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.

Super ko Rider
BEAT CRUSADERS Lyrics

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I don't know reasons why you cry
I don't know reasons why you hide

Fight the nightmare
Forget the nightmare
Baby, your call's close to my heart
Maybe we're someday
Dreaming the night away

We don't need to escape
We all need the sunshine to believe
We don't need to escape
We all need the sunshine to believe

I don't know reasons why you cry
I don't know reasons why you hide

Fight the nightmare
Forget the nightmare
Baby, your call's close to my heart
Maybe we're someday
Dreaming the night away

We don't need to escape
We all need the sunshine to believe
We don't need to escape
We all need the sunshine to believe

Don't go falling down
Nothing fears you anymore
Don't go going down
Nothing's gonna fear you anymore again

We don't need to escape
We all need the sunshine to believe
We don't need to escape

We all need the sunshine to believe
We don't need to escape

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to BEAT CRUSADERS' song "Super ko Rider" address the idea of overcoming fears and nightmares. The first verse acknowledges the singer's lack of understanding about why somebody might be upset or trying to hide their emotions. However, the chorus encourages the listener to "fight the nightmare" and "forget the nightmare," as the singer offers comfort and reassurance ("Baby, your call's close to my heart"). The second verse continues with the theme of escapism, with the suggestion that the pair may be able to "dream the night away" - perhaps finding solace and distraction from the issues at hand.

The repeated refrain - "We don't need to escape / We all need the sunshine to believe" - encourages the listener to face their problems head-on rather than trying to avoid them entirely. However, the song also acknowledges that sometimes it feels impossible to move forward. The final section offers reassurance that "nothing fears you anymore" and provides an empowering message of resilience and strength.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't know reasons why you cry
I am unaware of the reasons behind your sorrow

I don't know reasons why you hide
I am unsure why you conceal yourself

Fight the nightmare
Confront and overcome your fears

Forget the nightmare
Put your previous troubles behind you

Baby, your call's close to my heart
I hold your concerns close to me

Maybe we're someday Dreaming the night away
Perhaps we're envisioning a better future together

We don't need to escape
We do not require an exit route or avoidance tactic

We all need the sunshine to believe
Our hopes and optimism require some light to thrive

Don't go falling down
Do not give in to despair or failure

Nothing fears you anymore
You have overcome your apprehensions

Nothing's gonna fear you anymore again
You are no longer subject to terror