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/
Sweet Milk Shake
BLANKEY JET CITY Lyrics
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片手に胸を弾ませた
女がベッドを蹴り上げた
すごくヒステリックに
体中生クリームだらけ
子猫が3匹部屋中駆け回り
フリボリュームステレオ
Be Bop Lu La
アパートの管理員
ドアをガンガン叩き
テレビは ケツに火のついた
イヌが政治家に噛みついたって
笑い飛ばしてる
窓の外では 破裂した消火栓
吹き出す水が小さな虹を作り
近づくサイレンの音
そんな昼下がりに僕は
アイスクリームパーラー襲うのさ
とっておきのサングラスで
子供だましの機械のスウィッチ
切り忘れたままその男は
飛び降り自殺さ
爆弾が落ちて争いがはじまり
夜行列車が夜に向かって
走り去って行った
そんな昼下がりに僕は
アイスクリームパーラー襲うのさ
とっておきのサングラスで
とっておきのサングラスで
そんな昼下がりに僕は
アイスクリームパーラー襲うのさ
The lyrics of Sweet Milk Shake by Blankey Jet City tell a story of chaos and madness in a seemingly ordinary day. The first verse describes a woman jumping on her bed with excitement while covered in cream, with three kittens playing around her. The music blasting from the stereo and the catchy tune of Be Bop Lu La contrasts with the otherwise sour expression of the apartment janitor who bangs on doors to silence the noise. The second verse takes a darker turn as the television is on fire, a dog biting a politician is shrugged off, and a ruptured fire hydrant creates a small rainbow as sirens wail in the distance. Despite all the madness, the singer announces his intention to go to an ice cream parlor with his special sunglasses, and the song ends with this proclamation.
The lyrics of Sweet Milk Shake may be interpreted as a satirical take on modern society and its many absurdities. The song stitches together seemingly unconnected events to create a vivid picture of a world gone mad. The chaos in the lyrics echoes the rhythm and music of the song, with its energetic guitars and driving drum beats. The lyrics invite the listener to embrace the absurdity and indulge in the pleasures of life, represented by the desire to devour a sweet milkshake on a hot day.
Line by Line Meaning
片手に胸を弾ませた
A girl with one hand on her chest, bouncing excitedly
女がベッドを蹴り上げた
The woman kicked the bed up
すごくヒステリックに
Very hysterically
体中生クリームだらけ
Her body is covered in cream
子猫が3匹部屋中駆け回り
Three kittens running around the room
フリボリュームステレオ
Full volume stereo
Be Bop Lu La
Be Bop Lu La
いつもしかめっつら
Always frowning
アパートの管理員
The apartment manager
ドアをガンガン叩き
Knocking on the door loudly
テレビは ケツに火のついた
The TV has caught fire
イヌが政治家に噛みついたって
Even if the dog bites the politician
笑い飛ばしてる
Laugh it off
窓の外では 破裂した消火栓
Outside the window, the fire hydrant has burst open
吹き出す水が小さな虹を作り
The spurting water creates a small rainbow
近づくサイレンの音
The sound of approaching sirens
そんな昼下がりに僕は
On such a weekday afternoon,
アイスクリームパーラー襲うのさ
I'll attack the ice cream parlor
とっておきのサングラスで
With my favorite sunglasses
子供だましの機械のスウィッチ
The switch of the machine that deceives children
切り忘れたままその男は
The man forgot to turn it off
飛び降り自殺さ
Jumps to his death
爆弾が落ちて争いがはじまり
The bomb falls and the war begins
夜行列車が夜に向かって
The night train heads towards the night
走り去って行った
Run away
とっておきのサングラスで
With my favorite sunglasses
そんな昼下がりに僕は
On such a weekday afternoon
アイスクリームパーラー襲うのさ
I'll attack the ice cream parlor
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: 健一 浅井
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-wk5iw9rj2r
大人になってから、あらためてブランキー聴くと、何を聞いても嗚咽して泣いてしまう現象。。。
不意に、お店なんかで流れて来ても、泣きそうになる。
@suzukisachio
こんなに芸術的な歌詞なのに、笑える。ギリギリのバランス。
もう現れない。最強のバンド。