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.
Good
POLYSICS Lyrics
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How are you? I'm fine.
What're you doing? I'm singing.
What did you do today? I did a soundtrack!
Nice to meet you! Nice to meet you! Nice to meet you!
See you again! See you again! See you again!
Nice to meet you! Nice to meet you! Nice to meet you!
Come again soon! Yes, I'm sure.
Say "hello" to mama! Yes, I will.
Oh, what's the matter? Nothing.
What is the problem? It's okay!
I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
See you later. See you later. See you later.
I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
See you later. See you later. See you later. See you later.
Have a nice day. Same to you.
What time, baby? Nine o'clock.
We'll have a good time. I miss you.
How do you think about it? I don't know!
I'm happy! I'm happy! I'm happy!
How I love you! How I love you! How I love you!
I'm happy! I'm happy! I'm happy!
How I love you! How I love you! How I love you! How I love you!
[French]. [French].
Bonjour, monsieur. [French]
[French]. [French].
Avoir, monsieur. Avoir!
Sil vous plait. Sil vous plait. Sil vous plait.
Merci beaucoup. Merci beaucoup. Merci beaucoup.
Sil vous plait. Sil vous plait. Sil vous plait.
Merci beaucoup. Merci beaucoup. Merci beaucoup. Merci beaucoup!
Good! Good! Good! Good!
The lyrics to POLYSICS's song "Good" are a simple and repetitive collection of greetings and pleasantries, spanning multiple languages. The song is meant to convey a sense of positiveness and goodwill, with each line being a friendly exchange between two people. The opening line, "How do you do? How do you do?" is a common English greeting, followed by "How are you? I'm fine." This exchange sets the tone for the rest of the song as a friendly and lighthearted conversation.
The song also features greetings in French, with lines such as "Bonjour, monsieur" and "Avoir, monsieur." These French greetings add a touch of cultural diversity to the song and emphasize the universality of greetings and friendliness in different languages. In addition, the lines "Sil vous plait" and "Merci beaucoup" further promote the idea of politeness and respect.
Overall, the lyrics to "Good" are a celebration of positivity and human connection, emphasizing the importance of friendly exchanges and cultural exchange. The repetition of the lines also adds to the song's catchy and upbeat nature, making it a fun and exciting addition to any playlist.
Line by Line Meaning
How do you do? How do you do?
Greeting someone and asking how they are doing.
How are you? I'm fine.
Responding to the greeting and saying they're doing well.
What're you doing? I'm singing.
Asking what they are doing and responding with the activity of singing.
What did you do today? I did a soundtrack!
Asking what they did today and responding with the activity of working on a soundtrack.
Nice to meet you! Nice to meet you! Nice to meet you!
Expressing pleasure in meeting someone three times in a row.
See you again! See you again! See you again!
Saying goodbye and expressing the desire to meet them again three times in a row.
Come again soon! Yes, I'm sure.
Inviting them to come back soon and expressing certainty about it.
Say "hello" to mama! Yes, I will.
Asking them to say hello to their mother and agreeing to do so.
Oh, what's the matter? Nothing.
Asking what's wrong and saying that nothing is wrong.
What is the problem? It's okay!
Asking if something is wrong and saying that it's okay.
I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
Apologizing three times in a row.
See you later. See you later. See you later.
Saying goodbye three times in a row.
Have a nice day. Same to you.
Wishing someone a good day and having the same wish returned.
What time, baby? Nine o'clock.
Asking what time it is and getting the response of nine o'clock.
We'll have a good time. I miss you.
Saying that they will have a good time and that they miss the person.
How do you think about it? I don't know!
Asking someone's opinion about something and saying they don't know.
I'm happy! I'm happy! I'm happy!
Expressing extreme happiness three times in a row.
How I love you! How I love you! How I love you!
Expressing love three times in a row.
[French]. [French].
Saying two French phrases.
Bonjour, monsieur. [French]
Greeting someone in French.
[French]. [French].
Saying two more French phrases.
Avoir, monsieur. Avoir!
Saying goodbye in French and emphasizing it.
Sil vous plait. Sil vous plait. Sil vous plait.
Saying "please" three times in French.
Merci beaucoup. Merci beaucoup. Merci beaucoup.
Saying "thank you very much" three times in French.
Merci beaucoup. Merci beaucoup. Merci beaucoup. Merci beaucoup!
Saying "thank you very much" four times in French with emphasis in the last one.
Good! Good! Good! Good!
Expressing approval of something four times in a row.
Contributed by Adeline V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@justindeletis8896
Woah, A Plastics cover!
@shadowsiler
ok, ive been a fan of Polysics for about 20- years and I am JUST NOW FINDING OUT this is a cover.
Oh my god
@makshim8511
本家Plasticsも良いけど、こちらも良いですね。
@klaz9676
better
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