↑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/

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↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓ Lyrics

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裸足になって座褝を組んでも
結局何にもわかりゃしないだろ
日々の煩悩の中で気付かなきゃ
結局何にもわかりゃしないだろ

裸になって滝に打たれても
結局何にもわかりゃしないだろ
日々の煩悩と欲望の中に

しっかり確かな手応えがあるぜ

キミは笑われたことがないんだろ
笑ってあげる笑ってあげる
眉間にしわを寄せてるキミを
笑ってあげる笑ってあげる

苦行の果てには何が見えたんだ
難行の果てに何が見えたんだ
キミが偉そうに言ってることなど
とっくにオレは気付いてるんだぜ

キミは笑われたことがないんだろ
笑ってあげる笑ってあげる

眉間にしわを寄せてるキミを
笑ってあげる笑ってあげる

Overall Meaning

The above lyrics are from ↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓'s song "Waratte Ageru" which translates to "I'll Make You Laugh". The song is about finding the humor in the struggles of everyday life. The lyrics describe how even if one were to strip down to their bare essentials, they still wouldn't be able to understand everything. The daily burdens that we carry often cloud our judgment and make it difficult to see things clearly. However, in the midst of these struggles, there is a certain sense of satisfaction and clarity that can be found.

The lyrics then go on to say that the singer will make the person they're singing to laugh. Even though they may be frowning or angry, the singer will find a way to bring a smile to their face. This is because the singer acknowledges that the troubles of life can make us all feel trapped and suffocated, but laughter can help bring lightness and freedom.

Towards the end of the lyrics, the singer asks what the person they're singing to has seen at the end of their hardships or struggles. The singer suggests that they have already figured out the answers that the person is seeking. Overall, the lyrics of the song encourage finding humor in difficult situations and sharing laughter with those around us.

Line by Line Meaning

裸足になって座褝を組んでも
Even if we sit down with our legs crossed and barefoot, we will still not understand anything in the end.

結局何にもわかりゃしないだろ
Ultimately, we will not understand anything.

日々の煩悩の中で気付かなきゃ
If we don't notice amidst the worries of daily life,

裸になって滝に打たれても
Even if we get naked and stand under a waterfall,

日々の煩悩と欲望の中に
Amidst the worries and desires of daily life,

しっかり確かな手応えがあるぜ
We have a solid sense of accomplishment.

キミは笑われたことがないんだろ
You've never been laughed at, have you?

眉間にしわを寄せてるキミを
You, who are frowning and worrying,

苦行の果てには何が見えたんだ
At the end of your struggles, what did you see?

難行の果てに何が見えたんだ
At the end of your hardships, what did you see?

キミが偉そうに言ってることなど
The things you say arrogantly,