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/
PANTERA
BLANKEY JET CITY Lyrics
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猛獣使い膝下従えて 背筋までゾクゾクきているぜ
It's funny. It's funny yeah. It's gonna ROBIN J
It's honey. It's honey you baby.
帰り道死んでたぜネコ 白黒のトラガラのやつ
東京の道 赤黒く染めあげ けどオレは素通りしてた
笑顔おあずけ It's gonna ROBIN J
Shock me...
The lyrics of BLANKEY JET CITY’s song “PANTERA” feature vivid imagery that is both intriguing and somewhat unsettling. The first two lines describe a Platinum Blond person on a rainbow, while the Marijuana Brother in the song feels a chilling sensation running down his spine as he controls ferocious animals at his feet. The lyrics then shift to a story about a dead cat lying on the road, seemingly ignored by the singer as he walks past. The refrain of “It’s gonna ROBIN J, It’s funny. It’s funny yeah. It’s honey. It’s honey you baby” feels disconnected from the rest of the lyrics, but its repetition creates a sense of urgency and emphasizes the twisted humor that runs through the song. The final line, “Shock me…” feels like a plea, as if the singer is begging for some kind of jolt, something to break the mundanity and absurdity of his world.
The lyrics of “PANTERA” can also be seen as an example of surrealist poetry. The song’s visual imagery, use of non-sequiturs, and emphasis on the subconscious create a dreamlike, almost hallucinatory atmosphere that invites the listener to interpret the song in their own way. The Platinum Blond person on a rainbow and the Marijuana Brother are images that are in stark contrast to each other and offer two different ways of experiencing reality. The dead cat on the side of the road can represent a variety of things, from the brutal realities of life to lost opportunities or missed connections.
Overall, “PANTERA” is a song that is ripe for interpretation and analysis. Its jagged lyrics and discordant music create a sense of tension and unease that is both unsettling and exhilarating.
Line by Line Meaning
グラグラのMARIJUANA BROTHER, PLATINUM BLONDの虹の上
The Marijuana Brother with shaky hands and Platinum Blonde hair is floating above the rainbow.
猛獣使い膝下従えて 背筋までゾクゾクきているぜ
The beast tamer has control over the animals at his knees, and it sends shivers down his spine.
It's funny. It's funny yeah. It's gonna ROBIN J
It's amusing and it will result in Robin J.
It's honey. It's honey you baby.
It's sweet, just like you, baby.
帰り道死んでたぜネコ 白黒のトラガラのやつ
On the way home, there was a dead cat with a black and white tiger pattern.
東京の道 赤黒く染めあげ けどオレは素通りしてた
The streets of Tokyo are stained with a red and black color, but I just passed by without noticing it.
笑顔おあずけ It's gonna ROBIN J
I have to hold back my smile, but it will eventually result in Robin J.
It's funny. It's funny you baby.
It's amusing, just like you, baby.
Shock me...
I am ready to be surprised or shocked.
Writer(s): 浅井 健一, 浅井 健一
Contributed by Vivian L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@IT-tx5zn
選曲すご 全部聞いてみます
@kankan3830
「PANTERA」=豹=豹変と解釈すると、「CAT WAS DEAD」の主人公の変わってしまった心の事なのかなと思ってます。でも、最後の「COME ON」では、それら全てが回収されていて幸せな気持ちになりますね。😸