mikio san passed away as the result of a fall he took off an observation deck, stargazing with his wife. .....it's only fitting that we can now look up at the stars and see him, shining down on all of us with his beautiful guitar.... we miss you, little guitar kami... starlight.
I've been in apart of the hardcore scene for a very long time like late 90's early 2000's the first time i saw babymetal was at a free fest they were playing alongside hatebreed and killswitch engage I've seen those 2 bands hundreds of times even before they were considered just "metal" bands and dude babymetal stole the show the best performance of all the bands that played that whole fest i was blown away and the hardcore and metal fans all danced around together and not fighting for "mosh" space integrity used to be my favorite band but now its babymetal Ps. Cool converge pic
@@juanhenriquezz7273 it was called Chicago open air it had a bunch of metal bands rammstein headlined the big stage and i think rob zombie headlined the stage after babymetat and hatebreed and killswitch engage a friend of ours worked at one of the vendors and she had like 10 free tickets so she hooked it up for me and some friends 99.9% of the hardcore community was hoping hatebreed would play old songs but all we got was a bunch of new ones and i will be heard lol
@@Spitfire-nw1ux I've already heard of that festival and seen some videos...I like all those bands, more than all rammstein, hatebreed and now babymetal...how was babymetal that day??? Did the public like them???
@@juanhenriquezz7273 the crowd LOVED them marlyin manson was standing with rob zombie watching them on one side of the stage and all of hatebreed and killswitch engage was watching on the other side i think i could see a few other members of bands just cheering them on, the crowd was going crazy for them all the hardcore kids in the crowd were dancing and moshing for the babymetal breakdowns and all the metal heads danced with us we did a wall of death for road of resistance and even us hardcore kids push moshed * very friendly like babymetal says* and thats unheard of for the hardcore scene push mosh and hardcore dancing dont mix very well and most definitely hatemosh or crowd kill doesnt make the metal community very happy 😂 but im adult and dont do that stuff anymore all in all babymetal stole the show everyone was talking about their performance and how they have never seen something so epic and fun at a heavy music fest
@@mush1404 Mikio Fujioka, a guitarist with BABYMETAL's Kami Band, passed away January 5th, 2018. His death was a result of injuries from a fall from an observation platform. He was 36.
Mikio was a one of a kind guitar player. He played with all his heart and energy. He will always be remembered as one of the greatest of all time. Long live mikio and the legend of babymetal
yessssssssssssssss i don't see enough comments saying this, dude was an absolute legend, equal of Takayoshi in every way and a freaking teacher at the A1 guitar institute of japan... doesn't get much more prestigious than that imo! such an absolute tragedy and he will always be remembered, i'm soooooooooooo glad i got to see them a few years before he passed in Boston, MA at the house of blues, smaller venue but it was nuts people literally lined up for like 8 blocks i've never seen anything like it even for stuff like ozzfest where ozzy/lamb of god/hatebreed were playing, little kids, old old people, people that were for sure business dudes lol was soooo cool got my dad to come with me who had never really heard them before and he loved it, actually got into my first major pit at that show lol Mikio was freaking amazing man i'm soooo happy i managed to get some of that on video, i gotta fix that old ipod so i can upload the vids >.< RIP Mikio you absolute legend.
I laugh when people say to me Babymetal isn't real metal, I reply "You've forgotten a fundamental aspect of metal" "I don't give af what you think" 💥🤘🦊🤘💥
"Starlight" [Romanized:] Toki wo koete tokihanate, far away Hashiri tsuzuke haruka kanata run away (This time we're taking our bout to the North) (The wind blows, the wind blows) Fly higher in the sky (Like a star gazer) Fly higher in the night (Like a star gazer) Starlight, Starlight, hikari terasu sono saki e Starlight, Starlight Sagashi motome, kakenukete get away Kioku no kakera deja-vu meja-vu fade away (This time we're taking our bout to the North) (Dreaming now, dreaming now) Fly higher in the night (Like a star gazer) Fly higher in the sky (Like a star gazer) Starlight, Starlight, hikari hanatsu ano basho e Starlight, Starlight (Wherever we are, we'll be with you) (We'll never forget shining starlight) (Wherever you are, live in my heart) (We'll never forget shooting star) (Wherever we are, we'll be with you) (We'll never forget shining starlight) (Wherever you are, live in my heart) (We'll never forget shining star) Fly higher in the sky Fly higher in the night Fly higher in the sky Starlight shining in the night [Japanese:] 時空を 越えて 解き放て far away 走り 続け 遥か彼方 run away (This time we're taking our bout to the North) (The wind blows, the wind blows) Fly higher in the sky (Like a star gazer) Fly higher in the night (Like a star gazer) Starlight, Starlight, 光照らす その先へ Starlight, Starlight 捜し 求め, 駆け抜けて get away 記憶の欠片 デジャブ メジャブ fade away (This time we're taking our bout to the North) (Dreaming now, dreaming now) Fly higher in the light (Like a star gazer) Fly higher in the sky (Like a star gazer) Starlight, Starlight, 光放つ あの場所へ Starlight, Starlight (Wherever we are, we'll be with you) (We'll never forget shining starlight) (Wherever you are, live in my heart) (We'll never forget shooting star) (Wherever we are, we'll be with you) (We'll never forget shining starlight) (Wherever you are, live in my heart) (We'll never forget shining star) Fly higher in the sky Fly higher in the night Fly higher in the sky Starlight shining in the night [English translation:] Cross time and release, far away Keep running to the far off distance, run away (This time we're taking our bout to the North) (The wind blows, the wind blows) Fly higher in the sky (Like a star gazer) Fly higher in the night (Like a star gazer) To where the light shined before Starlight, starlight Search for it and run past, get away A fragment of a memory, deja-vu meja-vu fade away (This time we're taking our bout to the North) (Dreaming now, dreaming now) Fly higher in the night (Like a star gazer) Fly higher in the sky (Like a star gazer) Starlight, Starlight, to where the light hits Starlight, Starlight (Wherever we are, we'll be with you) (We'll never forget shining starlight) (Wherever you are, live in my heart) (We'll never forget shooting star) (Wherever we are, we'll be with you) (We'll never forget shining starlight) (Wherever you are, live in my heart) (We'll never forget shining star) Fly higher in the sky Fly higher in the night Fly higher in the sky Starlight shining in the night
Many people think that listening to Babymetal is like a guilty pleasure, but it is not ... the metal genre has many branches and honestly these ladies earned their place in the world of metal with effort and dedication ... it is not a guilty pleasure They are one of the best bands in recent years, their shows look incredible and I hope that at some point (when the coronavirus ends) they will come to Argentina and we can enjoy their show ...... Aguante Babymetal 🤘🤘🤘
They were thrown to the wolves with their first ever UK live show and their international appeal could have tanked right there. But they powered through and instantly became a phenomenon. 10 years later I'm still a fan. Any band who has a song that can move me to tears is one that won't ever leave my playlist.
I stopped treating them like a guilty pleasure when they started touring with all the BIGGEST metal bands. Especially when Rob Zombie publicly defended them from haters
I was very late discovering this band. Its somewhat heartbreaking that I found them just as they are going on hiatus. Feels like I made a new friend, and then that friend has to go away. Its rare that a band has the ability to make you feel happy, energized and then...a little sad. In the same song. Live forever in my heart, BABYMETAL. Starlight.
@@autohmae They were still touring through the worst parts of cv19... cv19 is on the tail end and then they decide to hiatus? I don't think so. It's plausible they are waiting for it to die down, but there are a lot of countries like the UK that are already back to normalcy. Nobody really knows what the reason is. It's all just speculation. They might be working on a new album, they might just want a break, they might disband, who knows?
@@Nelekets I think you misunderstood how they work: release album -> do touring. The new album hasn't been released yet. They are currently releasing audio snippets to fan club members.
Thank you Mikio. You are missed but are amongst the stars, your irrepressible smile beaming them ever brighter. Goodbye Yui, thank you for the last 8 years - I have followed you from the beginning of Babymetal and will continue to keep an eye out for Yui Mizuno.
2:26 _Wherever we are we'll be with you_ _We'll never forget shining starlights_ _Wherever you are live in my heart_ _We'll never forget shooting stars_ #RIPMikio #ThankYouYui
@@charly_tan The song is for Mikio, not for so-called fans throwing tantrums because the girls were wearing new outfits. Not saying you're one of them, but there were a lot of pathetic fans acting like children back in 2018.
