BEAT CRUSADERS was a Japanese rock/punk/pop group who were first formed in … Read Full Bio ↴BEAT CRUSADERS was a Japanese rock/punk/pop group who were first formed in late 1997 by ヒダカトオル (Hidaka Tooru), primarily as an experimental lo-fi indie pop group. The first line-up of the group was originally a result of constant experimental shows performed in various locations around Tokyo. Their use of both old and new technology, combined with influences from various bands such as Weezer and Rentals, had transformed them into a melodic guitar-driven band. By late 1998, the group had started to settle into things and were rapidly gaining a reputation for being an energetic live band with catchy and fun songs that weren't to be missed within the independent music scene.

The momentum from this carried on with the single "NEVER POP ENOUGH e.p." which quickly climbed up the independent CD charts of various shops in Japan. Around a month later, they released their first mini-album "HOWLING SYMPHONY OF..." which both rapidly climbed the charts and received critical acclaim from the music press. After this, the band started to tour more extensively, thanks to various offers from bands within the Japanese alternative music scene. They then released their second single "FIRESTARTER" which was released in 2000 and then followed it up with the full-length album "ALL YOU CAN EAT" along with involvement in various compilation albums and split mini-albums with various independent groups while still releasing their own albums and singles.

In August 2003, three of the four original members of BEAT CRUSADERS left the band, leaving behind only Hidaka. He quickly recruited four new members, who form the current line-up of the group. The three members that left went on to form ANITA CHILI PEPPERS. The current line-up of the band is: ヒダカトオル (Hidaka Tooru) - Vocal & Guitar, クボタマサヒコ (Kubota Masahiko) - Bass, カトウタロウ (Kato Taro) - Guitar, マシータ (Mashiita, Maseeta) - Drums and ケイタイモ (Keitaimo) - Keyboard.

In 2004, the group was finally catapulted into the major-label music scene, thanks to the release of the song "HIT IN THE USA" which was used as the opening theme for the anime "BECK: Mongolian Chop Squad" and also allowed a number of their songs to be covered in the same anime. They have also had the song "TONIGHT,TONIGHT,TONIGHT" used in the anime "BLEACH" and in 2006 they made their first American appearance, thanks to the song "Hey×2 Look×2" which was used as the opening theme song to the Nicktoons animated series "Kappa Mikey".

Confirmation from Toru Hidaka that Beat Crusaders Broke-up 4th September, 2010.

希望の轍
BEAT CRUSADERS Lyrics

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夢を乗せて走る車道
明日への旅
通り過ぎる街の色
思い出の日々

恋心なぜに切なく胸の奥に迫る
振り返る度に野薔薇のような Baby love

遠く遠く離れゆくエボシライン
Oh my love is you
舞い上がる蜃気楼
巡る巡る忘れられぬメロディライン
Oh my oh yeah
Gonna run for today oh oh...

風の詩(うた)よ黄昏よ
ためらいの道
波の音は今宵もブルー
愛しい君の名を誰かが呼ぶ

ため息の中にほのかなあこがれが寄りそう
愛されるために羽ばたくような Baby love

熱く熱くこみあげる涙に
Oh my love is you
たわむれの放射線
揺れる揺れる面影は哀しく
Oh my oh yeah
Be the one for tonight oh oh...

情熱の重さは夜の凪
さまよう夏の日は陽炎

遠く遠く離れゆくエボシライン
Oh my love is you
舞い上がる蜃気楼
Di di di...

Oh my oh yeah
Let me run for today

Overall Meaning

BEAT CRUSADERS' song 希望の轍 is a powerful and emotional song about a journey towards a better tomorrow. The lyrics talk about driving down the road with dreams in your heart, leaving behind memories of the past and heading towards a new future. The verses describe the bittersweet feeling of love and longing, with metaphors like the wild rose that blooms and fades away quickly, and the fleeting image of a mirage. The chorus speaks of a love that is enduring and worth chasing, even if it's far away, and the need to keep running towards it.

The song is filled with imagery that evokes a sense of nostalgia and longing, from the sunset to the blue waves, the shimmering mirage, and the gentle breeze. The singer's voice is raw and passionate, conveying the earnestness of the lyrics. The melody and rhythm are catchy and upbeat, making the song a perfect anthem for anyone who is chasing their dreams and hoping for a better future.

Overall, 希望の轍 is a song that speaks to the universal human experience of hope and longing for a better tomorrow, and the importance of never giving up on your dreams.

Line by Line Meaning

夢を乗せて走る車道
We’re driving towards tomorrow carrying our dreams.

明日への旅
We’re on a journey towards tomorrow.

通り過ぎる街の色
We’re passing through towns of different colors.

思い出の日々
Remembering the days we shared.

恋心なぜに切なく胸の奥に迫る
Why does my love feel so painful deep inside my heart?

振り返る度に野薔薇のような Baby love
Every time I look back, it reminds me of a love that was like a wild rose.

遠く遠く離れゆくエボシライン
The path ahead is stretching further and further away.

Oh my love is you
My love is for you.

舞い上がる蜃気楼
A mirage is rising up in front of us.

巡る巡る忘れられぬメロディライン
A melody line that I cannot forget is going round and round.

Oh my oh yeah
Oh my, yeah...