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.
Wonderland
MONKEY MAJIK Lyrics
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I've got this world to show you
You can leave everything
you got behind
We don't need a
plane to get there
'Cause I got this glow inside me
But its only shining
All that you want is waiting
I know which path to get there
Follow white rabbit
and unlock the door
You won't be without me baby
'Cause I've got
this flow about me
But I'm only gliding
when you're around
'Cause we've got flowers
everywhere
Caterpillars over there
All you need
Just make a wish
Now just close your eyes
You're living now in Wonderland
You're living now in Wonderland
When we collided baby
I knew a star was shining
We didn't even leave a
single piece behind
We don't need to take a picture
'Cause I've got this
brush inside me
I could paint a rose
any style ya like
Tell me you love me baby
'Cause this is my world
to show you
We can have a
Tea time anytime you like
All you need is love to be here
Royal Heart's
will kneel before you
Fairytales are made so
that YOU come to life
'Cause we've got mountains
high up there
Miles of oceans over there
All you need, just make a wish
now just close your eyes
You're living now in
wonderland ...
living now in wonderland
living now in wonderland
Can forget Tweedle
Dee Tweedle Dum
Mad hatter
and March hare
We've got our own crazy world
And it's magic
'Cause we've got flowers everywhere,
caterpillars over there
You won't be without me baby
'Cause I've got this flow about me
But I'm only gliding when you're around
The lyrics to "Wonderland" by MONKEY MAJIK paint a picture of a magical realm, just as the title suggests. The song's message is about finding one's 'Wonderland,' a place where love, happiness, and beauty abound. The song's verses describe how the singer's love for his partner can transport them both to a mystical world, where the colors are brighter, the creatures are friendlier, and the world is full of wonder. The song encourages the listener to let go of their inhibitions, make a wish, and let the magic of love take over.
In the second verse, the singer continues to describe the fantastical world that he and his lover have created. The song urges the listener to embrace their inner child and believe in fairy tales, and encourages them to kneel before the "Royal Heart" (perhaps a reference to the Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland) and live in a world full of mountains and oceans, flowers and caterpillars.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me you love me baby.
Asking for confirmation of love
I've got this world to show you
Promise to show the wonderful world
You can leave everything you got behind
Leave the past and start fresh
We don't need a plane to get there
Don't need external help to reach the destination
'Cause I got this glow inside me
Radiating happiness within
But its only shining when you're around
Inspired by the presence of loved ones
All that you want is waiting
The desire is already fulfilled
I know which path to get there
Knowledge of the way to achieve dreams
Follow white rabbit and unlock the door
Guidance through symbolism
You won't be without me baby
Assurance of togetherness
'Cause I've got this flow about me
Flowing with positivity
But I'm only gliding when you're around
Effortlessly enjoying life with a beloved
'Cause we've got flowers everywhere
Surrounded by beauty
Caterpillars over there
Life in various forms
All you need, just make a wish
Manifesting desires
Now just close your eyes
Relax and trust the process
You're living now in Wonderland
Achieved a state of happiness
When we collided baby
Met and connected
I knew a star was shining
Recognized the specialness of the moment
We didn't even leave a single piece behind
Nothing lost, only gained
We don't need to take a picture
Memories are forever
'Cause I've got this brush inside me
Creative potential within
I could paint a rose any style ya like
Imagination has no boundaries
Tell me you love me baby
Reaffirmation of love
'Cause this is my world to show you
Desire to share personal world
We can have a Tea time anytime you like
Welcoming and accommodating
All you need is love to be here
Love is all that matters
Royal Heart's will kneel before you
A person of great value
Fairytales are made so that YOU come to life
Inspiration to create one's own story
'Cause we've got mountains high up there
Limitless possibilities
Miles of oceans over there
Endless expanses
Can forget Tweedle Dee Tweedle Dum Mad hatter
Abandoning negativity and chaos
living now in wonderland ... living now in wonderland
Repeating chorus for emphasis
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Maynard/Blaise
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