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
Down Town Shuffle
BOøWY Lyrics
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恋にあこがれて 恋をする
軽い愛を 重ねるけど
いつの間にか 悲しみの DOWN TOWN
アニーはいつも BUSY,BUSY
恋をするひまも 無いくらい
知らず知らず 愛を忘れ
いつの間にか 悲しみの DOWN TOWN
そんな彼女らを だましてくらした
OH CRAZY DAYS,CRAZY NIGHTS
F00LISH STORIES
OH CRAZY DAYS, CRAZY NIGHTS
イジケルぜ
わずかな金で 真面目なポールは
くたくたになるまで 働いて
ボスの前で 笑うけれど
何か違う 笑えない DOWN TOWN
その日暮らしの
ジョニーはいつでも
気ままにはしゃぎ回っている
汚れた路地 ふきだまりで
胸をさされ 笑えない DOWN TOWN
俺は俺で シラケちまい
そんな彼女(やつ)らを
笑ってくらした
OH CRAZY DAYS,CRAZY NIGHTS
F00LISH STORIES
OH CRAZY DAYS,CRAZY NIGHTS
イジケルぜ
俺は俺で シラケちまい
そんな彼女(やつ)らを
笑ってくらした
OH CRAZY DAYS,CRAZY NIGHTS
F00LISH STORIES
OH CRAZY DAYS,CRAZY NIGHTS
F00LISH STORIES
OH CRAZY DAYS,CRAZY NIGHTS
F00LISH STORIES
OH CRAZY DAYS,CRAZY NIGHTS
The lyrics of "Down Town Shuffle" by BOøWY describe the lives of several people living in the city who have fallen into despair despite their once-bright dreams. The first verse introduces two women named Janis and Annie, with Janis being described as being skilled at playing with men's hearts and always yearning for love, but ending up with shallow relationships that ultimately leave her in sadness. Similarly, Annie is always busy and has no time for love, causing her to forget about it unintentionally until she, too, finds herself in the sadness of downtown.
The second verse focuses on the lives of two men named Paul and Johnny, with Paul working hard every day and laughing in front of his boss to hide his dissatisfaction with his life. Johnny is carefree and always wandering the dirty back alleys, continually getting his heart hurt by the harsh realities of city life. Finally, the chorus repeats the phrase "OH CRAZY DAYS, CRAZY NIGHTS" several times, emphasizing the chaotic nature of life in the city and the ridiculous things that happen to the characters.
Overall, "Down Town Shuffle" seems to be a commentary about the emotional struggles and disillusionment that people can experience while living in a bustling city. It suggests that, despite their best efforts, they still fall prey to the harsh realities of life and essentially end up stuck in a cycle of despair without any hope of breaking free.
Line by Line Meaning
遊び上手な ジャニスはいつでも
恋にあこがれて 恋をする
軽い愛を 重ねるけど
いつの間にか 悲しみの DOWN TOWN
Janis is skilled at playing and always
longing for love and being in love
piling up light love
but before she knew it, she's in a sorrowful DOWN TOWN
アニーはいつも BUSY,BUSY
恋をするひまも 無いくらい
知らず知らず 愛を忘れ
いつの間にか 悲しみの DOWN TOWN
Annie is always BUSY, BUSY
doesn't even have free time to fall in love
unwittingly forgets love
and before she knew it, she's in a sorrowful DOWN TOWN
奴は奴で旨くやって
そんな彼女らを だましてくらした
OH CRAZY DAYS,CRAZY NIGHTS
F00LISH STORIES
OH CRAZY DAYS, CRAZY NIGHTS
イジケルぜ
He is doing well on his own
deceived such women
OH CRAZY DAYS, CRAZY NIGHTS
F00LISH STORIES
OH CRAZY DAYS, CRAZY NIGHTS
we need to discipline him
わずかな金で 真面目なポールは
くたくたになるまで 働いて
ボスの前で 笑うけれど
何か違う 笑えない DOWN TOWN
Paul, who is diligent, with only a small amount of money
works until he's exhausted
laughs in front of his boss
but something is different, he can't laugh at DOWN TOWN
その日暮らしの
ジョニーはいつでも
気ままにはしゃぎ回っている
汚れた路地 ふきだまりで
胸をさされ 笑えない DOWN TOWN
Johnny, who lives day-to-day,
always playing around carelessly
in a dirty alley, mud puddles
stabbing his chest, he can't laugh at DOWN TOWN
俺は俺で シラケちまい
そんな彼女(やつ)らを
笑ってくらした
OH CRAZY DAYS,CRAZY NIGHTS
F00LISH STORIES
OH CRAZY DAYS,CRAZY NIGHTS
イジケルぜ
I am just myself and have become dull
but I laughed at such women
OH CRAZY DAYS, CRAZY NIGHTS
F00LISH STORIES
OH CRAZY DAYS, CRAZY NIGHTS
we need to discipline them
OH CRAZY DAYS,CRAZY NIGHTS
F00LISH STORIES
OH CRAZY DAYS,CRAZY NIGHTS
F00LISH STORIES
OH CRAZY DAYS,CRAZY NIGHTS
F00LISH STORIES
OH CRAZY DAYS,CRAZY NIGHTS
Those crazy days, crazy nights
foolish stories
those crazy days, crazy nights
foolish stories
those crazy days, crazy nights
foolish stories
those crazy days, crazy nights
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: 京介 氷室
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