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.
Call Me
m-flo Lyrics
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Being silly
watching movies tonight
He's got me so obsessed
And I'll be gone
all through the night
Call me on my phone
call me on my phone
So call me on my phone
Call me on my phone
Leave a message after the tone
家政婦は見ていた3時のAuther
パリの富豪からエベレスト
君のお茶の間のパーマを
Blow up the spot
するハッスル、MCs ガクブル
比較する相手いないほどめちゃ
唯一無二でケタ
外れすぎるスキルフルな villain
待ってた feelin
いつも色鮮やかFijiカラー
like Kick It Clean
キックザ lyric 聴く度に
しびれる every minute
every second, every hour
このままじゃあな
このまま帰らすワケには行か～ない
このまま帰らずハシゴ the club
どこも空いてないなら築地でさ～
朝を迎えるか カラオケは～
渋谷のなら 8時までは営業
All night yall, all night yall
起きてられるの三日が最長
電池無しで動くから大丈夫
ビックリしたその口はうまい棒
よりもOh!敵はみんな埋葬
するまで追っかけてく装置内臓
V!
僕 Omega Supreme
I'm busy laughing with my boy
Being silly
watching movies tonight
He's got me so obsessed
And I'll be gone
all through the night
Call me on my phone
call me on my phone
Leave a message after the tone
So call me on my phone
Call me on my phone
Leave a message after the tone
Call me on my phone
call me on my phone
Leave a message after the tone
So call me on my phone
Call me on my phone
Leave a message after the tone
Call me on my phone
call me on my phone
Leave a message after the tone
So call me on my phone
Call me on my phone
Leave a message after the tone
The song "Call Me" by m-flo is a catchy and upbeat tune that explores the singer’s desire for connection with someone. The opening lines reveal that the singer is hanging out with his friend and having a good time, but at the same time, he longs for attention from another person. He knows that he might be gone all night, but he still wants to receive a call. The chorus emphasizes this longing and reinforces the idea that the singer wants to be reached: "Call me on my phone, Call me on my phone, Leave a message after the tone, So call me on my phone, Call me on my phone, Leave a message after the tone."
The second half of the song features rap verses in Japanese by Verbal. These verses are more obscure lyrically but maintain the upbeat, fun feeling of the song. The verses also emphasize the idea of being available and ready for connection no matter what time it is, evidenced by the lines "All night yall, all night yall, 起きてられるの三日が最長" ("All night y'all, all night y'all, I can go three days without sleeping").
Overall, "Call Me" is a playful song that explores the desire for human connection in any form. The chorus emphasizes this longing through simple and catchy lyrics, while the rap verses provide some additional fun and bounce to the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm busy laughing with my boy
I am currently engaged in laughter and amusement with my male companion.
Being silly
Engaging in foolish or playful behavior.
watching movies tonight
Currently viewing cinema productions this evening.
He's got me so obsessed
My male companion has aroused an intense and abnormal interest within me.
And I'll be gone all through the night
I shall be absent for the entire duration of the night.
Call me on my phone
Requesting a phone call to be made to my mobile device.
Leave a message after the tone
Please express your thoughts audibly following the audible prompt.
Call me on my phone
Requesting a phone call to be made to my mobile device.
Call me on my phone
Requesting a phone call to be made to my mobile device.
Leave a message after the tone
Please express your thoughts audibly following the audible prompt.
Call me on my phone
Requesting a phone call to be made to my mobile device.
Call me on my phone
Requesting a phone call to be made to my mobile device.
Leave a message after the tone
Please express your thoughts audibly following the audible prompt.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: m-flo, Minami(CREAM)
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