They have released one album called DOLLS APARTMENT. FUKI writes most of their lyrics. In 2017 November they dropped an EP called "high $pec"
LINEUP:
VOCALS: FUKI (天外冬黄 Fuyuki Tenge) (LIGHT BRINGER, Unlucky Morpheus, DRAGON GUARDIAN)
GUITAR: TOMO-ZO (翠川智子 Midorikawa Tomoko) (Gacharic Spin, formerly EU･PHORIA)
BASSIST: F Chopper KOGA (古賀美智子 Koga Michiko) (Gacharic Spin, formerly THE PINK☆PANDA)
DRUMMER: HANA (佐野はな Sano Hana) (Gacharic Spin, formerly PRECOCI)
KEYBOARD: OREO REONA (鈴木玲緒奈 Suzuki Reona) (Gacharic Spin, formerly EU･PHORIA)
MONOPOLY
DOLL$BOXX Lyrics
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欲しがる気持ちを諦めて 同じこもってた自分にさよならを
気まま勝手なモノポライザー 瞳孔を啓かせて
狙った獲物はみんな独り占めさ 残念でした じゃあまたねって
きびす返して 悔いもなくって それでいいの これがいいの
言いたいことはわかってる あなたの言叶一体どこまで私のため?
底なしに欲ばりに夢を見よう 欲しいものは全て手に入れなきゃ
大好きなことだけを択らんだら 昨日にバイバイ
他人行仪なライオナイザー 探り合いに疲れて
気づいた時にはみんな独りぼっち
心の无い 行為重ねて 表向きは イイコちゃんで
次は何を すればいいの 言いたいことはわかってる
我慢強さと押しの強さとどれが大事? だって本当のことなんて誰も
教えてくれないから 说き伏せるくちびるで爱してよ
欲しいものは全て手に入れなきゃ 大切な人だけを抱きしめて
あなたにバイバイLoving Having Dreaming for myself
底ぬけにわがままに夢を見よう 欲しいものは全て手に入れなきゃ
言いたいこと言えない昨日までの 私にバイバイ
In DOLL$BOXX's "monopoly," the lyrics describe the desire for self-discovery and self-fulfillment. The first verse encourages the listener to abandon their desire for others and monopolize themselves, taking control of their own lives. The chorus speaks of the importance of pursuing one's dreams relentlessly and not giving up until everything desired is obtained. The second verse explores the concept of holding on tightly to what is important and not letting go. It questions the balance between patience and persistence, and ultimately encourages the listener to be bold and embrace their desires fully.
Overall, "monopoly" is a song about empowering oneself to take control of their own life and boldly pursue their dreams. The lyrics encourage listeners to look within themselves and prioritize their own passions and desires, even if it means becoming a "monopolizer" and taking everything for themselves. It's a powerful message of self-love and self-acceptance that can inspire listeners to unapologetically pursue their own happiness and fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
欲しがる気持ちを諦めて 同じこもってた自分にさよならを
Giving up my desire, saying goodbye to my former self who kept hiding.
気まま勝手なモノポライザー 瞳孔を啓かせて
A selfish monopolizer who wants everything for herself, opens her eyes.
狙った獲物はみんな独り占めさ 残念でした じゃあまたねって
The targeted prey is all mine, so sorry not sorry, see you next time.
きびす返して 悔いもなくって それでいいの これがいいの
I don't regret, I don't need anyone else's opinion, this is what's best for me.
言いたいことはわかってる あなたの言叶一体どこまで私のため?
I understand what you want to say, but how much of it is really for my sake?
人の真似とか強がりだとか そんなんじゃないから
It's not about copying other people or pretending to be something you're not.
底なしに欲ばりに夢を見よう 欲しいものは全て手に入れなきゃ
Let's dream limitlessly and be greedy, we must have everything we desire.
大好きなことだけを択らんだら 昨日にバイバイ
If we choose just the things we love, we can say goodbye to yesterday.
他人行仪なライオナイザー 探り合いに疲れて
A lionizer who doesn't conform to others, tired of looking for answers.
気づいた時にはみんな独りぼっち
When you realize it, everyone is alone.
