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"
You Are The Reason
YELLOW FRIED CHICKENz Lyrics
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You are the meaning that
gives me hope
アナタがいたから
All we ever knew was lost
Devastated plans we made
The ghost of your laughter
無くした記憶は
戻らないけど
零した涙の数だけ強くなれる
You are the reason that fills me
You are the meaning that
gives me hope
アナタがいたから
まだ一人じゃ何も出来ないけど
You are the reason that
I live for
You are the reason that fills me
You are the meaning that
gives me hope
アナタがいたから
You are the reason that
I live for...
You are the reason that
I live for...
The lyrics of Yellow Fried Chickenz's song "You Are The Reason" express a sense of hope and meaning that comes from the presence of someone else in the singer's life. The opening lines state that this person fills the singer and gives them hope, while the chorus repeats the refrain that this person is the reason for the singer's existence, both literally and figuratively. The second verse suggests that the singer has experienced loss and devastation, but that the memory of this person continues to be a powerful force in their life, even if it cannot be recaptured. Despite this, the singer finds strength in the tears they have shed because of this person, and they acknowledge that they cannot do anything alone without them. The final repetition of the chorus further emphasizes that this person is what the singer is living for.
Line by Line Meaning
You are the reason that fills me
You are the person who completes me and gives me a sense of satisfaction.
You are the meaning that gives me hope
You are the one who provides me with a purpose in life and inspires me to keep going.
アナタがいたから
Because you exist
All we ever knew was lost
Everything we knew and thought we had, is now gone.
Devastated plans we made
Our plans and dreams have been shattered and left unfulfilled.
The ghost of your laughter haunting my dreams
Memories of your laughter linger in my thoughts and affect my dreams.
無くした記憶は 戻らないけど
The memories we lost can never be regained.
零した涙の数だけ強くなれる
The more tears I shed, the stronger I become.
まだ一人じゃ何も出来ないけど
Even with your presence, I cannot accomplish everything on my own yet.
You are the reason that I live for
You are the one who makes my life meaningful.
You are the reason that fills me
You are the one who completes me and gives me a sense of satisfaction.
You are the meaning that gives me hope
You are the one who provides me with a purpose in life and inspires me to keep going.
アナタがいたから
Because you exist
You are the reason that I live for...
You are the sole motivation for my existence.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: GACKT/JON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@BETMEN345
omggggggggggggg! I loved this song from the 1 time I heard it on live <3 I even learned it and you-chan saw us singing. He was so happy back then . awww I wanna go again! COME TO EUROPE AGAIN ! YFC!!! YFC! YFC!!<3
@zoppitybop
Dear GACKT-- keep doing what you love! whether that be YFC, or solo, you love what you do, and WE WILL SUPPORT YOU NO MATTER WHAT INCARNATION YOU MAY BE IN -- thats what a real fan does :)
@Jenizz
I still don't get it, why John is in it now.. I was totally shocked, when I went to the concert in Germany and suddenly there was this guy up on the stage. Thank God I was lucky enough to go to the Saitama Super Arena. For the final of Gackts Tour in 2009.. Glad to listen to just his voice. Anyways.. good luck for the single. :)
@chaoticstun
Look at all of them, trying to badass <3 Kind of wish they would all go more natural, they're all attractive and talented men-they don't need makeup. That being said 'All my love' is growing on me the more I hear it, can't wait for YFC to do a North American tour.
@FaerieKanon
@Jenizz I went to the concert of Germany this year too and I was shocked too. But now I think Jons voice fits to Gackt. But still I think Gackt is so much better. ^-^ Well~ YFCz songs are great too. :)
@RyuPrime
I LOVE YFC T__T
@ShinjuHoshi
i like yellow fried chickenz.... and i like gackt alone. both are good
@user-sl9ln3jc6m
素敵です
@countessli
hahah chachamaru is looking fabulous as always, that man has too much amazing XD.
@japanesegal313
めっちゃ笑いこらえてるしｗｗｗｗ