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.

Supercollider
BEAT CRUSADERS Lyrics

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

Forget 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

(repeat all)

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

(repeat We don't need ...)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to BEAT CRUSADERS' song Supercollider seem to be a message of comfort and reassurance to someone who is going through a tough time, but the singer doesn't seem to know exactly what the problem is. The opening lines suggest that the person is crying and hiding, but the singer doesn't know why. The chorus emphasizes the need to forget the bad things and to hold on to hope and the joy of living. The repeated line "We don't need to escape / We all need the sunshine to believe" seems to be saying that even in difficult times, it's important to find something positive to hold on to, rather than trying to escape from the situation entirely.

The final lines of the song - "Don't go falling down / Nothing fears you anymore" - also suggest a sense of support and confidence-building, as if the singer is reminding the person that they are strong and capable of overcoming whatever challenges they are facing. Overall, the lyrics seem to convey a sense of empathy, hope, and encouragement in the face of difficult emotions or situations.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't know reasons why you cry
I am unaware of the reasons that make you cry

I don't know reasons why you hide
I don't know why you choose to conceal yourself

Forget the nightmare
Leave behind the distressful dream

Forget the nightmare
Disregard the frightening event

Baby, your call's close to my heart
Your call is very important to me

Maybe we're someday
We might be someday in the future

Dreaming the night away
Spending the night in a dreamlike state

We don't need to escape
We don't have to run away

We all need the sunshine to believe
In order to have faith, we all require positivity in our lives

We don't need to escape
We don't have to flee from our problems

We all need the sunshine to believe
Hope and optimism are necessary to sustain our beliefs