↑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/

Too Late To Die
↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓ Lyrics

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そうだオレはブリキのコインだ
レートのないブリキのコインだ
Too Late To Die ペテン師の
Too Late To Die 遺伝子を
Too Late To Die バラまく
Too Late To Die
長い髪をよそいきのリボンで
Too Late To Die

Too Late To Die
黄金さえかすんで見えるぜ
Too Late To Die
Too Late To Die
Too Late To Die 海岸まで
Too Late To Die 難破船を
Too Late To Die さがしに
Too Late To Die
降りるはずの駅はうしろ
泊まるべき港をはなれてく
Too Late To Die
Too Late To Die
Too Late To Die Hey
Hey Hey Hey
まことにもってかたじけない
Too Late To Die
Too Late To Die
拙者まるでだらしがない
Too Late To Die
Too Late To Die
Too Late To Die まわる
Too Late To Die 何時間も
Too Late To Die エンドロール
Too Late To Die

降りるはずの駅はうしろ
泊まるべき港をはなれてく
Too Late To Die
Too Late To Die
Too Late To Die hey hey
Too Late To Die
Too Late To Die

Too Late To Die
Too Late To Die

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of ↑THE HIGH-LOWS' song "Too Late To Die" paint a picture of a person who feels trapped in their current situation, comparing themselves to a tin coin, without value or exchange rate. The phrase "Too Late To Die" is repeated throughout the song, suggesting a sense of resignation or acceptance of their circumstances. The mention of a con artist, the spreading of genes, and the blurring of even gold suggest a feeling of being insignificant in the grand scheme of things.

The lyrics also describe the singer with long hair tied up with a ribbon, indicating a longing for a different life or identity. They express a desire to reach the coast, search for a wrecked ship, and find a station they were supposed to get off at but missed, symbolizing missed opportunities and a sense of wandering aimlessly. The repetition of "Too Late To Die" conveys a feeling of hopelessness and the realization that it is too late to make significant changes or escape their current situation.

Overall, the lyrics of "Too Late To Die" evoke a sense of resignation, insignificance, and missed opportunities. The repetition of the phrase emphasizes the theme of hopelessness and the idea that it is too late to change one's circumstances.

Line by Line Meaning

そうだオレはブリキのコインだ
Indeed, I am a tin coin

レートのないブリキのコインだ
A tin coin without value

Too Late To Die ペテン師の
Too late to die, a con artist

Too Late To Die 遺伝子を
Too late to die, spreading genes

Too Late To Die バラまく
Too late to die, scattering