Playing 5 shows in 4 countries (United Kingdom, France, Germany and Spain) YFC toured for the first time in Europe from July 16th through 24th on the "GACKT COMING TO EUROPE 2010 ATTACK of the YELLOW FRIED CHICKENz" tour. This was also the first time GACKT had performed in Europe. The shows across Europe sold out completely within minutes of the tickets going onsale.
Two special shows then took place back to back. An exclusive event for fans wearing an extra layer of clothes, "YELLOW FRIED CHICKENz 煌☆雄兎狐塾~男女混欲暑戯祭~" was held at Zepp Tokyo on August 28th as a first part of an additional tour date. The second, "YELLOW FRIED CHICKENz 煌☆雄兎狐塾~男女混欲美濡戯祭~" was held a day later on August 29th at Zepp Tokyo and was exclusive for those wearing swimming wear.
Including both domestic and European dates, a total of 65,000 fans attended the tour.
A press conference (『禁級来日記者発表』) was held on June 9th 2011, announcing a world tour and new band members, SHINYA, the drummer of LUNA SEA, a vocalist, JON (from fade), TAKUMI on guitar, and U:ZO (ex RIZE) on bass, renewing the band with twin vocals and triple guitars. The ＜WORLD TOUR *SHOW UR SOUL.I* 世壊傷結愛魂祭＞ consisting of 9 countries and 13 cities began from Paris, France on July 20th, and will continue to tour 9 cities playing 19 shows in Japan from September 14th; the first show will take place at Zepp Tokyo. Tour dates for Asia, North and South America are currently being planned.
A part of the proceeds of YELLOW FRIED CHICKENz will be donated to various support groups such as the Ashinaga Scholarship Society to help disaster victims of the Japanese earthquake that took place in March 2011. The first single, "THE END OF THE DAY", went onsale on September 14th, featuring "MIND FOREST -YFC EDITION-" as the second track. Their second single, "ALL MY LOVE/YOU ARE THE REASON" went on sale on December 28th, 2011.
Their debut album YELLOW FRIED CHICKENz I went on sale on March 14th, 2012 and features three alternate editions. The type A disc features the PV of their single, また、ここで会いましょッ (Mata, koko de aimasho), a song dedicated to the victims of the devastating March 11, 2011 earthquake, type B features a performance called 妄想ボーイ (Mousou Boy), which is a mock Nico Nico Douga broadcast of the song 妄想GIRL (Mousou Girl) with Shinya, YOU, Takumi, and Chacha on vocals, U:zo on guitar, Jon on bass, and Gackt on drums. The type C version is CD-only, and includes a rerecording of "Until the Last Day" with English lyrics and Jon's added vocals as a bonus track.
Although no dates are planned as of yet, Gackt has said that the band plans to do a complete tour of Asia as well as tour North and South America. He says that eventually the band would like to do a world tour, and have up to 100 countries they'd like to visit.
However, in July 2012 they announced their disbanding.
RELEASE DISCOGRAPHY
[MAXI-SINGLE] 2011.09.14 "THE END OF THE DAY"
[MAXI-SINGLE] 2011.12.28 "ALL MY LOVE/YOU ARE THE REASON"
2012.03.14 "YELLOW FRIED CHICKENz I"
All My Love
YELLOW FRIED CHICKENz Lyrics
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Konna yoru ni wa itsumo omae wo dakishimeta
Falling stars
Negai wo kakereba konya mo yume de aeru kana
All my love...
Omae ga waratteru
Close your eyes...
Omae wo mada sagashiteru
Broken streets with fallen trees
Look like our dreams
Kowareta yume wa hakanakute
Futashika na ano kioku mo omoide mo
Ima wa subete ga itoshikute
All my love...
Omae ga waratteru
Close your eyes...
Ai shiteru
All for love...
Ima, subete no ai de
Close your eyes...
Kono ude de
Dakishimeta
Kikoemasu ka…
Sakebitsuzukeru boku no koe ga
Itsuka…
Itsu no hi ka
Mata aeru kara
Ima wa sayonara
All my love...
Omae ga waratteru
Close your eyes...
Ai shiteru
All for love...
Ima, subete no ai de
Close your eyes...
