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.
Sail On! Hail On!
BEAT CRUSADERS Lyrics
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Hail on!
Nothing's gonna last
Sail on!
Hail on!
Trying from the start
That you'll make it
You'll break free today
You should be
Now what you want
Sail on!
Hail on!
Nothing's gonna last
Sail on!
Hail on!
You should believe
The lyrics to BEAT CRUSADERS's song Sail On! Hail On! depict themes of perseverance and hope in the face of adversity. The repeated phrases of "sail on" and "hail on" suggest a journey through unknown waters or tumultuous times. The first verse speaks to the struggle to even begin this journey, to try from the start despite the difficulty ahead. The chorus serves as a reminder that nothing lasts forever, and the listener should believe in their ability to make it through and achieve what they want.
The use of sailing metaphors throughout the song also suggests a sense of freedom and exploration. The idea of breaking free and sailing on implies leaving behind past struggles and limitations in search of something new. The chorus serves as a sort of cheerleading message to keep going, to keep sailing and hailing on despite any setbacks or obstacles. Overall, Sail On! Hail On! serves as a motivational anthem to keep moving forward and believing in oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Sail on!
Keep moving forward.
Hail on!
Face the challenges that come your way.
Nothing's gonna last
Remember that everything is temporary.
Sail on!
Keep pushing through the obstacles.
Hail on!
Don't give up, even when things get tough.
Trying from the start
Keep trying from the beginning.
You should believe
Have confidence in yourself.
That you'll make it
Believe that you can overcome any challenge.
You'll break free today
You can achieve freedom from whatever holds you back.
You should be
Strive to become who you want to be.
Now what you want
Go after what you truly desire.
Contributed by Austin W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.