My favorite thing about all of this new Japanese music I'm discovering lately is the fact that I'm realizing music really is about FEELING, and you don't even really need to know what they're saying to truly feel it.
i just found this song and i still cried even when i didn't know it was a tribute, now i know im crying even more this song is amazing still in tears now
Actually I afraid to listen this song last year when this uploaded after Yui had announced her leaving......and Master Fujioka's accident, my heart was broken....... And now this year, I just try to bring back my soul to love the brand new Babymetal and finally start to listen this..........what a masterpiece song......I'm cry with the joy......I'm happy that I'm back to Babymetal again!!!!!
@@dannyalan2132 I was doing some reading and though I agree it is a tribute to Mikio, I think it's also a tribute to Yui. They both loved stargazing, and both have left Babymetal. Definitely started tearing up after finding that out and listening to the song again and again. Happy but sad song.
@@CsunnyD2002 Ok thanks for telling me, I understand why she left then makes sense. It sucks though because i only recently started to listen to the band, then i here shes leaving. But if its because of health it makes a lot of sense.
I cried when Architects gave their farewells to Tom Searle and then played "Gone With The Wind" and I cried during this. Metal music is meant as a catalyst for the darkness in us so that we can be happier people in our everyday lives but metal can be sad too sometimes. And when it is it's like a punch in the gut. You feel it. Wherever we are we'll be with you, little Stargazer!
Flawless when a foreigner like you uses Nihongo as a non mother language,I guess. We fans are always on their side.Is that right? Let's Stay tune,Stay Rock with BABYMETAL from now on. My best wish to you.See you!
The rage of the riff in the verse and the sorrow of the chorus is palpable. This what it sounds like inside when someone you love dies. I wouldn't have expected this level of quality from a novelty pop act. I've always liked this group. But they've proven their cred with this song. Which is pretty radical. I can't just treat them like an amusing novelty group with a few bangin' riffs now. No more patronizing from me.
Rage on the riffs and sorrow in the chorus is the best description to how I felt when listening to this first time. Of course I already knew this was for Mikio
They may have started out as a novelty but that changed before they were 13 years old when the enormity of their talent surprised even their own management. They have a solid portfolio of brilliant songs now and the professionalism and depth that comes with 10 years experience of massive live performances....And they're only 20 years old. Plenty more to come I hope.
@@hiddenguitardog As a new fan I didn't know any background information about the band and this song but I felt the emotion at a deeper level. When I read the background information it all fell into place.
Su's voice, Moa's chorus, that star in the sky at the end of the video... Yui... Mikio... this song makes me cry every time i hear it. It have a little essence of the old Babymetal combined with the natural mature of the girls. Love it.
Dreday87 VayneMud For all that represents, Yui's leaving, Mikio's dead, the old Babymetal that i never seen in live's shows... yes, this song makes my eyes drop tears.
What an amazing song. Always brings me a tear to my eyes at the very least. Esp the 2:50 part. The rage of the riffs and drums and the sadness of the vocals convey what the band feels so perfectly. This is genre defining class music.
Saddened by the news about Yui leaving Babymetal, I hope she does well in her future and also hoping the best to Babymetal and their new era. Things change and changes are never easy but hoping the best to everyone involved. It was a great 8 years with Babymetal and Yui thank you ❤️
Thank you BABYMETAL for sharing this with the world. RIP Mikio, your spirit is soaring with the stars. And Yui, so sad to hear you have departed the group, I will always love your smile and presence. And last but not least, Thank you Su-Metal and Moa-Metal, for carrying on and recording more outstanding music. And one last shout out to the Kami-Band! You are the glue that holds BABYMETALS music together. Well done!!!
ItzDraco thought it was just me that felt that way. I just started listening to this group about 6 months and it's the only heavy metal band I'll listen to. I'm not much a big fan of Metal or Heavy Metal but the way it's sang into the beat is what brings me back listening to these tracks. "Give Me Chocolate" was the very first song that I've heard from them and believe me I've put that song on repeat about more than 20 times while I was driving. Now I got "Catch Me if You Can" on repeat as well lol
What really impresses me about babymetal is how educated and talented the musicians are with metal: this song has a lot of djent elements with double pedals while other songs sound like old school metal with solos, and others like metalcore with filthy breakdowns and blast beats. Even the screamer has really good lows. I mostly listen to deathcore and metalcore, and that’s why the music blends in so well with the Japanese pop because the metal parts are way above average.
I f'ing love this song. The chorus is so powerful and so moving. Perfectly matched by the adrenaline-pumping metal beat in the background. Mikio Fujioka's passing and Yui's retirement makes this song even more touching and... melancholic in a way. Who knew becoming a Babymetal fan would be such an emotional rollercoaster? This song represent life to me. Tragedy is always around the corner, but even so we must find the strength to move on, while never forgetting the loved ones we've lost on the way. Rest well Mikio-san, and thank you for everything.
STARLIGHT ROMAJI LYRIC toki o koete, tokihanatte Far Away hashiritsuzuke haruka kanata Run Away ( This time we’ re taking our’ bout to the north) Fearless tabi na no Ah fire in the sky( Makes us star gazers) Ah fire in the night( Makes us star gazers) Starlight Starlight hikari terasu sono saki e Starlight Starlight sagashimotome kakenukete Get Away kioku no kakera dejavumejavu Fade away ( This time we’ re taking our’ bout to the north) Dreaming now Dreaming now Fly higher in the night( Makes us star gazers) Fly higher in the sky( Makes us star gazers) Starlight Starlight hikari hanatsu ano basho e Starlight Starlight Wherever we are we’ ll be with you We’ ll never forget shining starlight Wherever you are live in my heart We’ ll never forget shooting star Wherever we are we’ ll be with you We’ ll never forget shining starlight Wherever you are live in my heart We’ ll never forget shining star Ah fire in the sky Ah fire in the light Ah fire in the sky Starlight shining in the night ============================= YUI MESSAGE TO THE ONE. A message to my fans, I am truly sorry for the inconvenience I have caused so many people due to being absent for an extended period of time. I have mulled over this over and over again but, I have decided to leave BABYMETAL at this time. I feel very sorry that my decision will disturb the other members and some many fans who have supported BABYMETAL. I am further terribly sorry to sadden the fans who have supported BABYMETAL. I had the strong desire to appear on stage again but my physical condition is not at its best even now, and further I feel that I would like to pursue my dream, one that I have had from a long time ago, of going on my own as Mizuno Yui. It is these factors that led to my decision. I am thankful for the numerous and precious experiences I was able to have being a part of BABYMETAL. I always felt day to day that I was truly blessed. The live shows where we all smiled together and became as One were truly happy and enjoyable times. I will do my utmost best to be able to again one day meet all of you as Mizuno Yui. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the last 8-years. - Mizuno Yui. Yui-Metal will forever be in our hearts. we'll love and support you always.. Mizuno Yui our Tomato Princess.
Appreciated, but the "kioku no keppen fade away" line sounds wrong. Now, I don't speak the language, but it sounds more like "kioku no kakera deijabu (deijabu) fade away" Also, the second time around, "we'll never forget shooting star" is "we'll never forget shining star"
時を越えて、解き放って Far Away 走り続け遥か彼方 Run Away (This time we're taking our 'bout to the north) Fearless 旅なの Ah, fire in the sky (Makes us star gazers) Ah, fire in the night (Makes us star gazers) Starlight, Starlight, 光照らすその先へ Starlight, Starlight 捜し求め, 駆け抜けて Get Away 記憶の欠片 デジャヴメジャヴ Fade away (This time we're taking our 'bout to the north) Dreaming now, Dreaming now Fly higher in the night (Makes us star gazers) Fly higher in the sky (Makes us star gazers) Starlight, Starlight, 光放つあの場所へ Starlight, Starlight Wherever we are, we'll be with you We'll never forget shining starlight Wherever you are, live in my heart We'll never forget shooting star Wherever we are, we'll be with you We'll never forget shining starlight Wherever you are, live in my heart We'll never forget shining starlight Ah, fire in the sky Ah, fire in the light Ah, fire in the sky Starlight shining in the night
I am disappointed of myself for not knowing the story behind Mikio until today. Even more when I have been a BABYMETAL fan long ago. This explains the mood behind this song.
And the title “starlight” because Mikio fell off a platform while watching the stars that caused the fatal injuries, a beautiful message and a very good goodbye in my opinion.
