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.
Friends Forever
PUFFY Lyrics
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You were right there by my side
Making a stand holding my hand, the way you do
Then to remind me of a "me and you"
When i'm with you all my fear disappears
If I reach I touch the sky
You've got my back, pick up my slack when I can't see
*Friends forever
Face whatever
Friends forever
Yay! We never can be torn apart
You and me we are so oddly the same
The way we think, the way we play
Right from the start, so off the charts, about this thing
But we didn't know at first that we were making
*Friends forever
Bound together
Friends forever
Yeah! We'll always be there
Oh yes there also can be times that get rough
And all that can be said is "Sorry,"
That we were wrong and said some meaningless stuff
And we'll go on together through any nasty weather yeah!
*Friends forever
(friends forever)
Bound together
(bound together)
Friends forever
(friends forever)
Face whatever
(face whatever)
Friends forever
(friends forever)
Bound together
(bound together)
Friends forever
(friends forever)
Face whatever
(face whatever)
Friends forever
Bound together
Friends Forever
Friends Forever
The lyrics to PUFFY's song "Friends" are about the strong bond between two friends. The song starts with the singer feeling alone and thinking they have to make it on their own, but their friend is right by their side, making a stand and holding their hand. The singer notes how being with their friend makes all their fear disappear and they feel like they can touch the sky. They trust their friend to always have their back and pick up their slack when they can't see clearly. The chorus repeats the phrase "Friends forever" multiple times, emphasizing the idea that their friendship is unbreakable.
The second verse talks about how the two friends are so similar in their thoughts and actions, and that their friendship was something that was unexpected but welcome. The singer notes that there may be rough times where they say or do something hurtful to each other, but they will always apologize and move forward together. The chorus repeats again, ending the song on a powerful note of commitment to the friendship.
Overall, the lyrics to "Friends" stress the importance of having a friend who is there for you through thick and thin. The song celebrates the joy of having a close friend and the comfort of knowing that no matter what happens, the friendship will endure.
Line by Line Meaning
Just when I thought I have to make it alone
I was feeling alone and low but you came along to support me
You were right there by my side
Thank you for being with me through thick and thin
Making a stand holding my hand, the way you do
You always inspire me to be strong and never give up on life
Then to remind me of a "me and you"
We have come so far as friends and I'm grateful to have you in my life
When i'm with you all my fear disappears
I feel safe and confident when I'm around you
If I reach I touch the sky
You motivate me to reach for the stars and follow my dreams
You've got my back, pick up my slack when I can't see
You always have my back and support me even in my weakest moments
But nothing picks me up like knowing we'll be
Our friendship is priceless and gives me strength during tough times
Friends forever
Our friendship will stand the test of time
Face whatever
We can overcome any challenge if we face it together
Yay! We never can be torn apart
Our bond as friends is unbreakable and will last forever
You and me we are so oddly the same
We have a lot in common and share similar interests and values
The way we think, the way we play
Our friendship is not just about serious stuff, we also have fun together
Right from the start, so off the charts, about this thing
Our friendship was special and unique from the very beginning
But we didn't know at first that we were making
We didn't anticipate how strong our friendship would become
Bound together
Our friendship is bound by love, trust, and respect
Yeah! We'll always be there
I promise to be there for you whenever you need me
Oh yes there also can be times that get rough
Our friendship may face challenges, but we'll overcome them together
And all that can be said is "Sorry,"
Sometimes we may hurt each other, but apologizing is the first step to healing and moving on
That we were wrong and said some meaningless stuff
We may say things we don't mean, but that doesn't define our friendship
And we'll go on together through any nasty weather yeah!
We'll stick together and support each other through thick and thin
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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@nicksmi56
I remember this from the Scooby Doo 2 soundtrack. Great song
@Melissa____5
Ikr
@tybarker5038
They removed it from Spotify :(
@littlemichaeljr6518
Fr, childhood memories man. This song makes me want to cry as a grown man
@isaacvaldez4134
This makes me nostalgic for some reason. Hello from 2024.
@taylordaniels5019
I heard this on scooby doo
@brissadlr9939
Taylor Daniels Me too😄
@Thedragonlover95
Same here
@USAReject
Yo same here
@dimitrescu182
Too bad the music video is a lost media now