On December 12th, 2006, Kemuri posted a "break up message" on their web site. They said they had done much more than they expected as a band and that this break up would be the most positive conclusion to their band (keeping in line with their PMA message). Their last show was on December 9th, 2007 at the Zepp in Tokyo. In 2012, the band made their reunion tour in Tokyo and in the U.S. In 2013, they released their brand new album "All for This!" June 5th in Japan.
Band members:
* Fumio Ito (伊藤ふみお), vocals
* Noriaki Tsuda (津田紀昭), bass
* Hidenori Minami (南英紀), guitar
* Shoji Hiraya (平谷庄至), drums
* Ken Kobayashi (コバヤシケン), saxophone
* Ryosuke Morimura (森村亮介), former trumpet player who passed away in 2003.
The Best
Kemuri Lyrics
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Tell me do the best and take the shortest way!
Four thirty in the morning, somehow I'm up
Another day to count and to go around
The slow light of the morning
Drink a glass of water and take a bath
Thinking about my friends, from the bottom the ceiling is dancing
Like the shadows on the lawn
What does the best mean to you? May be not eating too much... ?
How do you try to do the best? Try not to drink too much... ?
Moving on to the higher stage, challenging the destiny
The best! Challenging the best!
Sun shines and lights
Everyone who lives on this planet earth
Sun shines and lights every little confusion and joy
And off course you and!
What is the worst thing to do? Not to know what the worst is... ?
Can the best still be the worst? It happens all the time... ?
Moving on to the higher stage, challenging the destiny
The best! Challenging the best!
Never too late... prayers in the early morning
Never too late... Let's just start today!
It's just another way to start, let's start today!
What does the best mean to you? May be not eating too much... ?
How do you try to do the best? Try not to drink too much... ?
What is the worst thing to do? Not to know what the worst is... ?
Can do the best be the worst? It happens all the time... ?
Moving on to the higher stage, challenging the destiny
Moving on to the higher stage, challenging the destiny
The best! Challenging the best!
Never too late, do the best!
The song "The Best" by Kemuri emphasizes the importance of striving for excellence in everything we do without compromising our health and well-being. The opening lines of the song "The voices wake me up" are an indication of the internal dialogue that we have every day. The voice urges the listener to do the best and take the shortest way, which means to find efficient and effective ways of achieving their goals. The repetition of the phrase “The Best” throughout the song emphasizes the importance of striving for excellence.
The song encourages the listener to take time in the morning for self-care, to reflect on life, and to celebrate friends who have contributed to their lives. The idea of reflection is captured in the lines "Thinking about my friends, from the bottom the ceiling is dancing, like the shadows on the lawn". The song encourages listeners to challenge themselves to reach higher and to be better each day, which is encapsulated in the chorus "Moving on to the higher stage, challenging the destiny, the best! Challenging the best!"
In summary, "The Best" by Kemuri is a motivational song that urges listeners to pursue excellence in everything they do while still taking care of themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
The voices wake me up
I wake up to the sound of inner voices urging me to do my best and to do it efficiently.
Tell me do the best and take the shortest way!
The voices prompt me to strive for greatness while also encouraging me to be efficient and practical.
Four thirty in the morning, somehow I'm up
I awake at 4:30 AM, perhaps due to the motivation of the voices encouraging me to start my day early.
Another day to count and to go around
Just another day to make the most of and to do my best with.
The slow light of the morning
The gradual emergence of light as morning approaches.
Drink a glass of water and take a bath
My morning routine involves hydrating my body and washing myself.
Thinking about my friends, from the bottom the ceiling is dancing
As I contemplate my relationships, the ceiling appears to be dancing when viewed from below, as if representing the ebbs and flows of life.
Like the shadows on the lawn
This dance of life is akin to the changing shadows cast by objects on the lawn as the sun rises.
What does the best mean to you? May be not eating too much... ?
The concept of 'the best' can be subjective and vary depending on the individual, such as in the case of eating in moderation.
How do you try to do the best? Try not to drink too much... ?
Striving for greatness can involve making certain lifestyle choices, such as limiting alcohol consumption.
Moving on to the higher stage, challenging the destiny
Looking to progress to the next level in life and challenge fate.
The best! Challenging the best!
'The best' refers to the highest level of achievement that one can strive for, and challenging it is seen as the ultimate goal.
Sun shines and lights
The sun emits its light and illuminates the world.
Everyone who lives on this planet earth
All living beings on this planet receive this light.
Sun shines and lights every little confusion and joy
The sun's rays reveal both the positive and negative aspects of life, such as confusion and joy.
And off course you and!
And this light includes me as well!
What is the worst thing to do? Not to know what the worst is... ?
Not understanding what the worst case scenario could be is a potentially disastrous mistake.
Can the best still be the worst? It happens all the time... ?
Achieving 'the best' can sometimes have negative or unintended consequences, making it effectively 'the worst'.
Never too late... prayers in the early morning
It's never too late to start your spiritual practice, and mornings can be an ideal time to do so.
Never too late... Let's just start today!
It's never too late to start making positive changes in your life, so let's begin now.
It's just another way to start, let's start today!
Every day offers us another chance to begin anew, so let's take advantage of that opportunity.
Moving on to the higher stage, challenging the destiny
Continuing to progress and challenge fate is a recurring theme of the song.
The best! Challenging the best!
'The best' remains the ultimate goal to strive for, and challenging it continues to be the primary driver of the lyrics.
Never too late, do the best!
The song concludes with a call to action, urging listeners to always strive for greatness in everything that they do.
Contributed by Arianna Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.