The band was originally conceived as a one-off studio project by Hosono, the other two members being recruited session musicians - the idea was to produce an album fusing orientalist exotica (cf their cover version of Martin Denny's Firecracker) with modern electronics. However , the first album (with its cutting-edge production) was very popular, and the studio project grew into a fully fledged touring band and career for its three members.
Making abundant use of new synthesizers, samplers, digital and computer recording technology as it became available, their popularity and influence extended beyond Japan. Generally, the band was highly regarded as electronic pioneer and continues to be remixed and sampled by modern artists. The members have also worked with European synth/new romantic artists, such as David Sylvian of the band Japan. The single Bamboo Houses is one such example (Sylvian/Sakamoto).
The band stopped working together by 1984, the three members returning to their solo careers. They released a one-off reuinion album, Technodon, in 1993.
The early 2000s saw Hosono & Takahashi reunited in a project called Sketch Show. On the occasions when Sakamoto joined them in concerts, they called themselves Human Audio Sponge (HAS). The band played Rydeen at the 2007 Live Earth concert in Kyoto, Japan. They released two new singles that summer under the band name of HASYMO, an updated version of Rydeen and the new song Rescue.
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Kimi Ni Munekyun
Yellow Magic Orchestra Lyrics
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bokuno kata ni te wokakete
kimi ni mune kyun (kyun) kiga aruno? tte
kowaikurai yoma reteru*
saza nami no raindansu jikan dakekowareteku
manazashino boruteji atsuku shinagara
taiyou dake yaki tsukete
kimi ni mune kyun (kyun) bokuwato ie ba
gara nimonaku puratonikku
kokoro no kyori wo hakaru tsumi tsukurina shiokaze
me wo fuse ta isshun no setsunasagaii
CIAO BELLO' UNA NOTTE CON ME CHE NE DICI?
MI PIACI TANTO
VORREI VEDERE COSA SAI FARE AL LETTO.
DAI VIENI A DIVERTIRTI CON ME
kimi ni mune kyun (kyun) itoshi terutte
kantan niwa ie naiyo
itaria no eiga demo mite ruyoudane
Repeat *
kimi ni mune kyun (kyun) aishi terutte
kantan niwa ie naiyo
kimi ni mune kyun (kyun) nagisa wo hashiru
kumo no kage ni tsutsuma rete
Repeat *
The lyrics of Yellow Magic Orchestra's "Kimi Ni Munekyun" ("Heart Fluttering for You") paint a picture of a summer romance that makes the singer's heart skip a beat (“mune kyun”). The singer is experiencing a moment of infidelity (“uwaki”) while sharing tender moments with their lover, who also makes their heart flutter. While they engage in a dance to the rhythm of the waves, the singer can't help but feel afraid of getting caught in the act (“kowaikurai yomareteru”). The imagery in these lines paints a picture of a breezy summer day by the beach, but with a sense of urgency and danger brewing in the background.
The lyrics also mention an encounter with a man who seems to be trying to seduce the singer (“CIAO BELLO' UNA NOTTE CON ME CHE NE DICI? MI PIACI TANTO VORREI VEDERE COSA SAI FARE AL LETTO."), but it's unclear whether the singer accepts the offer or not. Later on, the lines reassure the lover that the singer loves them (“kimi ni mune kyun (kyun) itoshiteru tte kantan niwa ienai yo”), even though it might be hard to express it with words sometimes. The song's dreamy, synth-heavy arrangement complements the breezy, romantic imagery of the lyrics, creating an overall mood of wistful nostalgia.
