Though less well-known to most of the world than bands such as Pizzicato Five or Cibo Matto, Buffalo Daughter is considered to be the linchpin of the so-called "cut-and-paste" rock Shibuya-kei (Wikipedia) movement from Japan. The band had its beginnings in the early 1990s signed to independent Japanese label Cardinal. Seeking wider exposure, they continued under the Beastie Boys' now-defunct music label Grand Royal, bringing their discography up to a total of four full-length album releases, an EP, and a handful of remixes. The band's style, always a variety grab-bag of different sounds and genres, evolved slowly but surely into a more cohesive and restrained melodic style. In 2002, Buffalo Daughter released their fifth full-length effort, I, in the United States on Los Angeles-based label Emperor Norton Records.
According to band member Ohno, "We call ourselves Buffalo Daughter because our sound is very strong. And the buffalo is strong." In a 1998 interview, the group explained that "Buffalo" projects a pleasing image of American culture and countryside and at the time of the group's original formation, all the members were girls, so "Daughter" was appropriate. Also, the sound of name itself appeals to the group.
It was announced that in 2006 Buffalo Daughter would collaborate with pop-star Ami Suzuki. They released the single "O.K. Funky God" together on February 28, 2007, and it was later included on Suzuki's Connetta album.
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Buffalo Daughter Lyrics
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Will we be alive and see new days
We realize that time never goes back
What will we be
What will we see
There's still a chance to seize
It's within grasp
We are the Earth Punk Rockers
It is our fate
To break in the gate of the creepy castle
That the human race has made
What we're created
What we've donated
Are not necessarily kept in our hands
We go now, old man
'Cause we know we still can
The song Earth Punk Rockers by Buffalo Daughter is a call to action for environmental preservation. It speaks about the damage caused to the earth by human activities, and how it is important to seize the opportunity to make a change before it is too late. The first two lines of the song, "Will we survive, Will we be alive and see new days" suggests the sense of urgency felt by the singer, and how we need to act fast to protect the earth before it is destroyed beyond repair. The line "We realize that time never goes back" stresses the importance of taking action now, as there is no going back to fix the damage caused in the past.
The lyrics "It is our fate, To break in the gate of the creepy castle, That the human race has made" highlight how the human race has created environmental damage that needs to be corrected. The line "What we've created, What we've donated, Are not necessarily kept in our hands" points out how the waste generated by human activities affects the earth and how it cannot be ignored. The final line "We go now, old man, 'Cause we know we still can" suggests that there is still hope left, and we need to act while we still can to save the earth.
Line by Line Meaning
Will we survive
Are we going to live through the challenges we face or succumb to them?
Will we be alive and see new days
Will we be around in the future to witness the progress or destruction of our world?
We realize that time never goes back
We acknowledge that once we've made a mistake, we cannot erase it or return to a previous state of things.
What will we be
What kind of people will we become under the circumstances we face?
What will we see
What will be the outcome of our actions and what kind of world will we inherit?
There's still a chance to seize
We believe that there is a possibility to influence the outcome and make a positive difference.
It's within grasp
We believe that the power to change things for the better is within reach and accessible.
We are the Earth Punk Rockers
We are a group of people who are passionate about protecting the environment and reversing the damage that has been done.
It is our fate
It is our responsibility and destiny to fight for the restoration and preservation of our planet.
To break in the gate of the creepy castle
To overcome the obstacles put in our way by those who oppose our mission to save the planet.
That the human race has made
The damage to the environment was done by humans, and it's our responsibility to fix it.
What we're created
The products and technologies we've created have the power to destroy or save the planet.
What we've donated
The efforts and resources we've put into saving the planet may not be appreciated by future generations.
Are not necessarily kept in our hands
The outcome of our efforts is uncertain, and we cannot control or predict the future.
We go now, old man
Addressing those who oppose our mission or have given up hope, we declare that we will not be deterred.
'Cause we know we still can
We have faith in the power of our collective efforts to make a difference and save the planet.
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