This is one of the most commonly tagged stylizations of BOØWY (other being … Read Full Bio ↴This is one of the most commonly tagged stylizations of BOØWY (other being BOØWY (the proper), BOφWY and BOOWY), ボウイ , pron: bóui, the name of a famous Japanese rock band , formed in Takasaki, Gunma, Japan in 1981.
Band consists of 氷室京介 (vocals), 布袋寅泰 (guitar), 松井常松 (bass) and 高橋まこと (drums).
They are a rock band that reached legendary status in Japan during the 80s. Their style of play varied from punk to pop rock and they had fans of all ages. The 90s band movement was credited to Boøwy as they popularized the formation of musical groups, which caused musical instrument sales to hit an all-time high during the 90s and the record companies signed and debuted 80 bands during the 90s in hopes of finding a new Boøwy.
The group disbanded in 1988.

Members:
氷室京介 (vocals)
布袋寅泰 (guitar)
松井常松 (bass)
高橋まこと (drums)
Former Members:
深沢 (saxophone) 1980-1982
諸星アツシ (guitar)1980-1982
木村マモル (drums)1980-1981

Dreamin'
BOØWY Lyrics

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Dreamin' アスファルト泥だらけのクツあふれ
Dreamin' 灰色の風から俺達は生まれ
ボルト & ナットのしくみで組みこまれる街で
爆弾にはなれない oh no!

Dreamin' よくできたおちこぼれはすぐはずれ
Dreamin' いつからか番号だけで呼ばれ
汗のにおい信じない言葉に刺もない

悪びれないスペアマン wow
そんな奴らは好きじゃない俺はそんなにバカじゃない
ハートは今ここにある wow

Oh yeah, I'm only dreamin'
I'm only dreamin' for me
Oh yeah, I'm only dreamin'
I'm only dreamin' for me

右へならえでおちつき一日を選べない
人形ともちがわない oh no!
そんな奴らは好きじゃない俺はそんなにバカじゃない
ハートは今ここにある wow

Oh yeah, I'm only dreamin'
I'm only dreamin' for me
Oh yeah, I'm only dreamin'
I'm only dreamin' for me
Oh yeah, I'm only dreamin'
I'm only dreamin' for me

Oh yeah, I'm only dreamin'
I'm only dreamin' for me

Overall Meaning

The song "Dreamin'" by Boøwy is a fast-paced rock track that grapples with the frustration felt by individuals stuck in a monotonous lifestyle. The lyrics contrast the singer's vivid dreams of a brighter future against the bleak, grey reality of their present. The opening lines "Dreamin' アスファルト泥だらけのクツあふれ/Dreamin' 灰色の風から俺達は生まれ" use imagery of overflowing muddy shoes and being born from a grey wind to represent the singer's feeling of being lost in a dreary world. The verse describes the city as a machine where individuality is crushed and conformity is forced upon individuals. The phrase "ボルト & ナットのしくみで組みこまれる街で" translates to "In a city where we are assembled with the mechanism of bolts and nuts." The singer refuses to be a part of this routine and rejects it, declaring "爆弾にはなれない oh no!" ("I can't be a bomb!").

In the chorus, the singer acknowledges that their dreams are just that, dreams, and accepts their present reality. The repetition of "I'm only dreamin' for me" emphasizes the singer's desire to break free from the cycle of monotony and pursue their aspirations.

The second verse highlights the singer's attitude of going against the norm and rejecting any labels given to them. The lines "汗のにおい信じない言葉に刺もない/悪びれないスペアマン wow" ("I don't believe in the smell of sweat, and words don't hurt me/I'm an unrepentant spare man") convey the singer's resilience against criticism and their determination to stay true to themselves.

In conclusion, "Dreamin'" by Boøwy is a powerful anthem for individuals yearning for independence and freedom from conformity. The song's high energy and raw emotion make it a classic in the genre of Japanese rock.

Line by Line Meaning

Dreamin' アスファルト泥だらけのクツあふれ
Dreaming of overflowing shoes covered in muddy asphalt

Dreamin' 灰色の風から俺達は生まれ
Dreaming of being born from the gray wind

ボルト & ナットのしくみで組みこまれる街で
In a city pieced together by the mechanism of bolts and nuts

爆弾にはなれない oh no!
Realizing they can't be explosive like bombs

Dreamin' よくできたおちこぼれはすぐはずれ
Dreaming of distancing themselves from the talented dropouts who easily go astray

Dreamin' いつからか番号だけで呼ばれ
Dreaming of not only being known by a number for too long

汗のにおい信じない言葉に刺もない
Disbelieving in the odor of sweat, and words that cause no pain

悪びれないスペアマン wow
Being a carefree spare man

そんな奴らは好きじゃない俺はそんなにバカじゃない
Not liking those kinds of people, and not being that stupid

ハートは今ここにある wow
The heart is here and now

Oh yeah, I'm only dreamin'
Expressing that they are only dreaming