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/

ドブネズミ
BLANKEY JET CITY Lyrics

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紅茶に砂糖を入れて
思い出に浸る
水たまり足をつけた
ドブネズミ死骸
となりに映った青空
虹が出ればいいのに
虹が出ればいいのに
虹が出ればいいのに

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "ドブネズミ" by BLANKEY JET CITY speak of a specific moment in time, where the singer adds sugar to their tea and then reminisces about past memories. They then describe a scene where they come across a dead rat in a puddle and wish for a rainbow to appear in the blue sky that's reflecting beside it. The repetition of the line "虹が出ればいいのに" (I wish a rainbow would appear) conveys a sense of longing and dissatisfaction with the current situation. The song touches on themes of nostalgia, despair, and a desire for something more.

The use of the dead rat as a symbol creates a mood of melancholy and a sense of mortality. The contrast between the warm comfort of the tea and the imagery of death and decay serves to reinforce the cycle of life and the inevitability of death. The mention of a rainbow as a potential escape from this reality provides a glimmer of hope and a desire for something out of reach.

Line by Line Meaning

紅茶に砂糖を入れて
I add sugar to my tea

思い出に浸る
And immerse myself in memories

水たまり足をつけた
I dip my feet in puddles

ドブネズミ死骸
And see the carcass of a rat

となりに映った青空
Beside it, a blue sky is reflected

虹が出ればいいのに
I wish a rainbow would appear

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Written by: 健一浅井

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