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/
Taboo
LM.C Lyrics
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Karendaa no ura ni kakushimotta egoizumu akikan wo ketobashite
Haiiro no uta kuchizusamu hibi
Towazugatari no herikutsu na memories sore ga takai yoru wa kizukeba mina toraberaa
Tadoritsu ta basho wa daremo i nai suteeshon
Furikaette mireba yami ni ukabu furachi na neon no kimagure ga ukiyo banare wo tsutsumikon de
Deai mo wakare mo marude basue no shinema mitai
Suikomarete tsukekomarete itadake dame no ton de fukute
Sukoshi hekon de mata wasurete tsugi no hi nya mou heraherashiteru
Surikomarete oikomarete shira nai uchi ni maigo ni natte
Wara ni kaette 'koko wa doko?' tte kidzuita koro nya mou teokure nandayo
Meishi kawari ni tsukaikon da puraido mo
Tama nya mente shi nakya tsukai mon ni nara naku naru no sa
Itsumo kaeru basho wa ajike no nai rokeeshon
Yorimichishita tokoro de toho de goku fun
hanayagu eden no iki kata wa motteru chizu nya notte nai wa
Suki toka kirai toka douse itsumo no kanchigai sa
Heiwa na sougen de koi ni koisuru ko butasan wa namae mo shiranai
kare ni kuwarete bara bara
Suikomarete tsukekomarete asahaka na yume kudakete chitte
'Tsuitenai' tte mata nagei te shoukori mo naku nai tarishiteru
Surikomarete oikomarete shirinai uchi ni maigo ni natte
Waga ni kaette 'kokohadoko?' tte sonna no shiru ka nandomo iwa sen na yo
Itsu no hi datte 'jibun dake wa tokubetsu' nante jumon tonae te
Sono ki ni natte mata muchashite douse saigo nya kamidanomi daro
Tsumikasanete buchi kowashite konnani mechakucha ni shita kuse ni
Suchibi ni kaette sore de charatte sonna tsugou no yoi hanashi wa nai
Suikomarete tsukekomarete houdake don hajite kiete
Sukoshi hekon de mata wasurete tsugi no hi nya mou heraherashiteru
Surikomarete oikomarete shiru yoshi mo naku hitori ni natte
Wara ni kaette 'watashi hadare?' tte kidzuita koro nya mou te okure nandayo
The lyrics to LM.C's song TABOO speak about the monotony of everyday life and the desire to break away from it. The first verse talks about how there is no need for anyone to be a star performer on a boring elevator ride. The second verse describes memories as slippery stories, and how the place you arrive at is not really a station that is unique to anyone. Looking back, it seems like everyone is a neon sign floating in the darkness. The chorus has a slightly melancholic tone to it, describing how even though we all have our own little worlds, they're ultimately meaningless and fleeting.
The second verse talks about how pride in oneself is necessary to keep oneself motivated, but how it can easily be forgotten, leading to feelings of aimlessness. The third verse talks about getting lost in one's own thoughts and how it's easy to lose oneself in the process. The fourth verse describes the process of losing one's sense of self and the confusion that follows. The last part of the song brings everything together, describing how everything is just an illusion and it's easy to get caught up in the meaningless cycles of life.
Overall, the lyrics to TABOO are a commentary on the monotony of life and the desire to break away from it. The song has a sad but somewhat hopeful tone, suggesting that even though everything may be meaningless, there is still value in experiencing it.