Say good bye
Itsuka mata aeru sa
Silent nights
Yoru ga akeru ne
Ima wa hohoemu omae ni
Sayonara
The lyrics to YELLOW FRIED CHICKENz's song All My Love are reflective and emotional, discussing the pain of lost love and the hope for future reconciliation. The verse "Silent nights, Konna yoru ni wa itsumo omae wo dakishimeta" ("On nights like this, I always held you close") speaks to the memory of love and the longing for physical closeness. The following line "Falling stars, Negai wo kakereba konya mo yume de aeru kana" ("If I make a wish on a shooting star, will I be able to meet you in my dreams tonight?") portrays the desire to reconnect with a loved one who is no longer physically present.
The chorus repeats the phrase "All my love" and adds sentiments of adoration and continued searching. The line "Omae ga waratteru, Close your eyes... Ai shiteru, Omae wo mada sagashiteru" ("You're smiling, I love you... I'm still searching for you") adds complexity to the feelings expressed, as the admittance of love contrasts with the pain of loss. The bridge, with its driving percussion and repetition of "All for love" emphasizes the depth of feelings and the desperate hope for reunion. The closing stanza echoes the wistful tone of the song, with the line "Ima wa hohoemu omae ni, Sayonara" ("Now I say goodbye to the smiling you") painting a picture of a melancholic farewell.
Line by Line Meaning
Silent nights
During quiet evenings
Konna yoru ni wa itsumo omae wo dakishimeta
I held you always on such nights
Falling stars
When meteors travel across the sky
Negai wo kakereba konya mo yume de aeru kana
Can we meet in dreamland again if I make a wish tonight?
All my love...
I love you with everything I have
Omae ga waratteru
Your laughter brings me joy
Close your eyes...
Please shut your eyes
Ai shiteru
I love you
Omae wo mada sagashiteru
I am still searching for you
Broken streets with fallen trees
Streets are ruined with scattered timber
Look like our dreams
Similar to our aspirations
Kowareta yume wa hakanakute
Broken dreams are immutable
Futashika na ano kioku mo omoide mo
Even vague reminiscences and memories
Ima wa subete ga itoshikute
Now, everything is precious to me
All for love...
All of this is for love
Ima, subete no ai de
Currently, with all the care and affection
Kono ude de
With these arms
Dakishimeta
I embraced
Kikoemasu ka…
Can you hear me?
Sakebitsuzukeru boku no koe ga
My voice that keeps shouting
Itsuka…
Sometime, on some day
Itsu no hi ka
One day
Mata aeru kara
We will meet again
Ima wa sayonara
Farewell, for now
Sayonara
Goodbye
Contributed by Liliana H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Michele Doenges
I love it! :) this group is one of the reasons I am glad I am open-minded. they perform a beautiful duet, and it is so cool to see musicians bond and work together despite the cultural divide between them! way to go, guys! :)
akittennamedjess
I want to see these guys live SO BAD! I love this band so much! All these guys can show they love their work. You can't fake that kind of passion with music. Yes, I love Gackt, but the whole band just works! Jon, Cha-Cha, You, Takumi (who is smokin' HOT!), Shinya, and Uzo, they're all EPIC! The next time they go live in Zepp Tokyo, I'm gonna be there!
angelspit
YFC is so exciting, and it's really great to see Gackt step out of his own comfort zones. I don't think I've ever seen him more jovial and joking as during the YFC period!
Anime & Sound
Gackt y su grupo cada dia estan mejor me encanto solo que el verdadero drama esa inspiracion que siempre surge en gackt aqui se aprecia justo en el min 0:36 de verdad me encanto
ZukiTV
I think after listening to this preview, I'm becoming a total fangirl!!! I'm glad Jon is a Gaijin!!! LOVE IT!!! Woooot!
Ciara Doyle
i love fade he really is an amazing singer :):)
Rowan382
Love the voice of JON is beautiful!!! follow a singer like Gackt is an honor! I´m mexican so my english isn´t good my apologies
Ciara Doyle
i didnt like jon at first but this changed my mind he is an amazing singer
Zahori JM
I love it! When is the full MV?
akittennamedjess
All my love... Omae ga waratteru (You're smiling) Close your eyes... Ai shiteru (I love you!) All for love... Ima, subete no ai de (Now, with all my love) Close your eyes... Kono ude de (I'll hold you) Dakishimeta (in my arms) Kikoemasu ka… (Can you hear me?) Sakebitsuzukeru boku no koe ga (while I keep screaming?!) Itsuka… (Someday...) Itsu no hi ka (One day) Mata aeru kara (We will meet again) Ima wa sayonara (Goobye for now!)