The Mad Capsule Markets began as a hardcore-influenced punk rock group, slo… Read Full Bio ↴The Mad Capsule Markets began as a hardcore-influenced punk rock group, slowly evolving into a nu metal band that combined heavy guitars with hard programmed beats, as well as many experimental electronic elements, surf-rock, and pop punk influences. The Mad Capsule Markets released albums from 1990 to 2005 and recorded over 12 records. Their earlier lyrical content was more political, with lyrical themes becoming more abstract with later releases. There earlier work, mainly punk influenced but quickly began to incorporate different influences in their music (In the beginning, influenced by acts like Killing Joke, Aburadako, and YMO). 4 Plugs from 1996 was the band's full transition into a nu metal sound with elements of post-hardcore that started on the prior album Park. The band became more directly influenced by the Digital Hardcore movement when Alec Empire and (Atari Teenage Riot) remixed two songs from the Digidogheadlock era. From there, they started to use more electronic/breakbeat/industrial elements in their songs.

As of March 31st 2006, the band announced they are taking time off from working together so that they can pursue their own personal projects. Kyono is DJ'ing around Japan and getting his clothing line together along with his band Wagdug Futuristic Unity, Motokatsu is drumming for a band called Rally and Takeshi is working with his new band AA=

Midi Surf
The Mad Capsule Markets Lyrics

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(Lyrics Translation)

Strive Everybody
If you're hungry
You get nothing unless you do something

Everybody
If you're hungry

You get nothing unless you strive

Yeah, changing my voice and you
I've got AP, logic and AK
My head is already MIDI SURF MIND

I'm going mad from distorted sound

God's gift, shooting the man out
I've got AP, logic and AK
I will outride y'all somehow

I'm stoked this fine day

Overall Meaning

The Mad Capsule Markets's song Midi Surf is a song about hard work and dedication. The lyrics emphasize the importance of striving and putting in effort to achieve success. The message is clear, if you want to achieve something, then you must work hard and strive for it. The lyrics urge the listener to not just sit idle and wait for success to come, but rather to actively pursue it. The lines "If you're hungry, You get nothing unless you do something" and "If you're hungry, You get nothing unless you strive" convey this theme.

The second half of the song dabbles with the idea of music production, and introduces the idea of MIDI Surf. The lyric "My head is already MIDI SURF MIND" suggests that the singer is heavily invested in using MIDI as a tool to produce music. The lines "I'm going mad from distorted sound" and "God's gift, shooting the man out" highlight the intensity of the process and the power of music as an outlet for creativity. They use technical terms such as AP, Logic, and AK to indicate their proficiency in music production.

In conclusion, The Mad Capsule Markets's song Midi Surf is both a motivational and technical song, with a focus on the importance of hard work in achieving one's goals, and the power of music as an outlet for creativity.

Line by Line Meaning

Strive Everybody
Everyone should strive to achieve their goals

If you're hungry
If you want to be successful

You get nothing unless you do something
Success requires effort and action

Yeah, changing my voice and you
I'm experimenting with sound and collaborating with others

I've got AP, logic and AK
Referring to music production software and equipment

My head is already MIDI SURF MIND
My mind is constantly immersed in music and experimentation

I'm going mad from distorted sound
The intensity of the music is driving me crazy

God's gift, shooting the man out
Referring to musical talent as a gift from a higher power

I will outride y'all somehow
I will overcome my challenges and surpass my peers

I'm stoked this fine day
I'm excited about my potential success

Contributed by Mason Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.