BABYMETAL fans around the world..let’s all please do our absolute best and continue to support SU-METAL & MOAMETAL and the Kami Band..they need us now more than ever we must stick together and show out true dedication to BABYMETAL but most importantly guys we need to always and forever and truly support YUIMETAL we must respect her decision and wish her the best in whatever she desires i am truly devastated that she has left but I understand why..forever we are the one and I am honored to be part of the best fan base in the world..I love all of my fellow Babymetal fans...on another note I absolutely love this song so much it’s very heavy and djenty (I think I spelled that right lol) and it will forever be a tribute to Mikio Fujioka & Yui Mizuno 🖤
i second this comment! well said i for myself couldn't find the right words, cause I'm here, listening to this song and licking the way too deep wound the information about Yui left behind..
The first time I saw Yui-chan was in Singapore in November 2013. At that time, I had no idea how much that moment would change my life forever. It was only a few seconds long, but that was the most important few seconds of my life. I remember walking up to the meet & greet table. Seeing these three girls so much shorter than me, staring up into my eyes and smiling at me. Waving to them and them waving back. Mumbling off a few words of greeting which they reciprocated. They were incredibly radiant and seemed so happy to see me. I felt so warm inside even though I didn’t know why. My heart just melted. And because of that magical day, I went on to experience so many other incredible, unforgettable moments. From meeting her again in December that year, to seeing them with the kami band for the first time in the 2015 Europe tour, to getting the sweetest smile from Yui during Meta Taro as I imitated her outstretched fist in Chicago 2016, to her beaming at the whole front row waving the pink SG towels in Seattle, to being right in front of her at the APMAs watching her playing the guitar with Mikio, and of course, at Chula Vista in 2017 wishing her a happy birthday and getting a bow of gratitude in return. And many, many other joyful days that I will always remember. But then Kansas City happened. The hurt, the confusion, the betrayal, the tears. I already knew deep in my heart back then that it was over. Nonetheless, I still could delude myself; that as long as there wasn’t an official statement from Amuse, Yui could still return to Babymetal somewhere someday. But today’s announcement was the final nail in the coffin to all of our hopes. It feels like something inside of me has died forever, that my gaping emotional void just got so much bigger, that my heart has shattered into a million pieces. But enough of that. I didn’t write this to post about how sad I am. Instead, this is a celebration of the past few years, a homage to Yui-chan thanking her for inspiring me and changing my life for the better. Five years ago, I thought that following a band around the world was something that only super rich people do, or something some super extroverted and crazy person does. If someone had told me that I would be seeing a group 46 times in 35+ cities across 3 continents, I would have thought that impossible. I hate going out. I hate meeting new people. I hate travelling. I have minor social anxiety. The thought of being in a busy street, on a crowded bus sickened me and is still unpleasant to this day. So really, I’m the last person who would be likely to go on such an adventure. How wrong I was. It really doesn’t take anything at all. All it requires is passion for the group you love. I’m glad I had the courage to step out of my comfort zone and go on this unforgettable journey. More than just the girls or the band, I will also miss the many incredible people I met. We live in a disgusting society where people are just using each other for their own gain. But not in the Babymetal community. I started off going to shows alone, far from home and not knowing a single person. But the care of the fellow Babymetal fans blew me away. There were fans letting me sleep in their hotel rooms when I had none, treating me to meals, giving me and other fans free VIP tickets, driving me between cities for shows, and many other big and small acts of help. I have never experienced such kindness before, much less from people that were sometimes complete strangers. People who don’t understand will laugh at us, call us creepy, say that we’re wasting our money and time. But I don’t give a fuck. Only those who I shared these previous memories with can understand how much it means to me. I’m going to be honest. I’m dead certain that I would have killed myself at some point these past few years without Babymetal. Those who have never experienced depression will never get it. It’s really not something that can be explained easily. It’s not a matter of “Why are you sad when other people have it so much worse than you?” or “Huh? But you are always smiling and seem okay, why do you feel like this?”. The feeling that Babymetal gave me was priceless. They gave me this precious something that made me feel whole, made me feel complete, gave me something to look forward to and made me believe that life was something worth fighting for. That there’s still some good left in this existence. They were the light in my dark world. Babymetal literally saved my life. Babymetal will always hold a special place in my heart. I may have other groups that I would travel to see, but nothing will even come close to what Babymetal meant to me. I will always hate their management, but I don’t hold a single thing against Yui or Moa or Su. They sacrificed the best years of their youth to bring happiness to us. Despite what has happened in the end, I don’t regret any of it; not the five figures I’ve spent on this group, not all the shit I’ve gotten from my parents for this, not the sleepless nights freezing my ass of the streets of London, Los Angeles, Chicago and so many other cities. Rather, I’m immensely thankful for everything. No amount of career success or money will ever enable me to experience what I had these past five years again. I feel incredibly privileged to have had the opportunity to see the greatest group in the world so many times. I will always treasure the memories of these past few years. I don’t want to send Yui-chan off with tears, but with a big smile, just like she has always done for me when I’m at barrier. Thank you for all the happiness you’ve given me. I wish you happiness in life too. Goodbye, Yui-chan. I love you so much.
"I’m going to be honest. I’m dead certain that I would have killed myself at some point these past few years without Babymetal. Those who have never experienced depression will never get it." I completely understand how you feel. I adore Babymetal but Nightwish is the band which saw me through some of life's toughest times.
SAYING THIS WAS BEAUTIFUL IS A GROSS UNDERSTATEMENT...I FELT YOU 300%..S/O TO YOU MAN AND I WISH YOU THE BEST ON YOUR JOURNEY..AND TO BABYMETAL FOREVER ..THROUGH THE SUNSHINE AND THE RAIN.
Hi @Shawn That's quite a missive. Sounds like Babymetal made a REAL and positive difference to your life. That's the power of great music. Don't say goodbye to Yui-chan, just yet. Yui has, literally, millions of people praying for her. We've all watched her grow up. We all want her to be well, and we're all saddened by her departure from BM. It must've been a seriously tough decision for her, but, personally, I'm thankful just to hear from her (and that she's doing what's best for herself; looking to the future). I'm sharing that big smile. Yui remains focused on good health so she may return as an artist (on her own terms ). -I'm betting, when she is fully recharged, she'll not be able to resist finding a bit of time for a little more Babymetal activity, too; ) and Su-metal, Mo-metal and Kami Band continue the BM quest. Best wishes.
Lyrics: Toki wo koete tokihanate, far away Hashiri tsuzuke haruka kanata run away (This time we're taking our bout to the North) (The wind blows, the wind blows) Fly higher in the sky (Like a star gazer) Fly higher in the night (Like a star gazer) Starlight, Starlight, hikari terasu sono saki e Starlight, Starlight Sagashi motome, kakenukete get away Kioku no kakera deja-vu meja-vu fade away (This time we're taking our bout to the North) (Dreaming now, dreaming now) Fly higher in the night (Like a star gazer) Fly higher in the sky (Like a star gazer) Starlight, Starlight, hikari hanatsu ano basho e Starlight, Starlight (Wherever we are, we'll be with you) (We'll never forget shining starlight) (Wherever you are, live in my heart) (We'll never forget shooting star) (Wherever we are, we'll be with you) (We'll never forget shining starlight) (Wherever you are, live in my heart) (We'll never forget shining star) Fly higher in the sky Fly higher in the night Fly higher in the sky Starlight shining in the night
Really love this song! It's sad that Yui decided to quit the band, but as a babymetal fan, I will keep supporting Su and Moa in this new journey without Yui. As for Yui, I really hope she gets well and hope the best for her life. I will always love and support the three of you.
Nothing lasts forever, and we must enjoy every second while it lasts. Babymetal will not be the same without her, but i guess the band can work well as a duo. They can explore new stuff, they can make Moa a "lead" singer with Su instead of just background vocals. I mean, music is in constant changing, and they are too. And i believe that Yui's absence for all this time gave her time to think of she really wants for her life. We, as babymetal fans, must support them in this sad moment, cause I believe that all of this is being harder to them than for any of us. Black Babymetal is the only thing that's really over. I'll support all of them, in whatever they are doing, related to babymetal or not.
Ever since I heard the first song of BABYMETAL, I knew from that day that this band will prosper and reach out to as many people in the world. After knowing that this song is a tribute, it brought me to tears. Without BABYMETAL, noone will ever be the same. RIP Mikio, you will never be forgotten. We are thankful and proud that you took this ride with the band for many years. And now you have found your way riding to the stars. Good luck Yui. BABYMETAL is never the same without you. You have brought nothing but happiness to the world. We all love you. Even though its unfortunate you left the band, life goes on. We will always support you and the band wherever and whenever. Big Love to "YuiMetal" and "Ko-Gami". You will always remain in our hearts.
