Formed in 1988, B’z are guitarist 松本孝弘 and vocalist, 稲葉浩志. Over the span of… Read Full Bio ↴Formed in 1988, B’z are guitarist 松本孝弘 and vocalist, 稲葉浩志. Over the span of twenty-five years, B’z have released 19 albums, 6 EPs (including a Korea-only release) and 51 singles, with 16 of the albums and 47 of the singles consecutively debuting #1 on Japan’s Oricon Chart. B’z have sold over 80 million CDs in Japan alone, making them the best-selling artist in Japan’s history.
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.

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B'z Lyrics

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声もかけずに出ていったきり夜から朝へさまよう
気にくわないnewsにゃ爪をたてやかましい街へと消える
流される人はダサイと笑い
さめた瞳なれた手つき僕をナメてる

いらっしゃいすきなとこへ思いどおりにかけまわるがいい
夜毎ニャオニャオうさをはらして
ミルク色の夢をごらんよそして僕に戻れ

もうどうなってもいいなんてうそぶいてすぐに酔っぱらったフリ
頭の中はシラフもいいとこいつも腹をヘラしてる
人のよろこぶ仕草を全部わかっててする
だまされまいと思ってもハマる

いってらっしゃいすきなとこへ全部ひとりでできちゃうひとよ
夜毎ミャオミャオ恋さがして
何か足りない気がするだろうそして今日もひとり

いってらっしゃいすきなとこへ今は何をあげてもだめかもね
いうこときいちゃうオレもオレだ
今度からはビシビシいっちゃうよ

呼べと届かぬ手におえない cat 宇宙のはてまでいってしまえ

ものわかりがいいわけじゃないぜ
きっとすぐにさみしくなるよだから僕に戻れ

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of B'z's song CAT seem to be about a person who feels detached and unconnected from the people and world around them. They don't seem to be able to find joy in the latest news, and instead they spend their nights wandering aimlessly through the city, feeling bored and uninterested in the activities around them. They seem to be aware that they aren't living up to their full potential, but they can't seem to change their behavior or outlook on life.

The chorus of the song indicates that the singer is looking for something more in their life, perhaps a deeper connection with others or a sense of direction and purpose. They suggest that they are longing for something more fulfilling, but they can't seem to find it on their own. The final line of the song suggests that the singer is seeking to return to themselves, to rediscover their own identity and sense of purpose.

Overall, the song seems to be about the sense of alienation and disconnection that many people feel in modern society. The singer is struggling to find their way in the world, but they are willing to keep searching until they find what they are looking for.

Line by Line Meaning

声もかけずに出ていったきり
Left without saying a word

夜から朝へさまよう
Lost wandering from night to morning

気にくわない Newsにゃ爪をたて
Get irritated with the news

やかましい街へと消える
Disappear into a noisy city

流される人はダサイと笑い
Those who get carried away are laughed at

さめた瞳なれた手つき
Cold eyes and experienced mannerisms

僕をナメてる
They underestimate me

いらっしゃいすきなとこへ
Come to your favorite place

思いどおりにかけまわるがいい
Run around as you please

夜毎ニャオニャオ
Meow meow every night

うさをはらして
Bear the rabbit