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.
LOVE IS INSPIRATION
BEAT CRUSADERS Lyrics
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Love is inspiration
You broke again
You start again
Never ending motion
Wow yeah!
Love is destination
You start again
One thing you'll never know
Forever
Together
In summer
of 1985
We'll never
See each other
Midsummer
Graduation
In the song "Love is Inspiration" by BEAT CRUSADERS, the lyrics describe the power of love as a source of inspiration that can help someone to start over again and again even after breaking down repeatedly. The song showcases how love can empower and motivate a person and acts as a constant source of inspiration that keeps them going. The lyrics suggest that love can lead to a never-ending motion, and it can serve as a destination for individuals who have experienced failure, disappointment, and heartbreak.
The song mentions the year 1985, and the words "midsummer graduation" can be interpreted to mean a parting of ways between two individuals who had been together during their school years. The lyrics convey a sense of loss, as the two individuals may never see each other again, but it is also suggested that the love they shared will continue to inspire them even after they part ways.
Overall, the song "Love is Inspiration" speaks to the idea that love can be a powerful force that not only brings people together but also helps them develop and grow both individually and together.
Line by Line Meaning
Wow yeah!
The feeling of excitement and thrill of experiencing love.
Love is inspiration
Love acts as a muse, driving artistic or creative endeavors.
You broke again
To have one's heart broken or emotionally hurt, leading to temporary hopelessness.
You start again
The healing process of moving on and finding love once more.
Never ending motion
Love is never stagnant and is ever-moving, continually evolving and developing.
Love is destination
Love is an end-goal, a place one wants to reach or achieve, and motivates individuals to pursue it.
One thing you'll never know
The mysterious and unpredictable nature of love; there are always unknown elements or aspects.
Forever
The concept of love being eternal or infinite, beyond time and space.
Together
The idea of being united with one's lover, experiencing life and love as a team.
In summer of 1985
A specific time and memory associated with love, implying nostalgia and sentimental value.
We'll never
The feeling of heartbreak or loss, halting the progression of love and connection.
See each other
The ending of a relationship and the inability to reunite or rekindle the spark.
Midsummer graduation
A significant event that marks the end of a chapter - both in life and in love - and the commencement of a new journey.
Contributed by Camden H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.