POLYSICS is a Japanese new wave/synth pop/punk/rock band, hailing from Toky… Read Full Bio ↴POLYSICS is a Japanese new wave/synth pop/punk/rock band, hailing from Tokyo. The band started in 1997, but got their big break in 1998 at a concert in Tokyo. They create high energy music, fusing conventional guitar music, with synthesized and computer generated sound to create a unique mixture of punk and electro-pop. Their song lyrics often consist of Japanese, English, or just plain gibberish. The band has been noted for their extremely energetic live performances and their wild gimmicky outfits.

Since 1999 POLYSICS have released several albums. The albums 1st P and A.D.S.R.M! were released on the independent label DECKREC Records. Just after the release of 1st P their bassist, known only as "POLY-2", left. The band dropped the "POLY-X" names, and reduced to a trio, with new member Fumi on Bass Support on some of the tracks from Neu. In 1999, Asian Man Records released their US Debut album, Hey! Bob! My Friend to rave reviews, but weak sales. The album was a compilation of tracks from their first two Japanese releases. In 2000, POLYSICS signed to Ki/oon Records (a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc.) and released their first major album Neu. The album carried with it the same manic energy as their independent releases but more refined. On the 2001 album Eno, Synthesizers became more prevalent in the mix, but the songs still had an intense punk-like energy. For this album, Fumi returned to the band as a full member, returning POLYSICS to a quartet. 2002 saw the release of the album FOR YOUNG ELECTRIC POP, POLYSICS attempt at a pop album. The manic punk energy was minimized, but the band showed it had an amazing sense of harmony and style. The songs "Black Out Fall Out" and "Code 4" from this album are very emotional.

In 2003, drummer Junichi Sugai left the band after recording the Kaja Kaja Goo EP. For the 2003 album National P, Ishimaru joined on Drum Support, returning POLYSICS to a trio. Also in 2003, Neu was released on Asian Man Records in the United States to rave reviews and great sales. POLYSICS came to the US to tour, which was then captured on the PippikkippippiP In USA DVD. In 2004, POLYSICS released a Best Of compilation titled POLYSICS OR DIE!!!! which contained new versions of some early POLYSICS songs. It was also released in the United Kingdom, and was the first POLYSICS album to be released in Europe. POLYSICS toured Europe and the US for the 2005 US Release of POLYSICS OR DIE!!!!. With the recent 2006 release of "Now is the time!", they are now currently touring the US and preparing for the UK tour in April. Their most recent album is KARATE HOUSE. They also released POLYSICS OR DIE!!! VISTA, which is an updated version of POLYSICS OR DIE!!! which includes tracks from Now is the Time! and KARATE HOUSE. It also includes a bonus dvd with promotional videos and a few songs from their Now is the Live! concert dvd. They toured the US in 2007 as openers on the MySpace music tour and are currently back in Japan.

The biggest influence on POLYSICS is clearly the band Devo. From the start, POLYSICS have tried to make music in, as Hiroyuki describes it, "The spirit of Devo." Obvious references to Devo have been made in POLYSICS videos, and songs. each life each end from the album Neu borrows the riff from the Devo song "Girl U Want", and the lyrics are playfully paraphrased from the songs "The Day My Baby Gave Me A Surprise" and "Red Eye Express", while "Plaster Caster" is a semi-cover of the song "Uglatto", one of their more obscure songs which was released on Hardcore Devo Vol.1 74-77. In a miniposter included with National P, POLYSICS members sit to eat cakes shaped like Devo's famous Energy Dome headgear. In addition, the giant robot mascot from the cover of POLYSICS' "Lo-Bits" EP (who also starred in the promo video for the song "Domo Arigato Mr. Roboto") sports a battle-helmet that resembles the same iconic dome.

