A… Read Full Bio ↴PUFFY (パフィー) or Puffy AmiYumi is a pop/rock duo from Tokyo, Japan.
Ami Onuki (大貫亜美), whose nickname is "Jane", and Yumi Yoshimura (吉村由美), nicknamed "Sue", were scouted by two different talent agencies and put together in 1995, and soon PUFFY-Mania would begin. PUFFY-Mania is a term that was used by the Japanese media to refer to the craze for all things related to PUFFY, from key-chains, to CDs. It began in 1996 and continues to this day. PUFFY-Mania reached its peak in 1998 to 1999, following the release of the Jet-CD and the Jet-Tour. Their first release "Asia no Junshin" ("True Asia") sold a million records and their success continued with several more full-length releases (totalling 14 million sales in Japan).
They hosted their own weekly TV show, "Pa-Pa-Pa-Pa-Puffy", with guests such as Lenny Kravitz, Sylvester Stallone, Harrison Ford, and rock band Garbage.
Their music has been largely a collaboration between producer Tamio Okuda (奥田民生), American singer-songwriter Andy Sturmer, formerly of the band Jellyfish (who is referred to as the "godfather" of PUFFY, for naming the band), and Ami and Yumi themselves. Ami and Yumi's vocals are likened to U.S. vocal sister group The Roches. They often sing whole songs together with harmonies and their sound borrows heavily from the Beatles and other artists such as ABBA, The Who and Carpenters. Their genre is usually defined as J-Pop/J-Rock (more specifically it can be categorised as Shibuya-kei). Both Ami and Yumi themselves have openly admitted that their music is hard to put into just one genre because of the many different influences.
After 2000, they have been less in the limelight in native Japan with their TV show winding up in 2002. Instead, they have set the compass for the USA with promotional tours, releasing previous Japanese releases and two such songs were the theme songs of Teen Titans and SD Gundam Force. They have also done a cover version with Cyndi Lauper of her hit Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.
The duo have their own animated series in the U.S. on Cartoon Network called Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi which premiered on November 19, 2004. The show features animated versions of Ami and Yumi. Although they are voiced by American actresses, the real Ami and Yumi star in short live-action segments taped in Japan. The show also features some of PUFFY's music. Sony has released a companion album to "Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi" in the U.S., comprising of most of PUFFY's Japanese hits, some rarites, as well as, of course, the Teen Titans theme. Two DVD compilations from the series - Rock Forever and Let's Go! - were released in the United States on November 26, 2005. Cartoon Network's Japan service started airing episodes of the series (in English with Japanese sub-titles) in 2005. In October of that year, TV Tokyo began airing a Japanese-dubbed version of the series, which eventually also went to CN Japan on January 8, 2006.
Puffy AmiYumi made an appearance and performed in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2005 where they were also represented by their own Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi Falloon (float with balloon elements).
On January 16, 2006 Ami and Yumi were appointed goodwill ambassadors to the United States as part of the Japanese government's campaign to encourage tourism in Japan. They kicked off their 10th anniversary tour in Japan on April 14, 2006. They started touring America with the PuffyAmiYumi Tour '06 Splurge! Splurge! Splurge! on the East Coast starting July 8, 2006. This tour ended 19th July 2006, coinciding with the premier of their new televison show, Hi Hi PUFFY Bu. Their next tour is for Japan's Summer Sonic Festival, which began 30th July, 2006.
Bring It On
PUFFY Lyrics
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The best we can
And not aware of
Some great plan we
Push on
Hang on
Our friendships bloom
And then fade out
Spin around us
In wind
In rain
What you have is
What you can lose
But I won't let that defeat me
So bring it on
I'm not afraid of crying now
Because I know things
Work out some how
And even when life gets me down
I can still have fun
So bring it on
We'll never know
What fate will bring
And that's the mystery of living
The highs
The lows
And you can't change
How winds will blow
Or change the colors
Of the rainbow
So just let go
We can't know
What we cannot see
But I still won't let
That scare me
So bring it on
I'm not afraid of crying now
Because I know things
Work out some how
And even when life gets me down
I can still have fun
So bring it on
So bring it on
I'm not afraid and I won't run
'Cause I'm not alone
And I feel loved
So even though things
May get tough
I know I am strong
So bring it on
I'm not afraid of crying now
Because I know things
Work out some how
And even when life gets me down
I can still have fun
So bring it on
I'm not afraid of crying now
Because I know things
Work out some how
And even when life gets me down
I can still have fun
So bring it on
The lyrics of PUFFY's song "Bring it on" convey a message of resilience and optimism in the face of life's uncertainties and challenges. The song acknowledges that life is filled with ups and downs, as represented by the imagery of cherry blossoms blooming and fading, and the unpredictable nature of the wind and rain. Despite not knowing what the future holds, the singer refuses to let fear or the fear of loss defeat them. They embrace the idea that things have a way of working out, and even when life gets tough, they can still find joy and have fun. The overall message of the song is to face life head-on and to embrace both the good and the bad, knowing that strength and love will help them overcome any obstacles that come their way.
Line by Line Meaning
We live our life
We navigate through our existence
The best we can
To the best of our abilities
And not aware of
Unaware of
Some great plan we
An unknown grand scheme
Push on
Continue forward
Hang on
Persist
Our friendships bloom
Our relationships flourish
And then fade out
And eventually diminish
Like cherry blossoms
Similar to the transient beauty of cherry blossoms
Spin around us
Envelop us in their whirl
In wind
Amidst the winds
In rain
During rainfall
What you have is
The possessions or connections you possess
What you can lose
What is susceptible to being lost
But I won't let that defeat me
However, I won't allow it to overpower me
So bring it on
I am ready to face challenges
I'm not afraid of crying now
I am unafraid of displaying my emotions at this moment
Because I know things
Due to my understanding
Work out some how
Will eventually resolve themselves
And even when life gets me down
Even during difficult times
I can still have fun
I can still find enjoyment
We'll never know
We can never predict
What fate will bring
What destiny has in store
And that's the mystery of living
And that's the enigma of existence
The highs
The peaks
The lows
The valleys
And you can't change
And we cannot alter
How winds will blow
The direction in which the winds will blow
Or change the colors
Or modify the hues
Of the rainbow
Of the vibrant arc
So just let go
Therefore, release control
We can't know
We're unable to comprehend
What we cannot see
The things that remain hidden
But I still won't let
Yet I won't allow
That scare me
That to intimidate me
I'm not afraid and I won't run
I am fearless and won't flee
'Cause I'm not alone
Because I have companionship
And I feel loved
And I experience affection
So even though things
Therefore, despite circumstances
May get tough
Becoming challenging
I know I am strong
I understand my resilience
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ami Oonuki, Takeshi Hosomi
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Gaby Lopes
Grupo maravilhoso!
Eddie Gray the geek
Love this song
João Sidor
quebram de mais
Hiro Takeuchi
Do you happen to have Hare Onna or the rest of that album?