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.
Car Crash
Monkey Majik Lyrics
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You blush right out and stay where you are,
Every move you make is a photograph.
We've taken pictures in the park,
Posing just like the movie stars,
I can't see anything out of focus.
I know that you'll be there for me always,
Will you walk with me, just for a little while?
Got something that I need to say.
If I hold your hand just a little more,
Could you smile for me, oh baby.
You're the girl I need and I want nothing more,
Would you say the same for me?
If I sing a love song and turn you on,
You could be my melody.
I could bring some yellow flowers when I come home to you.
Local car crash on the news.
Call your house and no sign of you.
Agitated from this tension.
The doorbell rings and I'm not looking back,
I fall to my knees can't face the fact.
What am I supposed to do?
Oh no!
I know that you'll be there for me always.
I'll see you in that other place...wherever it is.
Could you visit me just for a little while?
I've got something that I need to say.
If I hold your hand just a little more,
Could you smile for me, oh baby.
You're the girl I need and I want nothing more,
Would you say the same for me?
If I sing a love song and turn you on,
You could be my melody.
I could bring some yellow flowers when I come home to you.
The lyrics of Monkey Majik feat. Yoshida Brothers’ song “Car Crash” contain two distinct parts - the first part paints a picture of a beautiful relationship that is full of love and happiness, while the second part describes a tragic event that has left the singer confused and heartbroken. In the first part, the singer talks about how happy it makes him to see his partner smile and how every moment with her feels like a photograph worth capturing. He promises to take her to places she has never been before and tells her that he has something important to say. Later, he sings about his desire to hold her hand and be with her, and how she is the only girl he wants in his life.
The second part of the song is a stark contrast to the first one. The singer hears news of a local car crash on the TV and calls his partner’s house to find no response. As he becomes more anxious and tense, he tries to distract himself before the doorbell rings. When he opens the door, he finds out that his partner has been the victim of the car crash and cannot be saved. The singer falls to his knees, overwhelmed with sadness and grief. The song ends on a somber note, as he wonders what he is supposed to do now that his beloved partner is gone.
Line by Line Meaning
It makes me happy when you smile
Your smile brings me joy and contentment
You blush right out and stay where you are,
Your cheeks turn red when you're embarrassed, but you don't move from where you are
Every move you make is a photograph.
Your movements are so graceful and beautiful that they could be captured in a photograph
We've taken pictures in the park,
We have gone to the park and taken photographs together
Posing just like the movie stars,
We posed for the pictures like the actors in movies do
I can't see anything out of focus.
The pictures we took were all clear and in focus
I know that you'll be there for me always,
I am certain that you will always be there for me when I need you
I could take you to a different place you hadn't been before.
I could take you on an adventure to a place you have never been
Will you walk with me, just for a little while?
Would you go for a walk with me, even if it's just for a little while?
Got something that I need to say.
I have something important that I need to tell you
If I hold your hand just a little more,
If I touch your hand a little longer
Could you smile for me, oh baby.
Would you smile for me, my love?
You're the girl I need and I want nothing more,
You are the girl I need and I don't want anything else
Would you say the same for me?
Do you feel the same way about me?
If I sing a love song and turn you on,
If I sing a romantic song and make you feel excited
You could be my melody.
You could be the inspiration for my music
I could bring some yellow flowers when I come home to you.
I could bring you yellow flowers when I come back to you
Local car crash on the news.
There was a car accident reported on the local news
Call your house and no sign of you.
I tried calling your house, but you weren't there
Agitated from this tension.
I am feeling uneasy and stressed from this situation
The doorbell rings and I'm not looking back,
Someone is at the door, but I'm too afraid to turn around and face them
I fall to my knees can't face the fact.
I collapse on my knees because I can't accept what may have happened to you
What am I supposed to do? Oh no!
I feel lost and helpless and don't know how to handle this situation
I'll see you in that other place...wherever it is.
I hope to see you again in some other place, even though I don't know where that might be
Could you visit me just for a little while?
Would you come and see me, even if it's just for a short time?
I've got something that I need to say.
I have something important to tell you
Contributed by Cameron G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.