"Tsukematsukeru" (つけまつける, "False Eyelashes") is a song by Japanese recording artist Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, from her debut studio album Pamyu Pamyu Revolution. The lyrics are about a girl putting on her false eyelashes. The song is described as "an ambitious track" that is "bursting with Kyary's individuality".[1] The single was digitally released on December 7, 2011, and then physically on January 11, 2012.[2] The physical single was released in two editions: a limited edition containing a photobook and a CD-only regular edition. A limited edition 7" single was released exclusively to DJs on 17 July 2013 with the extended mix of "Tsukematsukeru" as the A-side and the extended mix of "Mina No Uta" as the B-side.
| "Tsukematsukeru" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Regular Edition cover | ||||
| Single by Kyary Pamyu Pamyu | ||||
| from the album Pamyu Pamyu Revolution | ||||
| B-side | "Kyary ANAN" | |||
| Released | December 7, 2011 (Download) January 11, 2012 (CD) | |||
| Recorded | 2011 | |||
| Genre | J-pop | |||
| Length | 4:37 | |||
| Label | Unborde | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Yasutaka Nakata | |||
| Producer(s) | Yasutaka Nakata | |||
| Kyary Pamyu Pamyu singles chronology | ||||
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Background and chart performance
editIn an interview with the press, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu stated that the song was created after texting her producer, Nakata Yasutaka. Kyary said that she became addicted to putting on false eyelashes, and Nakata texted back saying that "Tsukematsukeru has a great ring to it".[3] The song was written and recorded the next day. "Tsukematsukeru" was featured in a commercial for the Mameshiba characters,[4] while the B-side "Kyary ANAN" (きゃりーANAN) was used in a commercial for the An part-time job magazine.[5]
Upon the song's digital release, "Tsukematsukeru" charted at No. 93 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100,[6] and later peaked at No. 3 on the issue dated January 23, 2012.[7] The single's physical release debuted on the Oricon weekly singles chart at No. 7, selling 13,100 copies. It charted for 17 weeks,[8] selling a total of 34,079 copies. In February 2013, "Tsukematsukeru" was certified Gold for 100,000 legal chaku-uta full downloads, and 100,000 legal PC downloads.[9]
Track listing
editAll tracks are written by Yasutaka Nakata
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Tsukematsukeru" (つけまつける; False Eyelashes) | 4:19 |
| 2. | "Kyary ANAN" (きゃりーANAN) | 3:18 |
| 3. | "Cherry Bonbon" (extended version; チェリーボンボン) | 5:00 |
| Total length: | 12:37 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Tsukematsukeru" (つけまつける; False Eyelashes) | 4:19 |
| Total length: | 4:19 | |
Charts
edit| Chart (2011-2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Japan Billboard Top Airplay | 1 |
| Japan Billboard Hot 100 | 3 |
| Japan Billboard Adult Contemporary Airplay | 2 |
| Japan Oricon Daily | 5 |
| Japan Oricon Weekly | 7 |
| U.S. Billboard Top World Albums[10] | 8 |
Personnel
editCredits adapted from liner notes.[11]
- Yasutaka Nakata – written, arranged, produced, recorded, mixed, mastered
- Steve Nakamura – art director
- Shinji Konishi – hair, make-up
- Takeshi Hanzawa – photographer
- Kumiko Iijima – stylist
References
edit- ^ "ナタリー - きゃりぱみゅ新曲「つけまつける」でヤスタカと再コラボ" [Yasutaka and Kyary Pamyu collaborate again on new song "Tsukematsukeru"]. natalie.mu (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
- ^ Kyary Singles Discography Official Site
- ^ "ナタリー - きゃりーぱみゅぱみゅ、ド派手着物で原宿"凱旋"ライブ". natalie.mu (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
- ^ "きゃりーぱみゅぱみゅ : きゃりーぱみゅぱみゅ＋豆しば＝豆しぱみゅぱみゅ / BARKSニュース". BARKS. Global Plus. 29 December 2011. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
- ^ "はじめてのCM｜きゃりーオフィシャルブログ「きゃりーぱみゅぱみゅのウェイウェイブログ」by Ameba". Ameba. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100│Charts│Billboard JAPAN". Billboard Japan. Hanshin Contents Link Corporation, PLANTECH Co., Ltd. & Prometheus Global Media, LLC. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100│Charts│Billboard JAPAN". Billboard Japan. Hanshin Contents Link Corporation, PLANTECH Co., Ltd. & Prometheus Global Media, LLC. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
- ^ "つけまつける きゃりーぱみゅぱみゅのプロフィールならオリコン芸能人事典-ORICON STYLE" [Oricon Style Entertainer Encyclopedia: Kyary Pamyu Pamyu: Tsukematsukeru]. Oricon Style (in Japanese). Oricon Inc. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
- ^ "一般社団法人 日本レコード協会｜各種統計". RIAJ. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
- ^ "Kyarypamyupamyu Billboard Chart History".
- ^ Tsukema Tsukeru (CD). Kyary Pamyu Pamyu. Warner Music Japan. 2012.
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External links
edit- Kyary Pamyu Pamyu - Tsukematsukeru on YouTube (Warner Music Japan)
- Making video of Tsukema Tsukeru on YouTube (Kyary Kyary Pamyu TV)