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.
I My Me Mine
POLYSICS Lyrics
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You your you yours, you your you yours...
He his him his, he his him his...
She her her her, She her her her
I my me mine, I my me mine...
They their them theirs, they their them theirs...
People people people...
Hey, hey rock'n'roll manual
Lesson, lesson manual
Commercial album
That's mellow hey!
The lyrics to POLYSICS's song I My Me Mine focus on the concept of self, identity, and individualism. The song starts with a repetition of the phrase "I my me mine," which highlights the importance of the self and personal possessions. This could be seen as a reference to the capitalist ideology that values individualism and personal gain. The chorus then moves on to the pronouns of "you," "he," "she," "they," and "we," which suggests a broader perspective of others around us who also have their own identity and possessions.
The second verse introduces the idea of a "rock'n'roll manual" and a "lesson, lesson manual," which could be interpreted as a critique of the music industry and how it teaches artists how to become successful rather than focusing on individual creativity. The reference to a "commercial album" hints at the pressure to create music that will sell rather than staying true to one's artistic vision. The final line of "That's mellow hey!" seems to be a sarcastic comment on the whole concept of following a manual and prioritising commercial success over creative expression.
Overall, the song can be read as a commentary on the balance between individualism, creativity, and commercial success within the music industry and wider society. It questions the value of personal possessions and individual identity compared to the importance of community and collaboration.
Line by Line Meaning
I my me mine, I my me mine...
The singer is emphasizing their individuality and ownership of themselves.
You your you yours, you your you yours...
The singer acknowledges the individuality of others and their ownership of themselves.
He his him his, he his him his...
The singer acknowledges the individuality of males and their ownership of themselves.
She her her her, She her her her
The artist acknowledges the individuality of females and their ownership of themselves.
They their them theirs, they their them theirs...
The artist acknowledges the individuality of groups and their ownership of themselves.
People people people...
The singer is calling attention to the collective group of people.
We our we our us, we our we our us...
The singer acknowledges the collectiveness of a specific group of individuals.
Hey, hey rock'n'roll manual
Calling attention to a guide for understanding rock and roll music.
Lesson, lesson manual
Calling attention to a guide for understanding lessons.
Commercial album
Referring to a type of album that is produced with the aim of selling many copies.
That's mellow hey!
Expressing satisfaction or approval of something.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HAYASHI
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Sarah L
Ahhh nostalgic!! I miss their unique style. Aughts jpop/rock/indie takes me back to my teen years..what a time of discovery
Taka Mushishi
COMPARTO ESO.
honey
0:57 is the coolest dance move I've ever seen
1o1beauty
I’m inspired to practice my dance moves now
Also I just watched this like at least 6 times
If Nike was smart this would be there commercial
Naim Jure Mora
YEAH IDK BRO, THATS THE SAME FEELING THAT I GOT LOL
TheSOXMania
only the POLYSICS could make a kick ass song from such a simple riff on a pair of recorders!!!
Xa Agripha
God man I remember watching this on fuse in it's hay day like in 2003, I got up one morning and this was the first thing I saw one morning. This version in fact, I just sat alone processing what I had seen. Every time I see this it brings me right back to my seat.
Luis Martinez
That’s awesome I wonder how this jam sounded in old systems from back then
IvySprings Cosplay
heard part of this song in an SFM video my fiancé was watching and they found the song for me. i’ve never transferred back to being 12 years old so fast
Cani77[GULO]
Des mouvements impressionnants pour une grosse chorégraphie en pur solo ^_^
Respect.