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.
Wait
MONKEY MAJIK Lyrics
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Kyatapirā wasureta sensha ni I get on my feet again
Sae nakushita senshi wa I get on my feet
Koibito naku youni tasubu no kakera o mamoru
As I touch the sky, I get so high (2x)
(*) Wait, wait! Toari kagayake
Wait, wait! Toari kagayake
Wait, wait! Itsuka aetara
Deki o gekidan wa abussu I get on my feet
Sabitsuita chīsana ressha de hanashi shinagara
As I touch the sky, I get so high (2x)
Repeat (*)
[Same time] I get over (I get over)
I get over! Utage wa itsuka [Same time]
[Same time] I get over (I get over)
I get over! Owari o tsugeru [Same time]
[Same time] I get over (I get over)
I get over! Nanika o nakushi [Same time]
(I get over) I get over, (I get over) I get over…
Repeat (*)
~Soul3Hunter~
The lyrics of "Wait" by MONKEY MAJIK showcase a message of perseverance and resilience. The opening lines talk about a red flag that has been covered in dirt and grime but still manages to stand tall, which represents the idea of standing up against adversity. The next few lines talk about forgetting the past failures and moving forward to try again. The verses also mention how even the defeated warrior stands up again, and how one should protect the fragments of their heart so that they don't lose the ability to love.
The chorus has a repeating phrase "wait, wait" which can be seen as a reminder to pause, take a deep breath, and collect oneself before moving forward. The lines "toari kagayake" mean "shine like a star" and call to the listener, emphasizing that they have a bright future ahead. The next line "itsuka aetara" means "if we meet someday" which can be interpreted as a hopeful possibility that things will get better.
The final section has a repeating line "I get over" which highlights the importance of overcoming struggles and moving forward. The closing lines talk about how these struggles ultimately lead to a celebration, even if they initially seem like defeat.
Line by Line Meaning
Hokori ni mamureta akage wa I get on my feet
The proud red that was once protected, gives me strength to stand up again
Kyatapirā wasureta sensha ni I get on my feet again
Even after forgetting my caterpillar tank, I find strength to stand up again
Sae nakushita senshi wa I get on my feet
Even the lost warrior finds strength to stand up again
Koibito naku youni tasubu no kakera o mamoru
To protect the broken pieces that remain as a reminder of the love lost
Wait, wait! Toari kagayake
Wait, wait! Shine brightly until dawn
Wait, wait! Wasureraretemo
Wait, wait! Even if forgotten
Wait, wait! Itsuka aetara
Wait, wait! If we meet someday
Deki o gekidan wa abussu I get on my feet
With a heavy heart, the theatrical performance goes on and I find strength to stand up again
Sabitsuita chīsana ressha de hanashi shinagara
While talking on the rusty little train
I get over! Utage wa itsuka
I get over! Someday there will be a feast
I get over! Owari o tsugeru
I get over! Signaling the end
I get over! Nanika o nakushi
I get over! Losing something
Contributed by Julia S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.