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.

CLOWN FOR THE DAY
BEAT CRUSADERS Lyrics

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Adieu!
Honey, don't make me blue
Honey, don't make me a fool
Of what you see and what you hear"

So poor
That was every word she said
Mam leaving home away

Like there was nothing for all those years

Daddy phones everyone in town
(Where would you go?)
Don't know how many people around
(Where would you go?)
He's in the guise
Everyone smiles
Hit the party all day

Papa's got been a clown for the day
Mama's only one we lose
Papa's got been a clown for the day
Mam's only one we lose
Took so long I find the truth

Baby,
Do you think I was crazy?
Do you think I was silly?

Would you get to come close tome?
Hold me now

Overall Meaning

The song "Clown for the Day" by BEAT CRUSADERS talks about a family that is dealing with a separation. The first verse tells us about a person who is trying to convince their loved one not to leave them. They say, "Honey, don't make me blue, honey, don't make me a fool, of what you see and what you hear." The second verse explains that the mother has left the house and no one knows where she has gone. The father is calling everyone in town, asking if they've seen her. The chorus talks about how the father has become a clown for the day to distract himself and others from the family's pain. The bridge asks if the person listening thinks the singer is crazy or silly, and then invites them to hold them.

The song paints a picture of a family experiencing a traumatic event, but it also brings up the idea of distraction and coping mechanisms. The father is putting on a show, trying to distract himself and others from their pain. This can be seen as a commentary on how people often try to distract themselves from difficult emotions, even if it means not facing their problems head-on.

Line by Line Meaning

Adieu!
Goodbye!

Honey, don't make me blue
My love, please don't make me sad

Honey, don't make me a fool
My love, don't make me look foolish

Of what you see and what you hear"
Based on what you observe and hear

So poor
In a state of poverty

That was every word she said
Those were the only words she spoke

Mam leaving home away
Mother left home far behind

Like there was nothing for all those years
As if there was nothing there for her all those years

Daddy phones everyone in town
Father calls everyone in town

(Where would you go?)
(Where would you go?)

Don't know how many people around
Doesn't know how many people are around