BLANKEY JET CITY was a popular Japanese rock band formed in Tokyo, active b… Read Full Bio ↴BLANKEY JET CITY was a popular Japanese rock band formed in Tokyo, active between 1990 and 2000. It has been said that front man, guitarist and lead singer Asai Kenichi chose to try his luck as the leader of a rock band, and if this failed, his plan was to spend his days as motorcycle gang member. The band's rise to fame got a kick start when they participated in a TV-broadcast competition for newcomer bands. They didn’t win the competition, but nevertheless their participation scored them a contract with major label Toshiba EMI. The band stayed with this label until releasing their first self-produced album “LOVE FLASH FEVER” through Polydor in 1997.

Throughout their 10 years of activities the band experimented with a variety of different styles, such as rockabilly and surf-rock. Their lyrics–most of which were written by Asai–touched upon serious matters such as broken families and animal mistreatment, but also imaginative creatures and individuals made up in Asai’s mind. The band’s lineup remained consistent until breaking up in 2000. After the disbandment, Asai Kenichi created his own label, Sexy Stones Records, and founded the bands SHERBETS, JUDE and AJICO. Drummer Nakamura Tatsuya went on to concentrate on his LOSALIOS project, while bassist Terui Toshiyuki recorded material in bands such as ROSSO and RAVEN. In later years, he has also played bass on some of Asai Kenichi’s solo project releases.

Members:
Asai Kenichi (浅井健一) – Vocal, guitar
Terui Toshiyuki (照井利幸) – Bass
Nakamura Tatsuya (中村達也) – Drums

Official Webpages:
http://bjc.wilddisk.com/
http://emimusic.jp/bjc/
http://universal-music.co.jp/blankey/

スクラッチ
BLANKEY JET CITY Lyrics

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スクラッチという町で愛を探してる
魂に触れるほどデラックスな愛を
切なげなヴァイオリン汗だくなアロハ Scratch Your Finger six nine

透明なガラス窓唇押しあてて告げるあいつ I LOVE YOU

スクラッチという町でグリーンのファイヤーバード
スパンコールの雨が君に降りそそぐよ

マラカス振り下ろす影回るメリーゴーランド揺れるサンダル

MADE IN CHINAの水パイプ
紫の煙抱きつかせて欲しい

愛を探してる愛を探してる
愛を探してる愛を探してる...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Blankey Jet City's song スクラッチ speak of a town called Scratch where the singer is looking for love. The lyrics mention the desire for a deluxe love experience that touches the soul. The use of a melancholic violin and the mention of sweat-soaked aloha clothing and scratching fingers add to the grittiness and passion of the search. The song is visual in its description of the town of Scratch where green Firebirds and sequin rain intersect with the singer's search for love. The lyrics describe a merry-go-round shadow, swinging sandals, and maracas. The song also references a water pipe imported from China, purple smoke, and the desire to be held while enveloped in it.

The lyrics depict the search for love in a place where the pursuit of pleasure intersects with the longing for connection. The mention of sweat, smoke, and shadows add a sense of sensuality and danger. It is a song about living life to the fullest and embracing passions to find love. The use of specific, visual details showcases the grittiness and reality of a search for love.

Line by Line Meaning

スクラッチという町で愛を探してる
Searching for love in the town called Scratch

魂に触れるほどデラックスな愛を
A deluxe love that touches your soul

切なげなヴァイオリン汗だくなアロハ Scratch Your Finger six nine
A sad violin, sweat-drenched Aloha, Scratch Your Finger six nine

透明なガラス窓唇押しあてて告げるあいつ I LOVE YOU
That person pressing their lips against a transparent glass window, declaring 'I LOVE YOU'

スクラッチという町でグリーンのファイヤーバード
In the town called Scratch, a green Firebird

スパンコールの雨が君に降りそそぐよ
A rain of sequins pouring down on you

マラカス振り下ろす影回るメリーゴーランド揺れるサンダル
The shadow of a maracas striking down, a spinning merry-go-round, swaying sandals

MADE IN CHINAの水パイプ
A water pipe made in China

紫の煙抱きつかせて欲しい
Wanting to be embraced by the purple smoke

愛を探してる愛を探してる
Searching for love, searching for love

愛を探してる愛を探してる...
Searching for love, searching for love...