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!!”
Pill
Boom Boom Satellites Lyrics
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The place where I'm gonna haunt
I know you're looking for any clues
The sky stretches, wide and blue
Feed me
If you wanna get through
So you need me
Can't you see me
I live inside of you
Please keep me
Can't stand alone
Take me, anyway you want me baby
Take me, I'm gonna drive you crazy
Take me, anyway you want me baby
Anyway you want me baby
Take me, I'm gonna drive you crazy
Anyway you want me baby
I'm gonna drive you crazy
Take me, anyway you want me baby
Anyway you want me baby
I will be you and you will be mine
I am just about to cross the line
I think you might and I hope you do
Come across the line you drew
take me
When you feel so bad
You should bite me
Can't make it stop
Can't you feel me
Just a fool for you
You should hold me
Use me all up
Take me, anyway you want me baby
Take me, I'm gonna drive you crazy
Take me, anyway you want me baby
Anyway you want me baby
Take me, I'm gonna drive you crazy
Anyway you want me baby
Shake me, nothing's gonna stop us
Shake it
Take me, anyway you want me baby
Take me, I'm gonna drive you crazy
Take me, anyway you want me baby
Drive you crazy
The lyrics of Boom Boom Satellites' song "Pill" describe a relationship in which one person is dependent on another for their emotional well-being. The first verse sets the scene of the singer taking the other person to a place where they will be haunted. The second verse suggests that the other person is looking for answers or meaning in life, and the singer is offering them a solution, but only if they "feed" or rely on the singer. The chorus repeats the phrase "take me, anyway you want me baby" as an indication of the singer's willingness to be used and taken advantage of, leading to the repeated phrase "I'm gonna drive you crazy."
The bridge of the song has a slightly more aggressive tone, with the singer urging the other person to "bite" them and use them up completely. The final repetition of the chorus includes the added line "Shake me, nothing's gonna stop us," which suggests a kind of frenzied, all-consuming passion that may ultimately be destructive.
Overall, the song paints a picture of a relationship that is based on dependence and potentially unhealthy attachment, and the repeated mantra of "take me" implies a lack of agency or control on the part of the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
I can take you anywhere you want
I have the ability to transport you to any place you would like to go
The place where I'm gonna haunt
The place I will linger around
I know you're looking for any clues
I am aware that you are searching for hints or information
The sky stretches, wide and blue
The expanse of the blue sky that appears endless and stretches outwards
Feed me
Provide me sustenance, nourishment or support
If you wanna get through
If you wish to proceed or attain something
So you need me
Therefore, you are dependent on me
We can work it out
Together we can resolve the situation
Can't you see me
A plea to acknowledge my existence
I live inside of you
I am a part of you, existing within you
Please keep me
I implore you to maintain my presence
Can't stand alone
I am unable to exist independently
Take me, anyway you want me baby
Accept me however you wish, my love
Take me, I'm gonna drive you crazy
Take hold of me, and I will consume you with passion
I will be you and you will be mine
We will become each other and belong to one another
I am just about to cross the line
I am on the brink of doing something risky or boundary-breaking
I think you might and I hope you do
I believe you may do, and I desire it to happen
Come across the line you drew
Please cross the limit you created
When you feel so bad
At times when you experience emotional as well as physical distress
You should bite me
You're suggested to attack or injure me
Can't make it stop
It is impossible to halt it
Can't you feel me
Can you not sense my presence?
Just a fool for you
I am hopelessly infatuated with you
You should hold me
You are advised to embrace me
Use me all up
Exhaust me completely by taking advantage of all that I am
Shake me, nothing's gonna stop us
Rock me, nothing can prevent us from moving forward
Shake it
Continue to sway or dance
Drive you crazy
Overwhelm you with intense emotions and sensations, to the point of losing control
Contributed by Evelyn A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.