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.

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BEAT CRUSADERS Lyrics

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Did I make you leave me hanging on the phone?
Did I make you leave me hanging on the phone?

Are you really listening?
Are you really listening to me?
Are you really missing?
"Did you get my calling your name?"

I don't know what she said
"Did you get my calling your name?"
I don't know what she said to me
"Did you get my calling your name?"
What she said?
"Did you get my calling your name?"

What she said to me?
"Did you get my calling your name?"

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of BEAT CRUSADERS' song "Call in 2-3" seem to be a conversation over the phone between two people. The singer is asking if they made the other person hang on the phone and if they are really listening and missing them. The line "Did you get my calling your name?" is repeated several times and seems to be a message that the singer has left for the other person, as they ask if they understood it.

The lyrics of the song describe the common scenario of waiting for someone to answer the phone or reply to a message. The repeated question "Did you get my calling your name?" highlights the frustration of waiting for a response and not knowing if the other person even received the message. The use of "calling your name" could be seen as a metaphor for reaching out to someone and wanting them to hear you.

The overall tone of the song is quite upbeat and catchy, with a punk rock vibe that is consistent with BEAT CRUSADERS' style. However, the lyrics suggest a sense of vulnerability and uncertainty in the singer's emotions. The song captures the feeling of waiting for someone to answer and the mixed emotions that come with that, whether it be anticipation or disappointment.

Line by Line Meaning

Did I make you leave me hanging on the phone?
Did I cause you to abandon our conversation abruptly by not responding?

Are you really listening?
Are you genuinely paying attention to what I am saying?

Are you really missing?
Are you feeling the absence of my presence?

"Did you get my calling your name?"
"Did you hear me calling your name?"

I don't know what she said
I am unaware of what the other person spoke

"Did you get my calling your name?"
"Did you hear me calling your name?"

I don't know what she said to me
I am unsure about what the other person communicated to me

"Did you get my calling your name?"
"Did you hear me calling your name?"

What she said?
What was the content of their communication?

"Did you get my calling your name?"
"Did you hear me calling your name?"

What she said to me?
What message did the other person convey to me?