Members
* Kaori Okui (奥居香) (born February 17, 1967) - Lead vocals, guitar
Because after the dissolution of the band was married Goro Kishitani(岸谷五朗) actor, and has been working under the name of Kaori Kishitani(岸谷香) incense.
* Kanako Nakayama (中山加奈子) (born November 2, 1964) - Lead guitar, vocals
* Atsuko Watanabe (渡辺敦子) (born October 26, 1964) - Bass guitar, vocals
* Tomoko Konno (今野登茂子) (born July 15, 1965) - Keyboards, vocals
* Kyoko Tomita (富田京子) (born June 2, 1965) - Drums and percussion
《DISCGRAPHY》
Studio albums
1. Kissで犯罪 ~キッスでクライム~ (Kiss de Hanzai (Kiss de Crime)) (1986)
2. TELEPORTATION (1987)
3. HERE WE ARE (1988)
4. LET'S GET CRAZY (1988)
5. LOVERS (1989)
6. PRINCESS PRINCESS (1990)
7. DOLLS IN ACTION (1991)
8. SINGLES 1987-1992 (1992)
9. BEE-BEEP (1993)
10 Majestic (1993)
11. The Last Princess (1995)
Singles (C/W Coupling Track)
1. 恋はバランス C/W ソーロング、ドリーマー (koi wa balance / So long dreamer) (1987)
2. 世界でいちばん熱い夏 C/W ヴァイブレーション (Sekai de ichiban atsui natsu / Vibration) (1987)
3. MY WILL C/W KEEP ON LOVIN'YOU (1987)
4. 19 GROWING UP -ode to my buddy- C/W WONDER CASTLE (1988)
5. GO AWAY BOY C/W 恋のペンディング(Version 2) (Go away boy / koi no painting) (1988)
6. GET CRAZY! C/W ひとりじめ (Get Crazy! / Hitorijime) (1988)
7. Diamonds C/W M (1989)
8. 世界でいちばん熱い夏 C/W 世界でいちばん熱い夏(平成バージョン) (Sekai de ichiban atsui natsu / Sekai de ichiban atsui natsu (heisei version)) (1989)
9. OH YEAH! C/W パパ (Oh yeah! / Papa) (1990)
10 ジュリアン C/W ROCK ME (Julian / Rock me) (1990)
11. KISS C/W バラ色の人生 (Kiss / Barairo no jinsei) (1991)
12. SEVEN YEARS AFTER C/W I LOVE YOU~窓辺にて~ (Seven years after / I love you~madobe nite~) (1991)
13. ジャングルプリンセス C/W 空より海より (プリプリサンバ'91) (Jangle princess / Umi yori sora yori(pripri samba)) (1992)
14. パイロットになりたくて C/W 砂漠の太陽 (Pailot ni naritakute / Sabaku no taiyo) (1992)
15. POWER / REGRET double A-side single (1992)
16. だからハニー C/W ときめく頃を過ぎても (Dakara honey / tokimeku koro o sugitemo) (1993)
17. ふたりが終わる時 C/W さよならダーリン (Hutari ga owaru toki / Sayonara darling) (1993)
18. THE SUMMER VACATION C/W 片想い (the summer vacation / Kataomoi) (1994)
19. Birthday Song C/W 悲しみのある風景 (Birthday Song / Kanashimi no aru hukei) (1995)
20. Fly Baby Fly C/W 純愛 (Fly baby fly / Junai) (1995)
21. 夏の終わり C/W 青春デイドリーム ・ シークレットトラック 相棒 (Natsu no owari / Seishun day dream / Secret Track Aibou) (1996)
Best albums
PRESENTS (1994)
The Greatest Princess (1996)
STAR BOX (1999)
STAR BOX EXTRA PRINCESS PRINCESS (2001)
プリ2 ~PRINCESS PRINCESS BEST OF BEST~ (2006)
PRINCESS PRINCESS THE BOX -The Platinum Days- (2006)
プリプリサマソン (Pripri samason)summer songs best (2007)
プリプリ・フユソン (Pripri huyuson)winter songs best (2007)
THE PREMIUM BEST (2008)
BEST OF BEST (2009)
SUPER BEST (2009)
THE REBIRTH BEST~再会~ (THE REBIRTH BEST~saikai~) (2012)
Live albums
The Last Live (1996)
VERY BEST OF PRINCESS PRINCESS TOUR 2012~再会~at 武道館 VERY BEST OF PRINCESS PRINCESS TOUR 2012~saikai~at budoukan (2013)
Box sets
プリンセス・プリンセス大全集 (The Complete Songs Of Princess Princess) (1996)
10 Years After ~PRINCESS PRINCESS Premium Box~プレミアムボックス完全生産限定版 (10Years After~PRINCESS PRINCESS Premium Box~(DVD付) ) (2006)
OH! MONKEY WOMAN
PRINCESS PRINCESS Lyrics
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しょせん あたしはダメ女
Oh,MONKEYWOMAN
しょせん 幸せにゃなれない
女の娘の真にして
気どってみたけど
無駄な努力だった 下品は抜けない
いいわ これがあたしだもの
Oh,MONKEYWOMAN
しょせん 死ぬまでダメ女
Oh,MONKEYWOMAN
ねえ 笑ってもいいのよ
HEY!MONKEYWOMAN
君のおしりはステキだよ
HEY!MONKEYWOMAN
イカスあなたが声かけた
恋は夢心地 まっ赤な太陽
からかわれたなんて
