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.
BIG MACHINE
B'z Lyrics
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今日もまた愉快にとばそう
いったいこの先いつ頃止まるのかなんて
誰も知らないよ
うまくやってきたんだ
ここまではなんとか
出て行ってしまったあの娘
とまらん 欲情燃やして走る
ごめんね もう行く時間だよ
でかい車輪回す (誰かが笑っても) 俺たちは big machine
渡る世間にゃ鬼も天使も色とりどり現れては消えてゆく
傷だらけになってなんもかんも飲み込んで
爆発するこのシリンダー
最高の時も 泥沼の時も
笑って肩をたたける相手がいるかい
とまらん 激情燃やして走る
たまらん ヤジもうけつけよう
善悪を飛び越えろ (愚かにも気高い) 哀愁の big machine
あふれる 煩悩燃やして走る
泣きたい 挫折もバネに
果てしなく遠い (どんどん遠くなる) ゴールを探しながら
高速で転がる (振り向く余裕はない) 直情型の big machine
The lyrics to B'z's song BIG MACHINE are about living life to the fullest, taking on challenges, and chasing after one's dreams. The song begins with the line "The engine awakens with a loud noise and everything's going great," indicating a sense of excitement and eagerness to start a new adventure. The singer wonders when the big machine will come to a stop, but isn't concerned with that at the moment. He's relishing in the present moment and enjoying the ride.
The second verse talks about the challenges the singer has faced, with a hint of regret about "that girl who left." Despite these setbacks, the singer remains determined to keep moving forward and has no intention of stopping. Throughout the song, the singer emphasizes the importance of having people in his life who can laugh and cry with him during both the good and tough times, and encourages listeners to keep pushing themselves towards their own personal goals.
Overall, BIG MACHINE is a song about living life to the fullest, taking on challenges, and chasing after one's dreams. It speaks to the experience of being alive, with all of its highs and lows, and encourages listeners to embrace it all with open arms.
Line by Line Meaning
ぶっとい音で目覚めるエンジンはすこぶる上々で
The engine that wakes up with a big sound is in great condition
今日もまた愉快にとばそう
Let's have a good time again today
いったいこの先いつ頃止まるのかなんて
Nobody knows when it will stop in the future
誰も知らないよ
No one knows
うまくやってきたんだ
I've been doing well
ここまではなんとか
Somehow made it this far
出て行ってしまったあの娘
That girl who left
ちょっと恋しいけど
I miss her a bit
とまらん 欲情燃やして走る
Run with burning desire non-stop
ごめんね もう行く時間だよ
Sorry, it's time to go
でかい車輪回す (誰かが笑っても) 俺たちは big machine
We're a big machine that keeps the wheels turning (even if someone laughs)
渡る世間にゃ鬼も天使も色とりどり現れては消えてゆく
In this world, demons and angels appear in colorful ways and disappear
傷だらけになってなんもかんも飲み込んで
Bearing scars and swallowing everything
爆発するこのシリンダー
This cylinder is going to explode
最高の時も 泥沼の時も
Through the best times and through the slumps
笑って肩をたたける相手がいるかい
Do you have someone you can laugh and lean on?
とまらん 激情燃やして走る
Run with intense passion non-stop
たまらん ヤジもうけつけよう
I can't handle it, I'm ready to take insults
善悪を飛び越えろ (愚かにも気高い) 哀愁の big machine
Jump over morality (foolishly noble) big machine with sorrow
あふれる 煩悩燃やして走る
Run with overflowing desires burning
泣きたい 挫折もバネに
Crying makes even failures a source of motivation
果てしなく遠い (どんどん遠くなる) ゴールを探しながら
While searching for an endlessly far away (getting farther and farther) goal
高速で転がる (振り向く余裕はない) 直情型の big machine
Rolling at high speed (no time to look back) a big machine with direct emotions
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Koshi Inaba, Takahiro Matsumoto
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bl1id2dp2z
BIG MACHINEは、初めて参戦したB'zのLIVEでした。ドームの前から8列目で見た時、B'zって、本当にこの世に存在したんだなぁと感動したのを忘れられません。アラクレのシーンが特に好きです。DVD化を願っています✨
@user-wc8jq7wk5y
その感動 最高の思い出ですね！
@jiroue8819
私もこのアルバム好きなので出して欲しいですね。もし当時のものが無理ならもう一度このツアーをやって映像化して欲しいなあ。
@bushidofujiyamanoukuleletime
当時15周年だったB＇zだけど、テレ朝のインタビューに対して、｢15周年といっても、だからどうという事はない。｣旨のクール発言をしていたTAK様の神々しさが忘られない。
@hiro1022ful
あくまで通過点という考え方ができるからこそ、活躍し続けられるのかもしれませんね。
始まりも、そして終わりでさえも彼らにとってはひとつの通過点にすぎないのかも。
@mimimerry5700
どの曲もかっこ良い！歌だけじゃなくパフォーマンスもスゴ(゜ロ゜ノ)ノ シャツinスタイルが特に好きですね！
@tz1785en
僕のB'zのファーストコンタクトであるIT'S SHOWTIME!!がやっと来た！！初めて聞いた時は本当に衝撃を受けた。今でも一番好きな曲。
@ryofuutui
ライブが楽しそうって見ていて思う
@user-wc8jq7wk5y
これが20年前？全然古く感じないぞ！
神すぎる
@user-bq9ck1dr2j
これが17年前という事実に驚愕する( ﾟεﾟ；)
渚園のDVD最高なんだよな。