1) Perfume is a three-girl… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists named Perfume:
1) Perfume is a three-girl j-pop / electro-pop group from Hiroshima, Japan who debuted locally in 2001 and nationally in 2005. In 2001, three 11-12 year old girls from an Artist School formed a group together in their hometown of Hiroshima primarily consisting of Yuka Kashino (Kashiyuka), Ayaka Nishiwaki (A-Chan) and Yūka Kawashima ("Kawayuka"). Because all three members had the Japanese character (香) for fragrance in their names, they named the group Perfume. Kawayuka soon left the group to pursue her studies and Ayano Omoto ("Nocchi") took her place, invited by A-Chan. In 2002, they released two limited edition singles only in Hiroshima, called “Omajinai★ペロリ” and “彼氏募集中”. All three members moved to Tokyo in 2003 and became produced by 中田ヤスタカ. Between the years of 2003 and 2004, they produced “スウィートドーナッツ”, “ モノクロームエフェクト”, and “ビタミンドロップ” under the indie label Bee-Hive Records. During that time, they performed to a one-man live three times. Because the girls were so energetic, fans acquired an appreciation for them.
It wasn’t until 2007 that Perfume gained attention, when their single “ポリリズム(Polyrhythm)” became the theme song for a nationwide recycling campaign. The day of its release, it hit number #4 on the Oricon charts and #7 for the weekly ranking, making this the first time Perfume reached the top 10. Almost overnight the group became a success, and to date they have sold nearly 60,000 copies of “ポリリズム”.
After that, they were invited to several shows and radio programs. On December 31st, 2007, Perfume performed in a concert titled “Countdown 2008”. This was by far the biggest performance in the history of the group. In February 2008, Perfume released their new single “Baby cruising Love / マカロニ" (Baby Cruising Love / Macaroni), breaking their previous record by achieving #3 on the daily and weekly charts. Since their newfound success, their album “Perfume ～Complete Best～” began to rechart despite being released two years prior.
Their second album "Game" charted number one on the Oricon chart.
Perfume’s single “love the wold”, the first from their third album ⊿, was released on July 9, 2008.
'Dream Fighter' was released on November 19, 2008 and placed 2nd on the Oricon charts, where it charted for 10 weeks and sold 105,000 copies.
The final single from ⊿, "ワンルーム・ディスコ" ("One Room Disco") was released on March 25, 2009. The single reached no.1 on the Oricon weekly chart dated April 1, and placed 59th on the yearly chart, selling 101,000 copies.
"不自然なガール / ナチュラルに恋して" ("Fushizen na Girl / Natural ni Koishite") is their tenth major single, and the first to be released from their currently un-named fourth studio album. Both songs were produced by Yasutaka Nakata, continuing Perfume's exclusive relationship with him as their producer. The double a-side single will be released on April 14, 2010.
Their third album ⊿ (pronounced Triangle) was released on July 8, 2009, and has been so far sold certified platinum for sales of 250,000 copies. This success can be attributed to a successful string of 3 singles: 'love the world', 'Dream Fighter' and 'ワンルーム・ディスコ' (One Room Disco); as well as a sucessful national tour.
Their song Polyrhythm is showcased in the Pixar movie Cars 2.
Their fourth album, LEVEL3 was released on October 2, 2013.
On April 6th 2016, Perfume released their fifth album, Cosmic Explorer, their first album in nearly 3 years, and on August 15th 2018, the album Future Pop.
The following year, the group had released a new, remastered complete compilation of single releases + a lot of b-sides - Perfume The Best "P Cubed".
At this very moment the group is anticipating the release of their first mini-album ポリゴンウェイヴ, scheduled for September 2021.
2) Perfume was also a British indie band formed in Leicester, England, and active between 1993 and 1997. They released two albums, "One" and "Yesterday Rising".
3) Perfume is an American band. Originally formed in 1999 in Santa Cruz, California. The band's other home was Portland, Oregon from 2001-2003. Influenced by many groups of the last 50 years, the band's sound was an amalgam of sorts, with heavy drumming, lots of distortion, and infectious melodies that could be heard through the wall of sound produced by this power-trio.
They released one album titled "Today's Favorite Game" in 2003. The album features "Natural Bridges," a song about losing a loved one, "Letter in my Living Room," about a friend's drug addiction, and the acoustic ballad "Pretend it's my Soul," which was recorded in Portland's Jackpot! Studios. Today's Favorite Game CD music contains a single disc with 12 songs.
