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.

Summerend
BEAT CRUSADERS Lyrics

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This is a sound of summerend
The summer ends
The silence comes in

This is a sound of summerend
The summer ends
The silence falls in

Every vessel has been tied and
Calm down
Tracing every memory of you
Now

Here comes sound of summerend
The summer ends
The silence comes in

Here comes sound of summerend
The summer ends
The silence falls in

Every single day we used to
Calm down
Tracing every memory left
Behind

Ocean
Emotion
Cautions
Oh…

This is a sound of summerend
The summer ends
The silence comes in
Every single day we used to
Calm down
Tracing every memory left
Behind

Ocean
Emotion

Cautions
Oh…

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of BEAT CRUSADERS’ “Summerend” depict the transition from summer to fall, the changing of seasons and the inevitability of time’s passage. The repetition of “This is a sound of summerend” and “Here comes the sound of summerend” emphasizes the cyclical nature of the seasons and how they constantly repeat themselves. The line “Every vessel has been tied and calm down” suggests that all activities associated with summer have already come to a close and people are settling down for the coming season. Similarly, “Tracing every memory of you now/Tracing every memory left behind” hints at a sense of nostalgia, a reflection on the memories and experiences of the past summer. The mention of “Ocean, emotion, cautions” may signify various feelings or emotions that are associated with the transition from summer to fall, the shifting balance of life, and the need to be cautious and mindful of changes.

Overall, the song can be interpreted as a contemplation on the passage of time, and how we must learn to cherish and remember the moments that matter to us, as they will eventually slip away into the silence of the end of summer.

Line by Line Meaning

This is a sound of summerend
The tone of the song represents the end of the summer season

The summer ends
The season of summer is coming to an end

The silence comes in
As summer ends, a quietness fills the air

Every vessel has been tied and
All boats and ships have been secured for the end of the season

Calm down
Relax and be at ease

Tracing every memory of you
Reflecting on every moment shared with a loved one

Now
At this present moment

Here comes sound of summerend
The song is a reminder that summer is coming to a close

Every single day we used to
Recalling the routine of days past

Tracing every memory left
Looking back on cherished moments remaining

Behind
In the past, and not in the present