This makes me cry....Mikios passing and Yu-metal leaving the band because of her health issues it’s touching- just listen to the song and read the lyrics-
I hope Yui Is ok! Goodbye Yui, Thank you for being in BABYMETAL The trio has ended :c Live out your life now Yui! We all Miss You and Love you! -The Ones
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This song is so sad because not only does it represent Mikio's passing but it's also Yui's farewell
i always read your comment when i listen to this song and it just brings tears to my eyes
It took a long time before I could listen to this song without crying
@@imStorm3r same here
True, but that's why it's so powerful and beautiful. It doesn't make me sad - it motivates me.
Holy crap, it's been 1 1/2 years already :(
mikio san passed away as the result of a fall he took off an observation deck, stargazing with his wife.
.....it's only fitting that we can now look up at the stars and see him, shining down on all of us with his beautiful guitar.... we miss you, little guitar kami... starlight.
I've been in apart of the hardcore scene for a very long time like late 90's early 2000's the first time i saw babymetal was at a free fest they were playing alongside hatebreed and killswitch engage I've seen those 2 bands hundreds of times even before they were considered just "metal" bands and dude babymetal stole the show the best performance of all the bands that played that whole fest i was blown away and the hardcore and metal fans all danced around together and not fighting for "mosh" space integrity used to be my favorite band but now its babymetal
Ps. Cool converge pic
@@Spitfire-nw1ux what was the fest bro???
@@juanhenriquezz7273 it was called Chicago open air it had a bunch of metal bands rammstein headlined the big stage and i think rob zombie headlined the stage after babymetat and hatebreed and killswitch engage a friend of ours worked at one of the vendors and she had like 10 free tickets so she hooked it up for me and some friends 99.9% of the hardcore community was hoping hatebreed would play old songs but all we got was a bunch of new ones and i will be heard lol
@@Spitfire-nw1ux I've already heard of that festival and seen some videos...I like all those bands, more than all rammstein, hatebreed and now babymetal...how was babymetal that day??? Did the public like them???
@@juanhenriquezz7273 the crowd LOVED them marlyin manson was standing with rob zombie watching them on one side of the stage and all of hatebreed and killswitch engage was watching on the other side i think i could see a few other members of bands just cheering them on, the crowd was going crazy for them all the hardcore kids in the crowd were dancing and moshing for the babymetal breakdowns and all the metal heads danced with us we did a wall of death for road of resistance and even us hardcore kids push moshed * very friendly like babymetal says* and thats unheard of for the hardcore scene push mosh and hardcore dancing dont mix very well and most definitely hatemosh or crowd kill doesnt make the metal community very happy 😂 but im adult and dont do that stuff anymore all in all babymetal stole the show everyone was talking about their performance and how they have never seen something so epic and fun at a heavy music fest
To Mikio. Always loved, never forgotten.
RIP, Ko-gami.
starlight
Omg one of them died 😭😭
@@mush1404 Mikio Fujioka, a guitarist with BABYMETAL's Kami Band, passed away January 5th, 2018.
His death was a result of injuries from a fall from an observation platform.
He was 36.
Rick Wagner :( R.I.P
Starlight は、今聴いても泣けてきちゃう
R.I.P Mikio.
and
I miss Yui. Please come back.
You spoke from my heart.😭❤️💔
Mikio was a one of a kind guitar player. He played with all his heart and energy. He will always be remembered as one of the greatest of all time. Long live mikio and the legend of babymetal
yessssssssssssssss i don't see enough comments saying this, dude was an absolute legend, equal of Takayoshi in every way and a freaking teacher at the A1 guitar institute of japan... doesn't get much more prestigious than that imo! such an absolute tragedy and he will always be remembered, i'm soooooooooooo glad i got to see them a few years before he passed in Boston, MA at the house of blues, smaller venue but it was nuts people literally lined up for like 8 blocks i've never seen anything like it even for stuff like ozzfest where ozzy/lamb of god/hatebreed were playing, little kids, old old people, people that were for sure business dudes lol was soooo cool got my dad to come with me who had never really heard them before and he loved it, actually got into my first major pit at that show lol Mikio was freaking amazing man i'm soooo happy i managed to get some of that on video, i gotta fix that old ipod so i can upload the vids >.< RIP Mikio you absolute legend.
RIP
@@fumie4996Avenged Sevenfold - Seize the day.
@@zeening Dude, he was Takyoshi's master.
Seize The Day - Avenged Sevenfold
I laugh when people say to me Babymetal isn't real metal, I reply
"You've forgotten a fundamental aspect of metal"
"I don't give af what you think"
💥🤘🦊🤘💥
"Starlight"
[Romanized:]
Toki wo koete tokihanate, far away
Hashiri tsuzuke haruka kanata run away
(This time we're taking our bout to the North)
(The wind blows, the wind blows)
Fly higher in the sky (Like a star gazer)
Fly higher in the night (Like a star gazer)
Starlight, Starlight, hikari terasu sono saki e
Starlight, Starlight
Sagashi motome, kakenukete get away
Kioku no kakera deja-vu meja-vu fade away
(This time we're taking our bout to the North)
(Dreaming now, dreaming now)
Fly higher in the night (Like a star gazer)
Fly higher in the sky (Like a star gazer)
Starlight, Starlight, hikari hanatsu ano basho e
Starlight, Starlight
(Wherever we are, we'll be with you)
(We'll never forget shining starlight)
(Wherever you are, live in my heart)
(We'll never forget shooting star)
(Wherever we are, we'll be with you)
(We'll never forget shining starlight)
(Wherever you are, live in my heart)
(We'll never forget shining star)
Fly higher in the sky
Fly higher in the night
Fly higher in the sky
Starlight shining in the night
[Japanese:]
時空を 越えて 解き放て far away
走り 続け 遥か彼方 run away
(This time we're taking our bout to the North)
(The wind blows, the wind blows)
Fly higher in the sky (Like a star gazer)
Fly higher in the night (Like a star gazer)
Starlight, Starlight, 光照らす その先へ
Starlight, Starlight
捜し 求め, 駆け抜けて get away
記憶の欠片 デジャブ メジャブ fade away
(This time we're taking our bout to the North)
(Dreaming now, dreaming now)
Fly higher in the light (Like a star gazer)
Fly higher in the sky (Like a star gazer)
Starlight, Starlight, 光放つ あの場所へ
Starlight, Starlight
(Wherever we are, we'll be with you)
(We'll never forget shining starlight)
(Wherever you are, live in my heart)
(We'll never forget shooting star)
(Wherever we are, we'll be with you)
(We'll never forget shining starlight)
(Wherever you are, live in my heart)
(We'll never forget shining star)
Fly higher in the sky
Fly higher in the night
Fly higher in the sky
Starlight shining in the night
[English translation:]
Cross time and release, far away
Keep running to the far off distance, run away
(This time we're taking our bout to the North)
(The wind blows, the wind blows)
Fly higher in the sky (Like a star gazer)
Fly higher in the night (Like a star gazer)
To where the light shined before
Starlight, starlight
Search for it and run past, get away
A fragment of a memory, deja-vu meja-vu fade away
(This time we're taking our bout to the North)
(Dreaming now, dreaming now)
Fly higher in the night (Like a star gazer)
Fly higher in the sky (Like a star gazer)
Starlight, Starlight, to where the light hits
Starlight, Starlight
(Wherever we are, we'll be with you)
(We'll never forget shining starlight)
(Wherever you are, live in my heart)
(We'll never forget shooting star)
(Wherever we are, we'll be with you)
(We'll never forget shining starlight)
(Wherever you are, live in my heart)
(We'll never forget shining star)
Fly higher in the sky
Fly higher in the night
Fly higher in the sky
Starlight shining in the night
@Izuku Midoriya
Omg yes I was hoping someone would do this thank you 🙏🙏🙏
thank you sm!
Thank you so much my friend 🙌
crying brb
そのときの聴く状況でこの曲がいちばん好き SU-METALの声の魅力が最大に溢れる曲のひとつ
Many people think that listening to Babymetal is like a guilty pleasure, but it is not ... the metal genre has many branches and honestly these ladies earned their place in the world of metal with effort and dedication ... it is not a guilty pleasure They are one of the best bands in recent years, their shows look incredible and I hope that at some point (when the coronavirus ends) they will come to Argentina and we can enjoy their show ...... Aguante Babymetal 🤘🤘🤘
Megadeth moment al final xd
@@cristhiantupaznt6108 Baby Meee Baby meee Aguante Baby Meeee
They were thrown to the wolves with their first ever UK live show and their international appeal could have tanked right there. But they powered through and instantly became a phenomenon. 10 years later I'm still a fan. Any band who has a song that can move me to tears is one that won't ever leave my playlist.
