Yura Yura Teikoku was formed in 1989 with vocalist/guitarist Shintaro Sakamoto as leader, bassist Chiyo Kamekawa and a succession of other members. Drummer Ichiro Shibata joined in 1997 to form the current lineup, and the trio soon signed with Midi Records. The band released five studio albums, one live recording album and two greatest hits albums on Midi.
In 2005, Yura Yura Teikoku signed with Sony Japan and released their ninth studio album, "SWEET SPOT", and a remix 12-inch,“SOFT DEATH / FRANKIE TEARDROP" (Suicide cover). “SOFT DEATH" was embraced by the dance community, and "SWEET SPOT" was elected one of the best albums of the year in various media in Japan and overseas. The band also released a live album of material from their Midi years titled "na.ma.shi.bi.re.na.ma.me.ma.i" on New York-based Mesh-Key Records.
In October of the same year, Mesh-Key Records organized two shows for the band in New York (their first shows ever outside Japan), and was welcomed with rave reviews by the local media. New and old fans alike packed into the venues to see the band's one-of-a-kind performance.
In June, 2006, the CD single “Into The Next Night” and remix 12-inch“Into The Next Night / You Can't Fight Fate”were released. In July, Mesh-Key Records released the 12-inch“SOFT DEATH / IT WAS A ROBOT" and brought the band back for a second batch of New York shows, which were even more packed than the first. The "SOFT DEATH" 12-inch has been championed by such deejays as Rub'N Tug and DJ Harvey.
In 2006, the band headlined at various major festivals in Japan and Taiwan. In May 2007, Mesh-Key Records released the US version of "SWEET SPOT." In the same year, YURA YURA TEIKOKU went on their first Australian tour.
In July 2007, they released the single “Beautiful" and in fall 2007 they released their first studio album in two and a half years, "Hollow Me." DFA Records combined Beautiful and Hollow Me for a full-length CD release in November 2009.
As of March 31, 2010, according to the band's official website, after 21 years playing together the band has amicably broken up citing a loss of excitement. Each member plans to continue playing music in other projects in the future.
Members:
Shintaro Sakamoto (坂本慎太郎) - vocals, guitar
Chiyo Kamekawa (亀川千代) - bass guitar
Ichiro Shibata (柴田一郎) - drums
Official web pages:
www.yurayurateikoku.com
http://www.myspace.com/yurayurateikoku
あえて抵抗しない
ゆらゆら帝国 Lyrics
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垣根も鍵もついていないつもりさ
住もうが 焼こうが
好きにしなもししたいのなら
さあ やるがいい
さあ やるがいい
さあ やるがいい
さしずめ俺はちょっとしたくぼみさ
掘ろうが 埋めようが
好きにしなもししたいのなら
さあ やるがいい
さあ やるがいい
さあ やるがいい
さしずめ俺はかつてつくった傷さ
忘れるほど目立っていないつもりさ
でも 拭こうが こすろうが
確かにまだそこにある
さあ やるがいい
さあ やるがいい
さあ やるがいい
さあ やるがいい
The lyrics to ゆらゆら帝国's song "あえて抵抗しない" convey a sense of detachment and apathy towards one's surroundings and personal experiences. The singer describes themselves as an empty house with no walls or locks, indicating a lack of emotional attachment or barriers. They express that whether they choose to live or burn, it's up to them and they can do as they please. The repetition of the lines "さあ やるがいい" (now, do as you please) emphasizes the singer's indifference and detachment from any external expectations or norms.
In the second verse, the singer describes themselves as a small dent or hollow, suggesting insignificance or being unobtrusive. They claim that they aren't causing any trouble or disturbance. Regardless of whether they dig or bury, they can do as they please. The lyrics imply a lack of concern for the consequences of their actions, suggesting a disengagement from the consequences and a desire for personal autonomy.
The final verse continues this theme of detachment, describing the singer's self-inflicted wounds that are not noticeable enough to be forgotten completely. Despite attempts to wipe or scrub them away, the wounds still remain. The repeated line "さあ やるがいい" reinforces the notion that the singer has accepted their wounds and is indifferent to what they might mean or signify.
Line by Line Meaning
さしずめ俺は一件の空家さ
Let's say I am a vacant house, with no fences or locks.
垣根も鍵もついていないつもりさ
I have intentionally left myself open and accessible, with no barriers or restrictions.
住もうが 焼こうが 好きにしなもししたいのなら
Whether you decide to live here or burn it down, do as you please.
さあ やるがいい
Go ahead, do it.
さしずめ俺はちょっとしたくぼみさ
Let's say I am a small indentation.
特別邪魔になっていないつもりさ
I don't intend to be any trouble or hindrance to anyone.
掘ろうが 埋めようが 好きにしなもししたいのなら
Whether you decide to dig or bury me, do as you please.
さあ やるがいい
Go ahead, do it.
さあ やるがいい
Go ahead, do it.
さあ やるがいい
Go ahead, do it.
さしずめ俺はかつてつくった傷さ
Let's say I am a scar that I once created.
忘れるほど目立っていないつもりさ
I don't think I stand out enough to be easily forgotten.
でも 拭こうが こすろうが
But whether you wipe or rub, it is still there.
確かにまだそこにある
Certainly, it still remains there.
さあ やるがいい
Go ahead, do it.
さあ やるがいい
Go ahead, do it.
さあ やるがいい
Go ahead, do it.
さあ やるがいい
Go ahead, do it.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Sakamoto Shintaro
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ooinarubaka
さしずめ俺は一件の空家さ
垣根も鍵もついていないつもりさ
住もうが 焼こうが 好きにしなもししたいのなら
さあ やるがいい
さあ やるがいい
さあ やるがいい
さしずめ俺はちょっとしたくぼみさ
特別邪魔になっていないつもりさ
掘ろうが 埋めようが 好きにしなもししたいのなら
さあ やるがいい
さあ やるがいい
さあ やるがいい
さしずめ俺はかつてつくった傷さ
忘れるほど目立っていないつもりさ
でも 拭こうが こすろうが 確かにまだそこにある
さあ やるがいい
さあ やるがいい
さあ やるがいい
さあ やるがいい
@user-tu2dd3pc5z
あえて抵抗しない 座右の銘にさせて頂きました。
@PKB-zf7ug
高速道路を運転しながら聴くと気持ちいい
@hanaogra
ミニマルな編成でも惹きつけられる
@omega012349123
ベースとドラムとマラカスだけでこのクオリティ！！
@pikochop
不吉な感じのベースラインがたまらない
@user-ez2tb7qg1e
天パ素敵やわぁ
@tvchanmatsutv
ミニマルすぎる
@nickilappi
このダルい感じがいい!
@nakashin79
やっぱ最高やわ。。
@ooinarubaka
さしずめ俺は一件の空家さ
垣根も鍵もついていないつもりさ
住もうが 焼こうが 好きにしなもししたいのなら
さあ やるがいい
さあ やるがいい
さあ やるがいい
さしずめ俺はちょっとしたくぼみさ
特別邪魔になっていないつもりさ
掘ろうが 埋めようが 好きにしなもししたいのなら
さあ やるがいい
さあ やるがいい
さあ やるがいい
さしずめ俺はかつてつくった傷さ
忘れるほど目立っていないつもりさ
でも 拭こうが こすろうが 確かにまだそこにある
さあ やるがいい
さあ やるがいい
さあ やるがいい
さあ やるがいい