今でも 信じない
いいわ これがあたしだもの
いいの あたしなんだもの
ねえ 神様
今度生まれかわる時は
いい女にしてね お願い約束よ
Oh,MONKEYWOMAN
しょせん いかれたダメ女
Oh,MONKEYWOMAN
しょせん 幸せにゃなれない
Oh,MONKEYWOMAN
強く生き抜いてやるわよ
Oh,MONKEYWOMAN
いつも つまづいてばかりでも
笑われてばかりでも
変えられないもの
The lyrics of Princess Princess's song "Oh! Monkey Woman" convey a sense of self-acceptance and empowerment despite society's judgments and expectations. The singer refers to herself as a "monkey woman" and claims that she is inherently flawed and incapable of finding true happiness. She tried to act poised and refined like other girls, but it was all in vain as she cannot escape her crude nature. However, she accepts herself and declares that this is who she is and that she is fine with it. The repeated line "Oh! Monkey Woman" emphasizes her acceptance and defiance, as she embraces her identity as a flawed and imperfect woman.
The song also conveys a playful and flirtatious tone, as the singer is complimented by someone referred to as "Monkey Woman." This person's charm and voice catch the singer's attention, leading her into a dream-like state of love. Even if she was mocked or teased before, she no longer believes it, clinging onto the happiness and excitement this person brings her.
In the final part of the song, the singer addresses a higher power, asking to be reincarnated as a better woman in her next life. Despite her self-acceptance and determination to live strongly, she still desires to become someone society views as "good." However, throughout the song, there is an underlying message that some things cannot be changed, and it is better to embrace oneself rather than conforming to societal expectations of happiness and worthiness.
Overall, "Oh! Monkey Woman" is a song that explores themes of self-acceptance, empowerment, and the dichotomy between societal expectations and personal identity.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh,MONKEYWOMAN
Oh, Monkey Woman
しょせん あたしはダメ女
Ultimately, I am a useless girl
Oh,MONKEYWOMAN
Oh, Monkey Woman
しょせん 幸せにゃなれない
Ultimately, I cannot become happy
女の娘の真にして
Being true to myself as a girl
気どってみたけど
I tried to pretend, but
無駄な努力だった 下品は抜けない
It was a useless effort, I cannot escape being vulgar
いいわ これがあたしだもの
It's fine, this is who I am
いいわ あたしなんだもの
It's fine, I am myself
Oh,MONKEYWOMAN
Oh, Monkey Woman
しょせん 死ぬまでダメ女
Ultimately, I'll be a useless girl until I die
Oh,MONKEYWOMAN
Oh, Monkey Woman
ねえ 笑ってもいいのよ
Hey, it's okay for me to smile
HEY!MONKEYWOMAN
Hey, Monkey Woman
君のおしりはステキだよ
Your butt is lovely
HEY!MONKEYWOMAN
Hey, Monkey Woman
イカスあなたが声かけた
You, who is awesome, approached me
恋は夢心地 まっ赤な太陽
Love is a dreamlike state, a bright red sun
からかわれたなんて
I can't believe I was teased
今でも 信じない
Even now, I don't believe it
いいわ これがあたしだもの
It's fine, this is who I am
いいの あたしなんだもの
It's okay, I am myself
ねえ 神様
Hey, God
今度生まれかわる時は
The next time I am reborn
いい女にしてね お願い約束よ
Please make me a good woman, I promise
Oh,MONKEYWOMAN
Oh, Monkey Woman
しょせん いかれたダメ女
Ultimately, I am a crazy, useless girl
Oh,MONKEYWOMAN
Oh, Monkey Woman
しょせん 幸せにゃなれない
Ultimately, I cannot become happy
Oh,MONKEYWOMAN
Oh, Monkey Woman
強く生き抜いてやるわよ
I will live strong and endure
Oh,MONKEYWOMAN
Oh, Monkey Woman
いつも つまづいてばかりでも
Even if I always stumble
笑われてばかりでも
Even if I am always laughed at
変えられないもの
The things I cannot change
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: 加奈子 中山
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