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.
モノクロームエフェクト
Perfume Lyrics
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でもサビ付く事は無いけど 釣り合ってない 心歯車 バランス
誰かも言ってた 都会にわ空は
あるけど狭くて 真っ暗だらけだよ
見えない向うに 宇宙中星は
変わらず広くて 無限な世界なの
雲に埋もれて ズルル ズル ズベル
このモノクロームエフェクト 心の回路切れてる
今ズルさを身にいつけても 欲望に埋もれてく
このモノクロームエフェクト 飛び出すスケール不足
でもサビ付く事は無いけど 釣り合ってない 心歯車 バランス
窒息しそうで カラフルな心が
外見変えても 見つかる訳も無く
見つけてほしくて 踏ん張ってみるけど
流行から脱線 それは怖いあの子
雲を突き抜け 光る事さえも
難しい街 ズルル ズル ズベル
このモノクロームエフェクト 心のメモリ増やして
あのショウウインドウに見惚れない 誰でもない 自分だし
このモノクロームエフェクト 頭の鳴かシェイプアップ
ただスマートに想像して アクティブな 心歯車 バランス
都会の星は 少ないんじゃなく
雲に埋もれて ズルル ズル ズベル
このモノクロームエフェクト 心の回路切れてる
今ズルさを身にいつけても 欲望に埋もれてく
このモノクロームエフェクト 飛び出すスケール不足
でもサビ付く事は無いけど 釣り合ってない 心歯車 バランス
The lyrics of Perfume's "モノクロームエフェクト" ("Monochrome Effect") delve into the theme of feeling disconnected from the world and struggling to find balance in one's emotions. The song acknowledges a sense of unrest and discomfort, exemplified in the line "このモノクロームエフェクト 心の回路切れてる" ("This monochrome effect, my heart's circuits are cut off"), leading the listener to imagine an internal struggle to function properly. The chorus, with its repeating phrase "釣り合ってない 心歯車 バランス" ("The balance of my heart's gears isn't right"), emphasizes the lyrics' overarching idea of imbalance and unease.
The song contrasts the darkness and claustrophobia of the city with the vastness and infinity of the universe. The line "誰かも言ってた 都会にわ空は あるけど狭くて 真っ暗だらけだよ" ("Someone told me the city has a sky, but it's narrow and full of darkness") paints a picture of a closed-in environment that stifles the soul. However, the lyrics go on to describe an unchanging universe with endless stars, suggesting that despite feeling disconnected from the immediate world, there is still an infinite space to connect to.
Overall, "モノクロームエフェクト" portrays the internal struggle of feeling out of balance and disconnected amidst a narrow and dark world. The lyrics offer a glimmer of hope by contrasting this with the infinite possibilities of the universe, encouraging the listener to connect with something larger than oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
このモノクロームエフェクト 飛び出すスケール不足
The monochrome effect lacks scale and fails to stand out
でもサビ付く事は無いけど 釣り合ってない 心歯車 バランス
However, despite this, there is no chorus and a mismatched balance of gears in the heart
誰かも言ってた 都会にわ空は
Someone said the city's skies
あるけど狭くて 真っ暗だらけだよ
exist, but they are narrow and completely dark
見えない向うに 宇宙中星は
Beyond what we can see, the stars of the universe
変わらず広くて 無限な世界なの
continue to be vast and infinite
都会の星は 少ないんじゃなく
The stars of the city are not few
雲に埋もれて ズルル ズル ズベル
They are just hidden behind clouds
このモノクロームエフェクト 心の回路切れてる
The monochrome effect has cut off the circuit of the heart
今ズルさを身にいつけても 欲望に埋もれてく
Even if I adopt this deception now, I will still be buried in desire
窒息しそうで カラフルな心が
I feel like I'm suffocating, although my heart is colorful
外見変えても 見つかる訳も無く
Even if I change my appearance, I won't be found
見つけてほしくて 踏ん張ってみるけど
I want to be found, so I try to hold on
流行から脱線 それは怖いあの子
The child who fears going against the trend
雲を突き抜け 光る事さえも
Piercing through the clouds, even shining is difficult
難しい街 ズルル ズル ズベル
It's a difficult city, behind the clouds
このモノクロームエフェクト 心のメモリ増やして
The monochrome effect adds memories to the heart
あのショウウインドウに見惚れない 誰でもない 自分だし
I'm not someone who can be mesmerized by that display window, I'm just myself
このモノクロームエフェクト 頭の鳴かシェイプアップ
The monochrome effect sharpens my mind
ただスマートに想像して アクティブな 心歯車 バランス
Just imagine smartly to balance the gears of an active heart
Contributed by Jasmine W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-by7kt9ee2v
perfumeって長い歴史があるから色んな曲あって楽しいよね笑笑
@user-vi6pj4zh2x
｢あの頃に見てた全てがほらショーウィンドウにある｣(TimeWarp)
｢あのショーウィンドウに見とれない、誰でもない自分らしい｣(モノクロームエフェクト)
@user-rm2wh6zf1j
この頃から美人やな
@user-vp5ve4pv3q
この歌詞で満面の笑みで歌ってるギャップが好き
@sksn9289
これを見た後に無限未来を聴くとなんだかエモい
@cc-ff2nb
今の髪型の面影が一つもないww
３人とも大人っぽくなったなと感じます。
@spitziiyone
MVもPerfumeも曲も歌詞も全部可愛いーー！！最っ高じゃ(≧∇≦)
@SS-ry9wo
この振りめっちゃ好き^ ^
曲もめっさ好きやし今でもめっさ聞いてるお。
何より2004三姫が可愛すぎる♡
あと
髪型すげーw
@zm-bt2qd
あ〜ちゃんの髪がすごい
@ARMY-qq8jt
それなですww