↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓ was a Japanese punk rock band formed in 1995. The band was … Read Full Bio ↴↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓ was a Japanese punk rock band formed in 1995. The band was popular since the very beginning, as vocalist Koumoto Hiroto and guitarist Mashima Masatoshi were both central members in THE BLUE HEARTS, which had recently broken up. Keyboardist Shirai Mikio was also related to THE BLUE HEARTS, for which he had been a support member. Musically, ↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓ carried on the upbeat punk rock-style from the founding members' previous band, but has also been described as emotional, crazier and heavier.

Members:

Koumoto Hiroto (甲本ヒロト) – Vocal
Mashima Masatoshi (真島昌利) – Guitar
Shirabe Sakito (調先人) – Bass
Oshima Kenji (大島賢治) – Drums
Shirai Mikio (白井幹夫) – Keyboard

This lineup remained intact until 2003, when keyboardist Shirai Mikio left the band. The following year ↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓ cut their ties to Universal Music, and Koumoto and Mashima formed HAPPYSONG RECORDS, their very own record label with ties to BMG Japan, which has since distributed their releases. After announcing their disbandment in late 2005, Koumoto and Mashima decided to form another punk rock band together, and ended up naming it ザ・クロマニヨンズ (The Cro-Magnons).

Official Webpage:
http://sonymusic.co.jp/bv/high-lows/

相談天国
↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓ Lyrics

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アクセル踏んで GO GO GO
バナナを食って GO GO GO
雨はもう止んだ
手当たり次第 GO GO GO
反省しない GO GO GO
まるで大笑い
相談相談相談相談
相談しようそうしよう

相談しようそうしよう
相談しようそうしよう
相談しようそうしよう

スピード上げて GO GO GO
麦茶を飲んで GO GO GO
窓を開けるのだ
相談相談相談相談
相談しようそうしよう
相談しようそうしよう
相談しようそうしよう
相談しようそうしよう

目は冴えてるぜ GO GO GO
王手飛車とり GO GO GO
勝たせてもらうぜ
相談相談相談相談
相談しようそうしよう
相談しようそうしよう

相談しようそうしよう
相談しようそうしよう

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to ↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓'s song 相談天国, which translates to "Consultation Heaven" in English, can be interpreted as a celebration of the freedom and joy of life. The upbeat tempo and repetitive phrases of "GO GO GO" in each verse convey a sense of urgency and excitement, as the singer seems to urge themselves and others to take action and not hesitate in pursuing their desires. The lines "反省しない" (hanshō shinai), which means "don't reflect" or "don't look back," and "まるで大笑い" (marude ōwarai), which means "like a big laugh," suggest a carefree attitude that values living in the present and enjoying the moment.

The repeated phrase "相談しようそうしよう" (sōdan shiyō sō shiyō) translates to "let's consult" or "let's talk it out," which could be interpreted as a call to seek advice or support from others when facing challenges or uncertainties. However, the tone of the song is not serious or contemplative, but rather playful and lighthearted. The lines "王手飛車とり" (ōte hisha tori), which means "capturing the opponent's rook," and "勝たせてもらうぜ" (kata sete morau ze), which means "let me win," suggest that the singer may be engaged in some sort of competition or game, and the idea of "consulting" could also be seen as seeking an edge or advantage over their opponent.

Line by Line Meaning

アクセル踏んで GO GO GO
Pressing the accelerator and going, going, going

バナナを食って GO GO GO
Eating a banana and going, going, going

雨はもう止んだ
The rain has already stopped

手当たり次第 GO GO GO
Doing everything and anything, going, going, going

反省しない GO GO GO
Not reflecting on anything, going, going, going

まるで大笑い
Laughing loudly as if nothing is wrong

相談相談相談相談
Consulting, consulting, consulting, consulting

相談しようそうしよう
Let's consult, yes let's consult

スピード上げて GO GO GO
Increasing speed and going, going, going

麦茶を飲んで GO GO GO
Drinking barley tea and going, going, going

窓を開けるのだ
Open the windows