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!!”
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Boom Boom Satellites Lyrics
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Let me out,I am always there
I am always there
I am always there
I am always there
Bet your eyes, set me free from here
I would play your game
I would play your game
I would play your game
I would play your game
I would play your game
I've been waiting for your turn
Feel time running through my hands
I'm in loss to win or lose
No,I can't stay in my skin
Hold my breath so eyes are blaze
Feed me with your freezing heart
Pleased to meet you,take my hand
Soon I could be a brand new me
Let me out,I am always there
Let me out,I am always there
I am always there
I am always there
I am always there
Bet your eyes, set me free from here
would play......
I would play your game
I would play your game
I would play your game
The lyrics to Boom Boom Satellites' "Play" are enigmatic and open to subjective interpretation. At the core of the song is the singer's plea to be released from their current circumstances or state of being. The repeated refrain "Let me out, I am always there" suggests a feeling of being trapped, confined or unable to escape one's own thoughts or emotions.
The line "Bet your eyes, set me free from here" could be interpreted as a plea for someone to see the singer for who they truly are and to help them break free. The line "I would play your game" could be seen as the singer's willingness to conform to someone else's expectations or rules in order to escape their current situation.
The second verse references the passage of time and the pressure to make a decision: "Feel time running through my hands, I'm in loss to win or lose." This suggests that the decision to break free is not an easy one, and that there is a risk involved. The line "No, I can't stay in my skin" could be interpreted as feeling uncomfortable in one's own body or situation.
The chorus repeats several times, highlighting the urgency of the singer's desire to be released: "Let me out, I am always there / Bet your eyes, set me free from here." The song ends on a hopeful note, with the line "Soon I could be a brand new me," suggesting that there is the possibility of change and transformation.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me out,I am always there
The singer wants to be released from their current state of being and feels like they are always present, but stuck.
I am always there
Emphasis on the singer's constant presence and inability to escape their situation.
Bet your eyes, set me free from here
The singer is pleading with someone to help them escape their situation and is willing to do whatever it takes to be set free.
I would play your game
The artist is willing to comply with the one who can free them, no matter what their intentions are.
I've been waiting for your turn
The artist has been waiting for someone to take control and make a change in their life.
Feel time running through my hands
The singer feels like they are losing time and their life is slipping away.
I'm in loss to win or lose
The singer is uncertain whether taking risks to escape their situation will lead to success or failure.
No,I can't stay in my skin
The artist feels very uncomfortable and trapped in their current state of being.
Hold my breath so eyes are blaze
The artist is willing to endure extreme discomfort to achieve their goal.
Feed me with your freezing heart
The artist needs someone to give them the strength to escape and can handle even the coldest and harshest treatment if it means being set free.
Pleased to meet you,take my hand
The singer is willing to form a partnership with whoever can help them escape their situation.
Soon I could be a brand new me
The artist is hopeful that once they are freed from their current state, they will be able to start over and become a new version of themselves.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: kawashima michiyuki
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Alexephone173
C'est avec grand regret que j'apprends ce matin par le nombre de
commentaires sur mes vidéos youtube le décès de Michiyuki Kawajima. Et
je suis si triste de voir partir un chanteur qui m'a suivit pendant plus
de 15ans dans ma vie. Lorsque je marchais dans la rue dans mon
appartement, au travail en bref partout... Je suis dégouté par sa mort.
Quand j'ai écrit ce message il est 11.10.2016 et ce soir je vais écouter
tout leur album. Et me faire boire un verre ...non voir 2 ou 3 noooooo
une bouteille à sa mémoire. Repose en Paix tu t'es tellement battu pour
rester en vie. Je te souhaite tout le bonheur la oû tu es! :(
Danijel Studen
6:30 even 10 years later that start and the drum solo still sounds amazing
Lord Bass
The most amazing live drums of all time in this video. Who knew a human could replicate the crushing BBS album drum style. And such an intense song. A fan since '98. I so regret missing their 2010 US tour stop in Cambridge, MA. And I miss their unique sound. RIP Michiyuki Kawashima.
True Lingoism
:(
Dimitri Zachs
The best band from Japan by far! !!! I saw them live in Osaka in 2008 Summer sonic!!!! and truly sad that the singer passed away, RIP Kawashima san!
Dustin Phillips
I am so sad that I discovered them now when I can never experience this live performance in person ever. This song instantly put them up on my list of bands I would have paid a ridiculous amount of money to travel and see live.
Martin La Grange
Forever will this be the theme song of my Toyota Celica for fanging down the road at night....one of the greatest driving tracks ever sung. Arigatous Gozaimasu, Miina San.
Rinkata Prime
I am totally addicted to Yoko-san's drums! She is awesome!
JediNiyte
This is my new favorite song/band. I've listened to this thing over and over again for 3 solid days now. These guys are AMAZING.
And Yoko Fukuda? So THAT's what a Jedi looks like when she takes up percussion. :D
vulturenarc
Rest in peace Mr. Kawashima, thanks for all your music, Boom Boom Satellites 4 ever!
serg vallivod
Круть! Настолько техничным и быстрым может быть только робот. Неожиданно.