Line by Line Meaning
Tehikake no taikutsu na evuridee shuyaku nante i nai yo daremo ga ii mai ekisutora
No one wants to be featured in a tedious everyday video without any exciting roles, anyone can be a good actor
Karendaa no ura ni kakushimotta egoizumu akikan wo ketobashite
Kick out the egoism, which is hidden behind the calendar
Haiiro no uta kuchizusamu hibi
Grey days spent humming a tune
Towazugatari no herikutsu na memories sore ga takai yoru wa kizukeba mina toraberaa
The high times of unintentional silly memories, which turn out to be a treasure on a quiet night
Tadoritsu ta basho wa daremo i nai suteeshon
The place where you finally manage to arrive is a station where nobody waits
Furikaette mireba yami ni ukabu furachi na neon no kimagure ga ukiyo banare wo tsutsumikon de
Looking back reveals that the mischievous whims of neon lights floating in the darkness wrap up the ephemeral world
Deai mo wakare mo marude basue no shinema mitai
Encounters and farewells are just like scenes from a movie
Chiisana sekai de tora no i wo karu konekochan wa yuuhi ga shizume ba ochita no danro soudesu yo...
In a small world, a kitten who picks up a tiger's tooth is like a campfire that goes out when the sun sets
Suikomarete tsukekomarete itadake dame no ton de fukute
Being pulled in and pushed around, I'm beaten with a hammer that should never be used
Sukoshi hekon de mata wasurete tsugi no hi nya mou heraherashiteru
I forget it again with a little bump, and I'm already at a loss for the next day
Surikomarete oikomarete shira nai uchi ni maigo ni natte
Being shuffled in and chased, I become lost in a place I don't know
Wara ni kaette 'koko wa doko?' tte kidzuita koro nya mou teokure nandayo
When I realize with a laugh, 'Where am I?' It's already too late
Meishi kawari ni tsukaikon da puraido mo
Even pride that relies on exchanging business cards
Tama nya mente shi nakya tsukai mon ni nara naku naru no sa
Unless you polish it properly, it won't be of any use
Itsumo kaeru basho wa ajike no nai rokeeshon
The place I always return to is a location without any taste of paradise
Yorimichishita tokoro de toho de goku fun
In a place where I've lost my way, just drifting around aimlessly
hanayagu eden no iki kata wa motteru chizu nya notte nai wa
I don't have a map to ride the breathing style of a blooming Eden
Suki toka kirai toka douse itsumo no kanchigai sa
Whether I like it or hate it, it's always a misunderstanding
Heiwa na sougen de koi ni koisuru ko butasan wa namae mo shiranai
In a peaceful meadow, a pig falling in love doesn't even know its name
kare ni kuwarete bara bara
Being eaten by it, it falls apart
Suikomarete tsukekomarete asahaka na yume kudakete chitte
Sucked in and pushed around, an unrealistic dream shatters and is scattered about
'Tsuitenai' tte mata nagei te shoukori mo naku nai tarishiteru
Even though I say 'I'm not leaving,' I'm just hesitating, without any composure
Surikomarete oikomarete shirinai uchi ni maigo ni natte
Being shuffled in and chased, I become lost in a place I don't know
Waga ni kaette 'kokohadoko?' tte sonna no shiru ka nandomo iwa sen na yo
When I come back to myself and ask, 'Where am I?' I can't answer that even if I say it many times over
Itsu no hi datte 'jibun dake wa tokubetsu' nante jumon tonae te
No matter the day, I chant a spell that says 'I am special'
Sono ki ni natte mata muchashite douse saigo nya kamidanomi daro
Becoming aware of that, I'll probably just gulp down the final bite
Tsumikasanete buchi kowashite konnani mechakucha ni shita kuse ni
Even though I've piled them up and shattered them, I become so disorganized
Suchibi ni kaette sore de charatte sonna tsugou no yoi hanashi wa nai
Returning to a blank slate and starting over, there's no good story in such circumstances
Suikomarete tsukekomarete houdake don hajite kiete
Being pulled in and pushed around, I burst open with a large sound and disappear
Sukoshi hekon de mata wasurete tsugi no hi nya mou heraherashiteru
I forget it again with a little bump, and I'm already at a loss for the next day
Surikomarete oikomarete shiru yoshi mo naku hitori ni natte
Being shuffled in and chased, I become alone, not understanding anything
Wara ni kaette 'watashi hadare?' tte kidzuita koro nya mou te okure nandayo
When I laugh and ask, 'Who am I?' It's already too late to catch up
Contributed by Isaiah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.