Nothing to be guilty about.. babymetal is amazing
I stopped treating them like a guilty pleasure when they started touring with all the BIGGEST metal bands. Especially when Rob Zombie publicly defended them from haters
I was very late discovering this band. Its somewhat heartbreaking that I found them just as they are going on hiatus. Feels like I made a new friend, and then that friend has to go away. Its rare that a band has the ability to make you feel happy, energized and then...a little sad. In the same song. Live forever in my heart, BABYMETAL. Starlight.
There's a lot more Japanese bands for you to listen.
Why are they on hiatus?
@@hayatzor6249 only live hiatus because of corona situation in the world
@@autohmae They were still touring through the worst parts of cv19... cv19 is on the tail end and then they decide to hiatus? I don't think so. It's plausible they are waiting for it to die down, but there are a lot of countries like the UK that are already back to normalcy.
Nobody really knows what the reason is. It's all just speculation. They might be working on a new album, they might just want a break, they might disband, who knows?
@@Nelekets I think you misunderstood how they work: release album -> do touring. The new album hasn't been released yet. They are currently releasing audio snippets to fan club members.
Solid track. RIP Mikio and good luck to Yui
Whoa! You're a BabyMetal fan?! O.o
Hahaha...you like babymetal? legit!
UA-cam be tripping?!
Why is everyone surprised?
What happened mikio?
I lost my brother in 2013 my aunt in 2021 and my cousin this year😢 this song is my tribute to them....
They are alive in the (afterlife)
Thank you Mikio. You are missed but are amongst the stars, your irrepressible smile beaming them ever brighter.
Goodbye Yui, thank you for the last 8 years - I have followed you from the beginning of Babymetal and will continue to keep an eye out for Yui Mizuno.
what happend?
Yui decided to leave the band.
@@TheXnyu Yui officially left Babymetal.
well said.
No Yui,..
この曲、オフィシャルのリリースで初めて聴いたとき、歌詞はヤバいけど楽曲はなんだか平凡だなと思った。だけどライブで観たらまったく別物で曲も歌詞もグッサグサ刺さる。すげえ曲だった。2018年10月30日、神戸の初日のモッシュシュピット、この曲の中盤で、となりのおっさんが急にヘドバンやめて、両手で顔を覆って『幹大さん、ゆいちゃ～ん』と嗚咽しはじめたのにはまいった。エモが伝染って周りの皆さんが泣いちまっただよ。冷酷なクレーンカメラがターミネータの眼みたくパイロットランプを赤く光らせながらずっとこっちを撮ってたな。いつかこの曲のオフィシャルのライブMVが出れば、狂乱のモッシュピットの真っ只中に、静かに泣いてるヘンなサークル領域が写ってるかも。
私のライブ初参戦が同じ日でした。私は紅月で泣いてしまいました。
2:26
_Wherever we are we'll be with you_
_We'll never forget shining starlights_
_Wherever you are live in my heart_
_We'll never forget shooting stars_
#RIPMikio #ThankYouYui
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Im a new fan yet this is making me kinda emotional
This song sums up 2018 very well for older fans. It expresses grief, and much pain. It also works for 2020.
@@charly_tan The song is for Mikio, not for so-called fans throwing tantrums because the girls were wearing new outfits. Not saying you're one of them, but there were a lot of pathetic fans acting like children back in 2018.
@@areader2253 Grief is a word that is used when someone passes away.
My favorite thing about all of this new Japanese music I'm discovering lately is the fact that I'm realizing music really is about FEELING, and you don't even really need to know what they're saying to truly feel it.
Same
i just found this song and i still cried even when i didn't know it was a tribute, now i know im crying even more this song is amazing still in tears now
Same bro
It's the anniversary of Mikio's passing. Group hug?
yes please
Forever in our heart
*hug *
And after a year of mourning, and the uncertainty of Yui's situation over, the light side can return.
Rip
Who return back to listen this master piece. Probably one of the best song of BM, musically/"metally" speaking.
Actually I afraid to listen this song last year when this uploaded after Yui had announced her leaving......and Master Fujioka's accident, my heart was broken.......
And now this year, I just try to bring back my soul to love the brand new Babymetal and finally start to listen this..........what a masterpiece song......I'm cry with the joy......I'm happy that I'm back to Babymetal again!!!!!
Welcome back!
@@kusokagechan16 Thank you Adriana.
After reacting to the audio only, i still want to cry, either the song is amazing or missed them doing a performance music video, and Yui
Yui gabung soneta mbak 😂😂😂
Eh ada mba meli 😁
This song is a tribute to Mikio who has passed away and Yui who are leaving the band . Damn my feeling hurt .
@@asepsaripr6378 OMG LOVE UR VIDS and its so sad :(
Look forward to your reacts. Eventually, do a cover of this too!
Why is this song underrated? It deserves 1billion views.
Agree , this song is a master piece
Such a great song...cried when I found out it's a tribute
I thought "the one" was the tribute song - it hits me right in the gut every time.
downtownlife the one is a tribute to Babymetal fans but Starlight is about Mikio becoming starlight
I already felt it was highly emotional and after I read the story (new fan) it got to me even more.
Fuckin ignats. I cried pussy
@@dannyalan2132 I was doing some reading and though I agree it is a tribute to Mikio, I think it's also a tribute to Yui. They both loved stargazing, and both have left Babymetal. Definitely started tearing up after finding that out and listening to the song again and again. Happy but sad song.
I want this played at my funeral. Max volume
I want Baby Blue by Badfinger played at mine. But this is also a good choice.
I'll 100% pick Arcadia
Same here man!
if the trilogy of light isnt playing at my funeral i am coming back and haunting everyone
YUIMETAL 今までありがとう。
Su-METAL, MOAMETAL これからも応援するよ。
We are THE ONE.
But now they are 2/3 of the unit
This is the djenty way to say goodbye to someone you love.
Suzuka's vocals are so strong & are absolute delight to hear
Přenádherňe kontrastní co se týče vokálu a kapely. Bravisimo. Samotná KRÁSA
This song is about Mikio and I just read the news about Yui quitting the group.
The feels...
Pain, everywhere....
Why is she quitting
@@manilovefrogs5204 she has a bad illness I heard and she doesn't want to affect the band
Citing "not the best physical condition". Which may be true, and may be just an usual idol excuse for quitting.
@@CsunnyD2002 Ok thanks for telling me, I understand why she left then makes sense. It sucks though because i only recently started to listen to the band, then i here shes leaving. But if its because of health it makes a lot of sense.
My mother died five days ago. I find this song very comforting.
I'm sorry for your loss.
@@mochalex Thank you so much!
She's now your Starlight, still guiding you through your life now. So sorry for your loss.
~Blue-Eyed-Stray-God~ Thank you so much
Same bro but my mom die 10yrs ago and dis is the only thing makes me happy rn
A student at my school passed away last year, the year he was supposed to graduate. This song always makes me think of him.
I cried when Architects gave their farewells to Tom Searle and then played "Gone With The Wind" and I cried during this.
Metal music is meant as a catalyst for the darkness in us so that we can be happier people in our everyday lives but metal can be sad too sometimes. And when it is it's like a punch in the gut. You feel it.
Wherever we are we'll be with you, little Stargazer!
Babymetal with 8 strings, another BANGER!
I’m getting an ATB vibe out of this song
1:14 if Polyphia played 9 string
Isao will enjoy playing this
It's ma boiiiiii Nikkkkk!!!!!!!!
But wait, I was just going to buy a new 7 string to play some BABYMETAL...
下手な日本語でごめん
このカナダまで世界中の心からBABYMETALを応援していますよ。何があってもね。
お疲れ様でした、水野ちゃん。We'll never forget shining starlight.
Flawless when a foreigner like you uses Nihongo as a non mother language,I guess.
We fans are always on their side.Is that right?
Let's Stay tune,Stay Rock with BABYMETAL from now on.
My best wish to you.See you!
Thank you!
めちゃくちゃ日本語上手ですよ！👌
→ very good!
BABYMETALはゆいちゃんを欠いた逆行を乗り越えさらなる進化を遂げていくでしょう。
日本語上手です。
The rage of the riff in the verse and the sorrow of the chorus is palpable. This what it sounds like inside when someone you love dies.
