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.
Catch On Everywhere
POLYSICS Lyrics
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後でいい子にしてよかった
あとねクッション今日見たり
オマケついてたりして弾んだ
回り言うほどいない
「あれは最高だね良かった」
私ファッション興味ない
あれはもうしない 気分害さない だから気にしない
ONE DAY 偶然 イェイイェイイェイ イェイイェイ
夢じゃないけど 皆のとおり
騒ぎ出した Catch on everywhere
今じゃないけど 歌のとおり
まねしだした ミュージカルスター
まだね流行よくみない
忘れ去られて参った
あとねずっとそうしたい
おしゃれ一所懸命春うらら
人はそうしない 自分下げれない だから嘘しない
ONE DAY 偶然 イェイイェイイェイ イェイイェイ
夢じゃないけど 皆のとおり
騒ぎ出した Catch on everywhere
今じゃないけど 歌のとおり
まねしだした ミュージカルスター
ただただただただ趣味の時代
ただただただただ趣味の時代
年離れてても いつもの通り
11離れてても 叫ぶ気持ちは抑えてこうか
夢じゃないけど 皆のとおり
騒ぎ出した Catch on everywhere
今じゃないけど 歌のとおり
まねしだした ミュージカルスター
ウソじゃないけどホラこのとおり
動き出した Catch on the world
今はないけど すぎたとおり
歌い出した ロックンロールスター
The lyrics to POLYSICS's song "Catch On Everywhere" talk about embracing your hobbies and interests, even if they may not be popular or trendy. The first verse mentions listening to your mother and being a good child, but also finding joy in small things like finding a surprise in a cushion. The second verse talks about not being interested in fashion and being content with enjoying the spring, regardless of what others may think. The chorus repeats the idea that though it may not be a dream, interests and passions can catch on and become widespread. The bridge mentions the current times being a time for hobbies and interests and encourages people to keep their passions even as they age.
These lyrics encourage self-expression and not worrying too much about what others may think. The reference to the current time being a time for hobbies may reflect the fact that the song was released in 2003, when Japan's economy was recovering and people had more disposable income to spend on entertainment and hobbies. The repetition of "catch on" is reminiscent of the catchiness of pop songs, which may reinforce the idea that pursuing your interests can be infectious and enjoyable.
Overall, the lyrics to "Catch On Everywhere" promote the idea of being true to oneself and embracing one's interests, even if they are not popular or trendy.
Line by Line Meaning
ママの言う事聞いたり
I listened to my mother's words and later felt glad that I was a good child. And later, I found a cushion which made me feel happy because it had a bonus.
後でいい子にしてよかった
I was happy to be a good child later.
あとねクッション今日見たり
Later, I saw a cushion which had a bonus and that made me happy.
オマケついてたりして弾んだ
I was happy that the cushion had an extra bonus.
回り言うほどいない
There aren't many people around me who talk too much.
「あれは最高だね良かった」
"That was great, wasn't it?"
私ファッション興味ない
I don't have an interest in fashion.
お洒落きっとせず春うらら
I won't be stylish, but spring is lovely.
あれはもうしない 気分害さない だから気にしない
I won't do that anymore because it doesn't make me feel good, so I won't worry about it.
ONE DAY 偶然 イェイイェイイェイ イェイイェイ
One day, by chance, yay yay yay yay.
夢じゃないけど 皆のとおり
It's not a dream, but it's like everyone says.
騒ぎ出した Catch on everywhere
It's caught on everywhere and is causing a commotion.
今じゃないけど 歌のとおり
It's not now, but it's like the song says.
まねしだした ミュージカルスター
I started imitating a musical star.
まだね流行よくみない
I haven't caught on to the latest fashion yet.
忘れ去られて参った
I've been left behind and forgotten.
あとねずっとそうしたい
Later, I want to keep trying my best.
おしゃれ一所懸命春うらら
I'll do my best to be stylish in this lovely spring.
人はそうしない 自分下げれない だから嘘しない
People don't do that, they don't put themselves down, so they won't lie.
ただただただただ趣味の時代
It's simply an era of hobbies.
年離れてても いつもの通り
Even as the years pass, it's always the same.
11離れてても 叫ぶ気持ちは抑えてこうか
Even as there's an age gap of 11 years, I'll try to control the urge to shout.
ウソじゃないけどホラこのとおり
It's not a lie, but see for yourself.
動き出した Catch on the world
It's started moving and catching on in the world.
今はないけど すぎたとおり
It's not now, but it's like it's already passed.
歌い出した ロックンロールスター
I started singing like a rock and roll star.
Contributed by Brayden J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-ro3pg3ot2m
カヨさんの無表情ロボキャラが徹底されてて、マジで凄いと思います。だからハヤシさんのハッチャケがイキイキして見える♪この時期のポリも大好きでした♪
@Melody_musixxx
この撮影が長丁場になる事は当時は、誰も知らなかった
@oono_cut
いつみても新しく聞こえるんだよな。これぞニューウェーブ。いつまでも愛してる
@user-ud5yh5kt4q
これが2007年の曲とか信じられない
時代とか世代とか全く関係ない ジャンルがPOLYSICSだね
@syou163
急に聴きたくなって調べてたら丁度公式が出してくれるとは…。
嬉しいです…！！
ありがとうございます！！
@zyagalico
メディアが変わってもここ15年ずっとお気に入りリストに入ってるけど、初めてMV観た笑
@user-cs3cq6tb4z
カヨさんやっぱ声綺麗
@miyauchi_it
大好きすぎて大学1回生の時の軽音の合宿でコピーした。懐かしい。
@mcfsxcod
That bassline is sooo good!
@poly3432
このMVの発想は凄すぎる