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!!”
Light My Fire
Boom Boom Satellites Lyrics
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Stay away
Cover me over
Brittle contract
you made with us
Energize me baby
Stay away ...
The line you drew 'tween us
Are you ready to reveal
your true colors?
Good deed makes me wanna die
Your greed makes me...
We cross on the crowded
subway at 7:40
Lay your eyes on the lines
Can't get over
Stay the course
Your breath is thready
Pay dearly
Pay dealy for your senses ...
Lay your eyes
Stay the course ...
You're gonna
take away my freedom
I can make money
by selling my organs
My body consumes over
the line displayed in the window
In the room like the death row
Standing, standing at the breach
Maybe my brain's on the blink
What a wonderful world
Crystal make him crazy
Step back
Step back from the line you drew
So I move on and I walk on
I shall bang the drum
for a thousand years
Lay your eyes on the lines
Can't get over
Stay the course
Your breath is thready
Pay dearly
Pay dearly for your senses
Lay your eyes on the lines
Can't get over
Stay the course
Your breath is thready
Pay dearly
Pay dearly for your senses ...
Lay your eyes
Stay the course ...
Your perfidy energizes me
Your perfidy energizes me
So I move on and I walk on
So I move on and I walk on
Light my fire
We can never merge
Light my fire
Let me be who I am
Light my fire
But you'll never defeat me
Light my fire
But you'll never defeat me
Light my fire
Try to smash me...
Light my fire
Try to smash me...
Light my fire
Try to smash me...
Light my fire
Try to smash me...
Smash me...
The lyrics to Boom Boom Satellites’ song “Light My Fire” are emotionally charged, focusing on themes of betrayal, greed, and the struggle for personal freedom. The opening lines reinforce the idea of distance and estrangement: “Stay away … Stay away / Cover me over.” The singer seems to be addressing an individual who has created distance between them, under the guise of a “brittle contract” that they made. The singer is energized and defiant, calling out the other person’s “greed” and “perfidy” while urging them to reveal their “true colors.”
Throughout the song, there is a sense of conflict and tension, with the singer alternating between defiance and fear. They describe feeling trapped, as if they are on “death row,” and admit that they feel overwhelmed: “Maybe my brain's on the blink / What a wonderful world / Crystal make him crazy.” However, the singer also expresses a determination to resist, declaring that they will “bang the drum for a thousand years” and refusing to be defeated.
The chorus, “Light my fire,” is repeated multiple times, serving as a kind of rallying cry for the singer. It’s not entirely clear what the metaphor means, but it could be interpreted as a plea for inspiration or encouragement, or a demand to be seen and acknowledged as a free and independent person.
Line by Line Meaning
Stay away ...
Stay away
Stay away
Stay away
Cover me over
Protect me
Brittle contract
Unstable agreement
you made with us
That you made with us
Energize me baby
Excite me
Stay away ...
Stay away
The line you drew 'tween us
The boundary you created between us
to save your....
To protect yourself
Are you ready to reveal
Are you prepared to show
your true colors?
Your true intentions?
Good deed makes me wanna die
Doing something commendable makes me feel terrible
Your greed makes me...
Your selfishness makes me feel...
We cross on the crowded subway at 7:40
We pass each other on the busy subway at 7:40
Lay your eyes on the lines
Pay attention to the details
Can't get over
Can't forget
Stay the course
Stick to the plan
Your breath is thready
You're nervous
Pay dearly
Suffer the consequences
Pay dealy for your senses ...
Suffer the consequences for your actions
Lay your eyes
Pay attention
Stay the course ...
Stick to the plan
You're gonna
You're going to
take away my freedom
Take away my liberty
I can make money
I can earn money
by selling my organs
By selling parts of my body
My body consumes over
My body exceeds
the line displayed in the window
The boundary shown in the window
In the room like the death row
In a room like a prison cell
Standing, standing at the breach
Standing at the breaking point
Maybe my brain's on the blink
Maybe my brain isn't working properly
What a wonderful world
Sarcastic comment on the world
Crystal make him crazy
Drugs drove him insane
Step back
Take a step away
Step back from the line you drew
Back away from the boundary you created
So I move on and I walk on
So I continue forward
I shall bang the drum
I will make noise
for a thousand years
For a very long time
Lay your eyes on the lines
Pay attention to the details
Can't get over
Can't forget
Your breath is thready
You're nervous
Pay dearly
Suffer the consequences
Pay dearly for your senses ...
Suffer the consequences for your actions
Lay your eyes
Pay attention
Stay the course ...
Stick to the plan
Your perfidy energizes me
Your betrayal excites me
So I move on and I walk on
So I continue forward
Light my fire
Inspire, motivate me
We can never merge
We can never combine
Let me be who I am
Allow me to be myself
But you'll never defeat me
But you will never overpower me
Try to smash me...
Attempt to destroy me...
Smash me...
Destroy me...
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: SATELLITES BOOM
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