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.

NOTHING TO LOSE
BEAT CRUSADERS Lyrics

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The sun goes down and out
Something to stop inside
It's soon that love will make it
It's soon that love
will break it
The wind is high and wild
Why do you have to hide?
It's soon that love will make it

It's soon that love
will break it
Ain't got nothing to lose
From the first we've started
No one(nothing) was there
Ain't got nothing to lose
Try to find we'd love to
One thing we'll share

The sun goes down and out
Something to stop inside
It's soon that love will make it
It's soon that love
will break it
The wind is high and wild
Why do you have to hide?
It's soon that love will make it
It's soon that love
will break it
Ain't got nothing to lose
From the first we've started
Nothing was there
Ain't got nothing to lose
Try to find we'd love to
One thing we'll share

Ain't got nothing to lose
Ain't got nothing to lose
The sun goes down and out
Something to stop inside
It's soon that love will make it
It's soon that love
will break it
The wind is high and wild
Why do you have to hide?
It's soon that love will make it
It's soon that love
will break it
Ain't got nothing to lose
From the first we've started
No one(nothing) was there
Ain't got nothing to lose
Try to find we'd love to
One thing we'll share
Ain't got nothing to lose
From the first we've started
Nothing was there

Ain't got nothing to lose
Ain't got nothing to lose

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in BEAT CRUSADERS' song Nothing To Lose are open to personal interpretation but seem to be about seizing the moment and being unafraid to take risks in love. The song seems to suggest that love is the ultimate goal, and even if it seems like there is nothing left to lose, there is still a chance to find something worth sharing with another person. The repeated line "Ain't got nothing to lose" reinforces the idea that the singer is willing to take risks and put everything on the line for love.

The verses suggest a sense of urgency - the sun is setting, the wind is high and wild - as if time is running out or something is about to change. The phrase "It's soon that love will make it, It's soon that love will break it" seems to imply that love is both the cause of hope and of heartache. The singer seems to be asking why anyone would hide from this powerful force, encouraging the listener to embrace love with all its risks and uncertainties.

In summary, Nothing To Lose is a song that portrays love as a powerful yet risky force, encouraging the listener to take chances and seize opportunities for love.

Line by Line Meaning

The sun goes down and out
The day is ending and coming to a close

Something to stop inside
Something inside of you is telling you to pause and take a break

It's soon that love will make it
Love will soon help make everything right

It's soon that love will break it
Love will soon break down any barriers or obstacles

The wind is high and wild
The wind is strong and unpredictable

Why do you have to hide?
Why do you feel the need to conceal or protect yourself?

Ain't got nothing to lose
I have nothing to lose

From the first we've started
From the beginning of our journey

No one(nothing) was there
No one, or nothing, was present during the start of our journey

Try to find we'd love to
We are searching to find love

One thing we'll share
The one thing we will share is our love for each other