At their inception, the girls were produced by Oshare Track Factory (OTF) comprised of producing artists Rip Slyme, Ryo-Z and DJ Fumiya and signed to Tokyo-based record label, For-Life Music Entertainment (FLME).
Released in 2003, their debut single, タンデム (Tandem) and accompanying music video paid "double homage" to the RIP SLYME song ステッパーズ・ディライト (Steppers Delight) which originally parodied the song Rapper's Delight by American artists The Sugar Hill Gang as well as various video game and pop-culture references, including the Super Mario Bros. and 宇多田ヒカル (Utada Hikaru). Following the success of this single, were the equally-successful songs エレクトリック先生 (Electric Sensei) and ギリギリ・サーフライダー (Girigiri Surfrider). The latter of which had a PV parodying Michael Jackson's Beat It, gaining the two much publicity.
Their initial album, ハルカリベーコン (HALCALI BACON) was released in 2003, and made Japanese history by reached #5 on the Oricon charts, making it the first album by a female hip-hop artist to enter the top ten. The following year in 2004, their second album 音樂ノススメ (Ongaku no Susume) with FLME before moving to Epic records to release their remix album ハルカリミックス (HALCALI MIX) in 2005 and their 3rd album in 2007, サイボーグ俺達 (Cyborg Oretachi).
So far, the two rapping popstars have released fifteen singles, five original albums, one remix album, and one DVD detailing their performances. Several songs of theirs have reached international doors by way of Japanese animation series' tie-ups. The songs タンデム (Tandem) & ギリギリ・サーフライダー (Girigiri Surfrider) were used as ending themes to the Anime "Ga-Ra-Ku-Ta: Mr. Stain on Junk Alley." LOOK was used as the 2nd ending theme for the Anime "Demashita! Powerpuff Girls Z." Lights, Camera. Action! was used as the opening theme to the Anime "Getsumento Heiki Mina." Tip Taps Tip was used as the 3rd ending theme to "Koukyou Shihen Eureka seveN" (Symphonic Poem Eureka 7). Their most recent and arguably most popular Anime tie-up is their 12th single, Long Kiss Good Bye which was used as the 7th ending theme to Naruto Shippūden.
HALCALI's sound has been progressively and markedly different from their period of inception -- initially being focused upon peppy, high-energy beats with equally fast and furious lyrics, moving onto more creative songs which seem to weave between genres and sounds, a la 音樂ノススメ (Ongaku no Susume), and more particularly サイボーグ俺達 (Cyborg Oretachi)., which included musical genres ranging from rap, pop, electrocore and rock.
As Halca & Yucali have matured, they have taken on the role of writing their own rhymes & lyrics and composing their own music. Their 3rd album, サイボーグ俺達 (Cyborg Oretachi), featured many tracks which were written or co-written by HALCALI. Every single after this album has also been written by or co-written by HALCALI as well.
On May 26, 2010, HALCALI released their long-awaited 4th album, TOKYO GROOVE. The album is a 2disc set compilation album spanning 16 tracks featuring a CD of original songs and a CD of cover songs.
HALCALI have not released new music since their 2012 album ハルカリノオカワリ. The duo is considered to be inactive with both members focusing on other careers.
YES
HALCALI Lyrics
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"YES" ..."YES"..."YES"..."YES"...
So many boys want me to say
"YES" ..."YES"..."YES"..."YES"...
So many boys want me to say
"YES" ..."YES"..."YES"..."YES"...
So many boys want me to say
"YES" ..."YES"..."YES"..."YES"...
ドリーマーLOVER 今どこに?
トークだけが達者なボーイ
そんなヤツはとっくのとうに...
約束だけはしてたのに...
レスポンスが無い いつもの調子...
どうかしてる だって本当は...ね...
So many boys want me to say
"YES" ..."YES"..."YES"..."YES"...
君の世界にRIDE RIDE RIDE...
振り回されて、はぁ~...
OH NO, NO-NO-NO
忘れた頃に COME BACK HOMEしても
二人のLOVEに BYE-BYE-BYEでも
wishin u...wishin u...
wishin u here...YES!
wishin u...wishin u...
wishin u here...YES!
wishin u...wishin u...
wishin u here...YES!
wishin u...wishin u...
wishin u here...YES!
NOWAY...どうせ リスキーなGAME
you say...
"NO PAIN NO GAIN"って言うけどね
しょせん条件 だらけでSAME
当然、NOWAY だしゴメン
so if you DISS ME
then I DISS YOU
DISS ME then I DISS YOU
DISS ME DISS YOU
DISS ME DISS YOU
DISS ME DISS YOU...
so if you DISS ME
then I DISS YOU
DISS ME then I DISS YOU
DISS ME DISS YOU
DISS ME DISS YOU
DISS ME DISS YOU...
...SUCKAaaaaa!!!
今夜もまた一人LONELY
ホントは気が気じゃないのに
どんだけ気持ち 伝えても...
どうして届かないんだろ?...
LOW...LOW...
そうして今日もヤツは気まぐれ...
忘れそうな頃に表れて...え?...
ちょっと手が触れただけで...DAMN!
取り戻したいよ Ex Boyfriend
君の世界にRIDE RIDE RIDE...
笑顔で何故かCRY...
OH NO,NO-NO-NO
浅く深くて もう切ない
あと引く気持ちだけが
WHY? WHY? WHY? だって
wishin u...wishin u...
wishin u here...YES!
wishin u...wishin u...
wishin u here...YES!
wishin u...wishin u...
wishin u here...YES!
wishin u...wishin u...
wishin u here...YES!
So many boys want me to say
"YES" ..."YES"..."YES"..."YES"...
So many boys want me to say
"YES" ..."YES"..."YES"..."YES"...