I wouldn't have expected this level of quality from a novelty pop act. I've always liked this group. But they've proven their cred with this song. Which is pretty radical. I can't just treat them like an amusing novelty group with a few bangin' riffs now. No more patronizing from me.
>>This what it sounds like inside when someone you love dies.
Rage on the riffs and sorrow in the chorus is the best description to how I felt when listening to this first time. Of course I already knew this was for Mikio
They may have started out as a novelty but that changed before they were 13 years old when the enormity of their talent surprised even their own management. They have a solid portfolio of brilliant songs now and the professionalism and depth that comes with 10 years experience of massive live performances....And they're only 20 years old. Plenty more to come I hope.
@@hiddenguitardog As a new fan I didn't know any background information about the band and this song but I felt the emotion at a deeper level. When I read the background information it all fell into place.
Probably because they haven't been a novelty pop act for about 6 years now
Back here again after the new album. You are sorely missed, Mikio. We'll never forget you shining starlight.
この曲が藤岡さんへのレクイエムでYUIMETALへの応援歌のように聞こえる
めちゃいい曲
これはファンでなくとも、メタルファンでなくてもすんなり聴き入れる。
ただ単に聴いてるだけでも「かっこいい」の一言
Su's voice, Moa's chorus, that star in the sky at the end of the video... Yui... Mikio... this song makes me cry every time i hear it. It have a little essence of the old Babymetal combined with the natural mature of the girls. Love it.
it really makes u cry really???
Dreday87 VayneMud
For all that represents, Yui's leaving, Mikio's dead, the old Babymetal that i never seen in live's shows... yes, this song makes my eyes drop tears.
@@jonathanvanbuer is it in the English part? That voice sounds like Moa's, doesn't it?
I think they mean the backup vocals?
Just like the last song only su is on this song
What an amazing song. Always brings me a tear to my eyes at the very least. Esp the 2:50 part. The rage of the riffs and drums and the sadness of the vocals convey what the band feels so perfectly. This is genre defining class music.
It makes me cry too. It’s just so beautiful. “Fly higher in the sky, fly higher in the night.”
Yui, i don't even know what to say. You've brought so much happiness into my life and I am forever grateful. Thank you Yui.
Yeah Thank you Yui
Yes!😊
Thank you Yui, we will always love you.
"Wherever you are we'll be with you
We'll never forget shining so bright"
what happened ?
@@bruno100carro she has left babymetal due to poor health conditions
yuiちゃん、お疲れ様。苦渋の決断だったと思います。あんな激しいダンス、健康でないと踊れないでしょう。万全でない体調では無理だと思う。
寂しいけど前に進み、変化していくのが、babymetalだと思う。
yuiちゃんとBabymetalの新たな進化形を見られることを、楽しみにしています。
お疲れ様でした。
今年還暦の爺ですが、babymetal には感謝の気持ちしかありません。yuimetalが居なくなるのは悲しいが、出逢いに別れはつきもの。彼女の新しい目標に向かって、頑張ってほしい。
Sing like angels
Rock like demons
Wheres the 1M likes button for this comment
Oh Yeah!!!!!!!
さいたまスーパーアリーナ公演行かせていただきました。
この曲ライブ化け半端なかったです。
ゆいがいなくなったのは本当に悲しいけど、2人はこの先も強い気持ちで頑張ると思います。僕は応援します。
YUIMETAL本当にお疲れ様でした。ずっと大好きです。今までありがとう。
Wow this is incredible. 1:15 grooves so hard
Forget about that. The break at 2:12 tho...
ATB vibes af. Almost like “Wolves Within”
@@Thom35UO forget about that to lol !!!....... 0:00 thru 4:03 just rocks !!!!! :)
I noticed lots of djent riffs and look who the first person I found out after coming down. Djent Baena!
I made the disgusted groove riff face when that part came up, haha. So good.
藤岡さんへのレクイエム
ゆいちゃんとの惜別
そして
もあとすぅちゃんの決意
そんなこと感じさせる曲
せつない
Hands down... this is my favorite Babymetal song
Thank you for a great 8 years YUIMETAL. #ThankYouYui
SSA行ってきました...
Starlightのすぅちゃんが凄い。凄すぎる...最初のラーーーーーで脳天ブチ抜かれました...
あんなに響いて、それでいて聴き心地の良い声は初めてです。涙が出ました。
誇張でもなんでもなく、20歳にして日本屈指のボーカリストだと思います。
Jesus is a woman this time.
Saddened by the news about Yui leaving Babymetal, I hope she does well in her future and also hoping the best to Babymetal and their new era. Things change and changes are never easy but hoping the best to everyone involved. It was a great 8 years with Babymetal and Yui thank you ❤️
Nothing but happiness and good luck for our chokotto love. Black Babymetal forever.
この曲を生歌で初めて聞いた時、全身に電気が走ったようになって涙が止まらなくなりました。
それでいて心が満たされるような不思議な感覚になった。
ほんとうに素晴らしい曲です。
香港からのファンです。
YUI-METAL本当にお疲れ様でした。
これからもずっと応援します
YUIも、BabyMetalも。
Esta chingon
Thank you BABYMETAL for sharing this with the world. RIP Mikio, your spirit is soaring with the stars. And Yui, so sad to hear you have departed the group, I will always love your smile and presence. And last but not least, Thank you Su-Metal and Moa-Metal, for carrying on and recording more outstanding music. And one last shout out to the Kami-Band! You are the glue that holds BABYMETALS music together. Well done!!!
ya
Who's mikio
Mikio was the lead guitarist.
正直yui-metalがいなくなるのは寂しい
ずっと復帰を期待してたから、
でもこれからは新しいBABYMETALとして応援していきます！
This song reminds me of my father…… he passed in 2015 after a 16 year battle with progressive multiple sclerosis
Idk why...this song makes me cry...even though im a hardcore metal head....the melody parts hits me...
That's the power of Babymetal baby.
ItzDraco thought it was just me that felt that way. I just started listening to this group about 6 months and it's the only heavy metal band I'll listen to. I'm not much a big fan of Metal or Heavy Metal but the way it's sang into the beat is what brings me back listening to these tracks. "Give Me Chocolate" was the very first song that I've heard from them and believe me I've put that song on repeat about more than 20 times while I was driving. Now I got "Catch Me if You Can" on repeat as well lol
Guilty as charged friend, we can be wussy metal-heads together...........
@@skeptischism1324 ikr
its probably the lyrics they still get wether or not if u understand it hits your feelings
What really impresses me about babymetal is how educated and talented the musicians are with metal: this song has a lot of djent elements with double pedals while other songs sound like old school metal with solos, and others like metalcore with filthy breakdowns and blast beats. Even the screamer has really good lows. I mostly listen to deathcore and metalcore, and that’s why the music blends in so well with the Japanese pop because the metal parts are way above average.
Do you know Mildrage, Story of Hope or Dazzle Vision?
this one pretty much was their take on the architectscore wave xDDDD
Man i don't give a fuck what people tell me about this band..
But i really miss them so fucking much!!
I hope they comeback..
My favorite Babymetal song...
ゆいちゃんが謝ることはない。
むしろ僕らが感謝すべきなのだから。
今までたくさんの感動をありがとう。
僕らがやるべきことは何も変わらない。
これからもBABYMETALを応援し続けることがSUさんとMOAちゃん、神バンドの力の支えになり、それが水野由結の支えになるのだから。
かっこいいMVだ!!
ただ今は正直悲しい思いのほうが強い。
もっと見たかったし、喪失感が隠せないのが事実かな...
sumetalとmoa metalはファン以上に悲しいだろうけど、これからも頑張ってくれーー！
yuimetal、さようなら
おかえり、水野由結
高く、力強く、幾光年離れていても届きそうなレーザー光に、感情を震わせる波長が含まれている様な歌声。すばらしいですね！
ライブでこの曲は、特にすぅちゃんの歌声の美しさを際立たせてくれるので大好きです。歌声が降り注ぐと心が洗われていくようで何かとてつもなく聖なるものを全身で感じるような体験をさせてくれる！ライブ経験のない人にはうまく伝えることのできない名曲です
I f'ing love this song. The chorus is so powerful and so moving. Perfectly matched by the adrenaline-pumping metal beat in the background. Mikio Fujioka's passing and Yui's retirement makes this song even more touching and... melancholic in a way. Who knew becoming a Babymetal fan would be such an emotional rollercoaster?
This song represent life to me. Tragedy is always around the corner, but even so we must find the strength to move on, while never forgetting the loved ones we've lost on the way. Rest well Mikio-san, and thank you for everything.
