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/

SPAGHETTI HAIR
BLANKEY JET CITY Lyrics

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スパゲッティーを食べてる今
BGM はリトルピンクサマー
通りには木の葉が舞踊り
２週間も洗わない僕の髪の毛
きっと周りの人々にとてもイヤな
思いをさせていることだろう
でも悪気はない Yeah I'm sorry
前世がシシリアンだったなんて

ロマンティックな事をふと思う
僕の向かいの席には
青い空気の層がただあるだけ
最近流行の Spaghetti Hair
青少年にオススメ
Spaghetti Hair Ah Let's go

スパゲッティーを食べてる今
BGM はリトルピンクサマー
七つの海をモチーフに
２週間も洗わない僕の髪の毛
世界中にこれさえあれば
どこまで行っても安心

泣く子も黙る平和のアイドル
今すぐ始めよう Spaghetti Hair

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of BLANKEY JET CITY's song "SPAGHETTI HAIR" depict a scene where the singer is eating a plate of spaghetti while listening to the BGM of "Little Pink Summer." Leaves are dancing on the street and the singer has not washed his hair for two weeks, causing discomfort to those around him. However, he expresses that he means no harm and even daydreams about a romantic past life in Sicily. Despite the layer of blue air present in front of him, he recommends the recent trend of "Spaghetti Hair" to teenagers as a symbol of peace and security that can be taken anywhere in the world.

The lyrics seem to suggest a carefree and bohemian lifestyle where the singer is unfazed by societal expectations of cleanliness and hygiene. The Spaghetti Hair trend may represent a rejection of norms and a celebration of individuality. The presence of the blue air layer in front of the singer could symbolize a barrier between him and the rest of the world, but he seems content with his own company and the simplicity of his life.

Line by Line Meaning

スパゲッティーを食べてる今
I am currently eating spaghetti

BGM はリトルピンクサマー
The background music playing is 'Little Pink Summer'

通りには木の葉が舞踊り
Leaves are dancing on the street

２週間も洗わない僕の髪の毛
My hair hasn't been washed for two weeks

きっと周りの人々にとてもイヤな思いをさせていることだろう
I'm probably making the people around me very uncomfortable

でも悪気はない Yeah I'm sorry
But I don't mean any harm, yeah I'm sorry

前世がシシリアンだったなんてロマンティックな事をふと思う
I suddenly think about romantic things like my past life being Sicilian

僕の向かいの席には青い空気の層がただあるだけ
There is just a layer of blue air in front of me

最近流行の Spaghetti Hair青少年にオススメ
Spaghetti Hair is a recent trend, recommended for teenagers

Spaghetti Hair Ah Let's go
Let's go with Spaghetti Hair

七つの海をモチーフに２週間も洗わない僕の髪の毛
My unwashed hair for two weeks is inspired by the seven seas