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.
Elevator
Perfume Lyrics
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Mi taiken zone, tomadoi oboerunde syou
Ue e mairi masu. Yon kai, itami uriba desu.
Hito wo sinjirezu, kowaza oboeru koto de syou
Ue e mairi masu, nana kai tsuyosa uriba desu
Toki niwa naku kara, soshite kokoro wa shiru de syou
Ue e mairi masu...
Ue e mairi masu
Shita e mairi masu, go kai, omoide uriba desu
Tamani ushiro mita, modoranai koto kizuku de syou
Ue e mairi masu, hachi kai mirai uriba desu
Nayama riyuu towa, itsuka susumeru koto de syou
Ue e mairi masu. renraku tsuuro kara,
Norikae elevator, yorimichi wo shite
Nao nobori ma syou!
Ue e mairi masu...
Ue e mairi masu...
The lyrics to Perfume's song Elevator describe a journey upwards, both physically and mentally. The title of the song plays on the dual meaning of the word "elevator," which can refer to a mode of transportation as well as a feeling of rising emotions. The first verse (Ue e mairi masu, ni kai shiawase uriba desu Mi taiken zone, tomadoi oboerunde syou) describes the feeling of stepping into an elevator, which is a happy place where one can relax and forget their worries. The second verse (Ue e mairi masu. Yon kai, itami uriba desu. Hito wo sinjirezu, kowaza oboeru koto de syou) continues the upward journey, but with a feeling of pain and forgetting one's true self. The third verse (Ue e mairi masu, nana kai tsuyosa uriba desu Toki niwa naku kara, soshite kokoro wa shiru de syou) is about gaining strength through this journey, and learning to understand and listen to one's own heart. The fourth verse (Shita e mairi masu, go kai, omoide uriba desu Tamani ushiro mita, modoranai koto kizuku de syou) describes looking back down at one's past and realizing that it cannot be returned to, but also that it has shaped who one is today. The fifth verse (Ue e mairi masu, hachi kai mirai uriba desu Nayama riyuu towa, itsuka susumeru koto de syou) looks even further into the future, and speaks of overcoming anxiety and finding motivation to move forward.
Overall, the lyrics to Elevator suggest a journey of personal growth and discovery. The ups and downs of life are acknowledged, but ultimately the focus is on moving forward and gaining strength and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Ue e mairi masu, ni kai shiawase uriba desu
Going up, second floor is the happiness store
Enter the experience zone, remember the confusion you feel
Ue e mairi masu. Yon kai, itami uriba desu.
Going up, fourth floor is the pain shop
Remember the wounds you bear without believing in others
Ue e mairi masu, nana kai tsuyosa uriba desu
Going up, seventh floor is the strength depot
Since we do not have time, let your heart know
Ue e mairi masu...
Going up...
Shita e mairi masu, go kai, omoide uriba desu
Going down, fifth floor is the memory store
Look back sometimes and realize there's no going back
Ue e mairi masu, hachi kai mirai uriba desu
Going up, eighth floor is the future store
Someday, find a reason why to push forward
Ue e mairi masu. renraku tsuuro kara,
Norikae elevator, yorimichi wo shite
Nao nobori ma syou!
Going up. From the communication corridor,
Take the transfer elevator, take a detour
Keep on climbing!
Ue e mairi masu...
Going up...
Contributed by Cameron W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-sd3wl9gi1v
上へ参ります 二階幸せ売り場です
未体験ゾーン 戸惑覚えるんでしょう
上へ参ります 四階痛み売り場です
人を信じれず 怖さ覚える事でしょう
上へ参ります 七階強さ売り場です
時には泣くから そして心は知るでしょう
下へ参ります 五階想い出売り場です
たまに後ろ見て 戻らない事気づくでしょう
上へ参ります 八階未来売り場です
悩む理由とは いつか進めることでしょう
上へ参ります 連絡通路から
乗り換えエレベーター 寄り道をしてなお上りましょう
@user-sd3wl9gi1v
上へ参ります 二階幸せ売り場です
未体験ゾーン 戸惑覚えるんでしょう
上へ参ります 四階痛み売り場です
人を信じれず 怖さ覚える事でしょう
上へ参ります 七階強さ売り場です
時には泣くから そして心は知るでしょう
下へ参ります 五階想い出売り場です
たまに後ろ見て 戻らない事気づくでしょう
上へ参ります 八階未来売り場です
悩む理由とは いつか進めることでしょう
上へ参ります 連絡通路から
乗り換えエレベーター 寄り道をしてなお上りましょう
@corporal-aria
上へ参ります…
自力で上に上るエレベータに乗っていたら…2023年には唯一無二のテクノポップユニットになっている事を、この頃の3人が知ったらどんな気持ちになるのだろう……
@ihappyhardcore9879
Perfumeはこれからも上へ上へ更なる高みへ参ります！
@user-vk7uo6ri8o
じ、15年も前の曲！？
シンプルだけど、Perfume が歩んできた道を思い出すと凄く願いの込もったいい歌詞。
@user-lh1qg5nh6l
暗過ぎてクビになった木の子の歌詞 が、この時期都会でもがくメンバーの心情に妙に合ってていんだよね
@user-wn4xc5vm6p
のっちのこの声好き♡ この頃からかっこいい！
@user-gu3vj7mp3w
最近仕事が若干変わった乗り換えエレベーターな者です。
やっと戻らないことに気付いたので、寄り道してなお登っていこうと思います。
@scubed9227
talking about elevator - it's a pretty important thing to remember by for Perfume.
since a-chan asked nocchi whether she would be interested in joining Perfume inside an elevator, iirc.
@rain5811
木の子さん、、、
また曲書いてほしいな〜
木の子さんが作詞した曲めっちゃ好きなんだよね〜
@user-vm5sx8xs9z
きのこ最後の作詞はperfumeに送った手紙のよう