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.

Rats Me
BEAT CRUSADERS Lyrics

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Everything that you hide is
Everything that you lied
Everything I want you to is
Count on me
This is not right for me

Everything that you sigh is
Everything that you fight

Everything I need you to is
Depend on me
Something that I should be

Departure
Forever

Always in that endless falling rain
Anytime I'm insane

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Rats Me" by BEAT CRUSADERS speaks about an individual in a relationship who is seeking honesty and reliability from their partner. The first two lines of the first verse expresses the individual's desire for their partner to come clean about their hidden truths, suggesting that their partner has been dishonest with them. The individual reassures their partner that they can count on them to be truthful and honest in the relationship. However, the individual concludes that the relationship is not right for them, indicating that their partner's dishonesty has caused irreparable damage to the relationship.

The second verse of the song emphasizes the individual's need for their partner to be dependable when they are in distress. The individual wants their partner to be supportive during difficult times, however, they may have experienced pushback from their partner leading to conflict. The individual sees their partner's reliability as something they should prioritize but they have failed to do so.

Overall, the song portrays the frustrations and insecurities that arise in a relationship when trust is broken. The lyrics demonstrate how dishonesty and unreliability can lead to the demise of a romantic relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

Everything that you hide is
All the things you keep secret from me

Everything that you lied
All the false things you have told me

Everything I want you to is
All the things I need you to do for me

Count on me
Rely on me, I can be trusted

This is not right for me
I feel unhappy with our current situation

Everything that you sigh is
All the sounds of your discontent

Everything that you fight
All the battles you are engaged in

Everything I need you to is
All the things that I require of you

Depend on me
Trust me to support you

Something that I should be
I aspire to be what you need

Departure
Leaving, moving on