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.

E.C.D.T.
BEAT CRUSADERS Lyrics

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Yeah
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

Told me quite before ...

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

Overall Meaning

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