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!!”
Girl
Boom Boom Satellites Lyrics
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her hair, my girl
My girl's talkin' about
revolution
How to keep the sun from rising
Can't you feel
the new day dawning
Keep on doing what you're doing
My girl's working
in the city all day
My girl's driving fast
down a highway
The radar locks
on me no noises
You can take away
my breathing
Tell me what you want,
I'll give you
Screaming out
around my house now
Get up and go down
to the basement
Better get this party started
Get up and go down
to the basement
Better get this party started
Get up and go down
to the basement
Better get this party started
Get up and go down
to the basement
Better get this party started
Get up and go down
to the basement
Better get this party started
Get up and go down
to the basement
Better get this party started
My girl's surfin'
in the air so well
My girl's singin'
a song about history
How to keep the sun
from rising
Can't you feel
the new day dawning
Keep on doing
what your doing
Here it comes,
my happy ending
Get up and go down
to the basement
Better get this party started
Get up and go down
to the basement
Better get this party started
Get up and go down
to the basement
Better get this party started
Get up and go down
to the basement
Better get this party started
Get it cracking,
let's get going
Gotta get a grip
move it on yeah
Get it cracking,
let's get going
Gotta get a grip
move it on yeah
The lyrics to Boom Boom Satellites' song GIRL describe a girl who is determined to make a change and revolutionize the world. She talks about her hair and how to prevent the sun from rising, which are both symbolic of personal and global transformation. The lyrics encourage the listener to keep doing what they're doing because a new day is dawning and their happy ending is on the horizon. The chorus repeats over and over to "get up and go down to the basement" and "better get this party started" which can be interpreted as a metaphor for taking action and turning their dreams into reality.
The song starts by describing the girl's everyday life in the city and how she's driving fast down the highway. The radar locks on her with no noises, which could represent her determination and internal strength. She also sings about her surfing in the air and singing a song about history, which shows her unique perspective on life and her eagerness to make a change. Overall, the lyrics are empowering and encourage the listener to take control of their own destiny and embrace their individuality.
Line by Line Meaning
My girl's talkin' about her hair, my girl
My girlfriend is discussing her hair, and she is something special.
My girl's talkin' about revolution
My girlfriend is talking about changing her life and possibly the world.
How to keep the sun from rising
She's thinking of ways to stop the dawn, like stopping time or avoiding reality.
Can't you feel the new day dawning
She is hopeful that change is possible and a new era is emerging.
Keep on doing what you're doing
Stay focused on your current path in life, regardless of what others say.
Here it comes, my happy ending
A positive event is on the horizon that will lead to a happy conclusion.
My girl's working in the city all day
My girlfriend is employed in the city and working hard all day.
My girl's driving fast down a highway
My girlfriend is driving quickly along a highway, possibly to escape or race to a destination.
The radar locks on me no noises
The police are attempting to use radar to catch me while driving fast, but there is no accompanying sound or alarm.
You can take away my breathing
They can take away my life or freedom, but I won't give up easily.
Tell me what you want, I'll give you
I'll do anything for you, just tell me what you need.
Screaming out around my house now
I'm expressing my emotions loudly and unabashedly around my home.
Get up and go down to the basement
Start the party and head to the basement to let loose.
Better get this party started
It's time to start the fun and engage in some wild behavior.
My girl's surfin' in the air so well
My girlfriend is soaring through life with ease and confidence.
My girl's singin' a song about history
My girlfriend is singing about the past and the lessons it teaches us.
Get it cracking, let's get going
Let's get the party started and have a great time.
Gotta get a grip move it on yeah
We need to stay focused and keep moving forward, not getting caught up in distractions or problems.
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