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.
Jive
BEAT CRUSADERS Lyrics
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Find yourself dizzy, Johnny
It's alright
'cos I can teach you all you want
Down to the city then you
Find yourself cheesy, Johnny
It's alright
'cos I can fix you overflow
Whatsoever
Jive together
Whatsoever
Jive together
(x2)
Down to the city then you
Find yourself dizzy, Johnny
Why don't you let it be?
Whatsoever
Jive together
Down to the city then you
Find yourself dizzy, Johnny
The lyrics of BEAT CRUSADERS' song Jive in 2-3 long paragraphs speaks about a city and its effect on a person, particularly a character named Johnny. The singer is telling Johnny that it's alright to feel dizzy or cheesy when you're in the city because he can teach him everything that he wants to know or fix his overflow. The line "Whatsoever jive together" repeated twice throughout the song is a call for Johnny to join the singer and embrace the jive of the city. Towards the end of the song, the singer asks Johnny to let it be and just go along with the jive.
This song is essentially about the experience of being in a city and the energy that comes with it. The lyrics emphasize that it's okay to feel overwhelmed and that the singer is there to help guide Johnny through it all. The jive mentioned in the song refers to the lively and exciting atmosphere that cities often have. The repetition of the phrase "Whatsoever jive together" can also be seen as an invitation to embrace the city's rhythm and have a good time.
Overall, Jive is a song that encourages people to let go and enjoy the vibrancy of city life. It's a reminder that it's okay to feel lost or disoriented in a new environment, and that there's always someone who can help.
Line by Line Meaning
Down to the city then you
When you go to the city
Find yourself dizzy, Johnny
You may feel overwhelmed and confused, Johnny
It's alright
But that's okay
'cos I can teach you all you want
Because I can show you everything you need to know
Find yourself cheesy, Johnny
You may feel embarrassed or inauthentic, Johnny
It's alright
But that's okay
'cos I can fix you overflow
Because I can help you manage your emotions and feel secure
Whatsoever
No matter what
Jive together
We can dance and have fun together
Whatsoever
No matter what
Jive together
We can dance and have fun together
Down to the city then you
When you go to the city
Find yourself dizzy, Johnny
You may feel overwhelmed and confused, Johnny
Why don't you let it be?
Why not just relax and enjoy it?
Whatsoever
No matter what
Jive together
We can dance and have fun together
Down to the city then you
When you go to the city
Find yourself dizzy, Johnny
You may feel overwhelmed and confused, Johnny
Contributed by Aaron O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.