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.

Situation
BEAT CRUSADERS Lyrics

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This is the problem of my own
She's never loved me all along

But I want her, need her,
Love her more than now
That's all I've got
The situation

Show me the way to prove my love
She wants to be just on her own

And I want her, need her
Love her more than now
Save me please, girl!
This confusion

"A broken heart will make you learn and learn"
"A broken heart will make you turn around"

She's gotta believe me
My heart in sky high
Wish she comes together
With me
"Hold on!"
Hold on, with me
"Hold on!"
To the situation

She's gonna believe me
There's something precious spread inside forever
With me
"Hold on!"
Hold on with me
"Hold on!"
To the situation

And I want her, need her,
Love her more than now

That's all I've got
The situation

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to BEAT CRUSADERS' song "Situation" depict a person struggling with unrequited love. The singer laments that the person they love has never loved them back, yet they cannot help but want, need and love them even more. They are desperate to prove their love, but the object of their affection wishes to be alone. The singer begs for their love interest to save them from the confusion and broken heart they feel.

The lyrics are underscored by a sense of urgency as the singer implores their love interest to believe them and come together with them. The repetition of "Hold on!" is particularly poignant, conveying the singer's determination to hold onto the situation that they have found themselves in despite the challenges they face.

Overall, the lyrics to "Situation" are a powerful depiction of the intensity of unrequited love and the struggle to hold onto hope in the face of rejection and confusion.

Line by Line Meaning

This is the problem of my own
I have a personal problem

She's never loved me all along
The girl I love has never reciprocated my love

But I want her, need her, Love her more than now That's all I've got The situation
Despite her lack of love for me, I still want her desperately because she is all I have

Show me the way to prove my love
I want guidance on how to show the girl I love how much I care for her

She wants to be just on her own
The girl I love wants to be independent and alone

And I want her, need her Love her more than now Save me please, girl! This confusion
I am pleading for her to save me from the confusion and heartache caused by loving someone who does not feel the same way

"A broken heart will make you learn and learn" "A broken heart will make you turn around"
I have learned from my past heartbreaks and hope that this situation will turn out differently

She's gotta believe me My heart in sky high Wish she comes together With me "Hold on!" Hold on, with me "Hold on!" To the situation
I hope the girl I love will believe my feelings for her and hold on to the situation we are in to be together

She's gonna believe me There's something precious spread inside forever With me "Hold on!" Hold on with me "Hold on!" To the situation
I am confident that she will eventually believe in our love and our ability to cherish something special together

And I want her, need her, Love her more than now That's all I've got The situation
Even though the situation is difficult, my love for her is all I have and it is stronger than ever

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