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.
Perfume
Perfume Lyrics
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ぱぱぱぱぱぱぱふゅーむ
ぱぱぱぱぱぱぱふゅーむ
トップノート照れ臭いけど
ミドルノートいつもありがと
ラストノート涙止まらず
歌える今日を抱きしめる
香り効能ほら心に
バリア解いたら
ねえアコードはどんな香りをしてる
トップノート出会えた奇跡
ミドルノート忘れないでね
ラストノート消えない想い
私のここが居場所なの
強い運命さあ複雑に
甘く組み合わせるの
温度上がると君新しい
香り始まり知ってる
他人同士だからね
いろんな世界磁力を持ったの
S 極と N 極の様にね今引き合うの
ぱぱぱぱぱぱぱふゅーむ
ぱぱぱぱぱぱぱふゅーむ
ぱぱぱぱぱぱぱふゅーむ
ぱぱぱぱぱぱふゅーむ
トップノート照れ臭いけど
ミドルノートいつもありがと
ラストノート涙止まらず
歌える今日を抱きしめる
香り効能ほら心
聞いて感じてみてね
バリア解いたら
ねえアコードはどんな香りをしてる
他人同士だからね
いろんな世界磁力を持ったの
S 極と N 極の様にね今引き合うの
ぱぱぱぱぱぱぱふゅーむ
ぱぱぱぱぱぱぱふゅーむ
ぱぱぱぱぱぱぱふゅーむ
ぱぱぱぱぱぱぱふゅーむ
ぱぱぱぱぱぱぱふゅーむ
ぱぱぱぱぱぱぱふゅーむ
The lyrics to Perfume's song "Perfume" seem to be a metaphor for the chemistry between two people, comparing it to the attraction between north and south polar opposites. The Top notes refer to the initial meeting, which can be awkward and shy. The Middle notes are a reminder to not forget these moments, while the Last notes represent the lasting memories and emotions that remain. The song speaks to the idea of cherishing the present moment, embracing the feelings and memories that come from a particular period of time.
The song highlights the power of fragrance not just in reference to the scent itself, but rather the emotions and memories that can be associated with it. This is seen in the line "香り効能ほら心に" ("kokori kounou hora kokoro ni"), which roughly translates to "the effects of fragrance in my heart". The fragrance is not just a physical sensation but takes on a deeper meaning to the individuals experiencing it.
Overall, "Perfume" is a beautiful and poetic love song that speaks to the fleeting nature of time and the power of memories and emotions. The use of fragrance as a metaphor adds an additional layer of complexity and depth to the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
S 極と N 極の様にね今引き合うの
Like the poles of a magnet, we are drawn to each other now
ぱぱぱぱぱぱぱふゅーむ
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トップノート照れ臭いけど
The top note is shy but bold
ミドルノートいつもありがと
Thank you for the middle note, always there
ラストノート涙止まらず
The last note, tears cannot be stopped
歌える今日を抱きしめる
Embrace the ability to sing today
香り効能ほら心に
Look, the scent has benefits for the heart
聞いて感じてみてね
Listen and feel it for yourself
バリア解いたら
When the barrier is broken down
ねえアコードはどんな香りをしてる
Hey, what scent does the chord have?
トップノート出会えた奇跡
A miracle that we met in the top note
ミドルノート忘れないでね
Don't forget the middle note
ラストノート消えない想い
Feelings that won't fade with the last note
私のここが居場所なの
This is where I belong
強い運命さあ複雑に
A strong fate, let's make it complicated
甘く組み合わせるの
Sweetly combining
温度上がると君新しい香り始まり知ってる
When the temperature rises, I know a new scent of you begins
他人同士だからね
Because we are strangers
いろんな世界磁力を持ったの
We both possess magnetic power from different worlds
ぱぱぱぱぱぱぱふゅーむ
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ぱぱぱぱぱぱぱふゅーむ
Papapapapafyum
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ぱぱぱぱぱぱぱふゅーむ
Papapapapafyum
ぱぱぱぱぱぱぱふゅーむ
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Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: 木の子
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Ed Ching
In every way, this is their signature song. One that musically identifies and describes their presence. Been looking for this original track for the longest time. Finally found it. An activity booster for me.
mj
Their signature song definitely is electroworld imo
ava
@mj idk, this one has their group name. electroworld might be their most popular but this one describes it more as the commenter said
mj
@ava Hmm i’ve always assumed that the most streamed track from an artist = their signature song. Not to say that this idea isn’t flawed but you get the picture. Siding with the OP, it kinda makes a ton of sense as to why their self-titled track is their signature song. I just don’t see it myself, but I don’t listen to a ton of Perfume to judge regardless lol
ava
@mj either way, i agree with you lol. you should really listen to them more, i think you'll enjoy most of their songs!
mj
@ava Sure, i’ll listen to a few more of their songs ^^
Connor Cox
When I'm sad, I listen to this. It's just so cute and upbeat. It's like depression therapy xD
Jungkook
lol
amelia
so real
sus
I should try this but i will do a playlist