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.
Eyes in the Sky
BEAT CRUSADERS Lyrics
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To Show you my honesty
So Promise me
To show me you crawl
Anyone, find the place
Anyone, find the place
Anyone, find the place
Eyes in the sky are watching all the people
To hide in the clowd is like a weasel
Eyes in the sky are watching all the people
To hide in the clowd is like a weasel
Wow Wow, you sway
Wow Wow, you sway
The lyrics of the song "Eyes in the Sky" by BEAT CRUSADERS express a sense of mutual trust and a desire for honesty between two individuals. The first two lines talk about two people making promises to each other, with one person promising to show their honesty and the other person promising to show that they are willing to humble themselves ("show me you crawl"). This suggests that both parties want to build a relationship based on trust and vulnerability.
The chorus talks about the idea of being watched by "eyes in the sky," which could refer to a higher power, government surveillance, or even just social pressure to conform. The second line of the chorus likens hiding in the clouds to being a weasel, suggesting that those who try to avoid the gaze of the "eyes in the sky" are cowardly or sneaky. This reinforces the idea that the song is about honesty and transparency, and that true character is revealed when one is not trying to hide anything.
The final lines of the song ("Wow Wow, you sway") may seem like they don't fit with the rest of the lyrics, but they could be interpreted as a celebratory statement about the freedom that comes with being true to oneself. The act of swaying suggests a carefree and joyous movement, which could symbolize the feeling of letting go of worries and being true to oneself.
Overall, "Eyes in the Sky" is a song about the desire for honesty and authenticity in relationships, and the potential consequences of trying to hide or deceive others.
Line by Line Meaning
I Promise You
I pledge to you
To Show you my honesty
To demonstrate my sincerity
So Promise me
So commit to me
To show me you crawl
To reveal your vulnerability
Anyone, find the place
Anyone, discover the location
Does Anyone find the place?
Has anyone located the spot?
Eyes in the sky are watching all the people
Surveillance cameras observe everyone
To hide in the clowd is like a weasel
Trying to conceal oneself in a crowd is cowardly
Wow Wow, you sway
Wow Wow, you move rhythmically
Contributed by Jasmine G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
スペアりぶ
久しぶりに聞いてもかっこいいもんな
tsuruiriy
当時を知らないですがかっこいいですねぇ〜
COCCO
むちゃくちゃ聴きまくったまじこれ🙂
るくもʕ•̫͡•ʕ•̫͡•ʔ•̫͡•ʔ
懐かしいな〜
翠
懐かしすぎて涙🥲
t s
懐かしい。初めて見た、聴いたビークル。当時はその後のドット絵の顔のバンドとは結び付かなかったな。
Light 1
このMVを見たかった。
NEET CRUSADERS
良い(≧∇≦)b
おわりおわり
ビークルかぁ。懐かしくて涙が😭
MuseMeTV
Hear because of anime! Staying because amazing!!!