Line by Line Meaning
kimi ni mune kyun (kyun) uwaki na natsu ga
My heart beats fast for you (kyun), in this unfaithful summer season.
bokuno kata ni te wokakete
You hold my shoulder with your hand.
kimi ni mune kyun (kyun) kiga aruno? tte
You ask me 'what's up with your heart beating fast (kyun)?'
kowaikurai yoma reteru*
I'm so afraid, I'm being captivated by you.*
saza nami no raindansu jikan dakekowareteku
In this dance of waves, we're both losing our sanity over time.
manazashino boruteji atsuku shinagara
Our gazes are blazing hot.
kimi ni mune kyun (kyun) natsu no ingashi
My heart beats fast for you (kyun), burning like the summer sun.
taiyou dake yaki tsukete
Only the sun is burning.
kimi ni mune kyun (kyun) bokuwato ie ba
If I were to express myself to you, my heart would overflow with romanticism.
gara nimonaku puratonikku
Like a plate that's overflowing with classical beauty.
kokoro no kyori wo hakaru tsumi tsukurina shiokaze
The guilt of measuring the distance between our hearts, like the sting of the sea breeze.
me wo fuse ta isshun no setsunasagaii
A moment of sharp agony that makes me close my eyes.
CIAO BELLO' UNA NOTTE CON ME CHE NE DICI?
Ciao bello, how about spending a night with me?
MI PIACI TANTO
I like you so much.
VORREI VEDERE COSA SAI FARE AL LETTO.
I would like to see what you can do in bed.
DAI VIENI A DIVERTIRTI CON ME
Come on, let's have some fun together.
kimi ni mune kyun (kyun) itoshi terutte
My heart beats fast for you (kyun), I'm falling in love with you.
kantan niwa ie naiyo
It's not easy to express.
itaria no eiga demo mite ruyoudane
Let's watch some Italian movies together, shall we?
kimi ni mune kyun (kyun) aishi terutte
My heart beats fast for you (kyun), I'm loving you.
kimi ni mune kyun (kyun) nagisa wo hashiru
My heart beats fast for you (kyun), I'm running towards the shore.
kumo no kage ni tsutsuma rete
Enveloped by the shadow of the clouds.
Contributed by Nathaniel A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-ut9lr7wf7z
これ見たかったんですぅ
当時、ボーリング場で初めて見たんだけど
えーーー！！って
驚きと感動でした
YMO大好きでした
お二人のご冥福
心からお祈りいたします
ありがとうございました
@useragparupfyogly
1:58
十数年このPV見返すけど、細野さんのこの動きいつ見てもキモくてだいすき
@puntukuta
どうみても知性派ナード感がにじみ出てしまう3人が、高校の文化祭くらいの予算とセンスでお茶目なアイドル感出してみました、みたいな確信犯的なシュールさがあって、ほんとオモロいPVよね
ユキヒロさん&龍一さんRIP😢
@kenasakura1926
サカモトさんRIP
@puntukuta
@Ken Asakura 坂本龍一も逝ってしまいましたね・・・
YMOのアルバムを改めて聴きまくっています。本当に色褪せない、今聴いても新しく素晴らしいものばかりです
それぞれのソロ作品もほんとに凄いものばかり。
「人生は短く、芸術は長し」
いつまでも彼らの作品を私は聴き続けると思います
尽きぬ感動をありがとう
R.I.P
@djoppary
昭和感すごいなーと思ってる平成生まれの人に言いたい。
「昭和でもコレは攻めすぎ」
@gowhereyoulike
この3人の凄いとこは
音楽性に加えて
こういう遊び心があるとこ。
@user-pz4db9hv8y
''この3人の凄いとこは
音楽性に加えて
こういう遊び心があるとこ。'' まさにこの事が、本当に、‘’音楽家’’であることの証。高橋さん、’’教授’’のご冥福を心からお祈りいたします。
@rokumatsu
「胸キュン」というワードが未だに生き残ってるなんてね。お二人が既にお亡くなりになってしまったなんて信じられません。
@user-ou9kz5do8s
坂本さんに謎の色気を感じる笑
カッコよすぎる😢
@user-od2tn5yl5j
我々は何を見せられているんだ…感がすごい笑
でも、半ばヤケになって全力で楽しんでる、お茶目なおじさま達が愛おしい…♡