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.

Give It Up
BEAT CRUSADERS Lyrics

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Let's talk about with me
"Friday, I'm in love"
The best forever
Let's sing along "Blue Monday"
That's the one
We dance together
Let's talk about with me
"Friday, I'm in love"

The best forever
Let's sing along "Blue Monday"
That's the one
We dance together
Same old games
Playing again
All those days
Since you left me behind
But I wanna break
There's no way
(To) hesitate
Never Give it up! Give it up!
Give it up! Wow!
Give it up! Give it up!
Give it up! Wow!
Never Give it up! Give it up!
Give it up! Wow!
Take another chances
While I'm singing "Blue Monday"
Let's talk about with me
"Friday, I'm in love"
The best forever
Let's sing along "Blue Monday"
That's the one
We dance together
Same old games
Playing again
All those days
Since you left me behind
But I wanna break
There's no way
(To) hesitate
Never Give it up! Give it up!
Give it up! Wow!
Give it up! Give it up!
Give it up! Wow!
Never Give it up! Give it up!
Give it up! Wow!
Take another chances
While I'm singing "Blue Monday"

Never Give it up! Give it up!
Give it up! Wow!
Give it up! Give it up!
Give it up! Wow!
Never Give it up! Give it up!
Give it up! Wow!
Take another chances
While I'm singing "Blue Monday"
Never Give it up! Give it up!
Never Give it up! Give it up!

Give it up! Give it up!
Never Give it up! Give it up!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of BEAT CRUSADERS' song "Give It Up" seem to be an enthusiastic call for the listeners to never give up, using music as a source of motivation. The opening lines invite the listeners to join in singing along to two iconic songs - "Friday, I'm in Love" and "Blue Monday" - implying that music can bring people together and make them forget their worries. The repetition of the lines "Let's talk about with me" and "The best forever" could be interpreted as the singer's desire to connect with the listeners and promise them a great time.

The chorus is where the message of the song is most explicit: "Never give it up! Give it up!" repeated several times, followed by an exclamation of "Wow!" The singer is addressing someone who may be feeling discouraged or defeated and is encouraging them to never give up on their dreams or goals. The subsequent lines "Take another chances while I'm singing 'Blue Monday'" reinforces the idea that music can inspire people to take risks and pursue their passion. The repeated use of the word "Wow!" could be seen as the singer expressing enthusiasm for the possibility of change and growth.

Line by Line Meaning

Let's talk about with me
Let's discuss things with me

"Friday, I'm in love"
I am in love on Fridays

The best forever
The best for all time

Let's sing along "Blue Monday"
Let's join in singing "Blue Monday"

That's the one
That's the song we'll sing

We dance together
We move our bodies in sync

Same old games
Repetitive games

Playing again
Playing once more

All those days
All those days we've been apart

Since you left me behind
Since you left me alone

But I wanna break
But I want to break free