Under the recommendation of Steve Vai, B’z were inducted into the Hollywood Rock Walk in 2007 as the first Asian artist. As a world acclaimed six-string virtuoso, Tak Matsumoto joined legendary guitarists Jimmy Page, Joe Perry, Ace Frehley and Slash, to become the fifth guitarist in the world to have his own Gibson USA signature model, the ‘Tak Matsumoto Les Paul.’ In 2010, Matsumoto released Take Your Pick with jazz guitarist, Larry Carlton, and won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Album at the 53rd Grammy Awards last February. Koshi Inaba’s solo efforts include the studio album, Hadou, which was also released in 2010 and debuted number one on the Oricon album charts. Inaba also appeared as a guest vocalist on Slash’s solo album last year.
Besides releasing a long line of number one singles and albums in Japan, B’z are known for their dynamic live shows. They began 2010 with a sold-out dome tour in Japan, including 4 nights at the famed Tokyo Dome with 600,000 fans in attendance.
B’z had North American tour visiting Vancouver, San Francisco, Los Angeles in July 2011. After providing a song to “Download to Donate Tsunami Relief” organized by Music For Relief, B’z was asked to join the intimate private show with Linkin Park to raise money for Japan earthquake/Tsunami relief. The show took place on 8/31 with great success raising more than $35,000. They will start the Japan tour with 2 shows in Sendai which will benefit the affected area. Their tour “B’z LIVE-GYM 2011 –C’mon-“ includes 17 arena shows and 9 dome shows and continues till the last show on 12/25 at Tokyo Dome.
BANZAI
B'z Lyrics
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出てゆく君の胸は高鳴り 僕を振り返らない
すべては流れのままに行くと 笑いながら
涙は熱いものだと知る
遠くの未来に怯えてるよりも
手を抜かず愛したことを誇ろう
Now we're here とんじゃえばいいよ
出会えた奇跡を祝いましょう
アナタトワタシデサア アシタノタメニ BANZAI
テキモミカタモナイゾ カガヤクイマニ BANZAI
乱暴にまわってるこの星で 生き延びてる
君と僕とが交わりあえたのは 運命なんでしょうか?
分岐点 合流点 出発点 そして終点
地雷のように埋められてる
翻る旗を胸に僕は
戦わないで感謝してみよう
とどろけ歓喜の歌よ おどろうぜ幸運の舞を
Now we're here 変わんないでいいよ
ここまできたことを称えましょう
アナタトワタシデサア アシタノタメニ BANZAI
テキモミカタモナイゾ カガヤクイマニ BANZAI
マイニチヒガノボリ ハジメノイッポダ BANZAI
カコモミライモイッショ
笑い飛ばせる気力を 心に光る勲章を
Now we're here 繰り返しじゃない
とどろけ歓喜の歌よ おどろうぜ幸運の舞を
Now we're here 変わったっていいよ
ここまできたことを称えましょう
薄暗い明日になだれ込みましょう
Oh yeah, BANZAI
The song BANZAI by B'z poetically conveys a message of celebrating the present moment while reflecting on the past and looking forward to the future. The opening lines describe the singer's admiring glance at the blue sky amid the feelings of high excitement and abandonment. The singer is leaving or departing from a particular situation or person, and even though he or she may encounter challenges in the future, it is much better to appreciate and take pride in the things that he or she has accomplished so far.
The lyrics also seem to portray the human condition by using metaphors such as the different stages of life from starting, middle to the end. This is illustrated by the use of words like "分岐点 (fork in the road)," "合流点 (merging point)," "出発点 (starting point)," and "そして終点 (and the finishing point)." As much as life is like a battlefield, the singer reflects on how they can appreciate the present moment, and the feeling of joy that comes with being alive.
Furthermore, the song takes on an optimistic tone with some significant messages of hope, joy, and celebration for life's small yet crucial moments. It encourages everyone to celebrate all the little things that have brought them to where they are today. The chorus is a chant of 'Banzai,' a Japanese exclamation that translates to "ten thousand years." It is often used as a celebratory phrase, intended to respect and honor something's longevity in terms of time.
