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.
Twilight
MONKEY MAJIK Lyrics
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寂しそうな眼差し
鋭く睨んだあと
瞳静かに閉じて
見渡す限りの空一面を
パステル色に染めて微笑んだ
くるりと背を向け誰かの明日へ
Shine so bright
空が海になって twilight, twilight
逆さまの世界 twilight
'Cause I don't ever wanna fall apart
明日に繋ぐ夢を希望の船に乗り
I knew that you were something special
もうすぐ冬が来る
籠の中のカナリア
外はどうせ雨だし
ポケットの中のコスモス
ひとり静か覗いて
小さな欠片が組み合わさって
深い海の底に辿りついた
キラリと光って銀河に変わり
星屑と戯れて
Shine so bright
海が宇宙になって twilight, twilight
不可思議な世界 twilight
'Cause I don't ever wanna fall apart
内に秘めた夢を自由の鳥になり
I knew that you were something special
もうすぐ春が来る
Maybe we can fly away to the twilight
Maybe we can fly away to the twilight (light)
明日に繋ぐ夢を希望の船に乗り
I knew that you were something special
もうすぐ冬が来る
The lyrics of "Twilight" by MONKEY MAJIK paint a vivid picture of introspection and transformation. The opening lines describe a sense of being seen through and loneliness reflected in someone's eyes, followed by a sharp gaze and a quiet closing of the eyes. This imagery sets the tone for a journey of self-discovery and connection with the world around them.
The lyrics then shift to a scene where the vast sky is painted in pastel colors, with a smile that turns away towards someone else's tomorrow. The imagery of birds being led towards a bright shine suggests a sense of hope and possibility amidst the uncertainty. The mention of twilight symbolizes a transition or a moment of change, where the sky turns into the sea, reflecting a sense of fluidity and transformation.
As the song progresses, the lyrics introduce the image of a canary in a cage and cosmos flowers in a pocket, symbolizing confinement and solitude. The idea of small fragments coming together to reach the depths of the sea, transforming into galaxies and playing with stardust, conveys a theme of growth and evolution. The shining brightness amidst the darkness signifies resilience and the ability to transform one's surroundings.
The chorus conveys a desire to not fall apart and to hold on to dreams that lead to a hopeful future. The metaphor of dreams being linked to a ship of hope and the mention of a special connection emphasize the importance of holding onto something meaningful. The changing seasons from winter to spring symbolize cycles of change and renewal, suggesting that despite the challenges, there is always the potential for growth and new beginnings.
The closing lines suggest a longing to fly away to the twilight, where dreams are connected to a ship of hope once again. The repeated affirmation that "I knew that you were something special" can be interpreted as a recognition of the uniqueness and value of oneself or someone close. The overall message of the song seems to be about embracing change, holding onto hope, and recognizing the special qualities within oneself and others, even in the midst of uncertainty and transformation.
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Maynard, Blaise, Tax
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