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.M.O
BEAT CRUSADERS Lyrics
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Too much conversation
Darlin, without you
Too much information
Darlin, without you
Everyday goes
Darlin, without you
Darlin, without you
Too much destination
Darlin, without you
(With or without you)
Everyday flows
Hold on
Standing in the shadow
Watching the people in the way
Let it hold on
You got no cast a shadow
Watching the people turn away
How long d'you roam?
Until the dawn?
Some might say same old questions
Somehow they don't need me no more
Some might say same old questions
Somehow they don't need me anymore
The lyrics of "E.M.O" by BEAT CRUSADERS touch on the theme of separation anxiety and the fear of missing out. The lines "Darlin, without you, too much conversation" and "Darlin, without you, too much information" indicate that the singer is overwhelmed with their thoughts and feelings, and without their loved one, they have no one to confide in. The repetition of "Everyday goes" and "Everyday flows" emphasizes the monotony of their life without their significant other.
The lines "Darlin, without you, too much desperation" and "Darlin, without you, too much destination" suggest that the singer is lost without their partner, and their life lacks purpose or direction. The chorus, "Hold on, standing in the shadow, watching the people in the way" and "You've got no cast a shadow, watching the people turn away," indicate that the singer is stuck in a state of limbo, watching their life pass them by without any agency or control.
The bridge "How long d'you roam? Until the dawn?" hints at the idea of being lost in the darkness, searching for direction or guidance. The lines "Some might say same old questions, somehow they don't need me no more" signify that the singer is questioning their purpose and significance in the world, and whether or not their absence would even be noticed.
Overall, "E.M.O" by BEAT CRUSADERS captures the feeling of loneliness, desperation, and the fear of missing out that can accompany separation from a loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
Darlin, without you
Addressing the loved one and indicating that their absence has a great impact
Too much conversation
The absence of the loved one leads to excessive talking
Too much information
The absence of the loved one leads to excessive information, possibly trying to fill the communication void
Everyday goes
The absence of the loved one makes every day seem longer
Too much desperation
The absence of the loved one leads to excessive despair
Too much destination
The absence of the loved one leads to excessive focus on goals or objectives
(With or without you)
Acknowledging that life goes on even without the loved one
Everyday flows
Days pass, but the feeling of absence remains
Hold on
Asking to persevere through the tough times
Standing in the shadow
Being in a position where one is overlooked or not valued
Watching the people in the way
Observing others who seem to have achieved success or recognition without understanding how or why
Let it hold on
Allowing for a sense of hope to persist
You got no cast a shadow
Feeling like one's existence is not being noticed
Watching the people turn away
Observing people disregard or ignore one's presence
How long d'you roam?
Questioning the purpose or direction of one's life
Until the dawn?
Wondering if a new day or change will bring clarity or direction
Some might say same old questions
Acknowledging that self-doubt and questioning is a repetitive internal struggle
Somehow they don't need me no more
Feeling misunderstood or not valued by others
Some might say same old questions
Reiterating the ongoing internal struggle of self-doubt and questioning
Somehow they don't need me anymore
Feeling uncertain about one's value or purpose to others
Contributed by Henry B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.