Her music is by tur… Read Full Bio ↴Akiko Yano is a Japanese pop and jazz musician.
Her music is by turns playful, heartfelt, melodic, ornate, and disarmingly simple, reflecting a love of music in all its forms and colors. She handles moody new wave, virtuosic fusion, traditional jazz ballads, straightahead pop, and singer-songwriter folk songs with equal aplomb.
Though she's recorded with many of the 20th century's greatest pop and jazz musicians, her primarily Japanese-language albums have kept her music below the radar of most English-language listeners. She's recorded with, among many others, Pat Metheny, Lyle Mays, members of Little Feat, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Haruomi Hosono, David Sylvian, Mick Karn, Kenji Omura, Jeff Bova, Yukihiro Takahashi, Charlie Haden, Peter Erskine, Anthony Jackson, David Rhodes, the band Quruli, and her son Futa Sakamoto.
Beyond her solo work, Yano has recorded with Thomas Dolby, Yngwie Malmsteen, The Chieftains, The Hammonds, Jamaaladeen Tacuma, Kazumi Watanabe, The Boom, Tetsuro Kashibuchi, and Ryuichi Sakamoto. She appeared on the recording "Snowflake" reading a children's story in Japanese with Peter Gabriel reading in English and music by Akira Inoue and David Rhodes accompanying both.
VET
矢野顕子 Lyrics
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I like to be a vet, I vet
Wanna be a vet
Crocodiles got stomach cancer
Hippo's teeth are all decayed
Cow's got a swollen liver
Lion's got pneumonia
Elephant's got athlete's foot
And your heart's been broken
by yet another girl
Vet vet
I like to be a vet, I vet
Wanna be a vet
I like to be a vet, I vet
Wanna be a vet
Dolphins with diarrhoea
Bats with broken rader
overweight Hawaiian
girls eating too much chocolate
Piranhas with constipation
Telephone line is on the blink
Your brother-in-law
has got no money
And your wife
has turned to drink
Siamese cat's
got a bloodshot left eye
Horse won't run another step
Polar bear's miscarried
Now gorilla's
got a bleeding nose
Goat's gone hysterical
and eaten through the pen
Everybody come to me
Vet vet
I like to be a vet, I vet
Wanna be a vet
I like to be a vet, I vet
Wanna be a vet
I like to be a vet, I vet
Wanna be a vet
I like to be a vet, I vet
Wanna be a vet
The song "Vet" by 矢野顕子 presents a series of comical and absurd situations where different animals and people have various health problems, and they all require the assistance of a veterinarian. The song's catchy and repetitive structure, along with its slightly ironic lyrics, create a humorous and whimsical tone. The main character in the song professes her desire to be a vet because she wants to help all these creatures, from crocodiles with stomach cancer to Hawaiian girls eating too much chocolate.
The lyrics of this song can be interpreted in several ways, but it seems that the main message is to bring attention to the importance of caring for animals and people's health. At the same time, the song conveys a sense of compassion and empathy towards all those who suffer from different ailments. This message is reinforced by the chorus "Vet vet, I like to be a vet, I vet, Wanna be a vet", which reflects the main character's desire to help others and her enthusiasm for her hypothetical profession.
In conclusion, "Vet" by 矢野顕子 is a lighthearted and amusing song that cleverly uses humor to tackle serious issues related to health care, animal welfare, and empathy towards others.
Line by Line Meaning
Vet vet
I want to be a veterinarian and help animals in need.
I like to be a vet, I vet
I enjoy the work of being a veterinarian and find it rewarding.
Wanna be a vet
Being a veterinarian is my dream job.
Crocodiles got stomach cancer
Even the most dangerous animals can suffer from serious medical conditions.
Hippo's teeth are all decayed
Animals, just like humans, can experience dental problems that require veterinary care.
Cow's got a swollen liver
Domesticated animals such as cows require veterinary care for serious medical conditions.
Lion's got pneumonia
Even wild animals can suffer from respiratory conditions that require veterinary care.
Elephant's got athlete's foot
Even large and majestic animals like elephants can suffer from common health issues like athlete's foot.
Dog's got a fractured hind leg
Accidents happen, and pets, like dogs, often require medical attention for injuries.
And your heart's been broken by yet another girl
Even human owners of pets may find comfort in the work of a veterinarian after experiencing personal heartbreak.
Dolphins with diarrhoea
Animals in captivity, such as dolphins, may require veterinary care for digestive issues.
Bats with broken rader
Even animals with unique characteristics like bats can suffer from broken bones.
Overweight Hawaiian girls eating too much chocolate
The song satirizes the idea of veterinary care being needed for non-animal situations, like overindulgence in food.
Piranhas with constipation
Even exotic fish like piranhas can suffer from illnesses like constipation.
Telephone line on the blink
Even in difficult circumstances or environmental issues, veterinarians still have duties to perform.
Your brother-in-law has got no money
Even with financial problems, pets still require and are entitled to veterinary care.
And your wife has turned to drink
Even outside of animal problems, a misplaced sense of satisfaction or relief may be found through a veterinarian.
Siamese cat's got a bloodshot left eye
Even common household pets like cats may require veterinary attention for common ailments.
Horse won't run another step
Animals like horses may be integral in various industries, such as racing, but still require veterinary care throughout their lives.
Polar bear's miscarried
Even animals with seemingly inherent strength and capabilities may suffer from personal crises.
Now gorilla's got a bleeding nose
Even zoological or exotic animals like gorillas require prompt and effective veterinary care.
Goat's gone hysterical and eaten through the pen
Even animals prone to harmless or “silly” behavior like goats may still require veterinary attention.
Everybody come to me
I am committed to helping animals in need and want to be known as a reliable veterinarian.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: yano akiko / PETE BARAKAN
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Johannes Pong
on Tsuri ni Ikou [Why Don't We Go Fishing]
I don't know why, but I cry every time the 2nd verse comes along. Just this version, not other singers' renditions. Definitely tapping into some collective nostalgia for the innocence of childhood, the sheer beauty & transience of life.
Wahyu Bali
on Tsuri ni Ikou [Why Don't We Go Fishing]
I'm sorry, I mean in Kanji. Lol
Wahyu Bali
on Tsuri ni Ikou [Why Don't We Go Fishing]
Can someone help with the lyric in katakana please. I love to sing it till today and still don't the correct lyric and the meaning. Pleasee.. Much appreciated