スウィートドーナッツ
Perfume Lyrics
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そっと触れても ぎゅっと締め付け 治らない傷は もっと痛む
スウィート ドーナッツ／甘い声に誘われてきた
スウィート ドーナッツ／ちょっぴり焦げた ハート
今でも傷つく あの事も 君に会うための過去ならば
全部幸せな思い出に 見えてくるのは ホント不思議
スウィート ドーナッツ／カロリー高い恋には注意
スウィート ドーナッツ／過去の恋に嫉妬したくない
スウィート ドーナッツ／疑問は増える
スウィート スウィート ドーナッツ
浅はかで 夢見がちだから 心のカサツキ やっぱ見えない
初期魔法に ふらついている 彼を止めるのは ずっと大変
スウィート ドーナッツ／ 甘い声に誘われていく
スウィート ドーナッツ／ちょっぴり焦げたハート
スウィート ドーナッツ ／鼓動が早く多く打つ
スウィート ドーナッツ ／今では時効？
電子レンジで 心の奥を 温め直し 食べられるかな？！
電子レンジで 二人の距離を 温め直し 食べごろになる
今でも傷つく あの事も 君に会うための過去ならば
全部幸せな思い出に 見えてくるのはホント不思議
スウィート ドーナッツ／カロリー高い恋には注意
スウィート ドーナッツ／酔ってる 私の ハート
スウィート ドーナッツ／過去の恋に嫉妬したくない
スウィート ドーナッツ／疑問は増える
電子レンジで 心の奥を 温め直し 食べられるかな？！
電子レンジで 二人の距離を 温め直し 食べごろになる
電子レンジで二人の距離を温め直し食べごろになる
The song "Sweet Donuts" by Perfume is a love song with lyrics that convey the emotions of a person who is trying to move on from a past love. The first few lines suggest that the singer is wounded and that this wound is causing them pain. Even a gentle touch can feel like a tight squeeze, and the pain in their heart is not healing. Then the chorus kicks in, with the title "Sweet Donuts" being repeated twice. The singer is being led by a sweet voice and is enticed by something that is a little burnt, like the heart that's been hurt before. There's a warning against high-calorie love, and the singer admits to being drunk on love.
The second verse touches on the memories of the past, and how everything that once caused pain can now be seen as a happy memory. The singer doesn't want to be jealous of their past love, and they are left with more questions than answers. The bridge has a line that suggests vulnerability, and how the singer's heart is unstable and can be swayed easily. The singer is still being led by a sweet voice, and their heart is still a little burnt. The song ends with a curious reference to a microwave, and how it can be used to warm up the heart and even the distance between two people.
Line by Line Meaning
最後の一言 すっと冷えて 心にアザがひとつできた
With the last cold words, a painful mark has been left on my heart
そっと触れても ぎゅっと締め付け 治らない傷は もっと痛む
Even a gentle touch will tighten the unhealed wound and make it hurt more
スウィート ドーナッツ／甘い声に誘われてきた
I was lured by a sweet donut with a tempting voice
スウィート ドーナッツ／ちょっぴり焦げた ハート
A slightly burnt heart, just like a sweet donut
今でも傷つく あの事も 君に会うための過去ならば
If the pain I still feel and everything that happened in the past is necessary to meet you,
全部幸せな思い出に 見えてくるのは ホント不思議
It's really strange how everything turns into happy memories
スウィート ドーナッツ／カロリー高い恋には注意
Beware of high-calorie love like a sweet donut
スウィート ドーナッツ／酔ってる 私の ハート
My heart is drunk like a sweet donut
スウィート ドーナッツ／過去の恋に嫉妬したくない
I don't want to be jealous of past loves like a sweet donut
スウィート ドーナッツ／疑問は増える
As I eat a sweet donut, my doubts increase
スウィート スウィート ドーナッツ
A sweet, sweet donut
浅はかで 夢見がちだから 心のカサツキ やっぱ見えない
Because I'm naive and prone to dreaming, I can't see the cracks in my heart
初期魔法に ふらついている 彼を止めるのは ずっと大変
It's always difficult to stop him from being swayed by the initial magic
スウィート ドーナッツ／ 甘い声に誘われていく
I'm being lured by a sweet donut with a tempting voice
スウィート ドーナッツ／ちょっぴり焦げたハート
A slightly burnt heart, just like a sweet donut
スウィート ドーナッツ ／鼓動が早く多く打つ
My heart beats faster and stronger like a sweet donut
スウィート ドーナッツ ／今では時効？
Is the statue of limitations up for the sweet donut now?
電子レンジで 心の奥を 温め直し 食べられるかな？！
Can the depths of my heart be warmed up again in the microwave and become edible?
電子レンジで 二人の距離を 温め直し 食べごろになる
The distance between us can also be warmed up in the microwave and become the perfect timing to enjoy us together
Contributed by James G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-db1vy9ds2e
幕張メッセの公演 観に行きましたーww
P.T.Aなのでかぶりつきのエリアでした！
私は年齢的に保護者目線で彼女達を見ているのですが
実物は本当に綺麗で、まさしく柔らかな宝石💎
観ていて自然に頬が緩んでしまいます。
その一瞬でもワビシい日常を忘れる事
が出来るので毎回のライブ楽しみにしています。
@jellyfish_1126
これ、なんの曲になるか分からないの凄く楽しいけど、準備は相当大変だっただろうな…
@digit2205
2003年の３人に、こんな日が来ること教えてあげたい
@user-qj4cs9dk9x
どうしてのっちはこんなに美しいのか
@user-dv4bf1vo2s
なんの曲になるか分からんのは、メンバーもカメラさんもみんなめっちゃ大変やったやろに、、、完璧😭💓
@user-ey2ho4wx6x
最後、かしゆかがポーズを決めながらも、
照れて笑いをこらえてるのが可愛い
かしゆかってあ〜ちゃんみたいに満開で笑うことは少ないけど、
照れ笑いすることが多いと思う
そこが可愛い
@user-tu4ph4ow6t
あーちゃんの「せーの」と
「いくよー」可愛すぎ♡
@user-gw7dn3rr2i
のっちの、うっそ！？がすき笑
@owlchan1497
昔の自分達を恥ずかしがってはいても、恥じてはいないのが素敵
@-Syzygy
かわいすぎてつらい
@user-vg3lk9nx6y
めっちゃ自然に広島弁