This song is both so sad and beautiful… you can genuinely hear the heartbreak 💔
Check out a group called Wagakki Band.
See you Yui-metal.
You’re forever in our mind.
RIP mikio fujioka 🌌
This makes me want to cry. Let's cry together everyone. RIP Mikio
😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
RIP little kami
I’ve fallen down a rabbit hole to wonderland of oz and I can’t get back. Someone please don’t save me.
Welcome to the fox hole, come in deeper.
YUIMETAL８年間本当におつかれさまでした。
今はまだこの曲を聴くと胸が苦しくなって泣きそうになるけど・・・
いい意味で「YUIMETALがいた頃が懐かしいね」と思えるように、これからもBABYMETALを応援し続けます。
if this song isn’t played at my funeral, i ain’t going
10代の貴重な時間をベビメタに捧げ、楽しませてくれたYUIMETLに感謝。
YUIMETLがいないならベビメタのファンをやめるという人もいるでしょうが、ベビメタの音楽が魅力的なものであるかぎり自分は応援し続けます。
この新曲も気に入った。
STARLIGHT ROMAJI LYRIC
toki o koete, tokihanatte Far Away
hashiritsuzuke haruka kanata Run Away
( This time we’ re taking our’ bout to the north)
Fearless tabi na no
Ah fire in the sky( Makes us star gazers)
Ah fire in the night( Makes us star gazers)
Starlight Starlight hikari terasu sono saki e
Starlight Starlight
sagashimotome kakenukete Get Away
kioku no kakera dejavumejavu Fade away
( This time we’ re taking our’ bout to the north)
Dreaming now Dreaming now
Fly higher in the night( Makes us star gazers)
Fly higher in the sky( Makes us star gazers)
Starlight Starlight hikari hanatsu ano basho e
Starlight Starlight
Wherever we are we’ ll be with you
We’ ll never forget shining starlight
Wherever you are live in my heart
We’ ll never forget shooting star
Wherever we are we’ ll be with you
We’ ll never forget shining starlight
Wherever you are live in my heart
We’ ll never forget shining star
Ah fire in the sky
Ah fire in the light
Ah fire in the sky
Starlight shining in the night
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YUI MESSAGE TO THE ONE.
A message to my fans,
I am truly sorry for the inconvenience I have caused so many people due to being absent for an extended period of time.
I have mulled over this over and over again but, I have decided to leave BABYMETAL at this time.
I feel very sorry that my decision will disturb the other members and some many fans who have supported BABYMETAL. I am further terribly sorry to sadden the fans who have supported BABYMETAL.
I had the strong desire to appear on stage again but my physical condition is not at its best even now, and further I feel that I would like to pursue my dream, one that I have had from a long time ago, of going on my own as Mizuno Yui. It is these factors that led to my decision.
I am thankful for the numerous and precious experiences I was able to have being a part of BABYMETAL. I always felt day to day that I was truly blessed. The live shows where we all smiled together and became as One were truly happy and enjoyable times.
I will do my utmost best to be able to again one day meet all of you as Mizuno Yui.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the last 8-years.
- Mizuno Yui.
Yui-Metal will forever be in our hearts. we'll love and support you always.. Mizuno Yui our Tomato Princess.
Appreciated, but the "kioku no keppen fade away" line sounds wrong.
Now, I don't speak the language, but it sounds more like "kioku no kakera deijabu (deijabu) fade away"
Also, the second time around, "we'll never forget shooting star" is "we'll never forget shining star"
Thank you, Yui-chan, for 8 years of fantastic performances! As a Babymetal fan, I wish you success in everything. Thanks for working so hard for us!
BABYMETALの世界感が広がった曲だと思う。
時を越えて、解き放って Far Away
走り続け遥か彼方 Run Away
(This time we're taking our 'bout to the north)
Fearless 旅なの
Ah, fire in the sky (Makes us star gazers)
Ah, fire in the night (Makes us star gazers)
Starlight, Starlight, 光照らすその先へ
Starlight, Starlight
捜し求め, 駆け抜けて Get Away
記憶の欠片 デジャヴメジャヴ Fade away
(This time we're taking our 'bout to the north)
Dreaming now, Dreaming now
Fly higher in the night (Makes us star gazers)
Fly higher in the sky (Makes us star gazers)
Starlight, Starlight, 光放つあの場所へ
Starlight, Starlight
Wherever we are, we'll be with you
We'll never forget shining starlight
Wherever you are, live in my heart
We'll never forget shooting star
Wherever we are, we'll be with you
We'll never forget shining starlight
Wherever you are, live in my heart
We'll never forget shining starlight
Ah, fire in the sky
Ah, fire in the light
Ah, fire in the sky
Starlight shining in the night
2人になってもベビメタを続ける選択肢を選んでくれてありがとう
これからも前のめりに突き進んでほしい
Rest in Peace Little God Mikio. May your music grace the heavens for all time.
F
I am disappointed of myself for not knowing the story behind Mikio until today. Even more when I have been a BABYMETAL fan long ago. This explains the mood behind this song.
And the title “starlight” because Mikio fell off a platform while watching the stars that caused the fatal injuries, a beautiful message and a very good goodbye in my opinion.
藤岡幹夫さんは星が大好きで天体観測中の事故で亡くなった。それとStarlightは明確にリンクした曲だと思います。僕は令和になっても未だにあなたを思っています!!
そして安定のかっこよさ、メンバー脱退は本当に悲しい。だけどここで終わらないのがBABYMETALだと思っております。
曲調はガラッとと変わったしＹＵＩも居なくなったからこれでライブ行くの最後かもな〜と思ってＳＳＡ行ってきました。
すぐまた行きたくなりました。
ベビメタはやっぱ超レベル高いです。
BABYMETAL fans around the world..let’s all please do our absolute best and continue to support SU-METAL & MOAMETAL and the Kami Band..they need us now more than ever we must stick together and show out true dedication to BABYMETAL but most importantly guys we need to always and forever and truly support YUIMETAL we must respect her decision and wish her the best in whatever she desires i am truly devastated that she has left but I understand why..forever we are the one and I am honored to be part of the best fan base in the world..I love all of my fellow Babymetal fans...on another note I absolutely love this song so much it’s very heavy and djenty (I think I spelled that right lol) and it will forever be a tribute to Mikio Fujioka & Yui Mizuno 🖤
i second this comment! well said
i for myself couldn't find the right words, cause I'm here, listening to this song and licking the way too deep wound the information about Yui left behind..
agreed, tune is Meshuggahy
Totally agreed
HAI !!!!
Meh the haven't showcased the roles of Moa and Yui in a while. So this has become all about SuMetal. So really you mean just support Su
Rest in peace, Mikio.
Good luck on your own ventures, Yui.
Starlight.
ユイメタル今までお疲れ様でした、またどこかで会えることを信じています
Headbanging while crying to this..
I think this is the only song I know where I could headbang and cry at the same time
do you know "doomsday" by architects? it's got a similar energy
@@TakeMeBackToTheLightningBugs i love architects
metalGALAXYのアルバムは凄く奥の深い素晴らしいアルバムでどの曲も素晴らしいと思う。
The first time I saw Yui-chan was in Singapore in November 2013. At that time, I had no idea how much that moment would change my life forever. It was only a few seconds long, but that was the most important few seconds of my life. I remember walking up to the meet & greet table. Seeing these three girls so much shorter than me, staring up into my eyes and smiling at me. Waving to them and them waving back. Mumbling off a few words of greeting which they reciprocated. They were incredibly radiant and seemed so happy to see me. I felt so warm inside even though I didn’t know why. My heart just melted.
And because of that magical day, I went on to experience so many other incredible, unforgettable moments. From meeting her again in December that year, to seeing them with the kami band for the first time in the 2015 Europe tour, to getting the sweetest smile from Yui during Meta Taro as I imitated her outstretched fist in Chicago 2016, to her beaming at the whole front row waving the pink SG towels in Seattle, to being right in front of her at the APMAs watching her playing the guitar with Mikio, and of course, at Chula Vista in 2017 wishing her a happy birthday and getting a bow of gratitude in return. And many, many other joyful days that I will always remember.
But then Kansas City happened. The hurt, the confusion, the betrayal, the tears. I already knew deep in my heart back then that it was over. Nonetheless, I still could delude myself; that as long as there wasn’t an official statement from Amuse, Yui could still return to Babymetal somewhere someday. But today’s announcement was the final nail in the coffin to all of our hopes. It feels like something inside of me has died forever, that my gaping emotional void just got so much bigger, that my heart has shattered into a million pieces. But enough of that. I didn’t write this to post about how sad I am. Instead, this is a celebration of the past few years, a homage to Yui-chan thanking her for inspiring me and changing my life for the better.