While POLYSICS claim Devo as their most prevalent influence, other bands and artists that have influenced their music include Talking Heads, Orchestral Manouvres in the Dark, Sparks, The B-52's, XTC, King Crimson, Kraftwerk, P-Model, Neu!, Brian Eno, Nirvana, and David Bowie. POLYSICS have also covered songs by Styx, Suzi Quatro, The Plastics, The Ramones, The Knack, Soft Cell, and Frank Sinatra.

Announced in the official email newsletter December 23rd, 2009, keyboardist/vocalist KAYO will be performing her last show with the band at the Nippon Budokan on March 14th, 2010.

オールウェイズハピネス
POLYSICS Lyrics

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昼頭ねその日のオハヨウ
空またかね曇りでサイクロン
夜夜中で明日もオハヨウ
ホラ朝かね
ひとりじめアイスノン
窓たたき割って入る２人
ドアこじあけて床にねんねして
一触即発キミに

ケムリ出さずお願いさ
辛くて目が泣く頃
ここにガーベラを飾るよ
オールウェイズハピネス

ソファーぶちぬいて笑う２人
夢かたり合ってたそがれてる２人
窓たたき割って入る２人
ドアこじあけて床にねんねして
一触即発キミに
ケムリ出さずお願いさ
辛くて目が泣く頃
ここにガーベラを飾るよ
オールウェイズハピネス
記憶戻らぬうちに
続きがあるこの後が､､、
不発すればなるほど
それでこの歌を止めるよ
オールウェイズハピネス
オールウェイズハピネス

オールウェイズハピネス
オールウェイズハピネス

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of POLYSICS' song オールウェイズハピネス (Always Happiness) paint a vivid picture of a romantic relationship filled with ups and downs, passion, and a sense of longing. The song opens with a depiction of a typical day, starting with a groggy "Good morning" and the weather indicating an approaching storm. The lyrics then shift to nighttime, with a declaration of "Good morning" for the following day as well, emphasizing a cycle of emotions. The imagery of breaking into a room through the window and sleeping on the floor with someone suggests a sense of spontaneity and intimacy.

The second verse continues to describe the dynamic between two people sharing laughter, storytelling, and dreaming together. The repetition of breaking through the window and sleeping on the floor reinforces a sense of rebellion and closeness shared between the individuals. The phrase "一触即発" (issokusshoku) suggests a volatile situation that could escalate at any moment, yet the plea to the other person not to emit smoke (ケムリ出さず) hints at a desire to maintain harmony and avoid conflict. The mention of placing a gerbera flower at a difficult time when tears are shed conveys an offering of solace and hope in the midst of hardship.

The lyrics then express a sense of urgency to continue a story before memories fade and implying that if things don't go as planned, the song will come to an end. The repetition of "Always Happiness" at the end reinforces a theme of seeking joy and contentment in a relationship despite challenges. The final repetition of the phrase serves as a mantra of affirmation, a declaration of commitment to finding happiness and preserving the moments of connection and intimacy shared between the two individuals in the song.

Overall, the song captures the complexities of a passionate and sometimes tumultuous relationship, navigating through moments of tension, vulnerability, and shared happiness. The lyrics reflect a desire for understanding, intimacy, and a sense of resilience in the face of adversity. Through its evocative language and imagery, オールウェイズハピネス invites listeners to immerse themselves in the emotional landscape of the relationship portrayed in the song.

Line by Line Meaning

昼頭ねその日のオハヨウ
Midday, just waking up, saying hello to the day

空またかね曇りでサイクロン
The sky, cloudy again, like a cyclone

夜夜中で明日もオハヨウ
At night, in the middle of the night, saying hello to tomorrow as well

ホラ朝かね
Look, it's morning

ひとりじめアイスノン
Having ice nonchalantly

窓たたき割って入る２人
Two people breaking in through the window

ドアこじあけて床にねんねして
Breaking open the door and sleeping on the floor

一触即発キミに
Ready to explode with you

ケムリ出さずお願いさ
Please don't smoke

辛くて目が泣く頃
When it's tough and tears come to your eyes

ここにガーベラを飾るよ
I'll decorate here with gerberas