After working together in the noise rock band Leitoh Lychee, Miho Hatori and Yuka Honda formed Cibo Matto around 1994. While recording tracks for their first album, Viva! La Woman, they collaborated with the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion's Russell Simmons and others, on a side project called Butter 08. The album was released in 1996.
They later enlisted band members Sean Lennon, Timo Ellis and Duma Love to help record their Super Relax EP and final full-length album, Stereo Type A. While Viva! La Woman had strong hip-hop and trip-hop elements, Stereo Type A leaned more more towards their rock, pop and Latin side. The group continued to play live concerts until disbanding near the end of 2001. Yuka Honda went on to release solo albums and continued to collaborate with Sean, while Miho Hatori moved onto bossa nova, teaming up with guitarist Smokey Hormel to form Smokey & Miho, then joining Gorillaz for their self-titled first album and eventually releasing her own solo album.
In 1997, the band guest-performed on the television show Buffy the Vampire Slayer's second season premiere in the fictional club The Bronze, performing "Spoon" and "Sugar Water".
Since the break-up in 2001, their songs have been played in many different places, including the video game Jet Set Radio Future. "Birthday Cake" was featured in the Kids in the Hall's feature-length film, Brain Candy.
The band announced their reunion on March 18, 2011, to perform as part of a benefit concert for victims of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. The concert, which took place on March 27 at Columbia University in New York City also included Yoko Ono, John Zorn, Sonic Youth, and Mike Patton, among others. Following on the success of this show, a second was added, this time featuring the Plastic Ono Band and Patti Smith along with Cibo Matto. They've since performed at the Hollywood Bowl on June 26 in another benefit with Yellow Magic Orchestra. Cibo Matto then went on their formal US reunion tour titled "Yeah Basically Cibo Matto." The tour's first part was from June 21 to June 26 at the Hollywood Bowl and the second part was July 12 to July 20 with stops in NYC, Chicago, Toronto, Washington, D.C. and Boston.
Cibo Matto released Hotel Valentine, their first album in 15 years, on Valentine's Day 2014 through Chimera Music, a label founded by Sean Lennon. They are touring the United States with Salt Cathedral and their current drummer Yuko Araki, as well as guest musicians on some songs.
Sunday
Cibo Matto Lyrics
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Maybe my ear dirt is cheating on me, yo
'Cuz missin' you on Sunday morning, I need somethin' new
It's Sunday morning
But nothing helps me...I'm just waiting for the milkman to come
I can't find it, I can't find it
You are my one and only. What can I find 'til the moon rises?
I feel dizzy, you're so damn sleazy, I know you'll say "I was busy"
Baby, take me out, it's been rained out so I run to the bank to get my cash
And check our savings of love out but it's closed on Sunday
What can I say? I feel blue the rain starts soaking my shoes
We're losing glue I can't find a clue, I'm knocking on the door
Somebody is dancing on the floor, then I know the score
I can't take it no more
The Knicks winnin' can't even make me high
Cuttin' coupons for nothing makes me sigh
I can't find it, it's been on my mind
I've been trying to find it day and night
Cibo Matto's "Sunday" is a deeply introspective and emotionally charged song about heartbreak and loneliness on a Sunday morning. The opening lines "The bomb in my heart is beating me a B note, Maybe my ear dirt is cheating on me, yo" create a metaphor for the singer's pain - a bomb in her heart beating in sync with a sad and somber B note. The second line is playful and adds to the quirky nature of the song, suggesting that the singer's ear dirt may be to blame for her heartache. She is missing someone and is desperate for something new to take her mind off her pain, but "nothing helps me...I'm just waiting for the milkman to come." This implies that the singer is looking for anything to distract her from her emotional state, even the mundane daily routine of waiting for her milk delivery.
The chorus is an expression of the singer's confusion and desperation as she tries to find a way out of her emotional turmoil. "Why do I feel so lonely? I don't know how to compromise, You are my one and only. What can I find 'til the moon rises?" The first two lines express her confusion about why she feels so lonely, indicating that she may not fully understand the reasons behind her heartache. She then acknowledges that the person she is missing is her one and only, and is at a loss as to what she can do until they reunite. The next verse recounts the singer's attempts to distract herself from her pain, from running errands to checking their joint account. All of these attempts are thwarted by the fact that it is Sunday, and everything is closed. Finally, the singer realizes that even the things that used to bring her joy, like watching her favorite basketball team win or cutting coupons, no longer hold any meaning for her. She ends the song with the repeating line "I can't find it" representing her search for a way out of her emotional turmoil.
Line by Line Meaning
The bomb in my heart is beating me a B note
I feel an intense, unsettling, and powerful sensation in my chest.
Maybe my ear dirt is cheating on me, yo
Perhaps my inability to hear well is causing me to miss something important.
'Cuz missin' you on Sunday morning, I need somethin' new
I am feeling sad and lonely on this particular day without you, and I am yearning for something to fill the void.
It's Sunday morning
The current day is Sunday and it is morning time.
But nothing helps me...I'm just waiting for the milkman to come
I am stuck in my sadness and cannot shake it. I am even waiting for a mundane event, like the milkman arriving, to give me some semblance of purpose.
I can't find it, I can't find it
I am searching for something but unable to locate it.
Why do I feel so lonely? I don't know how to compromise
I am struggling to understand why I am feeling isolated and disconnected from others. I am having difficulty finding middle ground or common solutions.
You are my one and only. What can I find 'til the moon rises?
You are my sole companion and confidante. Without you, I am unsure what to do to pass the time or fill the void in my heart.
I feel dizzy, you're so damn sleazy, I know you'll say "I was busy"
I am experiencing disorientation and confusion. I believe you are untrustworthy, yet you always seem to have an excuse for your absences and shortcomings.
Baby, take me out, it's been rained out so I run to the bank to get my cash
I am requesting your company outside of the house, but am thwarted by the poor weather conditions. I am concerned about my financial stability, so I hurriedly visit the bank to access my money.
And check our savings of love out but it's closed on Sunday
I metaphorically seek validation and assurance of our relationship, but am disappointed and disheartened to find such a venture futile on this particular day.
What can I say? I feel blue the rain starts soaking my shoes
I am at a loss for words to express my sadness and disappointment. The rain is adding to my feelings of despair and discomfort.
We're losing glue I can't find a clue, I'm knocking on the door
Our relationship is weakening and falling apart, and I am unable to pinpoint a reason why. I am desperately seeking answers and trying to reach you, but to no avail.
Somebody is dancing on the floor, then I know the score
I am observing others around me, who seem to be living joyfully and freely. From this, I conclude that I am not living my life to the fullest.
I can't take it no more
My emotions are too intense and overwhelming to deal with. I am at my breaking point.
The Knicks winnin' can't even make me high
Even a positive external event, such as my favorite sports team winning, cannot distract me from my inner turmoil and sadness.
Cuttin' coupons for nothing makes me sigh
I am engaging in a mundane and fruitless task, which only adds to my feelings of boredom and dissatisfaction.
I can't find it, it's been on my mind
I am preoccupied by a particular thought or idea, but am unable to come to a satisfactory conclusion or resolution.
I've been trying to find it day and night
I am expending great effort to locate or achieve this elusive thing, and have been doing so for an extended period of time.
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