The band's first big hit was the single Around The World, the theme song of the TV drama Saiyuuki-Journey to the West. In 2007 they worked on a number of collaborations with other J-pop artists, including hip-hop duo m-flo ("Picture Perfect"), SEAMO ("卒業、そして未来へ。") and the 吉田兄弟 ("Change").
The album 空はまるで (Sora wa Maru de), was released July 25, 2007. 空はまるで is MONKEY MAJIK's fourth original full-length album. The first press of the album includes two bonus tracks from the MONKEY MAJIK × MONKEY MAGIC single. The song 空はまるで was used as the Yokohama Type image song and became the first song in Japanese History to reach #1 on USEN Request Chart before being released.
On September 2008, they released another album, TIME and the album opened its first week at #2 on the Oricon Chart. They also made a collaboration with 土屋アンナ for the song GINGER that was featured in her album, NUDY SHOW! and was used for the Asahi Ginger Draft commercial song.
In 2009 they released two singles: アイシテル and 虹色の魚 / Open Happiness / MONSTER. Early 2010 they released the single SAKURA and a new compilation titled MONKEY MAJIK BEST ～10Years & Forever～ containing songs from thank you to the newest single. The compilation also contains a song titled Fast Forward which was used as the opening theme for the anime Nurarihyon no Mago.
Later 2010, they announced the 6th album and a brand new single. The new single titled ぬらりひょんの孫 オープニングテーマ EP contains the tracks Sunshine and Fast Forward, both used as opening themes for Nurarihyon no Mago and the single was released November 24, 2010. The album, titled westview was released in February 2, 2011. They released a compilation album titled RARE TRACKS in March 2, 2011, containing b-sides from singles and random songs used to movies and animes.
The band took a break after the Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami, and in October 26 they released their 15th single: Headlight, followed by the 16th single in early 2012, HERO. In March 7 the band released their 7th original album: Somewhere Out There.
カンパイ
MONKEY MAJIK Lyrics
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その先の角を『さぁ』曲がって
目の前の UPSTAIRS 上がって
いつもの扉開いて
この人の波かわして
その先の角を『さぁ』曲がって
目の前の UPSTAIRS 上がって
いつもの扉開いて
I'm gripping the sand in my hand
just a little time to take a
break from the land
never negativity,
girls walking beside me
shaking all that
ass that has told me
I'm a little bit
out of their league
They're cool! They're great!
But I don't think
that I could ever demonstrate
hmmm?
I need a sec just to think,
shit!
With all that bikini on
I just wanna play with my
"ding dong!"
The bell rings on
kids out of school
looking for a ride to the
swimming pool
Recalling sweethearts and
broken hearts
and everything
that ever helped you
know you're a man
On the telephone
planning a game on the beach
You bring the beers and
I'll bring the reef
I'm now thinking
of bringing the
memories back from the past
Graduation, orientation,
initiation,
multiplication of
about 4-500 girls oh yeah! ...
Pop the hood of your ride,
let's slide!
And turn up the tunes real loud,
and lay back cause it's...
この人の波かわして
その先の角を『さぁ』曲がって
目の前の UPSTAIRS 上がって
いつもの扉開いて
この人の波かわして
その先の角を『さぁ』曲がって
目の前の UPSTAIRS 上がって
いつもの扉開いて
『カンパーイ!』の合図で現実逃避
GLASS の音が鳴り響き...
『そしてオレはそれを一気!!』
ケムリ"モクモク"お空のサンポ
FLOOR はご機嫌 FREE な TEMPO
ふと我に返って周りを見ると
左と右は腐れ縁
エンモタケナワ擦れば
決まっていつもこの雰囲気
『そしてオレはそれを一気!!』
1...2...3 and to the 4
Monkey Majik going platinum
like ya've never seen before
I don't wanna say that
it's all about me,
but everyday in every way
I can see me on the billboard
Rockin' and boppin' movin
and groovin' to the music
that's soothing
That'll make ya jumpin'
and stompin' until you're
romancing whooo!