心の无い 行為重ねて 表向きは イイコちゃんで
Repeating heartless actions, acting like a good girl on the surface.
次は何を すればいいの 言いたいことはわかってる
What should I do next? I know what I want to say.
我慢强さと押しの強さとどれが大事? だって本当のことなんて誰も教えてくれないから
What's more important, endurance or assertiveness? Because nobody tells the truth.
说き伏せるくちびるで爱してよ
Love me with your persuasive lips.
大切な人だけを抱きしめて あなたにバイバイLoving Having Dreaming for myself
Embrace only the important people, and say goodbye to you. Loving, having, dreaming for myself.
底ぬけにわがままに夢を見よう 欲しいものは全て手に入れなきゃ
Let's dream selfishly with no end, we must have everything we desire.
言いたいこと言えない昨日までの 私にバイバイ
Say goodbye to my yesterday self who couldn't speak her mind.
Writer(s): Fukiko Satou, Hana Sano, Reona Suzuki, Midorikawa Tomoko, Michiko Koga
Contributed by Evelyn A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rik Osborne
After watching the full suite of videos for this album, in the correct order, multiple times, it became pretty obvious that these ladies were trying to tell a story and make a point via the videos. (I can't really speak for the lyrics, as I don't speak Japanese, and reading English translations of the lyrics doesn't make the lyrics match up very well with most of the videos). I've had some fun "interpreting" the "story", via watching the videos. Of course, musical interpretation can be a very personal thing, and everybody is going to interpret things in their own way. But here is my interpretation, how I see the "story".
Based solely on the content of the videos, and the packaging of the CD (which I own), I have come to the conclusion that the band is making a satirical criticism of the way women and girls are portrayed and treated in the media/entertainment business. i.e. as sex objects whose only purpose is to generate money. They do this by showing a band going through various stages of its existence, and how the record company/the media manipulates everything into "more money" at the expense of the actual people who are making that money.
Since I am commenting on this particular video, I'll forgo presenting my entire interpretation and focus on this single chapter in the larger story.
"Monopoly" (incidentally my favorite song in the collection) depicts that point in a band's career where the singer's ego gets a little too big, and the "artistic differences" start to kick in. In the context of the larger story, I suspect that the singer's ego has been stroked by the record company. (I remember watching the "The Doors" movie years ago, and a scene where a record company rep pulled Jim Morrison aside and tried to convince him to dump the band and go solo.) While I mentioned above that the lyrics (at least in English translation) don't really match up with the videos, this particular song is the exception. The lyrics are about pure selfishness and ego.
This video is a depiction of the lead singer clashing with her bandmates over "artistic differences" and deciding to "go solo". The video shows this by the four instrumentalists displaying "King" playing cards — they're all equally important members of the group. The singer pulls out and proudly displays a "Queen" ... and the end of the video show her alone and removing her Queen card from the pile of cards on the table.
Scott Nichols
I can listen to this album non stop. Any one of these girls could carry an entire band on their talent alone but all five together is pure awesome. Now, PLEASE do another album!
Elk Maädn
Scott Nichols Hey, check out their new album, titled "High $pec"...there are also some videos on VictorEnt.'s channel!
ikoumv
Fukiの声ってインパクトあるなーーーー。スゴイ！引き込まれる~
アフロ犬
DOLL＄BOXXは、PVひと目見たら
「もう活動してないなんて勿体無いんだ！」と誰しも思ってしまうバンドだと思うんだよ
スゲーカッコイイとやっぱり思ってしまう
Far Cry
最後のギターソロ大好き！
フレージングもトーンも完璧！
Maarten Otten
Seriously one of the best songs i've heard in my life. These vocals are not of this world!!
Barry Fox
Love the contrast between Hana and Fuki vocals - great song
Project: J-ko
I found out about DOLL $ BOXX two days ago. After reading up on them, I'm pissed I'll never see these girls in concert...because holy shit they are all amazing. Every last one of them.
drownerofpikmin Formerly"AFKAAF"productions
japanese bands are going to take over the world . you just watch.
Your black half
I wish this was on Spotify! I only listen to this band's old stuff when i remember it's on youtube.