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.
EVERYBODY HATES MY GUITAR SOUND
BEAT CRUSADERS Lyrics
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Don't know why they hate
my guitar sound
Everybody hates my guitar sound
Wonder why they hate
my guitar sound
But I know
That I'm doing for you
There's no reason
to change my world
and sell my soul
And I'm doing for you
Everything is for you
There's no reason
to change my world
and sell my soul
I'm gonna let it be
I'm gonna let it be
I'm gonna let it be
my self and I
Wanna let you see
I wanna let you see
I wanna let you
Listen to my solo
Everybody hates my guitar sound
Don't know why they hate
my guitar sound
Everybody hates my guitar sound
Wonder why they hate
my guitar sound
But I know
That I'm doing for you
Everything is for you
There's no reason
to change my world
and sell my soul
And I'm doing for you
Everything is for you
There's no reason
to change my world
and sell my soul
I'm gonna let it be
I'm gonna let it be
I'm gonna let it be
my self and I
Wanna let you see
I wanna let you see
I wanna let you
Listen to my solo
Everybody hates my guitar sound
Everybody hates my guitar sound
I'm gonna let it be
I'm gonna let it be
I'm gonna let it be
my self and I
Wanna let you see
I wanna let you see
I wanna let you
Listen to my solo
"So long, so long, "
So long!
Everybody hates my guitar sound
The lyrics to BEAT CRUSADERS song "Everybody Hates My Guitar Sound" express the frustration of the artist over the criticism that his guitar sound has received. He doesn't understand why people hate it and wonders why they do. However, he remains true to himself and continues to play the way he wants to, believing that he's doing it all for his listeners. He notes that he's not willing to change for anyone or compromise his principles. The "so long" at the end signifies that he's not going to care about what people think anymore and will continue to play his solo the way he wants.
The song has a universal theme of being able to break free from the opinions of others to find one's unique identity. It resonates with the idea that self-expression comes before anything else; it encourages people to stay true to themselves and not compromise their beliefs.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody hates my guitar sound
The singer feels that everyone hates the way his guitar sounds.
Don't know why they hate my guitar sound
The singer is unsure why people dislike his guitar playing.
Wonder why they hate my guitar sound
The singer is curious about why people don't like his music.
But I know that I'm doing for you, everything is for you
The singer knows he is making music for his fans and is dedicated to pleasing them.
There's no reason to change my world and sell my soul
The singer is committed to making music that he enjoys and won't compromise his style for popularity.
I'm gonna let it be, my self and I
The singer is determined to stay true to himself and not change for anyone else.
Wanna let you see, wanna let you listen to my solo
The singer wants to share his music with his fans and hopes they will appreciate his guitar playing.
"So long, so long,"
The singer is saying goodbye to those who don't appreciate his guitar playing.
So long!
The singer is bidding farewell to those who don't like his music.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: hidakatooru
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