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.
願い
Perfume Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
キミのことがぼんやりと 浮かぶ雲みたいだね
空が高くなってきて 肌寒い空気
キミは何を思うの? 一人考えていた
もうすこしの勇気があれば
叶うかもしれないよね
だけど もしかしたらって
一番大事な気持ちを
後回しにしてきたね
2つに分かれた自分
くっつけるための願い
長く眠れた今日の 心地よい風に
のせて歌う鼻歌 ラララ ラララ ラララ
空が高くなってきて 肌寒い夜に
キミは何を思うの? 一人考えていた
もうすこしの勇気があれば
叶うかもしれないよね
だけど もしかしたらって
距離は 平行線
一番大事な気持ちを
後回しにしてきたね
2つに分かれた自分
くっつけるための願い
もうすこしの勇気がないと
叶わないことばかりで
だけど もしかしたらって
距離は 平行線
一番大事な気持ちに
嘘は付かないと決めた
遠回りをしたけど
これが本当の願い
The song "願い" or "Negai" by Perfume tells the story of a person who wakes up early in the morning, feeling the wind gently brushing her hair while thinking about her significant other who is like a cloud hovering in her mind. As the sky gets higher and the air cooler, the person reflects on her relationship and wonders what her partner is thinking about. She admits that she might need a little more courage to pursue what she desires, but sometimes distance makes it hard to connect, making the biggest emotions push aside.
The song's message is to trust in one's wishes and desire, even if it takes a long time to come to fruition and needs detours. The lyrics depict the importance of having faith in oneself and being honest about one's feelings. While the hurdles may seem enormous, it is necessary to keep going forward, no matter how slow. The song's melody is catchy and upbeat, creating a sense of hope and optimism.
Overall, the song shows the determination and desire of the singer to reunite with her loved one, despite the obstacles standing in her way.
Line by Line Meaning
早く目が覚めた今日の 髪をなでる風
The wind that brushes through my hair as I wake reminds me of you, like a cloud floating dreamily in the sky.
キミのことがぼんやりと 浮かぶ雲みたいだね
I can't get you off my mind, you're like a fleeting thought that comes and goes like a cloud in the sky.
空が高くなってきて 肌寒い空気
The sky is getting darker and the chill in the air is setting in.
キミは何を思うの? 一人考えていた
I wonder what's going on in your head as you ponder by yourself.
もうすこしの勇気があれば 叶うかもしれないよね
If I had a little more courage, my wishes might just come true.
だけど もしかしたらって 距離は 平行線
But even if I have a shred of doubt or an idea of possibility, the distance between us remains unchanged.
一番大事な気持ちを 後回しにしてきたね
I’ve left my most important feelings for you on the back burner, unnoticed and unattended.
2つに分かれた自分 くっつけるための願い
My prayer is for my divided inner self to come together and unite as one.
長く眠れた今日の 心地よい風に のせて歌う鼻歌 ラララ ラララ ラララ
Riding on the comforting breeze of a long night's sleep, I find myself humming a tune, lalala lalala lalala.
空が高くなってきて 肌寒い夜に キミは何を思うの? 一人考えていた
As the nighttime chilly air sets in and the sky gets darker, I wonder what thoughts are going through your head as you ponder alone.
もうすこしの勇気がないと 叶わないことばかりで
It seems that everything I desire requires just a little more courage than what I currently have.
一番大事な気持ちに 嘘は付かないと決めた
I have decided to never lie to my most important feelings.
遠回りをしたけど これが本当の願い
I may have taken the long way around, but this is my true wish.
Contributed by Audrey R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
seki 🇳🇿
Yuka just bawling her eyes out at the end .. that doesn't happen often 🌈💜
prfm-uk
literally! she's so cute and finally someone who isn't a~chan crying aha
Italia182
one of my favorite perfume songs <3
prfm-uk
the perfect song to end that concert with <3
Chanel Varshavski
OMG KEEP SERVING US PERFUME REALNESS KING 😍👑
prfm-uk
YASSS U KNOW ITT :):)
polygon
their voices are so pretty always,, this is one of my favorite songs of theirs, it just had such a nice calming effect and they seem both so happy and so sad 💞
David Tollefson
The moment I realized I had fallen for Yuka. So beautiful, in all ways.
Paweł Lidke
I've just watched the whole concert and this Live version stole my heart, it's so beautiful <3
Mariana Edith Urbina Ramirez
Love this song, it's so perfect! Thanks.