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/
SALINGER
BLANKEY JET CITY Lyrics
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あの娘はT型フォードのホッドロッドでスピンしてよだれ垂らしてた
LONDON, TOWER BRIDGE 腐った野いちごJUICER MIXER
二人で脱獄 シロップは真冬の午後のエンジェル
HI-H0! MR J.D.SALINGER
生きてる時と死んでる時が実はそんなに変わらないことだとしたら
Babyそれとももっとよかったりして
それとも長いって感じるのか
Ah. HI-HO! MR J.D.SALINGER, Tell Me Why?
HI-H0! MR J.D.SALINGER,
Tell Me Why? Tell Me Why? Tell Me Why? SALINGER
COLD TURKEY 信じられるかな空を飛ぶなんて簡単なことさBaby
SEXY STONES RECORDS ぐるぐるまわってるぜ
SWITCH BLADE METAI KIDSたち 理屈をつけたがるMONKEYFIRE
トレーラーハウス100階から落とすなんてひどいことさ
HI-H0! MR J.D.SALINGER, Tell Me Why?
HI-H0! MR J.D.SALINGER, Tell Me Why?
The lyrics to Blankey Jet City's song Salinger are a bit elusive in terms of their meaning. They use a range of seemingly unrelated imagery and references to create a surreal consciousness-expanding vibe. The song references multiple cultural touchstones, from Mr. J.D. Salinger (the reclusive author of the Catcher in the Rye), to the T-type Ford, hipster cafes, and Tower Bridge in London. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of youth culture, rebellion, and exploration through the lens of the postmodern 1980s.
In the chorus, the song poses a series of existential questions about the nature of life and death. The lines "if living and dying aren't really that different, then maybe it's even better" seem to speak to the idea of embracing one's mortality and living life to the fullest. The repeated refrain of "Tell me why?" suggests a search for meaning and a desire to understand the absurdity of the world.
Overall, Salinger is a song that is at once playful and profound, mixing elements of pop culture with philosophical musings to create a unique and thought-provoking piece of music.
Line by Line Meaning
JEKYLEとHYDEのTROJAN HAIR HIP STARとかJAZZY CAFE
Mix of different styles and eras-- like a mash-up of Jekyll and Hyde with a Trojan hair hip star and jazzy cafe vibes.
あの娘はT型フォードのホッドロッドでスピンしてよだれ垂らしてた
That girl was spinning in a T-Model Ford hot rod, drooling as she did.
LONDON, TOWER BRIDGE 腐った野いちごJUICER MIXER
London's iconic Tower Bridge with the mix of juicy strawberries that have gone bad.
二人で脱獄 シロップは真冬の午後のエンジェル
Escaping or living dangerously with someone you care about, making it feel like an angel in the dead of winter.
HI-H0! MR J.D.SALINGER
A shoutout to J.D. Salinger, known for writing about the confusion and disillusionment of young people.
生きてる時と死んでる時が実はそんなに変わらないことだとしたら
Considering that the experience of living and dying is not so different after all...
Babyそれとももっとよかったりして
Maybe it could even be better than it is for us now, baby?
噴水とびあがった水 落ちてしまうまで短いと感じるのか
Do you feel that the time from when water is shot up from a fountain to when it falls down is short?
それとも長いって感じるのか
Or does it feel long to you?
COLD TURKEY 信じられるかな空を飛ぶなんて簡単なことさBaby
Stopping something cold turkey-- like jumping into the sky-- can be easy, baby. Hard to believe, huh?
SEXY STONES RECORDS ぐるぐるまわってるぜ
Sexy Stones Records spinning around and around.
SWITCH BLADE METAI KIDSたち 理屈をつけたがるMONKEYFIRE
Switch blade metal kids who love to reason things out and the Monkeyfire that ensues.
トレーラーハウス100階から落とすなんてひどいことさ
Dropping a trailer house from 100 floors up is just terrible.
HI-H0! MR J.D.SALINGER, Tell Me Why?
Once again, the singer implores Mr. J.D. Salinger to tell them why things have to be the way they are.
HI-H0! MR J.D.SALINGER, Tell Me Why? Tell Me Why? Tell Me Why? SALINGER
The refrain repeats, as if the singer can't shake their desire for answers from the iconic writer.
Writer(s): 浅井 健一, 浅井 健一
Contributed by Jayden G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-qp6cw8ti2g
ため息が出るくらいかっこいい
@garbanzostomaco6521
このスピードでこの完成度と同時の危うさよ
最高としか言いようがないよ
@rx178mk2hr
カッコよくて鳥肌が立つ！！
@rateraoeskelda
この3人はすごすぎる。死んでる音がひとつもない。
@iidakagen0414
なんでこんな疾走感が出せるんだ。。。
@user-jz8zv4rw6d
カッコイイ以外それ以上の言葉が
思いつかない…
カッコイイ‼️
@roka_the_pixy
当時から思ってたけどブランキーを越えるバンドは未だにいないな、そしてこれからも。
@gel-id5bp
世界一カッコイイバンド
世界一カッコイイ曲
@user-rv9rx5qv3g
意味が分からん詞も含めてカッコ良過ぎるだろ
@Benjie-eg1yn
この曲聴くとバイク乗りたくなります。