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.
Alright
MONKEY MAJIK Lyrics
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Don't you wish
that you could get away
A camp out fire, and open car
If only we could live
this kind of life forever
Some people smile,
But it don't matter
'cause I'll be there
To pick you up,
and we'll fly together
And maybe I'm wrong,
and maybe your right
Baby, we don't have to
go and get into a fight
Beware, we'll sit around
and talk together
I close my eyes and wish
that you were by my side
I know that you' be here,
laying down your smile all night
I hope you know, I won't let go
'Cause everything is
going to be alright
Yeah it's alright!
Don't be scared
you're dreaming now baby love
You might not know,
but let me show
That I know
what you're thinking baby
Everything is
going to be alright
Ya gotta be strong,
ya gotta be fast
Ya gotta pick up
and never be last
I'll be there,
to follow you
wherever you may go
There are times you feel low,
but you're never down
Sometimes the world
turns upside down
Beware,
ya only got one life to live on
I close my eyes
and wish that you
were by my side
I know that you would be here,
laying down your smile all night
I hope you know, I hope you know
That everything is
going to be alright
Yeah it's alright!
Don't be scared
you're dreaming now baby love
You might not know,
but let me show
that I know what
you're thinking baby
'Cause everything is
going to be alright
Sometimes ya feeling up,
and other times
you're feeling low
You think your negativity
is the only way to let it all go
Look on the brighter side,
ya never let others decide
So never mind and
kick your feet up way
HIGH HIGH HIGH!
Well summertime is here to stay
Don't you wish
that you could get away
A camp out fire, an open car,
I think that we can live
this kind of life together
And I know you, and you know me
With chances high
were going to get to see
how the world is turning
forever
I hope you know, I won't let go
'Cause everything is
going to be alright
Yeah it's alright!
Don't be scared
you're dreaming now baby love
You might not know,
but let me show
That I know
what you're thinking baby
'Cause everything is
going to be alright
I hope you know, I hope you know
That everything is
going to be alright
Yeah it's alright!
Don't be scared
you're dreaming now baby love
You might not know,
but let me show
That I know
what you're thinking baby
Cause everything is
going to be alright
Well summertime is here to stay
Don't you wish
that you could get away
A camp out fire, an open car,
if only we could live this
kind of life Forever
if only we could live forever ...
The song "Alright" by MONKEY MAJIK is an ode to summertime and the carefree spirit that it brings. The lyrics describe the desire to escape from the world and live a life of simplicity, gathering around a campfire and driving with the windows down. The chorus reassures listeners that despite the ups and downs of life, everything will be alright as long as they remain strong and positive. The song emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and not letting others dictate one's path in life.
The verses suggest that life can be unpredictable and emotional, and that sometimes it's difficult to maintain a positive outlook on things. However, the chorus reminds listeners that they can always rely on someone else (in this case, the singer) to be there for them when they're feeling down. The upbeat tempo and optimistic lyrics create a sense of hopefulness that encourages listeners to embrace the joy of living in the moment and not worrying about the future.
Overall, "Alright" is a feel-good song that celebrates the simple pleasures of life and the power of positivity. Its message is one of resilience and perseverance, reminding listeners that no matter what struggles they may face, they can always find solace in the company of others and the beauty of the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Summertime is here to stay
The summer season will persist for some time.
Don't you wish that you could get away
Do you desire to escape from your current environment?
A camp out fire, and open car
An experience of being outdoors with a campfire and open car.
If only we could live this kind of life forever
If only we could experience this lifestyle perpetually.
Some people smile, and some of us cry
Some individuals are happy, and some people are sad.
But it don't matter 'cause I'll be there
It does not have relevance because I will support you.
To pick you up, and we'll fly together
I will assist you, and we will rise together.
And maybe I'm wrong, and maybe you're right
Perhaps I am incorrect, and perhaps you are accurate.
Baby, we don't have to go and get into a fight
Love, we don't need to engage in conflict.
Beware, we'll sit around and talk together
Be careful, we will converse while staying alert.
I close my eyes and wish that you were by my side
I shut my eyes and dream of you being beside me.
I know that you'd be here, laying down your smile all night
I am aware that you would be here, smiling throughout the night.
I hope you know, I won't let go
I hope you realize that I would never abandon you.
'Cause everything is going to be alright
Because everything will be fine irrespective of the situation.
Don't be scared you're dreaming now baby love
Do not be afraid; you are having a lovely dream.
You might not know, but let me show
You may be unaware, but allow me to demonstrate.
That I know what you're thinking baby
That I comprehend your thoughts, my dear.
Ya gotta be strong, ya gotta be fast
You must be tenacious and quick.
Ya gotta pick up and never be last
You must keep moving forward and never be last.
I'll be there, to follow you wherever you may go
I will be present to follow you wherever you travel.
There are times you feel low, but you're never down
There are periods when you feel dejected, but you are never defeated.
Sometimes the world turns upside down
Occasionally, the world becomes chaotic.
Beware, ya only got one life to live on
Be cautious, as you only have one life to live.
Look on the brighter side, ya never let others decide
Look at the more optimistic view and never allow others to govern you.
So never mind and kick your feet up way high
Thus, do not worry and elevate your feet.
If only we could live forever
If only we could experience this lifestyle perpetually.
And I know you, and you know me
I am aware of you, and you are familiar with me.
With chances high we're going to get to see how the world is turning forever
The likelihood of witnessing how the world transpires forever is high.
I hope you know, I won't let go
I hope you realize that I will never abandon you.
Ya gotta be strong, ya gotta be fast
You must be determined and efficient.
Well summertime is here to stay
The summer season will persist for some time.
Don't you wish that you could get away
Do you yearn to escape your current surroundings?
An experience of being outdoors with a campfire and open car.
An outdoor experience with a campfire and open car.
If only we could experience this lifestyle perpetually.
If only we could live this way forever.
Everything is going to be alright. Yeah, it's alright!
Everything will be fine, indeed!
You may be unaware, but allow me to demonstrate that I comprehend your thoughts, my dear.
Although you may not know, permit me to exemplify that I understand what's in your mind.
Never worry and elevate your feet.
Do not fret, and lift your feet high.
The likelihood of experiencing how the world will transpire perpetually is high.
The possibility of witnessing how the world will evolve forever is significant.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Blaise/Maynard
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