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.
Let's Escape Together
BEAT CRUSADERS Lyrics
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on my way
There's a bear
In a deep forest
Run away
Hide away
There's no way
Getting where I belong
Look away
Here to stay
Too many people
We're afraid
So afraid
Anyway
Why don't we sing along?
Everybody, let's
escape together!
Everybody, let's
get lost together!
Everybody, let's
escape together!
Everybody, let's
get lost forever
'Cos I know
Evils in my mind
Get down straight
Close to my heart
Yes I know
Evils in my mind
Grow
'Cos I know
Evils in my mind
Get down straight
Close to my heart
Yes I know
Evils in my mind
Grow
One fine day
on my way
There's a bear
In a deep forest
Run away
Hide away
There's no way
Getting where I belong
But,you wait!
Look away
Here to stay
Too many people
We're afraid
So afraid
Anyway
Why don't we sing along?
Everybody, let's
escape together!
Everybody, let's
get lost together!
Everybody, let's
escape together!
Everybody, let's
get lost forever
'Cos I know
Evils in my mind
Get down straight
Close to my heart
Yes I know
Evils in my mind
Grow
'Cos I know
Evils in my mind
Get down straight
Close to my heart
Yes I know
Evils in my mind
Grow
Welcome to the overture
This is the hell
Welcome to the overture
Here comes the time
Everybody, let's
escape together!
Everybody, let's
get lost together!
Everybody, let's
escape together!
Everybody, let's
get lost forever
'Cos I know
Evils in my mind
Get down straight
Close to my heart
Yes I know
Evils in my mind
Grow
'Cos I know
Evils in my mind
Get down straight
Close to my heart
Yes I know
Evils in my mind
Grow
Yes I know
Evils in my mind
Grow
The lyrics to "Let's Escape Together" by BEAT CRUSADERS depict a deep sense of fear and discomfort with society. The singer is on their way somewhere when they come across a bear in the forest, causing them to run away and hide. They feel like they don't belong anywhere and are afraid of the many people around them. Despite this, they call to others for collective escape and togetherness, suggesting that they are not alone in their feelings of isolation and anxiety.
The repetition of the line "evils in my mind" emphasizes the internal struggle that the singer is facing, perhaps with mental health issues or personal demons. The line "close to my heart" suggests that these struggles are deeply ingrained within them and are not easy to overcome.
The chorus of the song encourages listeners to join in on an escape, to get lost forever. The use of the word "forever" implies that the singer and their fellow escapists do not intend to return to the society they are escaping from.
Overall, "Let's Escape Together" is a song about feeling trapped and afraid in society but finding solace in collective escape and togetherness.
Line by Line Meaning
One fine day on my way
Explaining the start of the singer’s journey narrating the story
There's a bear in a deep forest
Encountering an obstacle (the bear in the deep forest) that is blocking the singer's journey
Run away, hide away, there's no way getting where I belong
Feeling hopeless and lost, the singer begins to retreat and give up on reaching his destination
But, you wait!
Suddenly realizing that there is someone there waiting for the singer, the singer's hope is renewed
Look away, here to stay
Instructing the listener to ignore anyone who is holding them back and to focus on their own goals
Too many people, we're afraid, so afraid
Describing how fear can be contagious and how it can stop individuals from achieving their dreams
Anyway, why don't we sing along?
Suggesting that by coming together and singing, the people can overcome their fears and work towards their goals as a team
Everybody, let's escape together!
Empowering the audience to break free from their obstacles and to collectively move forward with their lives
Everybody, let's get lost together!
Encouraging the audience to embrace the unknown and to take a chance on the journey ahead
'Cos I know evils in my mind get down straight close to my heart
Acknowledging the singer's own doubts and fears that hinder their progress
Yes I know evils in my mind grow
Admitting that these negative thoughts and feelings can continue to grow and hold the singer back
Welcome to the overture, this is the hell
Introducing the start of a new chapter, where the singer accepts that the journey ahead may be difficult and dangerous
Here comes the time
Indicating that the time has come to tackle the obstacles and to move forward towards the singer's goal
Everybody, let's escape together!
Reiterating the importance of working together as a team to overcome obstacles and reach personal goals
Everybody, let's get lost forever
Encouraging the audience to embrace the unknown, to take risks, and to never give up on their dreams
Yes I know evils in my mind grow
Emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and dealing with negative thoughts and emotions
Yes I know evils in my mind grow
Reiterating the negative internal struggles that hinder the singer's progress
Yes I know evils in my mind grow
Finalizing the main theme of the song and the importance of overcoming personal obstacles and fears to achieve success.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Toru Hidaka, Hirofumi Yamashita, Keita Tanabe, Masahiko Kubota, Taro Kato
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