Members:
Vo. Maya ( ｓｉｎｎｅｒｓ (as… Read Full Bio ↴LM.C is a rock band from Japan.
Members:
Vo. Maya ( ｓｉｎｎｅｒｓ (as a guitarist)→ 雅-miyavi- (support, as a guitarist) → LM.C )
Gu. Aiji ( ＫＡＬＥＮ → ＰＩＥＲＲＯＴ → LM.C )
Support:
Ba. Ikuo / Ken
Dr. Death-O / Yuya
Key. JAYKAY / Jun
VJ. DENKI-MAN
LM.C was founded by Maya in Tokyo,Japan , a support guitarist for musician Miyavi in the support band Ishihara Gundan (Ishihara being Miyavi's real last name, Gundan means 'brigade' or 'army' in Japanese) and a guitarist in his own band, Sinners. While still with Miyavi, maya and other support members also played live shows as LM.C. Later they were joined by Aiji of Pierrot.
After Maya quit Miyavi's band and Aiji's band Pierrot disbanded, LM.C made their major label debut in October 2006 , releasing two singles, "Trailers (Gold)" and "Trailers (Silver)."[1]
As 2007 began, the group came out with a third single, "OH MY JULIET.", which was the 2nd ending theme for the Red Garden anime. On March 7, they released their first EP, "GLITTER LOUD BOX".
They released their fourth single, "BOYS & GIRLS" in June 2007, featured as the opening theme for the anime Reborn!
Their fifth single, "LIAR LIAR/Sentimental PIGgy Romance," saw an October 2007 release, while their sixth single, "Bell the CAT", was released in December of the same year.
In 2008, LM.C released "JOHN", in the winter, and "88", another opening theme for the REBORN! anime, in the summer. LM.C then debuted in North America, performing at Anime Expo's "Battle of the Bands" on 3 July 2008, followed by a concert at the Crash Mansion in Los Angeles, California on 5 July. Also in July, they performed their first hall concert at C.C. Lemon Hall (Shibuya, Japan); tickets to the show were sold out within two minutes of its release. Closing on July, they were invited to perform at the "FORMOZ festival" in Taiwan as a main act for the second consecutive year.
In November, LM.C’s first album “SUPER GLITTER LOUD BOX” and the second album “GIMMICAL☆IMPACT!!” were simultaneously released worldwide. These two albums were also available worldwide on main music download stores on the same day, with possibly different release dates for other countries.
On November 16, the band embarked on their first world tour, the “LM.C TOUR ‘08-‘09”. This tour includes stops in South America, Europe, and Asia for a total of 34 shows in 12 countries.
LM.C was scheduled to appear at A-Kon in Texas on May 29, 2009 but canceled due to threats of Swine Flu. In addition all other overseas tours have been canceled by Pony Canyon.
Discography
Albums and mini albums:
Glitter Loud Box (March 7, 2007)
Gimmical☆Impact!! (November 5, 2008)
Super Glitter Loud Box (November 5, 2008)
WONDERFUL WONDERHOLIC (March 3, 2010)
Singles:
"Trailers (Gold)" (October 4, 2006)
"Trailers (Silver)" (October 4, 2006)
"Oh My Juliet." (January 31, 2007)
"Boys & Girls" (May 23, 2007)
"Liar Liar"/"Sentimental Piggy Romance" (October 10, 2007)
"Bell the Cat" (December 12, 2007)
"John" (February 20, 2008)
"88" (June 4, 2008)
"Punky❤Heart" (May 20, 2009)
"Ghost†Heart" (November 4, 2009)
"LET ME' CRAZY!!" (October 27, 2010)
"SUPER DUPER GALAXY" (May 18, 2011)
Compilations:
Luna Sea Memorial Cover Album (December 19, 2007)
DVDs:
LM.C The Music Videos (June 4, 2008, music videos)
Rock the Party '08 (September 17, 2008, live @ Shibuya C.C. Lemon Hall)
LM.C The Live Of WONDERFUL WONDERHOLIC (July 28, 2010, live @ Shibya C.C. Lemon Hall)
OHP:http://www.lovely-mocochang.com/
Bell the CAT
LM.C Lyrics
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itsumo madobe de shuujitsu mousou
Tsumaru koto nai nichijyou
wari ni awanu esa bakari
Zayuu no mei wa "tekitou".
maji ni naru no wa ichinen ni shi, gokai
Umare dzuki no buaisou
Hateru koto nai shoudou
kyou mo madobe de shuujitsu mousou
Tori ni naretara uta ou
sora wo oyogu kumo ni naru
Hone wo kuwaete hashiri mawaru aitsu nado no you ni
Hanashi no wakaranu otsumu no yawari
anata nado nya shippo wo furu ki wa nai yo
Garakuta nanka nya kyou kura wa nai saa doa wo aketekure
Mugen ni hirogaru sekai wo kono me de mitai no sa
Oazuke nante naracchai nai imasugu ikasetekure
Kanarazu hoshii mono nara zenbu kono te detsukamu "bell the cat".
