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.
It's Showtime!!
B'z Lyrics
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獣たちも色めく 歓声はアリーナ揺らす
ぞくっとするだろ? 本能がうずくだろ?
チケットを握り ゲートをくぐれ
灼熱への招待 ここじゃすべてがLive
見たこともない 自分に会える
反省も弁解も 受けつけられない
悔いのない時間が流れて
濡れたシャツ光る It's showtime!!
虚しさに嘖まれる キミが欲しかったのは臨場感
人の気持ちつかめない ボクに足りないのは想像力
十人十色の想い かかえこんで
スモークの中で生まれ変わる
灼熱への招待 ここじゃすベてがLive
見たこともない 自分に会える
オリジナルのアイディアで 主役を奪いとれ
世間を巻きこむ 渦を起こそう
悔いのない時間が流れて
痛みも忘れる It's showtime!!
目をそらさず こっちを見てよ
キミだけが ボクを変える
灼熱への招待 ここじゃすべてがLive
見たこともない 自分に会える
傷だらけの腕を 高く振りあげて
反省も弁解も 受けつけられない
悔いのない時間が流れて
疲れ知らずの It's showtime!!
天井知らずの It's showtime!!
The song "It's Showtime!!" by B'z captures the excitement and adrenaline rush of attending a live concert. The searchlights shining in the sky and the cheers of the crowd set the scene for a thrilling experience, where one can let go of their inhibitions and tap into their primal instincts. The lyrics encourage the listener to grab their ticket and enter the arena, leaving behind any doubts or regrets.
The chorus proclaims that this is the time for the show, and the stage is set for a unique encounter with oneself. The idea of being reborn in the midst of the smoke and the lights reinforces the idea that a concert can be a transformative experience. The lyrics also suggest that each person brings their own emotions and thoughts to the show, and this contributes to the diversity of experiences at a live event.
The song conveys the notion that a concert is an opportunity to escape the monotony of daily life and feel alive. The power of music and the energy of the crowd create an unforgettable moment where anything is possible. The final lines of the song depict a sense of invincibility and the feeling that this moment will last forever.
Line by Line Meaning
獲物を呼びよせるように サーチライトが空を照らす
The searchlights illuminate the sky like they're calling for their prey.
獣たちも色めく 歓声はアリーナ揺らす
The beasts come alive and the cheers shake the arena.
ぞくっとするだろ? 本能がうずくだろ?
Don't you feel it? Your instincts are tingling.
チケットを握り ゲートをくぐれ
Hold onto your tickets and pass through the gate.
灼熱への招待 ここじゃすべてがLive
An invitation to the heat, where everything comes alive.
見たこともない 自分に会える
You can meet a version of yourself you've never seen before.
傷だらけの腕を 高く振りあげて
Raise your arms, scarred as they are.
反省も弁解も 受けつけられない
There's no room for regret or excuses here.
悔いのない時間が流れて
Time flows without any regrets.
濡れたシャツ光る It's showtime!!
Your wet shirt shines as you enter the showtime!!
虚しさに嘖まれる キミが欲しかったのは臨場感
You craved the feeling of being there, even if it meant being mocked.
人の気持ちつかめない ボクに足りないのは想像力
What I lack is imagination, unable to grasp how others feel.
十人十色の想い かかえこんで
Carrying with us a variety of emotions.
スモークの中で生まれ変わる
We're reborn within the smoke.
オリジナルのアイディアで 主役を奪いとれ
Seize the lead role with your original ideas.
世間を巻きこむ 渦を起こそう
Let's create a whirlwind that engulfs the world.
痛みも忘れる It's showtime!!
We forget our pain as we enter showtime!!
目をそらさず こっちを見てよ
Don't look away, look over here.
キミだけが ボクを変える
Only you can change me.
疲れ知らずの It's showtime!!
We're tireless in showtime!!
天井知らずの It's showtime!!
Sky's the limit in showtime!!
Contributed by London S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
UK a.k.a kicksman
これをライブ会場に着くまであと5分くらいっていうくらいに聴くのが自分の中で恒例になってます。めちゃくちゃあがる。
男直井伸也
ヤバい。久しぶりに見たらテンション上がってきたせ。B'z大好きだぜ
Taka HR
「悔いのない時間が流れて」のとこ大好き
nanase Inaba
イントロからカッコいい曲いっぱいあるけど
IT'S SHOWTIMEはズバ抜けてカッコいい
菊池圭介の
nanase Ina
C C
don't wanna lie
夜を駆ける少女
アラクレ
はるはる
MOVE
Callingババァ復活
ultra soul
イチブトゼンブ
Calling
hugo cartaman
QUE GRUPAZO ME ENCANTA EN ESPECIAL ESTE TEMA!! DESDE PARAGUAY LO ESCUCHO SIEMPRE!!