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.
Capa-City
BEAT CRUSADERS Lyrics
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I'm a son of necessity
I don't need the petrol city
I don't have much capacity
No need to argue
Just need to know you
Need to hold you burning on the flame
Stop the war
Stop the war
OhO...
"Capa-City" by BEAT CRUSADERS is a song that explores the idea of rejecting society's materialistic and consumerist values. The lyrics suggest an independence in which the singer doesn't need the sacred or petrol city, which can be interpreted as a rejection of both religion and the dependence on fossil fuels. Instead, the singer proclaims themselves a son of necessity, implying a focus on the bare necessities of life.
The chorus of the song is a simple yet powerful message of peace, with the lines "Stop the war" repeated twice, followed by a drawn-out cry of "OhO..." This is contrasted with the previous verses, which may be interpreted as a commentary on the role of individualism and consumerism in contributing to global conflicts. The line "Need to hold you burning on the flame" may also suggest a desire for human connection and intimacy as an antidote to society's superficial values.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't need the sacred city
I have no use for a city considered sacred by others
I'm a son of necessity
I am a product of what is necessary for survival
I don't need the petrol city
A city reliant on petroleum does not appeal to me
I don't have much capacity
I do not possess a great amount of capability or resources
No need to argue
There is no point in arguing
Just need to know you
All I need is to know you
Need to hold you burning on the flame
I want to keep the passion between us alive
Stop the war
A plea to put an end to war and conflict
Stop the war
A repeated plea to end war and conflict
OhO...
A vocalization marking the end of the song
Contributed by Benjamin E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.