So many boys want me to say
"YES" ..."YES"..."YES"..."YES"...
So many boys want me to say
"YES" ..."YES"..."YES"..."YES"...
会いたい時に 会えないクセに
ゴメンねはいらない...は~
言い訳ばかり 聞きたくはない
そろそろ君とのLOVE...IS OVER
OVER OVER OVER
君の世界にRIDE RIDE RIDE...
振り回されて、はぁ~...
OH NO, NO-NO-NO
忘れた頃に COME BACK HOMEしても
二人のLOVEに BYE-BYE-BYE
君の世界にRIDE RIDE RIDE...
笑顔で何故かCRY...
OH NO,NO-NO-NO
浅く深くて もう切ない
あと引く気持ちだけが
WHY? WHY? WHY? だって
wishin u...wishin u...
wishin u here...YES!
wishin u...wishin u...
wishin u here...YES!
wishin u...wishin u...
wishin u here...YES!
wishin u...wishin u...
wishin u here...YES!
wishin u...wishin u...
wishin u here...YES!
wishin u...wishin u...
wishin u here...YES!
wishin u...wishin u...
wishin u here...YES!
wishin u...wishin u...
wishin u here...YES!
"YES" by HALCALI is a song about the pressure to say yes to boys who want to be with the singer. The song explores the loneliness and confusion that comes with the attention of so many boys, and the ways in which they are unreliable or disrespectful. The singer wishes for a particular boy to be with her, but is constantly disappointed by his lack of response or interactions that leave her feeling used. Despite this, she continues to wish that he would be with her, saying "wishin u...wishin u...wishin u here...YES!" throughout the song.
One of the interesting things about "YES" is that it was used as the opening theme for the anime "Natsuyuki Rendezvous" in 2012. Despite the anime's plot being centered around a love triangle between a man, a woman, and a ghost, the song's themes of desire, loneliness, and confusion proved the perfect accompaniment. Additionally, "YES" was released as one of HALCALI's final singles before their hiatus in 2012, making it a significant moment in the group's history.
Line by Line Meaning
So many boys want me to say
"YES" ..."YES"..."YES"..."YES"...
There are many boys who keep asking me for a positive answer, and they keep insisting by repeating it.
今夜はなんか一人 LONELY
ドリーマーLOVER 今どこに?
I'm feeling lonely tonight, and I wonder where my dreamer lover is.
トークだけが達者なボーイ
そんなヤツはとっくのとうに...
There are some guys who are just talkative and confident, but I have already lost interest in them a long time ago.
約束だけはしてたのに...
レスポンスが無い いつもの調子...
I used to promise them something, but they always fail to respond, just like they always do.
どうかしてる だって本当は...ね...
君の世界にRIDE RIDE RIDE...
It's crazy because deep down, I know that I want to ride into your world.
振り回されて、はぁ~...
OH NO, NO-NO-NO
I'm being tossed around, and it's frustrating me, oh no, no no no.
忘れた頃に COME BACK HOMEしても
二人のLOVEに BYE-BYE-BYEでも
wishin u...wishin u...
wishin u here...YES!
Even when I come back home after almost forgetting about you or when we have to end our love, I'm still hoping and wishing that you're here with me, saying yes.
NOWAY...どうせ リスキーなGAME
you say...
"NO PAIN NO GAIN"って言うけどね
There's no way I'm going to play a risky game with you, even if you say, "no pain, no gain".
しょせん条件 だらけでSAME
当然、NOWAY だしゴメン
so if you DISS ME
then I DISS YOU
DISS ME then I DISS YOU
We have too many differences and conditions that keep us the same. Of course, we can't be together like this, so if you insult me, I'll insult you too, over and over again.
...SUCKAaaaaa!!!
This repeated dissing behavior makes you a sucker!
今夜もまた一人LONELY
ホントは気が気じゃないのに
Tonight, I'm feeling lonely once again, even though I'm really worried and nervous.
どんだけ気持ち 伝えても...
どうして届かないんだろ?...
LOW...LOW...
No matter how much I try to express my feelings, they don't seem to reach you, and it makes me feel low.
そうして今日もヤツは気まぐれ...
忘れそうな頃に表れて...え?...
And then, as always, you keep acting whimsical. Just when I'm about to forget about you, you appear out of nowhere, and I'm confused.
ちょっと手が触れただけで...DAMN!
取り戻したいよ Ex Boyfriend
笑顔で何故かCRY...
Just by lightly touching me, you ignite a spark, and I realize how much I want to get back together with you, ex-boyfriend. As a result, I try to hide my tears and smile as though everything is alright.
浅く深くて もう切ない
あと引く気持ちだけが
WHY? WHY? WHY? だって
I feel both sad and happy, and these mixed feelings are heart-wrenching. All I'm left with is the question, why, why, why?
会いたい時に 会えないクセに
ゴメンねはいらない...は~
言い訳ばかり 聞きたくはない
Even though I want to see you, I know that we can't meet, and I don't want to hear apologies because they sound like excuses.
そろそろ君とのLOVE...IS OVER
OVER OVER OVER
二人のLOVEに BYE-BYE-BYE
It's time to acknowledge that our love is over, and it's finally time to say goodbye to our love, bye-bye-bye.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: VERBAL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
AzureNova
Yeah, love this one. It turned out great =)
GM SoulRock
This is sweet :D
AzureNova
Happy Birthday!!!! ^ Download available on Soundcloud right now ^
Bobby Nagashi
Love it Ty buddy
raintearh
Ty dude love the music
ThatGuyBT4
Nice Mix!
phiNjustin
Amazing...
AzureNova
Thank you =)
K26SMOOTH
❤️
AzureNova
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