Yume ni made mita genshou
kuchibuefui te tsugi wa doko ikou
Fureru mono minna, genshoku
iki kau hitobito no nami
Zayuu no mei wa "tekitou."
maji ni naru no wa ichinen ni shi, gokai
Umare dzuki no buaisou
hara peko demo go kigen sa
Koe wo karashite hoeru dake no aitsu nado no you ni
Kao mo namae mo shiranai you na anata nado nya tsume wo tateru ki wa nai yo
Aisou warui no wa umaretsukisa sono te wo hanashitekure
Mugen ni hirokaru sekai wo kono me de mitai dake
Osuwari nante shiteru hima nai sugusoko wo doite kure
kanarazu hoshii mono nara zenbu imasugu ni
Garakuta nanka nya kyoumi wa nai iza ware ga michi wo susume
Mugen ni hirogaru sekai wo kono me de mitai kara
Kaeru tsumori nado sarasara nai demo hi ga shizumu koro ni
O uchi no danro koishiku nacchau
Shosen atai wa "bell the cat" sou kai neko sa
The lyrics to LM.C's song Bell the CAT speak to the idea of living life according to one's own rules and desires, rather than conforming to societal expectations. The opening lines describe the everyday monotony and lack of stimulation that can come from simply going through the motions of life. The main character struggles with feeling out of place and discontent, despite feeling pressure to fit in with the crowd. The chorus encourages the listener to take control of their life and pursue their dreams, even if it means taking risks and going against the norm.
Throughout the song, there are references to the idea of being born with certain traits or tendencies, and the importance of accepting and embracing these parts of oneself. The lines "Umare dzuki no buaisou/Tsume wo toi de bushi tsubushi" speak to the idea of wrestling with the aspects of oneself that may be seen as inconvenient or even destructive, in order to fully embrace one's true identity. The lyrics also touch on the theme of not allowing oneself to be held back by others' opinions or expectations, with the line "Aisou warui no wa umaretsukisa sono te wo hanashitekure" urging the listener to let go of people who hold them back.
Overall, the lyrics to Bell the CAT encourage listeners to live boldly and pursue their own unique path in life, rather than settling for a life of conformity and monotony.
Line by Line Meaning
Kanji kara me no genshou
The illusions from the kanji we read with our eyes
itsumo madobe de shuujitsu mousou
Always daydreaming by the window in reality
Tsumaru koto nai nichijyou
A mundane life with nothing to do
wari ni awanu esa bakari
Only finding unappetizing food
Zayuu no mei wa "tekitou".
My name is mediocre
maji ni naru no wa ichinen ni shi, gokai
I mistake becoming serious for just a year
Umare dzuki no buaisou
A natural gambler from birth
tsume wo toi de bushi tsubushi
Crushing a samurai's pride, questioning their worth
Hateru koto nai shoudou
An endless impulse
kyou mo madobe de shuujitsu mousou
Today again, daydreaming by the window in reality
Tori ni naretara uta ou
If I become a bird, I'll sing
sora wo oyogu kumo ni naru
Becoming a cloud that swims in the sky
Hone wo kuwaete hashiri mawaru aitsu nado no you ni
Revving up like someone running in circles
Hanashi no wakaranu otsumu no yawari
I don't understand their story, they're generic
anata nado nya shippo wo furu ki wa nai yo
I don't get excited about you, so don't wag your tail
Garakuta nanka nya kyou kura wa nai saa doa wo aketekure
There's nothing interesting in this junk, so open the door
Mugen ni hirogaru sekai wo kono me de mitai no sa
I want to see the endless world with my own eyes
Oazuke nante naracchai nai imasugu ikasetekure
I won't wait for an invitation, let me go right now
Kanarazu hoshii mono nara zenbu kono te detsukamu "bell the cat".
If I want something for sure, I'll grab it all by 'bell the cat'
Yume ni made mita genshou
Illusions I've even seen in my dreams
kuchibuefui te tsugi wa doko ikou
Whistling and wondering where to go next
Fureru mono minna, genshoku
Everyone I touch is colorful
iki kau hitobito no nami
The wave of people going about their lives
hara peko demo go kigen sa
I'm starving, but I'm fine
Koe wo karashite hoeru dake no aitsu nado no you ni
Howling like someone who just barks
Kao mo namae mo shiranai you na anata nado nya tsume wo tateru ki wa nai yo
I don't have the urge to show my claws to someone like you who knows neither my face nor my name
Aisou warui no wa umaretsukisa sono te wo hanashitekure
It's only natural to be born with bad compatibility, so let go of that hand
Osuwari nante shiteru hima nai sugusoko wo doite kure
I don't have time for 'sit' and such, so get out of my way
kanarazu hoshii mono nara zenbu imasugu ni
If I want something for sure, I want it all right now
Garakuta nanka nya kyoumi wa nai iza ware ga michi wo susume
I'm not interested in junk, so now, I'll continue on my own path
Kaeru tsumori nado sarasara nai demo hi ga shizumu koro ni
I have no intention of turning back, but when the sun goes down
O uchi no danro koishiku nacchau
I'll pine for my home's hearth
Shosen atai wa "bell the cat" sou kai neko sa
In the end, I'm 'bell the cat,' a cat
Contributed by Brayden J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.