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.
Foresight
BEAT CRUSADERS Lyrics
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Rise above the clear sky and shining onto everywhere so bright
Hold tight
I would ruin everything to isolate the bare king's spite
Don't cry
Every single livin' thing and every sin is going to be born tonight
Alone tonight
Wish I was lonely for waving good-byes
Wish I was only back on my feeling again
Wish I was lonely awaiting to die
Wish I was only back on my feeling again
Back on my feeling again
Back on my feeling again
The lyrics to BEAT CRUSADERS' song Foresight have a powerful and stirring quality to them. The opening lines "Rise above the clear sky and shining onto everywhere so bright, Hold tight" seem to be a call for strength, a rallying cry for perseverance in the face of adversity. The singer seems to be urging the listener to hold onto their hope and belief, despite whatever hardships and struggles they may be facing.
The next lines, "I would ruin everything to isolate the bare king's spite" are a bit more cryptic, but seem to hint at a desire to protect oneself from the harm that others might seek to inflict. The line "Don't cry, every single livin' thing and every sin is going to be born tonight, Alone tonight" could be interpreted in several ways - perhaps it's a reminder that everyone will have to face their own struggles and fears at some point, and that even in those moments of isolation and pain, we are still connected by our shared humanity.
The chorus of the song takes a more melancholic turn, with the repeated refrain of "Wish I was lonely for waving good-byes, Wish I was only back on my feeling again." To me, this evokes a sense of nostalgia for a simpler time, a longing for a return to a state of emotional clarity and certainty. Overall, Foresight seems to be a song that speaks to the human experience of facing challenges and hardship, but also the resilience and hope that can come from persevering through those struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Foresights
Looking ahead into the future
Rise above the clear sky and shining onto everywhere so bright
Having an optimistic outlook on life and seeing the potential in everything
Hold tight
Be patient and stay strong
I would ruin everything to isolate the bare king's spite
I would do anything to remove negativity that's holding me back
Don't cry
Stay strong and don't give up
Every single livin' thing and every sin is going to be born tonight
Every living thing and every mistake will lead me to where I am now
Alone tonight
Feeling lonely and isolated
Wish I was lonely for waving good-byes
I wish I was alone when saying goodbye to negative things in my life
Wish I was only back on my feeling again
I wish I could go back to feeling positive and happy
Wish I was lonely awaiting to die
I wish I was alone when facing death
Back on my feeling again
Returning to a positive mindset
Back on my feeling again
Returning to a positive mindset
Contributed by Max M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.