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.

Boys & Girls
POLYSICS Lyrics

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足ガクガク　しまった強制だ
識別されたし　安心だ当然だ
肩ハリハリすぎ　気負った冒険だ
気になる部分が豹変だ！

朝マック　しまった朝礼だ
消しゴムさずかり安全だ当然だ
まだバリバリヤリ放題当然だ

胃に穴あくのは当分先さ！

針サクサク　辛抱だ安全だ
上から下までだ当然だ
肩ハリハリすぎ　気負った冒険だ
気になる辺が　豹変だ！

まだワクワク当然だ
消したい過去など　当然だ
今だけ欲張れ　当然だ
胃に穴あくのはもう来月さ

さぁさぁ今夜キミと歌うこのエレクトリックビートと
タイトなリズムを鳴らせ共に歌うたうのが粋だと思うよ
Boys & Girls
ガンガン行こう　散々しよう　タンツムジークのハードなリズムを
作り共に音浴びるのが　好きだと思うよ
Boys & Girls

まだワクワク当然だ
消したい過去など　当然だ
今だけ欲張れ　当然だ
胃に穴あくのはもう来月さ

さぁさぁ今夜キミと歌うこのエレクトリックビートと
タイトなリズムを鳴らせ共に歌うたうのが粋だと思うよ
Boys & Girls
ガンガン行こう　散々しよう　タンツムジークのハードなリズムを
作り共に音浴びるのが　好きだと思うよ
Boys & Girls
ノイズをロックしてキック別れ打ちハイスピードビートでノーバラード

踊り　叫び　ショックさせるのが一番素敵ね
Boys & Girls

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to POLYSICS's song Boys & Girls talk about the excitement and adventure of being young and living without any inhibitions. The lyrics talk about the adventures that they are taking and the fun that they are having, without worrying about the consequences. The first stanza talks about some of the things that they are doing that they shouldn't be doing, like making mistakes in their work and feeling nervous, but feeling relief when it all works out in the end. The second stanza talks about taking risks and feeling alive, even if it means getting hurt or feeling uncomfortable.

The chorus talks about the excitement of being young and in love with life, and the idea of having a good time without any worries. The song talks about the idea of living in the moment, and enjoying everything that life has to offer. The lyrics also talk about the idea of being reckless, and the freedom that comes with it.

Overall, the song is an upbeat and energetic celebration of youth and living life to the fullest. The lyrics paint a picture of a carefree and adventurous life, and encourage listeners to embrace their inner child and live each day with excitement and joy.

Line by Line Meaning

足ガクガク　しまった強制だ
My legs are shaky, it's a forced situation

識別されたし　安心だ当然だ
I've been identified, it's natural to feel relieved

肩ハリハリすぎ　気負った冒険だ
My shoulders are sore, it's an adventure full of pressure

気になる部分が豹変だ！
The part that was concerning me has changed rapidly!

朝マック　しまった朝礼だ
McDonald's for breakfast, mandatory morning greetings

消しゴムさずかり安全だ当然だ
Safe to have an eraser on hand, it's only natural

まだバリバリヤリ放題当然だ
Still plenty of work to do, it's only natural

胃に穴あくのは当分先さ！
An ulcer is a ways off at this rate!

針サクサク　辛抱だ安全だ
The needles prick, but it's bearable and safe

上から下までだ当然だ
It covers top to bottom, it's only natural

気になる辺が　豹変だ！
The aspect that was concerning me has changed rapidly!