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/

Violet Fizz
BLANKEY JET CITY Lyrics

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彼女は目を閉じて夢を見たりしない
いつも目の前の光で夢をやっている
そしてこの場所に辿り着いているだけ
きつくアイラインを入れて踊る
VIOLET. FIZZ.
VIOLET. FIZZ. さくらんぼをくわえた
HA. 星に願いをもっと冷たい風の中へと
HA. 星に願いをもっと冷たい風の中へと

FIZZ. 踊り子. VIOLET. FIZZ. Cherry Bomb

HA. 星に願いをもっと冷たい風の中へと
HA. 星に願いをもっと冷たい風の中へと
港の近くにある古い倉庫に行かないか
ぶ厚いコート着込んでひとかけらのチョコレート
マイナスドライバーでドアをこじ開ければ

退廃的なくちづけ交わすこともできる
HA. 星に願いをもっと冷たい風の中へ

Overall Meaning

Blankey Jet City's song "Violet Fizz" is about a girl who lives in the moment and enjoys life to the fullest. She never dreams or imagines things that are beyond her reach, but is content with what is in front of her. The lyrics show her carefree and bold attitude towards life as she confidently puts on her makeup and dances. The repeated phrase "Violet Fizz" seems to represent her joyful and lively spirit that can be seen in her dancing.

The chorus of the song talks about wishing upon a star and the cold wind blowing through. This adds a somewhat melancholic tone to the otherwise upbeat song, hinting at perhaps a yearning or longing for something more. The second half of the song suggests a sense of adventure as the lyrics invite someone to go to an old warehouse near the port. The girl in the song seems to be someone who embraces the unconventional and finds pleasure even in decay and destruction. Overall, "Violet Fizz" is a celebration of living in the moment, but also suggests a bittersweet undertone of longing and boldness.

Line by Line Meaning

彼女は目を閉じて夢を見たりしない
She doesn't close her eyes to dream, but always dreams with the light in front of her.

いつも目の前の光で夢をやっている
She always dreams with the light ahead of her.

そしてこの場所に辿り着いているだけ
And she's just come to this place.

きつくアイラインを入れて踊る
She dances with a heavy eyeliner on.

VIOLET. FIZZ.
VIOLET. FIZZ.

VIOLET. FIZZ. さくらんぼをくわえた
VIOLET. FIZZ. With a cherry in her mouth.

HA. 星に願いをもっと冷たい風の中へと
HA. She wishes upon a star, into the colder winds.

FIZZ. 踊り子. VIOLET. FIZZ. Cherry Bomb
FIZZ. A dancer. VIOLET. FIZZ. Cherry Bomb.

HA. 星に願いをもっと冷たい風の中へ
HA. She wishes upon a star, into the colder winds.

港の近くにある古い倉庫に行かないか
Shall we go to the old warehouse near the port?

ぶ厚いコート着込んでひとかけらのチョコレート
Wear a thick coat and bring a small piece of chocolate.