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.
Come Back To Me
m-flo Lyrics
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君なしでは何もできずに
振り返ればすき勝手やってわがままだった
私に嫌気がさしたんだね
As seasons changed,
あれからいくつもの季節が流れて
新しい自分になれた気がするから 今...
Won't you take me baby back in your arms
あの時のように傷付けないから I'll be true cuz baby.
もう一度振り向いて欲しい...to my heart
懐かしい思い出に頼ってみても たった一瞬だけの幸せ...
許されるなら今すぐに逢いたい 心から I want to say I'm sorry.
You're made me see, 愛される喜びの大切さ now I understand
少しずつI've grown to be a better person
だから give me a chance...
Won't you take me baby back in your life
もう二度とbaby裏切らないから
I can love you baby, 今度こそ大事にするよ your heart...
探しても君がくれたような
愛はどこにもないから
Believe in me and let me love you once again
この想いを受けとめて欲しい!
Won't you take me baby back in your life
もう二度とbaby裏切らないから
I can love you baby, 今度こそ大事にするよ your heart...
Won't you take me baby back in your arms
あの時のように傷付けないから I'll be true cuz baby.
もう一度振り向いて欲しい...to my heart
Won't you please come back baby
Tell me
what I have to do
I'll do anything for you
Cause I'm still in love with you
The lyrics of m-flo's song "Come Back to Me" is about a person realizing their mistakes and wanting another chance with their ex-lover. The first stanza talks about how the person wasn't interested in looking back at their past days until they realized they couldn't do anything without their lover. Upon looking back, they realize they were selfish and understand why their lover left them.
Moving on, the person mentions that new seasons have passed by, and they feel like they've become a better person. They ask their lover to take them back into their arms and promise not to hurt them like before. The person acknowledges that they relied on old memories for happiness, but they want a chance to make new ones with their ex-lover. They end the song by asking their lover to come back and telling them that they will do anything for them because they are still in love.
Overall, the song is a beautiful ballad about forgiveness and second chances. It's a powerful message about how people can grow and change, and they should be given another chance to prove themselves. It's a heartfelt plea of a person that wants to fix their mistakes and restart a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
過ぎ去った日々を追わずににいたけど
I didn't try to hold on to the past, but I found myself unable to do anything without you
君なしでは何もできずに
Without you, I am unable to do anything
振り返ればすき勝手やってわがままだった
Looking back, I realize that I was selfish and did whatever I wanted
私に嫌気がさしたんだね
You got sick of me
As seasons changed,
After all these seasons passed,
あれからいくつもの季節が流れて
I feel like I've become a new person, after all these seasons passed
新しい自分になれた気がするから 今...
So now, I want you to take me back
Won't you take me baby back in your arms
Please take me back into your life and love me like you used to do
あの時のように傷付けないから I'll be true cuz baby.
I promise not to hurt you like I did before
もう一度振り向いて欲しい...to my heart
Please look back at me, and let me love you again
懐かしい思い出に頼ってみても たった一瞬だけの幸せ...
Even if I rely on our past memories, it's only a fleeting moment of happiness
許されるなら今すぐに逢いたい 心から I want to say I'm sorry.
If you could forgive me, I want to meet you right now and apologize from my heart
You're made me see, 愛される喜びの大切さ now I understand
You made me realize how important it is to be loved, and now I understand
少しずつI've grown to be a better person
I've gradually become a better person
だから give me a chance...
So please give me a chance
探しても君がくれたような
I can't find the kind of love you gave me
愛はどこにもないから
Because that love is nowhere to be found
Believe in me and let me love you once again
Please believe in me and let me love you again
この想いを受けとめて欲しい!
Please accept these feelings of mine!
Won't you please come back baby
Please come back to me
Tell me
(I want you to) Tell me
Lyrics © TV Asahi Music Co., Ltd.
Written by: LISA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@aotsuki3115
改めてやっぱり全盛期は凄かった。
Come againのヒット直後にzepp札幌(北海道)でライブを見た。やっぱりパワーが凄かった。ライブパワー。
語学力の高さからくる発音の上手さと高音を維持できる高い歌唱力、テーマをストレートにぶつけてくる楽曲はしびれた。
ラップ部分は会場が一体になる感じだ。
日本語の歌詞でも洋楽っぼい感じに聞かせるのが当時の新しさ。現在のLisaの再加入後も良いけど、やっぱり全盛。
比較が出来ないのは分かるけど、人間って一番輝ける"時期"ってあるはず。永遠にスターダムに居座り続けるのは無理。
やっぱり彼らの"当時は"唯一の存在だった。ただその期間も短かった。
覚えているのはそのライブを見て、今後の活動を心待ちにしていた直後に脱退があったから。
早すぎた。あっという間に彼らは頂上から消えた。
しかし、たがらこそ、その時間に価値があった。長い間、活動してたらあれもこれもあって記憶があいまいになる。
短い時間だがらこそ、彼らを鮮明に焼き付ける事ができた。
自分はやっぱり全盛期。
@mflo
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@non55ji
かかか
@user-yx1ks5zc5f
おかか
お母さんみたいと言われてた
@user-yx1ks5zc5f
m flo
は、今聴いても心地良く聞こえる❣️
@user-nh1ln6pb9o
青春やね！
@user-td7ez1wu7r
富士スーパ〜🎶で偶然リサちゃんマンと会えた時👀✨……サイン下さい✨と時間稼げば良かった和世〰〰😭
@silk-vs3el
m-floの中で1番好きな曲。
この曲を聴くと昔の情景が蘇る。
@hinodewalking1919
20年近く前の曲なのに今聴いても全く古臭くない
凄くカッコいい
@TV-dt6jx
中学生の頃からm-floをハマって、当時死ぬほど聴いていてよかった。
15年ほどの時を経ても、イントロ聴くだけで当時の気持ちとか思い出とか全部胸に戻ってくるから！
@q696q
寒くなると聴きたくなります。
気持ちが若返って心がキューっとなる。
切ないけど嬉しくもある。