Lyrics that hit home! PornoGraffitti’s warm and fleeting masterpieces and popular songs

If you were herePorunogurafiti

PORNOGRAFFITTI “If You Were Here (Short Ver.)” / PORNOGRAFFITTI “Anata Ga Koko Ni Itara (Short Ver.)”

It’s their 23rd single and the theme song for the film “Naoko,” starring Juri Ueno, marking Porno Graffitti’s first movie theme.

It’s a gentle, sweet track that evokes the idea that love is blind.

The music video presents a shadow-puppet-style story, and this aesthetic is also used in the lyric booklet and the jacket; the lyric booklet in particular is enjoyable just to look through.

Pierce this heart, O lovePorunogurafiti

Porno Graffitti 'Shoot This Heart with Love (Short Ver.)' / PORNOGRAFFITTI 'Konomune wo, Ai wo Iyo (Short Ver.)'

28th single.

This work was released on September 9, 2009—the day after their 10th debut anniversary (September 8)—branded as “September 9 is Porno Day,” and accordingly the catalog number and CD price were set to 999 yen.

In this PV, a woman leans against vocalist Akihito, which likely sparked jealousy among many female fans.

a painful positionPorunogurafiti

PORNOGRAFFITTI 'Painful Position (Short Ver.)'

24th single.

This marks the sixth single composed entirely by the members themselves.

They appear with their junior colleagues Perfume in the music video, where Perfume also sings part of the song.

Additionally, the brass band featured in the video is THE THRILL, who also participated in the 9th single, “Mugen.” It’s a song that portrays an urban romance, carrying a somewhat sexy vibe.

Let me peek into the depths of your eyes.Porunogurafiti

PORNOGRAFFITTI “Let Me Peek into the Depths of Your Eyes (Short ver.)”

The 30th single is the theme song for the TV Asahi drama “Fate 1969-2010: Once Upon a Time in Tokyo.” Set in 12/8 time, it’s a heartbreak song rich with exotic flair, colored by violin phrases from violinist NAOTO that add a touch of poignancy.

A Forest Without SoundPorunogurafiti

PORNOGRAFFITTI “Forest Without Sound (Short ver.)” / PORNOGRAFFITTI “Oto No Nai Mori (Short ver.)”

This is a track included on the 11th single, “Silent Forest.” It shares the same title as the single.

In contrast to the heavy opening sound, once the vocals come in, it becomes a quieter, more delicate piece.

Though it’s mid-tempo, it’s a song that appeals to the emotions.

2012SPARKPorunogurafiti

Porno Graffitti '2012 Spark' (PANORAMA×42 Special Live Package) / PORNOGRAFFITTI '2012 Spark (Live Ver.)'

This is a song used in the Ace Attorney movie.

The lyrics are a bit chuunibyou-ish, but when the two from Sukima Switch sing it, it becomes so cool that no one laughs.

The chorus depicts the battle, so it’s really exhilarating.

Be sure to listen to it when you’ve got a competition or showdown coming up.

Zombies are standing outPorunogurafiti

Porno Graffitti “Zombies are standing out (Short Ver.)” / “Zombies are standing out (Short Ver.)”

Sold as PornoGraffitti’s first digital-only single.

The vocal nuances and overall vibe differ quite a bit from their previous work.

While they often have a pop-rock image, “Zombies are standing out” is a particularly heavy, rock-driven track with a pounding beat.

It’s a song that demands grit—and might be the perfect fit for slowly, tensely hauling on the rope.