Five years ago, I thought that following a band around the world was something that only super rich people do, or something some super extroverted and crazy person does. If someone had told me that I would be seeing a group 46 times in 35+ cities across 3 continents, I would have thought that impossible. I hate going out. I hate meeting new people. I hate travelling. I have minor social anxiety. The thought of being in a busy street, on a crowded bus sickened me and is still unpleasant to this day. So really, I’m the last person who would be likely to go on such an adventure. How wrong I was. It really doesn’t take anything at all. All it requires is passion for the group you love. I’m glad I had the courage to step out of my comfort zone and go on this unforgettable journey.
More than just the girls or the band, I will also miss the many incredible people I met. We live in a disgusting society where people are just using each other for their own gain. But not in the Babymetal community. I started off going to shows alone, far from home and not knowing a single person. But the care of the fellow Babymetal fans blew me away. There were fans letting me sleep in their hotel rooms when I had none, treating me to meals, giving me and other fans free VIP tickets, driving me between cities for shows, and many other big and small acts of help. I have never experienced such kindness before, much less from people that were sometimes complete strangers. People who don’t understand will laugh at us, call us creepy, say that we’re wasting our money and time. But I don’t give a fuck. Only those who I shared these previous memories with can understand how much it means to me.
I’m going to be honest. I’m dead certain that I would have killed myself at some point these past few years without Babymetal. Those who have never experienced depression will never get it. It’s really not something that can be explained easily. It’s not a matter of “Why are you sad when other people have it so much worse than you?” or “Huh? But you are always smiling and seem okay, why do you feel like this?”. The feeling that Babymetal gave me was priceless. They gave me this precious something that made me feel whole, made me feel complete, gave me something to look forward to and made me believe that life was something worth fighting for. That there’s still some good left in this existence. They were the light in my dark world. Babymetal literally saved my life.
Babymetal will always hold a special place in my heart. I may have other groups that I would travel to see, but nothing will even come close to what Babymetal meant to me. I will always hate their management, but I don’t hold a single thing against Yui or Moa or Su. They sacrificed the best years of their youth to bring happiness to us. Despite what has happened in the end, I don’t regret any of it; not the five figures I’ve spent on this group, not all the shit I’ve gotten from my parents for this, not the sleepless nights freezing my ass of the streets of London, Los Angeles, Chicago and so many other cities. Rather, I’m immensely thankful for everything. No amount of career success or money will ever enable me to experience what I had these past five years again. I feel incredibly privileged to have had the opportunity to see the greatest group in the world so many times. I will always treasure the memories of these past few years.
I don’t want to send Yui-chan off with tears, but with a big smile, just like she has always done for me when I’m at barrier. Thank you for all the happiness you’ve given me. I wish you happiness in life too. Goodbye, Yui-chan. I love you so much.
Thats some good stuff, thank you.
Wow, i admire you brother. I can feel youre deeply love for them. May the god bless you
"I’m going to be honest. I’m dead certain that I would have killed myself at some point these past few years without Babymetal. Those who have never experienced depression will never get it."
I completely understand how you feel. I adore Babymetal but Nightwish is the band which saw me through some of life's toughest times.
SAYING THIS WAS BEAUTIFUL IS A GROSS UNDERSTATEMENT...I FELT YOU 300%..S/O TO YOU MAN AND I WISH YOU THE BEST ON YOUR JOURNEY..AND TO BABYMETAL FOREVER ..THROUGH THE SUNSHINE AND THE RAIN.
Hi @Shawn
That's quite a missive. Sounds like Babymetal made a REAL and positive difference to your life. That's the power of great music. Don't say goodbye to Yui-chan, just yet.
Yui has, literally, millions of people praying for her. We've all watched her grow up. We all want her to be well, and we're all saddened by her departure from BM. It must've been a seriously tough decision for her, but, personally, I'm thankful just to hear from her (and that she's doing what's best for herself; looking to the future).
I'm sharing that big smile. Yui remains focused on good health so she may return as an artist (on her own terms ). -I'm betting, when she is fully recharged, she'll not be able to resist finding a bit of time for a little more Babymetal activity, too; ) and Su-metal, Mo-metal and Kami Band continue the BM quest.
Best wishes.
Goodbye and thanks for everything Yui ❤❤ And thanks Mikio for all those epic moments 👼
Akuma-Metal 圭介 Kitsune
PEH-METAL 圭介 kitsune
RIP Mikio, goodbye Yui, you will both be missed. Babymetal will continue! This new song is awesome!
I love this track- 2023 im still listening
Lyrics:
Toki wo koete tokihanate, far away
Hashiri tsuzuke haruka kanata run away
(This time we're taking our bout to the North)
(The wind blows, the wind blows)
Fly higher in the sky (Like a star gazer)
Fly higher in the night (Like a star gazer)
Starlight, Starlight, hikari terasu sono saki e
Starlight, Starlight
Sagashi motome, kakenukete get away
Kioku no kakera deja-vu meja-vu fade away
(This time we're taking our bout to the North)
(Dreaming now, dreaming now)
Fly higher in the night (Like a star gazer)
Fly higher in the sky (Like a star gazer)
Starlight, Starlight, hikari hanatsu ano basho e
Starlight, Starlight
(Wherever we are, we'll be with you)
(We'll never forget shining starlight)
(Wherever you are, live in my heart)
(We'll never forget shooting star)
(Wherever we are, we'll be with you)
(We'll never forget shining starlight)
(Wherever you are, live in my heart)
(We'll never forget shining star)
Fly higher in the sky
Fly higher in the night
Fly higher in the sky
Starlight shining in the night
helpful. thank you.
Seems like a song for Yui-chan. :x
Alexandre Díaz and for Mikio in heaven...
thank you
I thought the whole song was in Japanese except "shining starlight" lol very helpful thank you
Really love this song! It's sad that Yui decided to quit the band, but as a babymetal fan, I will keep supporting Su and Moa in this new journey without Yui. As for Yui, I really hope she gets well and hope the best for her life. I will always love and support the three of you.
You're one of the good ones. I see a lot of people saying they're not going to support the band anymore cuz yui is gone.
Nothing lasts forever, and we must enjoy every second while it lasts. Babymetal will not be the same without her, but i guess the band can work well as a duo. They can explore new stuff, they can make Moa a "lead" singer with Su instead of just background vocals. I mean, music is in constant changing, and they are too. And i believe that Yui's absence for all this time gave her time to think of she really wants for her life. We, as babymetal fans, must support them in this sad moment, cause I believe that all of this is being harder to them than for any of us.
Black Babymetal is the only thing that's really over.
I'll support all of them, in whatever they are doing, related to babymetal or not.
ユイちゃん今まで本当にありがとう。
本気で救われた時期がありました。
ユイちゃんが幸せになれるなら、どんな選択も応援しています。
ゆっくり休んで また夢に向かってください。
何の夢か分からないけど、また顔が見れたら最高に嬉しいです。
Ever since I heard the first song of BABYMETAL, I knew from that day that this band will prosper and reach out to as many people in the world. After knowing that this song is a tribute, it brought me to tears. Without BABYMETAL, noone will ever be the same.
RIP Mikio, you will never be forgotten. We are thankful and proud that you took this ride with the band for many years. And now you have found your way riding to the stars.
Good luck Yui. BABYMETAL is never the same without you. You have brought nothing but happiness to the world. We all love you. Even though its unfortunate you left the band, life goes on. We will always support you and the band wherever and whenever.
Big Love to "YuiMetal" and "Ko-Gami". You will always remain in our hearts.
Rest in Peace "Ko-Gami" Mikio Fujioka.
January 19th, 1981 - January 5th, 2018.
"We'll never forget shining starlight."
This makes me cry....Mikios passing and Yu-metal leaving the band because of her health issues it’s touching- just listen to the song and read the lyrics-
I hope Yui Is ok!
Goodbye Yui, Thank you for being in BABYMETAL
The trio has ended :c
Live out your life now Yui!
We all Miss You and Love you!
-The Ones
50年前、50万人が集まったfesがあった。巨大なパワーに立ち向かう勇気を与えた祭典。ベビーメタルはそのパワーと戦う同じ感じがする。もう少しだ頑張ってほしい。感じている仲間は増えている。