ザ・クロマニヨンズ (The Cro-Magnons) is a Japanese punk rock band formed by former m… Read Full Bio ↴ザ・クロマニヨンズ (The Cro-Magnons) is a Japanese punk rock band formed by former members of THE BLUE HEARTS and ↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓. After the latter’s disbandment, guitarist 真島昌利 (Mashima Masatoshi) proposed the idea of creating a new band to vocalist 甲本ヒロト (Kōmoto Hiroto). Having performed and recorded music together since the early eighties, the two of them recruited bassist 小林勝 (Kobayashi Masaru) and drummer 桐田勝治 (Kirita Katsuji), and started activities as The Cro-Magnons in July 2006.

Ever since formation, the band’s musical style has been a simple, straight-forward variant of punk rock, often featuring whimsical lyrics written by either Kōmoto or Mashima. To emphasize their uncomplicated sound (and perhaps to emulate recordings from the 1960s), several of their more recent works have been released in the single-channel mono sound format. Examples of this include the MONDO ROCCIA album from 2009 and the オートバイと皮ジャンパーとカレー (Ōtobai to Kawa Jumper to Curry) single which went on sale in September, 2010.

Members:
Kōmoto Hiroto (甲本ヒロト) – Vocal
Mashima Masatoshi (真島昌利) – Guitar
Kobayashi Masaru (小林勝) – Bass
Kirita Katsuji (桐田勝治) – Drums

While founders Kōmoto and Masatoshi are the most prominent bandmembers, bassist Kobayashi has played in the bands SADS and nil, while Kirita is known to many as Gargoyle’s drummer.

Official Webpage:
http://www.sonymusic.co.jp/bv/cro-magnons/

エレキギター
ザ・クロマニヨンズ Lyrics

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エレキギター
エレキギター
かっこいいぞ
エレキギター
しびれちゃう
もう世界は俺のもの

エレキギター

エレキギター
かっこいいぞ
エレキギター
しびれちゃう
もうすべてをぶっ飛ばせ

エレキギター
エレキギター
かっこいいぞ
エレキギター

しびれちゃう
もう世界は俺のもの

Overall Meaning

The song "エレキギター" by The Cro-Magnons is a celebration of the electric guitar and its ability to take over the world. The lyrics repeat the phrase "エレキギター" (Electric Guitar) several times, emphasizing the coolness and power of the instrument. The singer declares that their guitar has taken over the world and that they can now blast everything away with its sound. The use of the first-person pronoun "俺" (ore) suggests a certain level of bravado and confidence that comes with wielding such an instrument.

The song's message can also be interpreted as a call to action for aspiring musicians to pick up the electric guitar and join in the fun. The repeated use of "しびれちゃう" (shibirechau) meaning "I'm numb" or "It gives me chills" emphasizes the emotional response that the guitar can evoke in listeners. The song is a tribute to the guitar's ability to connect people, change lives, and change the world.

Line by Line Meaning

エレキギター
Electric guitar

かっこいいぞ
It's so cool

エレキギター
Electric guitar

しびれちゃう
It gives me chills

もう世界は俺のもの
The world is already mine

エレキギター
Electric guitar

かっこいいぞ
It's so cool

エレキギター
Electric guitar

しびれちゃう
It gives me chills

もうすべてをぶっ飛ばせ
Blow everything away

エレキギター
Electric guitar