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/

Sweet Milk Shake
BLANKEY JET CITY Lyrics

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SWEET MILK SHAKE
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

いつもしかめっつら
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

Overall Meaning

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