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/

リス
BLANKEY JET CITY Lyrics

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このドアを開けたら
悲しさも涙も
跡形もなくなるほど
素敵な世界がひろがってる
だけどもう二度と
この場所へは戻れはしない
この空のむこうには
虚しさも理由も

どうでもよくなるほど
新しい世界がひろがってる
だけどもう二度と
この場所へは戻れはしない
冬を間近に迎えた森の木々
赤く染まって風にとばされた
まわる落ち葉が楽しそうにみえる
砕けちる陽射しすき通っているよ
リスも冬支度急ぎ足で
どうして冷たくなってゆくのだろう
彼の瞳がそう問いかけたら
僕はやさしく手をさしのべるさ
どうして冷たくなってゆくのだろう
彼の瞳がそう問いかけたら

僕はやさしく手をさしのべるさ
どうして冷たくなってゆくのだろう

Overall Meaning

These lyrics are from the song "リス" (Squirrel) by the Japanese rock band BLANKEY JET CITY. The song talks about the bittersweet nature of life and the passing of time. The opening verse talks about how when one opens a door, sadness and tears disappear completely, and a beautiful world opens up. However, the singer acknowledges that they can never return to this place again. The following verse mentions that beyond the sky lies a new world where emptiness and reasons become irrelevant. Again, the singer accepts that they can never go back.

The next part of the lyrics describe a forest on the verge of winter, with the trees turning red and the wind blowing the fallen leaves around. The swirling leaves appear to be enjoying themselves, and the sunlight permeates through the shattered rays. The lyrics then mention how even the squirrel is preparing for winter in a hurry, questioning why things become cold. But if the squirrel were to ask the singer why, they would gently extend their hand, implying comfort and reassurance.

Overall, these lyrics convey a sense of longing for a past that can never be revisited, while also acknowledging the inevitability of change and the passage of time. The imagery of the changing seasons and the actions of the squirrel serve as metaphors for the transient nature of life.

Line by Line Meaning

このドアを開けたら
If I open this door

悲しさも涙も
All sadness and tears

跡形もなくなるほど
Will disappear without a trace

素敵な世界がひろがってる
A wonderful world will unfold

だけどもう二度と
But I can never

この場所へは戻れはしない
Return to this place again

この空のむこうには
Beyond this sky

虚しさも理由も
Both emptiness and reasons

どうでもよくなるほど
Will become insignificant

新しい世界がひろがってる
A new world is unfolding

冬を間近に迎えた森の木々
The trees in the forest, approaching winter