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

On My Beat
BOøWY Lyrics

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やる気がないだけサ
バカげだふりもしたくない
ペコペコ背をまげて
生きていくタイプじゃないのサ
勉強仕事に疲れて
首をつるのは絶対いやだゼ
自分の勝手さ Life is on my beat
奴等に言われても

それほど関係ないのサ
世間のはみ出しと
背中を指でさせばいい
どこかの奴等のようにさウソで
体裁かざる鮮やかさ
それよりはましだぜ
Life is on my beat
B.B.B.B ON MY BEAT
B.B.B.B ON MY BEAT
B.B.B.B ON MY BEAT
MY BEAT......
B.B.B.B ON MY BEAT
B.B.B.B ON MY BEAT
B.B.B.B ON MY BEAT
MY BEAT......
自分を守るのは
何かを残したあとだぜ
形にこだわっちゃ
古びたものしか見えない
やたらと計算するのは
棺桶に近くなってからでも
十分できるぜ
Life is on my beat
B.B.B.B ON MY BEAT
B.B.B.B ON MY BEAT
B.B.B.B ON MY BEAT
MY BEAT......
B.B.B.B ON MY BEAT
B.B.B.B ON MY BEAT
B.B.B.B ON MY BEAT
MY BEAT......

B.B.B.B ON MY BEAT
B.B.B.B ON MY BEAT
B.B.B.B ON MY BEAT
MY BEAT...... ...
B.B.B.B ON MY BEAT
B.B.B.B ON MY BEAT

B.B.B.B ON MY BEAT
MY BEAT......

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in BOøWY's "On My Beat" depict a sense of rebellion against society's norms and expectations. The singer expresses feelings of exhaustion towards studying and working, and an unwillingness to play along with societal expectations. The phrase "Life is on my beat" implies a sense of agency over one's own life, and an unwillingness to conform to societal standards.

The singer recognizes their status as a societal "misfit" and instead chooses to forge their own path. They refuse to conform to society's expectations of success and instead prioritize their own way of living. The use of the phrase "B.B.B.B ON MY BEAT" reinforces the idea of autonomy and individuality, with the repetition of the phrase emphasizing the singer's continued commitment to living life on their own terms.

Overall, "On My Beat" encourages individuality and a rejection of societal expectations. It celebrates the importance of living life on one's own terms, even in the face of societal pressure to conform.

Line by Line Meaning

やる気がないだけサ
I just don't have the motivation.

バカげだふりもしたくない
I don't even want to pretend to be foolish.

ペコペコ背をまげて
I don't want to live with my head down, feeling hungry and weak.

生きていくタイプじゃないのサ
This kind of life is not for me.

勉強仕事に疲れて
I am tired of studying and working.

首をつるのは絶対いやだゼ
I absolutely hate the idea of hanging my head low.

自分の勝手さ Life is on my beat
I live my own way, on my own terms, and that's how it should be.

奴等に言われても
I don't care what they say.

それほど関係ないのサ
It doesn't really matter to me.

世間のはみ出しと
I am an outsider in this society.

背中を指でさせばいい
I just need to follow my own path.