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.
Blowin'
B'z Lyrics
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夢を見て君にしがみついた
いつもシャドウボクシング
汗まみれ
蜘蛛の巣をふり払うように
負けるのは怖くない
ちょっと逃げ腰に
なる日が来ることに怯えてるけど
Blowin', blowin' in the wind, yes
風に揺れる心を抱えたまま
We're dancin' in the reservation
しびれるような
眼差しをずっと忘れないで
Blowin', blowin' in the wind, yes
ウワキな街で君の足もとに転がる
We're dancin' to the stimulation
はかない夢に
どうかつまずかないように
(Oh oh) 繰り返しなんかぜんぜんない
暮らしをしてるはずだぜハニー
なのに 今日もあの娘
喫茶店で
「毎日同じよ」とボヤきまくり
危ないね 気がつけば
僕も君も麻痺状態
わかりあえるはずもない
Blowin', blowin' in the wind, yes
風に揺れる心を抱えたまま
We're dancin' in the reservation
しびれるような
眼差しをずっと忘れないで
風を受けて
立ち上がろうとする君は美しい
かたちのない答えを探して
終わらない旅をする
Blowin', blowin' in the wind, yes
風に揺れる心を抱えたまま
We're dancin' in the reservation
しびれるような
眼差しをずっと忘れないで
Blowin', blowin' in the wind
ウワキな街で君の足もとに転がる
We're dancin' to the stimulation
はかない夢に
どうかつまずかないように
The lyrics of "Blowin'" by B'z reflect the struggles of a person who is being weighed down by everyday life, but still manages to retain his hope and fighting spirit. The opening lines, "ボロボロにK.Oされる 夢を見て君にしがみついた" translate to "Knocked out and dreaming, I cling to you in tatters." The singer is down on his luck and is struggling to keep moving forward, but he holds onto the comfort of being with someone he loves. The next line, "いつもシャドウボクシング 汗まみれ 蜘蛛の巣をふり払うように" translates to "Always shadowboxing, covered in sweat, shaking off cobwebs." This line suggests that the person is trying to shake off their troubles and fight their way towards a better life.
The lyrics then move onto the chorus, with the lines "Blowin', blowin' in the wind, yes 風に揺れる心を抱えたまま We're dancin' in the reservation しびれるような眼差しをずっと忘れないで." The phrase "blowin' in the wind" echoes the lyrics of the famous Bob Dylan song, and represents the singer's sense of being tossed around by external forces. The line "We're dancin' in the reservation" could refer to feeling trapped in one's given role or societal expectations. The next line, "しびれるような眼差しをずっと忘れないで" translates to "Don't forget the electrifying gaze that made you feel alive," reflecting the singer's desire to hold onto hope and positivity.
The second verse opens with a colloquial Japanese phrase, "繰り返しなんかぜんぜんない" which translates to "There's no such thing as repetition." This line could be interpreted as saying that even when life appears to be repeating itself, each moment is still unique and meaningful. The singer is at a cafe and hears another person complaining about the monotony of life, but they can't seem to find a way out of the same cycle. The song ends with the lines "終わらない旅をする" which translates to "We continue our never-ending journey," driving home the idea that life is always changing and that one must keep moving forward.
Overall, "Blowin'" by B'z is a reflective song about the trials and tribulations of the everyday person. It speaks to the human desire for hope and positivity, and encourages listeners to keep pushing forward in life, even when it seems impossible.
Line by Line Meaning
ボロボロにK.Oされる
Being beaten senseless and defeated
夢を見て君にしがみついた
Holding onto a dream and clinging to someone
いつもシャドウボクシング 汗まみれ
Always shadowboxing, sweating
蜘蛛の巣をふり払うように
Brushing off a spider's web
負けるのは怖くない ちょっと逃げ腰に
Not afraid of losing, but feeling a bit cowardly
なる日が来ることに怯えてるけど
Afraid of the day that will come
Blowin', blowin' in the wind, yes
Blowing, blowing in the wind, yes
風に揺れる心を抱えたまま
Holding onto a heart swaying in the wind
We're dancin' in the reservation
We're dancing in a restricted area
しびれるような 眼差しをずっと忘れないで
Don't forget that electrifying look
ウワキな街で君の足もとに転がる
Your feet are rolling on an unfaithful street
We're dancin' to the stimulation
We're dancing to the stimulation
はかない夢に どうかつまずかないように
Don't stumble on your fleeting dreams
(Oh oh) 繰り返しなんかぜんぜんない
There is absolutely no repetition
暮らしをしてるはずだぜハニー
We should be living together, honey
なのに 今日もあの娘 喫茶店で「毎日同じよ」とボヤきまくり
And yet that girl is still complaining at the coffee shop, 'Every day is the same.'
危ないね 気がつけば 僕も君も麻痺状態
It's dangerous, if we realize it, we're both in a state of paralysis
わかりあえるはずもない
There's no way we can understand each other
風を受けて 立ち上がろうとする君は美しい
You, standing up with the wind in your face, are beautiful
かたちのない答えを探して 終わらない旅をする
Searching for an answer without shape, embarking on an endless journey
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: INABA KOSHI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-fv8po4xt5p
ボロボロにKOされる夢を見て
君にしがみついた
いつもシャドウボクシング 汗まみれ
蜘蛛の巣をふり払うように
負けるのは恐くない ちょっと逃げ腰に
なる日が来ることに 怯えてるけど
※Blowin' blowin' in the wind
風に揺れる心を抱えたまま
We're dancin' in the reservation
しびれるような 眼差しをずっと忘れないで
Blowin' blowin' in the wind
ウワキな街で 君の足もとに転がる
We're dancin' to the stimulation
はかない夢にどうか つまずかないように※
@user-vc4iy5sd8p
18のバリバリ現役高校生ですが、別に世代でもないのにB'zを聴くと必ず懐かしい記憶が蘇ってくる。父親の車でなんとなく流れてたB'zをここまで好きになるとは思ってもなかった。
ありがとうお父さん。
@user-wc5uh6yp9o
若い 君格好いい 有難う
@user-vq6qd6fw1l
僕も現役高校生ですがここまで好きになるとは、、
お父さんに感謝ですね☺
@user-sq6wn7ww4n
自分も現役高校生です
@Konnichiha810
同じくby高1
@bz7834
19の俺からも言わせてくれ!!ありがとう!!母さんー!!!
@XXXXXXOO0
ドライブしながらB'z聞くの大好き
@_reven2701
自分もやってます笑
@user-xi7wo6zd6o
僕のお父さんの車もあります。
@user-sq6wn7ww4n
じぶんもです