In 1996, after the break up of t-kimura's previous project Favorite Blue, he formed the band move and, by 1997, they released their first single ROCK IT DOWN. They however truly achieved fame when their followup single, around the world, was used as the opening theme for the anime Initial D (頭文字D). In 2005, the group changed their name by adding abbreviation marks between letters and are were still signed with the avex tune recording label.
On December 2, 2008, t-kimura stated on m.o.v.e’s official web site that he would focus more on production, and less on performing. On April 10, 2009, m.o.v.e performed with DJ T-Tashiro during an anime convention, Kamikazecon II, in Houston, Texas; the group anounced that t-kimura would no longer perform on-stage.
In November 2009, it was anounced that yuri was pregnant and would be getting married, thus taking a hiatus from the band for onstage performances. While m.o.v.e recorded two new albums in 2010, Dream Again and anim.o.v.e 02, the band didn't show any other activity (though motsu made guest appearances in many shows, lives and musical collaborations) until yuri went back on stage on October 2010.
m.o.v.e is perhaps best known for the unique style with which they blend rock, rap, electronica, metal and many other genres into their music. m.o.v.e are also well-known for their many contributions as opening and ending themes to the Initial D (頭文字D) series. These include around the world, Rage your dream, BREAK IN2 THE NITE, Blazin' Beat, Gamble Rumble, DOGFIGHT and Noizy Tribe. The also provided the opening theme for the anime series Ikkitousen (一騎当千) with their song Drivin' Through the Night as well as the ending theme for the anime Final Fantasy Unlimited, Romancing Train, and the ending credits for KOEI's Dynasty Warriors 2 (真・三國無双, Shin Sangokumusou), Can't Quit This!!!! ～KNOCK'EM OUT～ (SH FUNK MIX).
On December 7 2012, the band announced that, after 15 years, they would break up. A last Best of album called "Best Moves ~and moves goes on~", scheduled to be released on Feb. 17 2013, and a last show in March 2013 are left behind as a goodbye to the fans.
FREAKY PLANET
m.o.v.e Lyrics
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Do the freaky dance like a freaky giraffe
昨日の王者も 明日にはザコ
流行りもスタイルも常に チェキッてなきゃ置いてかれそう
迷ってる今 悩んでるヒマないから踊りましょうここで
次第にほら 悟ったようなスマイル
The 球体のフロアー 星中ダンス
変らないモノがあると信じたい hey Mr.Robot
Freaky planet, lonely sunlight, won't you let me ease your worries
Freaky planet with the human, can you tell me where's your “happy”
Freaky planet, lonely Hamlet, I'm, a player of your drama
Freaky planet, you got power to decipher the code of love
止まっちゃダメね 踊りつづけて
願い続ければきっと叶う 夢のようなワクワク変人ランド
嫌いも好きも 笑い落とせよ
右頬ぶたれたら左にキスして 光ってみろBoy
変わってく すべてが一瞬で
The 球体のフロアー 星中ダンス
変らないモノがあると信じたい hey Mr.Robot
Freaky planet, lonely sunlight, won't you let me ease your worries
Freaky planet with the human, can you tell me where's your “happy”
Freaky planet out of logic, I'm a dancer in your society
Freaky planet, freaky starship, waiting for your spacy remix
If you wanna party,
let me hear your body sing it oh yea “oh yea” say oh yeah “oh yea”
Come on, if you wanna groove to the music.
hurry up and sing ti alright “alright”
Hey baby, sing it just little more
To the stream, just let it flow, let it flow
そん深刻な顔はやめて La-la-la 遊びにいこう 急いで
To the stream, just let it flow, let it flow
そん深刻な顔はやめて La-la-la 遊びにいこう 朝まで OK
変わってく すべてが一瞬で
The 球体のフロアー 星中ダンス
変らないモノがあると信じたい hey Mr.Robot
Freaky planet, lonely sunlight, won't you let me ease your worries
Freaky planet with the human, can you tell me where's your “happy”
Freaky planet, lonely Hamlet, I'm, a player of your drama
Freaky planet, you got power to decipher the code of love
The lyrics of m.o.v.e's song FREAKY PLANET express the idea of breaking free from societal norms and expectations and enjoying oneself on a planet where weirdness is celebrated. The freaky man on the freaky star is depicted as dancing like a freaky giraffe, inviting others to join him in the dance of freedom. The song suggests that worrying about fitting in and conforming to trends and styles will only leave one behind in a society that constantly demands change. Instead, the singer encourages the listener to embrace their freaky side and dance away their worries, finding joy in the impermanence of life.
