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/
僕の心を取り戻すために
BLANKEY JET CITY Lyrics
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オレンヂジュースに透かして
景色を見る 見わたせば
ガソリンスタンドのネオンが
いつもよりずっと
悲しく見えるのは
どうしてなんだろう
ボロボロの車を
手に入れて 手に入れて
行き先知れずの
チューインガムを噛んでそよかぜに
誘われて
朝が来たら パンをかじり
黒いブーツで灰色の
空の下へ 旅立つのさ
僕の心を取り戻すために
大気のない裏通り
ノラ猫達のささやきが聞こえてくる
聞こえてくる
ひびわれた灰色の壁には
くっきりと僕の影が歩いている
歩いている
赤い旅行力バンを赤い旅行力バンを
手に入れて手に入れて
行き先知れずの
チューインガムを噛んでそよかぜに
誘われて
朝が来たら パンをかじり
黒いブーツで灰色の
空の下へ 旅立つのさ
僕の心を取り戻すために
僕の心を取り戻すために
僕の心を取り戻すために
街はずれ ビルの屋上から
オレンヂジュースに透かして
景色を見る 見わたせば
ガソリンスタンドのネオンが
いつもよりずっと悲しく見えるのは
どうしてなんだろう
赤い旅行力バンを
オンボロの車を
手に入れて 手に入れて
行き先知れずの
チューインガムを噛んでそよかぜに
誘われて
朝が来たら パンをかじり
黒いブーツで灰色の
空の下へ 旅立つのさ
僕の心を取り戻すために
僕の心を取り戻すために
僕の心を取り戻すために
These lyrics are from the song "僕の心を取り戻すために" (Boku no kokoro o torimodosu tame ni) by BLANKEY JET CITY. The song talks about a person's desire to regain their lost sense of self and find their purpose in life. It paints a picture of a desolate cityscape and the singer's journey towards self-discovery.
In the first verse, the singer is standing on the rooftop of a building on the outskirts of the city, looking at the view while sipping on orange juice. They notice that the neon lights of a gas station appear sadder than usual, and they wonder why this is. This sets the mood for the song, highlighting the singer's introspective and questioning state of mind. They talk about acquiring old and worn-out cars, symbolizing their current state of disarray and confusion.
The chorus repeats the line "To regain my heart" multiple times, emphasizing the singer's strong desire to find themselves again. They mention the atmosphere of an airless backstreet, where they hear the whispers of stray cats. They see their own shadow clearly walking on cracked gray walls, suggesting that they are searching for their identity in a desolate and forgotten place. This imagery expresses their feeling of being lost and disconnected.
In the second verse, the singer talks about acquiring a red van for their journey. The color red often symbolizes passion and determination, suggesting that they are committed to reclaiming their true self. They continue chewing gum with no clear destination, being swayed by the gentle breeze that beckons them forward. They mention starting their day with a bite of bread, wearing black boots, and venturing under the gray sky. This signifies their readiness to embark on this internal quest, fully committed to rediscovering their purpose and regaining their sense of self.
The repetition of the chorus at the end reinforces the central theme of the song, emphasizing the singer's unwavering determination to reclaim their lost heart. The lyrics as a whole depict a person standing on the outskirts of society, reflecting on their existence and feeling a deep longing to find their true identity. They acknowledge the challenges ahead but remain steadfast in their pursuit.
Line by Line Meaning
街はずれ ビルの屋上から
From the outskirts of the city, standing on the rooftop of a building
オレンヂジュースに透かして
Looking at the scenery through a glass of orange juice
景色を見る 見わたせば
As I look around and see the landscape
ガソリンスタンドのネオンが
The neon lights of a gas station
いつもよりずっと 悲しく見えるのは
Seem much sadder than usual
どうしてなんだろう
I wonder why
ボロボロの車を
A beat-up car
オンボロの車を
An old worn-out car
手に入れて 手に入れて
I acquired, I acquired
行き先知れずの
Without knowing the destination
チューインガムを噛んでそよかぜに 誘われて
Biting into a chewing gum, lured by the gentle breeze
朝が来たら パンをかじり
When morning comes, I take a bite of bread
黒いブーツで灰色の
With black boots, under the gray
空の下へ 旅立つのさ
I embark on a journey beneath the sky
僕の心を取り戻すために
To regain my heart
大気のない裏通り
An airless backstreet
ノラ猫達のささやきが聞こえてくる
I can hear the whispers of stray cats
聞こえてくる
I can hear
ひびわれた灰色の壁には
On the cracked gray walls
くっきりと僕の影が歩いている
My silhouette walks clearly
歩いている
It is walking
赤い旅行力バンを
A red camper van
手に入れて 手に入れて
I acquired, I acquired
行き先知れずの
Without knowing the destination
チューインガムを噛んでそよかぜに 誘われて
Biting into a chewing gum, lured by the gentle breeze
朝が来たら パンをかじり
When morning comes, I take a bite of bread
黒いブーツで灰色の
With black boots, under the gray
空の下へ 旅立つのさ
I embark on a journey beneath the sky
僕の心を取り戻すために
To regain my heart
僕の心を取り戻すために
To regain my heart
僕の心を取り戻すために
To regain my heart
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: 健一 浅井
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
お前、
ロックバンドにおける最高到達点に達したバンドの一つ。完成系だと思う
利彦 浜田
その通り、かっちょいい小峠も大好きだしな
くまぁぁぁ!?
別次元のカッコ良さ
最近ブランキー聴いてなかったけどやっぱ良いバンドだわ
Ethan .Y
グルーヴ感の塊のようなリズム隊だな
山崎哲哉
サポート無し三人だけでこの音ムード、クオリティー、楽曲、歌、歌詞、凄すぎ!
dyeske satou
高校生だった自分は、Blankeyのライブを観たのはLast Danceが最初で最後だったが、キレッキレ過ぎて、映像だけでも現場の臨場感を思い出す。再結成なんてしないで、このまま伝説になって欲しい。
resortlove
同感です。再結成なんてしたら伝説じゃなくなる。
KARMA
完璧なバンド。
メンバー個人のクオリティーの高さ
いつ聴いても新鮮でカッコ良すぎる。
あの頃から20年も経って居るのにな。
tbhr2010
初期の曲でこれだけ完成されているならそりゃ解散せざるを得ない
肉
はぁ、BLANKEY JET CITYのライブ行ってみたかったな、知った時にはもう解散していた、、21歳だから仕方ないのか。本当にBLANKEY JET CITYかっこよすぎてCD何枚も買った。かっこよすぎです、最高です。ずっと好きです。