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.
E.C.D.T
BEAT CRUSADERS Lyrics
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Why don't you show me
This is gonna be a heartache
something you load me
Yeah
Why don't you bow me
This is gonna be a hard day
someone's told me
Yeah
Why don't you show me
This is gonna be a heartache
something you load me
"Oh, yeah"
Why don't you call me
You know that I need
a girlfriend someday to hold me
Hold me at the door
The lyrics of BEAT CRUSADERS' song E.C.D.T. seem to tell the story of someone who is anticipating a heartbreak that is coming their way. The repeated phrase "Why don't you show me" can be interpreted as a plea for the unknown source of the heartbreak to reveal themselves and get it over with. The mention of "something you load me" and "someone's told me" suggest that the heartbreak was not unexpected, but perhaps the pain is still difficult to bear.
The second half of the song shifts slightly, with the focus on the desire for a girlfriend to hold the singer. The line "You know that I need a girlfriend someday to hold me" suggests a longing for comfort and affection. Overall, the song seems to capture the conflicting emotions of anticipation of pain and a desire for love and comfort.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
Expressing enthusiasm or agreement
Why don't you show me
Asking for demonstration or explanation
This is gonna be a heartache
Anticipating emotional pain or difficulty
something you load me
Referring to a burden or responsibility
Yeah
Expressing enthusiasm or agreement
Why don't you bow me
Asking for respect or admiration
This is gonna be a hard day
Expecting a challenging or difficult day
someone's told me
Referring to information received from another person
Told me quite before ...
Indicating that the information was given previously
Yeah
Expressing enthusiasm or agreement
Why don't you show me
Asking for demonstration or explanation
This is gonna be a heartache
Anticipating emotional pain or difficulty
something you load me
Referring to a burden or responsibility
"Oh, yeah"
Expressing increased enthusiasm or agreement
Why don't you call me
Asking for attention or communication
You know that I need
Acknowledging a fundamental requirement or desire
a girlfriend someday to hold me
Aspiring for romantic companionship and comfort
Hold me at the door
Requesting physical embrace and support
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ヒダカトオル
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