In 1997 they hooked up again in Tokyo, and brought into their musical circle the Japanese-Colombian female singer Lisa, who attended Seisen International School, St. Mary's sister school. Lisa had already begun working in music, including serving as vocalist for the group Ram Jam World. The group released their first song Been So Long as a 12-inch single on an indie label, and were soon picked up by the Avex-affiliated Rhythm Zone label. From Avex they released a string of hit singles, and then their debut album Planet Shining, which went to #6 on the Oricon album chart. The group followed this success up with the re-mix album The Replacement Percussionists and a sold-out tour. The group also toured in Korea, where they were well received.
Their wide ranging popularity led to a number of side projects and collaborations, including Taku working on music by major stars like 宇多田ヒカル, Crystal Kay, 坂本龍一 and 松任谷由実, and Verbal working with the Korean superstar female idol group S.E.S. One S.E.S. member, Shoo, was actually born in Yokohama and speaks Japanese, which helped allow the group to attain some level of popularity in Japan in addition to their mega-success in Korea. Verbal has also worked with the pop duos Heartsdales and Halcali, and up and coming foreign idol Christina Milian. In 2001 the group released Expo Expo, and again released a remix album and toured.
In 2002 Lisa released the self-produced single Move On. The song it seems was an announcement of sorts, as soon after she announced that she was leaving m-flo to concentrate on a solo career, allegedly under acrimonious circumstances. After Lisa's departure m-flo have continued on as a duo, often recording with other artists. They developed a concept of sorts, the “m-flo loves **** ” series, with a guest artist’s name filling in the blank, such as “m-flo loves Akiko Wada”. In May 2004 they released the CD Astromantic and followed it with a related DVD. Astromantic was an album full of collaborations, including cuts with such major artists as BoA, 日之内エミ, Chemistry, Double, Kenji Furuya (of Dragon Ash), Ken Yokoyama (of Crazy Ken Band), and 野宮真貴 (of Pizzicato Five), and eventually released a remix album, Astromantic Charm School, where other composers and mixers would remix the songs from Astromantic. Two years later, m-flo released the album Beat Space Nine, which featured such artists as Yoshika, Emyli, Diggy Mo of SOUL'd OUT, Akiko Wada, and even a song with Lisa. A remix album, Dope Space nine was released much like Charm School.
Recently, an m-flo Inside WORKS BEST II has been released, bringing together some of their best tracks, and remixing them. As one can see, the group has done much, but will be going even further.
Since going solo Lisa has released Juicy Music in April 2003, Gratitude in June 2004, and an album of cover versions, mostly American 1980’s hits like Prince, Madonna and Cyndi Lauper, called Melody Circus in April 2005.
March 30th 2007, m-flo releases their new album Cosmicolor which all the songs are collaborations(except the interludes), this time with artist such as melody., 安室奈美恵, DOPING PANDA, Bonnie Pink, Chara, or MINMI. A remix album featuring the songs from Cosmicolor was released(as expected) on September 26, 2007. With the end of the "loves" series m-flo's fans eagerly await their next move.
Verbal from m-flo has his own blog here: http://ameblo.jp/m-flo-verbal/page-1.html He usually writes almost every day.
Butterfly
m-flo Lyrics
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You make me feel alive
I can't explain but
You're just the kind of guy
I like
I'll stick by you through
thick and thin
Every time that I see ya
I've got butterflies inside
You make me feel alive
I can't explain but
You're just the kind of guy
I like
I'll stick by you through
thick and thin
Every time that I see ya
Love you more I just need you
Temperature's risin'
Every minute I spend vibin'
言葉で説明できないくらい
She's so right 気分がhigh
自分のeyesで世界どこ探しても
大気圏超えて空の向こう行っても
Never ever, ever ever, ever ever
Will I find someone like you
I never knew
L.O.L.O.L.O.L.O.V.E
I never knew
L.O.L.O.L.O.L.O.V.E
Won't let go
Boy you were so hard to find
What's the point of
letting go of you
She said something like
she wants me now...
