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.
Treason
BEAT CRUSADERS Lyrics
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Raise a treason delights love
Raise a treason tonight...
Ah,
Raise a treason delights love
Raise a treason tonight...
The wall is closing town
Midnight blue
Black and blue
The eyes are watching us
Like a zoo
The morning never comes
In front of you
Don't know
The way we should go
Don't know
How long until dawn
Don'tknow
Allies and foes
oh, why don't you hold me
Now?
Raise a treason delights love
Raise a treason tonight
Ah,
Raise a treason delights love
Raise a treason tonight
The wall is closing town
Midnight blue
You saw it on my back
Black and blue
The eyes are watching us
Like a zoo
The morning never comes
In front of you
Don't know
The way we should go
Don't know
How long until dawn
Don'tknow
Allies and foes
oh, why don't you hold me
Now?
Raise a treason delights love
Raise a treason tonight
Ah,
Raise a treason delights love
Raise a treason tonight
Ah,
Raise a treason delights love
Raise a treason tonight
Raise a treason tonight
Ah,
Raise a treason tonight...
The lyrics to BEAT CRUSADERS' song "Treason" have a dark, cryptic, and mysterious tone. The repeated lines "Raise a treason delights love, Raise a treason tonight" suggest that the song is about betrayal, particularly in a romantic context. The opening lines set the tone for the song and the repetition of the phrase "raise a treason" further emphasizes the theme of betrayal.
The imagery used in the song is also quite gloomy. The lyrics mention a wall closing in, which creates a sense of claustrophobia and a looming danger. The reference to being "black and blue" on the back adds to the image of suffering and pain. The use of a zoo in the lyrics is also interesting as it creates a sense of being watched or trapped, it adds to the dark and brooding nature of the song.
The chorus repeats the same lines as the opening which reflects the cyclical nature of betrayals that seem never-ending. The final plea to hold the singer suggests that they are in desperate need of comfort and refuge from the betrayal and chaos around them. Overall, the lyrics of "Treason" convey a sense of confusion, uncertainty and darkness in the face of betrayal.
Line by Line Meaning
Ah,
Introduction to the song
Raise a treason delights love
Committing a betrayal can bring pleasure to love
Raise a treason tonight...
Promoting the idea of committing a betrayal tonight
The wall is closing town
Feeling trapped, as if the walls are closing in around us
Midnight blue
Describing the color of the moment, possibly sadness or depression
You saw it on my back
Others can see the evidence of the betrayal on the singer's back
Black and blue
Describing the appearance of the evidence, possibly bruises from a physical altercation
The eyes are watching us
Feeling as if everyone is watching and criticizing the singer and their actions
Like a zoo
Feeling like an animal in captivity, with people watching for entertainment
The morning never comes
Feeling stuck in this situation, as if the night lasts forever
In front of you
The betrayal is happening right in front of the person being betrayed
Don't know
Feeling uncertain and lost about what to do next
The way we should go
Uncertainty about the next steps to take after the betrayal
How long until dawn
Wondering how much longer the night, and the situation, will last
Allies and foes
Uncertainty about who to trust after the betrayal; who is on their side and who is not
oh, why don't you hold me Now?
Seeking comfort and physical closeness from someone to help deal with the betrayal
Raise a treason delights love
Repeating the idea that committing a betrayal can bring pleasure to love
Raise a treason tonight
Repeating the promotion of committing a betrayal tonight
Ah,
Repeating the song's introduction
Raise a treason delights love
Repeating the idea that committing a betrayal can bring pleasure to love
Raise a treason tonight
Repeating the promotion of committing a betrayal tonight
Ah,
Repeating the song's introduction
Raise a treason delights love
Repeating the idea that committing a betrayal can bring pleasure to love
Raise a treason tonight
Repeating the promotion of committing a betrayal tonight
Raise a treason tonight
Repeating the promotion of committing a betrayal tonight
Ah,
Repeating the song's introduction
Raise a treason tonight...
Final promotion of committing a betrayal tonight
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ヒダカトオル
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