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.
Round the World
POLYSICS Lyrics
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見破られてる
ダウト ダウト ノーダウト
ごまかしきれず
アウト アウト スリーアウト
少し慌てて
アウト アウト スリーアウト
抑え蹴飛ばす
ダンス ダンス ラインダンス
並べてまねる
ダンス ダンス ラインダンス
むりやり合わす
賑やかすぎて たどり着けない
ダンス ダンス ラインダンス
ゆかいに踊る
Round ランラン
Round Round The World
Round ランラン
Round Round The World
引き帰せない
Round ランラン
Round Round the World
How to ドロップアウト
見破られてる
How to ドロップアウト
ごまかしきれず
気にかけすぎて 遊ぶ場所無い
How to How to ドロップアウト
夢は広がる
Round ランラン
Round Round The World
Round ランラン
Round Round The World
突き放せない
Round ランラン
Round Round The World
ダウト ダウト ノーダウト
見破られてる
ダウト ダウト ノーダウト
ごまかしきれず
アウト アウト スリーアウト
一人慌てて
アウト アウト スリーアウト
全て蹴散らす
Round ランラン
Round Round The World
Round ランラン
Round Round The World
引き帰せない
Round ランラン
Round Round The World
Round ランラン
Round Round The World
突き放せない
Round ランラン
Round Round The World
The lyrics to POLYSICS's song "Round The World" seem to convey a sense of deception and being caught in a lie. The repeated phrases "ダウト ダウト ノーダウト" (daut daut no-daut) and "アウト アウト スリーアウト" (auto auto suri auto) suggest the feelings of being exposed and unable to hide. It is as if the singer is trying to deceive others, but their efforts are in vain as they are easily seen through. The lyrics also mention dancing and imitating others, possibly implying a lack of authenticity and a desire to fit in. The phrase "賑やかすぎて たどり着けない" (nitayaka sugite tadoritsukenai) can be interpreted as feeling overwhelmed by the chaos and unable to find one's place.
Overall, the lyrics of "Round The World" convey a sense of being trapped in a cycle of deception and wanting to break free, yet being unable to do so. The singer struggles to find their true self amidst the chaos and scrutiny of the world.
Line by Line Meaning
ダウト ダウト ノーダウト
Doubt, doubt, no doubt
見破られてる
Being seen through
ダウト ダウト ノーダウト
Doubt, doubt, no doubt
ごまかしきれず
Unable to deceive
アウト アウト スリーアウト
Out, out, three outs
少し慌てて
Getting a little flustered
アウト アウト スリーアウト
Out, out, three outs
抑え蹴飛ばす
Suppress and kick away
ダンス ダンス ラインダンス
Dance, dance, line dance
並べてまねる
Imitate side by side
ダンス ダンス ラインダンス
Dance, dance, line dance
むりやり合わす
Forcibly mix together
賑やかすぎて たどり着けない
Too lively to reach
ダンス ダンス ラインダンス
Dance, dance, line dance
ゆかいに踊る
Dance joyfully
Round ランラン
Round, run run
Round Round The World
Round round the world
Round ランラン
Round, run run
Round Round The World
Round round the world
引き帰せない
Unable to draw back
Round ランラン
Round, run run
Round Round the World
Round round the world
How to ドロップアウト
How to drop out
見破られてる
Being seen through
How to ドロップアウト
How to drop out
ごまかしきれず
Unable to deceive
気にかけすぎて 遊ぶ場所無い
Being too concerned, there's no place to play
How to How to ドロップアウト
How to, how to drop out
夢は広がる
Dreams expand
Round ランラン
Round, run run
Round Round The World
Round round the world
Round ランラン
Round, run run
Round Round The World
Round round the world
突き放せない
Unable to push away
Round ランラン
Round, run run
Round Round The World
Round round the world
ダウト ダウト ノーダウト
Doubt, doubt, no doubt
見破られてる
Being seen through
ダウト ダウト ノーダウト
Doubt, doubt, no doubt
ごまかしきれず
Unable to deceive
アウト アウト スリーアウト
Out, out, three outs
一人慌てて
Getting flustered alone
アウト アウト スリーアウト
Out, out, three outs
全て蹴散らす
Kick away everything
Round ランラン
Round, run run
Round Round The World
Round round the world
Round ランラン
Round, run run
Round Round The World
Round round the world
引き帰せない
Unable to draw back
Round ランラン
Round, run run
Round Round The World
Round round the world
Round ランラン
Round, run run
Round Round The World
Round round the world
突き放せない
Unable to push away
Round ランラン
Round, run run
Round Round The World
Round round the world
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Hayashi
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