She said something like
she needs me now
Hear me now
はっきり聞き取れてない
爆音に埋もれたfreaky sound
でも空気でわかる、なんとなく
なんとなく...超ホットNOW
I've got butterflies inside
You make me feel alive
I can't explain but
You're just the kind of guy
I like
I'll stick by you through
thick and thin
Every time that I see ya
Love you more I just need you
I've got butterflies inside
You make me feel alive
I can't explain but
You're just the kind of guy
I like
I'll stick by you through
thick and thin
Every time that I see ya
Love you more I just need you
Baby when I look into your eyes
Get sucked in so mesmerized
A crazy feeling that I get
I never ever can forget
Even when you're busy
you make time
To make me happy make me smile
I give all my love to you
I Never knew love-love-love-love
like this (L.O.V.E)
I Never knew love-love-love-love
like this (L.O.V.E)
Won't let go
Boy you were so hard to find
What's the point of
letting go of you
I've got butterflies inside
You make me feel alive
I can't explain but
You're just the kind of guy
I like
I'll stick by you through
thick and thin
Every time that I see ya
Love you more I just need you
I've got butterflies inside
You make me feel alive
I can't explain but
You're just the kind of guy
I like
I'll stick by you through
thick and thin
Every time that I see ya
Love you more I just need you
The lyrics of m-flo feat. Minami (CREAM)'s song Butterfly convey the rush of emotions that the singer feels when they are with their significant other. The opening lines “I’ve got butterflies inside, You make me feel alive” depict the excitement and happiness they feel in the presence of their loved one. The singer explains “You’re just the kind of guy I like” revealing that their partner meets their ideal type. The lines “I’ll stick by you through thick and thin” illustrate the deep commitment and loyalty the singer feels towards their significant other.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become more passionate as the singer sings “What’s the point of letting go of you”. The lyrics “Baby when I look into your eyes, Get sucked in so mesmerized” depicts how their partner has a mesmerizing effect on them. The lines “Even when you’re busy you make time, To make me happy make me smile” shows the genuine love and care the singer’s partner has for them. The lyrics continue to express the singer’s strong emotional attachment as they sing “I give all my love to you, I never knew love-love-love-love like this (L.O.V.E)”.
Overall, the lyrics of Butterfly are a beautiful and passionate expression of love, commitment, and loyalty. It is an ode to the wonderful feelings that come with being in love.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got butterflies inside
I'm feeling excited and nervous inside
You make me feel alive
You bring joy and happiness to my life
I can't explain but
I don't have the words to describe it, but
You're just the kind of guy
You are exactly the type of person
I like
I am attracted to and interested in
I'll stick by you through thick and thin
I will support you no matter what happens
Every time that I see ya
Whenever I see you
Love you more I just need you
I love you more each time and I need you in my life
Temperature's rising
My body temperature is increasing
Every minute I spend vibin'
Every moment we spend together
言葉で説明できないくらい
I can't explain in words how much
She's so right
She is absolutely correct
気分がhigh
I am feeling really good
自分のeyesで世界どこ探しても
No matter where I look in the world with my own eyes
大気圏超えて空の向こう行っても
Even if I travel beyond the atmosphere and to the other side of the sky
Never ever, ever ever, ever ever
I will never, ever, ever find
Will I find someone like you
Another person like you
I never knew
I never realized
L.O.L.O.L.O.L.O.V.E
What true love is
Won't let go
I won't give up on us
Boy you were so hard to find
I searched a long time to find you
What's the point of letting go of you
There's no reason to give up on us
She said something like she wants me now
She expressed interest in me
She said something like she needs me now
She conveyed a sense of needing me in her life
Hear me now
Listen to me carefully
はっきり聞き取れてない
I'm not quite sure what I heard
爆音に埋もれたfreaky sound
The loud music is drowning out my senses
でも空気でわかる、なんとなく
But somehow, I can understand it instinctively
なんとなく...超ホットNOW
Somewhat...it's incredibly hot right now
Baby when I look into your eyes
When I gaze into your eyes
Get sucked in so mesmerized
I become entranced and hypnotized
A crazy feeling that I get
An intense emotion that I experience
I never ever can forget
I will never forget
Even when you're busy you make time
Even if you're busy, you still make time for me
To make me happy make me smile
To bring happiness and joy to my life
I give all my love to you
I devote all of my love to you
I Never knew love-love-love-love like this (L.O.V.E)
I never experienced love like this before
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: m-flo, (CREAM) Minami
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