Line by Line Meaning
気を失いそうな空の青に目を細め
Narrowing my eyes to the blue sky that seems to make me lose consciousness
出てゆく君の胸は高鳴り 僕を振り返らない
Your heart is throbbing as you leave and you don't turn around to see me
すべては流れのままに行くと 笑いながら
Everything flows with a smile
涙は熱いものだと知る
I know that tears are hot things
遠くの未来に怯えてるよりも
Rather than being afraid of the distant future
手を抜かず愛したことを誇ろう
Let's be proud of loving without slacking off
とどろけ歓喜の歌よ おどろうぜ幸運の舞を
Let the song of joy resound, and dance the dance of good fortune
Now we're here とんじゃえばいいよ
Now we're here, we can just jump
出会えた奇跡を祝いましょう
Let's celebrate the miracle of our meeting
アナタトワタシデサア アシタノタメニ BANZAI
For You and I, Let's BANZAI for Tomorrow
テキモミカタモナイゾ カガヤクイマニ BANZAI
I don't know who my enemy is, but let's BANZAI in a shining present
乱暴にまわってるこの星で 生き延びてる
We survive on this violent planet
君と僕とが交わりあえたのは 運命なんでしょうか?
I wonder if our meeting was destined, you and me
分岐点 合流点 出発点 そして終点
The intersection, convergence point, starting point, and end point
地雷のように埋められてる
Buried like a landmine
翻る旗を胸に僕は
I have a waving flag in my heart
戦わないで感謝してみよう
Let's be grateful without fighting
マイニチヒガノボリ ハジメノイッポダ BANZAI
Everyday is a new beginning, Let's BANZAI
カコモミライモイッショ
Let's go to the past and future
笑い飛ばせる気力を 心に光る勲章を
The power to laugh away, and the medal that shines in my heart
Now we're here 繰り返しじゃない
Now we're here, it's not a repetition
変わったっていいよ ここまできたことを称えましょう
It's okay to change, let's celebrate how far we've come
薄暗い明日になだれ込みましょう
Let's fall into the dim tomorrow
Oh yeah, BANZAI
Oh yeah, BANZAI
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Koshi Inaba, Takahiro Matsumoto
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-qx7no3jr4g
気を失いそうな 空の青に 目を細め
出てゆく君の胸は高鳴り 僕を振り返らない
すべては流れのままに行くと 笑いながら
涙は熱いものだと知る
遠くの未来に怯えてるよりも
手を抜かず愛したことを誇ろう
とどろけ 歓喜の歌よ
おどろうぜ 幸運の舞を
Now we're here とんじゃえばいいよ
出会えた奇跡を祝いましょう
アナタトワタシデサア アシタノタメニ BANZAI
テキモミカタモナイゾ カガヤクイマニ BANZAI
@mokaminto6034
ライブでこの歌うたってくれるとテンションマックスになるー！！
@user-zc9bh6ur4z
B'z久々に聞いたけど良いな、やっぱこの二人はカリスマ感あるわ
@kjw23yeye
娘（3才）が大好きな歌です。バンザイ！って大声で言うだけでなく、他の部分も頑張って歌おうとフンフン♪言ってます。
この曲は昔から知っていましたが、娘が口ずさむようになり、私もより好きになりました。
@TOMOHIROAOKI0511
あらためて見るとものすごくユニークなPVですね♪ちょっと心が疲れ気味のときにも元気を注入してくれる素敵な曲です。BANZAI！
@ryuki6621
BANZAIは毎回ライブで演奏でもいい。ラストにここまで盛り上がってバッチリな曲はない。
@user-ih1yc1cj7p
万歳は最近はなかなかやらないけど、絶対ライブ曲ですよね。この疾走感とB'zぷりが、らしさを物語る一曲ですね。
@user-xd8by9mq6l
ライブの最後にやると盛り上がるんだよな
@user-if5lr4nq8p
この歌大好きです
@user-tt6iz8kd4d
ライブダイナソーの
終盤で披露された時は
カラダ中に電流流れました(^^)
BANZAIはライブジムで
とてつもなく威力を
発揮しますよね🥺✨👍
@user-sw8ng9ee6h
手を抜かず愛するっていい言葉