The chorus of the song reinforces this message, as the singer implores the freaky planet to ease their worries and tell them where their happy is. The lyrics speak to the loneliness of being different in a society that values conformity, but also to the power of weirdness to bring people together. The song celebrates the idea that anything is possible on this freaky planet, where codes of love can be deciphered and dreams can come true.
Line by Line Meaning
Now the freaky man on the freaky star
The unconventional man on the extraordinary planet
Do the freaky dance like a freaky giraffe
Dancing uniquely, like a giraffe with its long neck
Yesterday's champion could be tomorrow's loser
Success is not constant, trends and styles change quickly
If you're hesitating and worrying now, let's dance here
There's no time for doubts or worries, so let's dance instead
Gradually, you'll feel like you've figured it out, smiling
Eventually, you'll realize the situation and feel content
Everything changes in an instant
Things change rapidly and unexpectedly
On the spherical dance floor, everyone dances with enthusiasm
People are enjoying themselves on the rotating, spherical dance floor
I want to believe that there are things that won't change, hey Mr. Robot
I hope that there are some constants in life, something that you can rely on despite changes
Freaky planet, lonely sunlight, won't you let me ease your worries
Unique planet, with only one sun, can you let me alleviate your troubles
Freaky planet with the human, can you tell me where's your 'happy'
Unconventional planet, with people living on it, can you show me where you find happiness
Freaky planet, lonely Hamlet, I'm a player of your drama
Weird planet, like a solitary Hamlet, I am a participant in your peculiar society
Freaky planet, you got power to decipher the code of love
Unusual planet, you possess the ability to understand how love works
Don't stop, keep dancing
Continue to dance without interruption
If you keep wishing, surely your dreams will come true, like an exciting freaky land
If you persist in wishing, your desires will eventually be fulfilled, resulting in a thrilling world
Laugh away both happiness and dislike
Laugh in the face of both good and bad emotions
If you get slapped on the right cheek, kiss on the left and shine on, boy
If you face adversity, overcome it with kindness and shine
To the rhythm, just let it flow, let it flow
Let yourself be carried away by the beat, don't resist
Stop with the serious face, let's go play, hurry
Stop being so serious, let's go have fun immediately
Let it flow to the stream, let it flow
Let the music take you, go with the flow
Stop with the serious face, let's go play until morning, okay
Stop being so serious, let's party all night long
Freaky planet, lonely Hamlet, I'm a player of your drama
Weird planet, like a solitary Hamlet, I am a participant in your peculiar society
Freaky planet, freaky starship, waiting for your spacy remix
Unique planet, with eccentric spaceships, waiting for an otherworldly remix
If you wanna party, let your body sing it oh yea, come on
If you want to celebrate, let your body express it through song
Sing out 'oh yeah, oh yeah', and groove to the music
Sing with enthusiasm and move to the rhythm
Baby, sing a bit more
Continue to sing with fervor, baby
Freaky planet, you got power to decipher the code of love
Unusual planet, you have the ability to understand the complexities of love
Contributed by Ava H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@pedropinilla
It's been almost 8 years since m.o.v.e disbanded and their music sounds so damn good everyday, I so miss them. Yuri, Motsu, T-Kimura, wherever you are I hope the best for you. Forever m.o.v.e!!!
@somacruz10
Yeah, my nostalgia
@BrysonVibin
yessir
@earvinarabia8733
Listening in 2021. I remember first hearing this song in Animax-musix a decade ago and initially had no idea m.o.v.e sang it even though it was so obvious.
@isikuraider
このFUNKYPLANETのPVが入っているGRIDというアルバム持ってますけどこれほど頭文字Dファンに向けたと思わせるPVが沢山入ったアルバムを作るmoveの頭文字D愛が感じられます(実際メンバー3人とも頭文字Dのファンだったりする)
@chidori7234
Initial D cameo so sick!!! What's better is that m.o.v.e cameoed themselves in Fourth Stage.
@joaquinsandoval5370
they did? when?
@BrysonVibin
@Joaquín Sandoval during a race, they were the 3 bystaders that were showed on the sidelines for a few seconds.
@MisterFizz
Oh yeah! These guys have got it goin' on. Keep it up.
@subarutk1227
この頃のYURIさんの格好と容姿、好きだなぁ