THE YELLOW MONKEY Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

ITHE YELLOW MONKEY64rank/position

“I” (Remastered)

There’s a part in the song where “Fuck Me!” is chanted repeatedly.

Yoshii said, “I want to see the audience at the Budokan raising their fists and shouting ‘Fuck Me!’” When they actually performed at the Budokan and he saw that scene, this was the song that brought a faint tear to his eyes.

I Love You BabyTHE YELLOW MONKEY65rank/position

I Love You Baby (Remastered)

This is a track from the fifth album, FOUR SEASONS.

In live performances, the spotlight hits the guitar, drums, and bass one after another during the intro, making it an incredibly cool number.

It’s said to be Yoshii’s take on a heavy metal song.

SECOND CRYTHE YELLOW MONKEY66rank/position

SECOND CRY (Remastered)

The third album is a concept album about the soul of a young man named Jaguar, who was killed in action in 1944, returning to this world and wandering as he searches for his lover, Marie.

This song is the first track and describes the very moment he comes back to the living world.

SLEEPLESS IMAGINATIONTHE YELLOW MONKEY67rank/position

【LIVE】SLEEPLESS IMAGINATION -Kyocera Dome Osaka, 2020.2.11-

This is a song included on BUNCHED BIRTH, which was released during their indie days.

In this track, Yoshii bangs on the tambourine the whole time—boasting that he “got good at it in the nightlife business”—and he really does play it skillfully, with a truly sensual touch.

SWEET&SWEETTHE YELLOW MONKEY68rank/position

Sweet & Sweet

The B-side to the single “The Sun Is Burning.” Along with “I LOVE YOU BABY,” it features an unusually hard rock style for them and is really cool.

During live performances, Yoshii also plays guitar, and the three members at the front headbang while playing.

Stone ButterflyTHE YELLOW MONKEY69rank/position

STONE BUTTERFLY (Remastered)

It’s a very heavy, rock-driven track that hits you right in the gut.

The lyrics mention “chaku-melo” (custom ringtone), which gives it a bit of a dated feel.

The wordplay from Yoshii shines with lines like “yatsu Goman de hibi gaman de demo ude ga jimán no ore ganman de,” showing off his clever turns of phrase.

THIS IS FOR YOUTHE YELLOW MONKEY70rank/position

This Is For You (2013 Remaster)

It’s a song that hints at male same-sex love.

Kazuya Yoshii’s acoustic guitar sounds beautiful.

The tune is gentle, but the arrangement changes partway through.

It was also used as the title of a tribute album and is popular at live shows, making it, in my opinion, a hidden masterpiece.