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
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BOøWY Lyrics
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心も体もバラ売りしてさ!
数をこなすのと もててる事とは
同じじゃないんだぜ 尻軽 teenage girl
愛だ恋だを上手に使いわけてみても
先も中身もないのさ 尻が軽いだけじゃ
足りない頭 じょうぶな体
英語数学まるでダメだけど
あっちの方はインテリジェンスかい
ファッションの一つなんて とんだ思いちがい
ずっとそんなじゃ いつかはくるぜしっぺ返し
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The lyrics of Boøwy's song "Image Down" talk about the fleeting nature of appearances versus substance. The song is a commentary on the superficiality of society where people are more concerned about maintaining their image than their true selves. In the opening lines of the song, the singer defines the character as someone who sells their heart and body for popularity and is often equated to a teenage girl with loose morals. The singer challenges the listener to think beyond popularity and physical appearance and look for the authenticity of an individual.
The lyrics further suggest that even if someone tries to manipulate their way to the top by playing with terms like love and affection, unless they have a worthy personality, it will eventually lead to a downfall. The singer highlights the irony of those who lack substance trying to play the long game using short-term and superficial tactics. The song repeatedly emphasizes that true beauty comes from within and trying to keep up appearances is nothing but an empty illusion. In the end, the lyrics advocate for an "image down" approach where people should focus on their inner selves instead of their outer appearance.
Line by Line Meaning
かっこがいいよ お前はいつでも
You think you're cool all the time
心も体もバラ売りしてさ!
Selling out your mind and body all the time!
数をこなすのと もててる事とは
Hitting the numbers and being popular are not the same thing
同じじゃないんだぜ 尻軽 teenage girl
Being a teenage girl with loose morals is not the same as being accomplished
愛だ恋だを上手に使いわけてみても
Even if you are good at distinguishing love and romance
先も中身もないのさ 尻が軽いだけじゃ
You have no value beyond your loose morals
あきれちまうぜ まるきりタイフーン
I'm completely fed up with this hurricane
足りない頭 じょうぶな体
Having a weak mind and a strong body
英語数学まるでダメだけど
Terrible at English and Math
あっちの方はインテリジェンスかい
But on the other hand, are you intelligent?
ファッションの一つなんて とんだ思いちがい
Thinking fashion is everything is a total misunderstanding
ずっとそんなじゃ いつかはくるぜしっぺ返し
If you continue like that, the backlash will come someday
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Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Tomoyasu Hotei, Kyosuke Himuro
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TA_KOOW
幼馴染に誘われても、最後まで“松井常松“を貫く松井常松
最高に渋くてかっこいい
このライヴ、唯一松井常松がマイクに吹き込んだ言葉が「ありがとう」
@user-qt1zd1fm9w
本当にカッコいいよね😊😊不動のベーシスト松井常松渋い最高😊😊😊
@accelerator856
オーラスのNo New Yorkで
「New York! New York!」
とマイクは無いけどコーラスを入れてる姿もグッときますね。
@dreambeat9677
ベースとドラムの音だけになった時のビートのうねりが気持ち良すぎる。これぞBOOWYなんだ。
@tomtom5095
これだけ速い８ビートをしっかりグルーヴさせ楽々笑いながら歌いながら永遠に叩ける。決して大袈裟ではなくこの手のビートに関しては世界のトップレベルだよ。氷室さんや布袋さんのバックでもまともに叩けた人は1人もいないよ。
それぞれの解釈とかいう問題じゃなくて単純に叩けない。
途中から4ビートになったりね。
しかしこれにダウンピッキングで付き合わさる常松さんは気の毒だ。まあ常松さんの様に弾けた人もいないけどね。
@user-og2hj5wk9r
当時のこの若さでこの完成度...天才にも程がある
@tsutomuasaka473
直立不動でベース弾く松井常松がめっちゃカッコいい
@user-jb2sz4op7n
昭和の伝説バンド。
この時代が最高だった❗❗
@shodaan
カリスマが集結した唯一無二のバンド
@user-is6hb6mt1v
かっこ良かったな、今でも聴ける名曲