone who is falling apart but is still able to keep moving forward, even if it means living in shadows. The person is trying to find their place in the world and to come to terms with their pain, so they can finally heal.
The idea of "embracing the world" is a central theme in the song. The singer is trying to find a way to accept the world around them and all the pain that comes with it. They acknowledge that everyone needs somewhere to cry, to hurt and to feel lost - this is a universal human experience. The repetition of the line "I say to myself embrace the world" is a reminder that even though it's hard to do so, accepting life can lead to healing in the end.
Overall, the lyrics to Embrace are a poignant reminder that it's okay to feel lost and hurt, but there's always hope for healing if we keep moving forward and try to accept the world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
Falling to pieces Walking,I don't care
I am collapsing mentally and physically, while not worrying about the outcome
Walking in shadows Burning, I'm OK
I am living in darkness and struggling, but I am fine
I fade away to ease the pain
I distance myself from reality to alleviate my suffering
I sway in the wind, Dissolve in tears
I am emotionally and physically unstable, crumbling into tears
Picking up all my pieces, like a ghost
I am piecing myself back together, reminiscent of a ghost-like presence
Wander the rainy forest like a wolf
I roam aimlessly through a gloomy forest like a wild animal
I say to myself embrace the world
I remind myself to accept and cherish life as it is, despite difficulties
I sail away / end all my dreams
I depart from reality or abandon my goals to avoid facing hardships
You're underway
The process has begun
I've just gotta say the word
I only need to express my thoughts and feelings openly
Everybody needs somewhere
Everyone requires somewhere to belong, to feel safe
Everybody needs to cry
Everyone feels the need to release their emotions through tears
Everybody needs to hurt
Everyone goes through pain at some point in life, and that's okay
Contributed by Samuel P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kor sor
This song is more than amazing, with a peculiar sadness, and when you know the awful illness the singer/guitar player enconters since 1997, well... I do understand now many lyrics so sad or exploding like "back on my feet"... Hope you'll survive again Michiyuki, the world without you would become really emptier it is already...
"Embrace" is a good album if you want to begin with BBs...
Moïse Beugre
too bad such a genius had to leave this world, but that song makes me wanna shout it's so epic
Dokuji
Thanks for posting this! it's really one of their best songs. transcendent, meaningful, powerful stuff. these guys do it all for me.
wandering spirit
ABSOLUTELY INESTIMABLE THE "BOOM BOOM SATELLITES", ARE. UTTER BRILLIANCE! YEAR'S IT HAS BEEN, SINCE I HEARD A SONG WITH MEANING! BEAUTIFUL SONG! 2ND SONG I'VE HEARD OF THEM!
中山祐子
どんな思いで、お二人が曲を創られていたかを思うと胸が詰まります。祈りそのもです。何度も涙を堪えて、わたしたちの届くように精一杯その手を伸ばしてくれた、BBSにありがとう。
WHI7EW0LF
That's a great song too, I really like embrace though, it reaches out to me on a personal note.
tk7806
i feel completely absorbed by Michiyuki's voice 😍
Arcadian Malerei
SIMPLY EXCEPTIONAL!!!! Incredible Piece of Music!!! RIP Michiyuki ~san!! Suya Suya!
PLUS09386 YouTube channel＋－ × ÷
感動。 この曲を聴いてると本当に包み込まれるような感覚になります。
orionblack
You going to upload anymore from this album?? Freaking love this.