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.

Winterlong
BEAT CRUSADERS Lyrics

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I'll never say good-bye
To our prime forever
And i feel like dumb
I don't know why
I'll never say good-bye
'Cos i can't forget her
But I feel like dumb
I don't know why

Try to scream
Shattered dreams are
made of stone
And desparation
Broken hearts
Blown in a freezing wind
During winterlong
Unspoken words
Floating on freezing wind
During winterlong
I'll never say good-bye
To our prime forever
And i feel like dumb
I don't know why
Try to scream
Shattered dreams are
made of stone
And desparation
Broken hearts
Blown in a freezing wind
During winterlong
Unspoken words
Floating on freezing wind
During winterlong

Try to scream
Shattered dreams are
made of stone
And desparation
Broken hearts
Blown in a freezing wind
During winterlong
Unspoken words
Floating on freezing wind
During winterlong
Broken hearts
Blown in a freezing wind
During winterlong
Unspoken words
Floating on freezing wind

During winterlong
During the winterlong...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Winterlong" by BEAT CRUSADERS express the pain and confusion of a person who cannot forget their past relationship. The singer talks about not being able to say goodbye to the memories they shared with their lover during their prime days. Despite feeling foolish for holding onto these feelings, they cannot help but think about the one who got away. The imagery of shattered dreams and broken hearts being blown by the freezing wind during winterlong highlights the coldness and isolation the singer is feeling.

The lyrics also suggest the presence of unspoken words between the singer and their former lover. The words are floating on the freezing wind, indicating a sense of distance and separation between them. The feelings of regret and the inability to move on are prominent throughout the song. The repetition of "during winterlong" reinforces the idea that these emotions are being carried over a long period of time, possibly over several winters.

Line by Line Meaning

I'll never say good-bye
I refuse to let go of our good times together

To our prime forever
During the time we were happiest

And i feel like dumb
I feel foolish

I don't know why
I cannot explain my feelings

I'll never say good-bye
I refuse to let go of our good times together

'Cos i can't forget her
Because I cannot erase the memories of her from my mind

But I feel like dumb
However, I still feel foolish

I don't know why
And I still cannot explain why

Try to scream
I want to yell out my frustrations

Shattered dreams are made of stone
My hopes and aspirations have been broken into pieces

And desparation
I am in a state of hopelessness