Get some lemonade in you!
Whooo! ...
この人の波かわして
その先の角を『さぁ』曲がって
目の前の UPSTAIRS 上がって
いつもの扉開いて
この人の波かわして
その先の角を『さぁ』曲がって
目の前の UPSTAIRS 上がって
いつもの扉開いて
この人の波かわして
その先の角を『さぁ』曲がって
目の前の UPSTAIRS 上がって
いつもの扉開いて
この人の波かわして
その先の角を『さぁ』曲がって
目の前の UPSTAIRS 上がって
いつもの扉開いて
この人の波かわして
その先の角を『さぁ』曲がって
目の前の UPSTAIRS 上がって
いつもの扉開いて
The lyrics of the song "カンパイ" by MONKEY MAJIK talk about escaping the reality of life for a while and taking a break from it all. The first verse describes the singer avoiding the waves of people and turning the corner to go upstairs and open the usual door. The second verse talks about spending time at the beach, watching girls in bikinis and playing with one's ding dong. It also describes kids looking for a ride to the swimming pool and recalling memories of past relationships and experiences. The third verse talks about escaping reality with a toast, and the sound of the glass as the singer takes a smoke in the sky on an adventure with a carefree tempo. The lyrics also talk about Monkey Majik going platinum, and the singer visualizes himself on the billboard, rocking and grooving to the music.
Line by Line Meaning
この人の波かわして
Avoiding the crowd of people and walking down a different path
その先の角を『さぁ』曲がって
Turning the corner and continuing to explore
目の前の UPSTAIRS 上がって
Climbing the stairs to a higher level
いつもの扉開いて
Opening the familiar door
Here I am!
Arriving at my destination
I'm gripping the sand in my hand
Holding onto the present moment
just a little time to take a break from the land
Taking a moment to relax and escape reality
never negativity, girls walking beside me shaking all that ass that has told me
Being surrounded by positive energy and attractive women
I'm a little bit out of their league
Feeling like I don't belong with them
hmmm? I need a sec just to think, shit!
Taking a moment to reflect and process thoughts
With all that bikini on I just wanna play with my 'ding dong!'
Being tempted by sexual desires
The bell rings on kids out of school looking for a ride to the swimming pool
Noticing the hustle and bustle of everyday life
Recalling sweethearts and broken hearts and everything that ever helped you know you're a man
Reflecting on past experiences and growing as a person
On the telephone planning a game on the beach. You bring the beers and I'll bring the reef
Making plans with friends to have a good time
I'm now thinking of bringing the memories back from the past. Graduation, orientation, initiation, multiplication of about 4-500 girls oh yeah! ...
Remembering a time with fond memories, full of excitement and new experiences
Pop the hood of your ride, let's slide! And turn up the tunes real loud, and lay back cause it's...
Getting ready to enjoy the moment and have fun
『カンパーイ!』の合図で現実逃避 GLASS の音が鳴り響き...『そしてオレはそれを一気!!』ケムリ'モクモク'お空のサンポ FLOOR はご機嫌 FREE な TEMPO ふと我に返って周りを見ると左と右は腐れ縁 エンモタケナワ擦れば決まっていつもこの雰囲気『そしてオレはそれを一気!!』
Cheers with glasses and escaping reality, enjoying the moment and letting loose
1...2...3 and to the 4 Monkey Majik going platinum like ya've never seen before
Achieving success that's never been seen before
I don't wanna say that it's all about me, but everyday in every way I can see me on the billboard
Feeling proud of accomplishments, but not wanting to come off as arrogant
Rockin' and boppin' movin and groovin' to the music that's soothing That'll make ya jumpin' and stompin' until you're romancing whooo!
Enjoying the music and the moment, dancing and having fun
Get some lemonade in you! Whooo! ...
Taking a break and enjoying a refreshing drink
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Written by: Blaise, Maynard, TAX
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