Members:
* Watanabe Hideki (渡辺英樹; Bass, Precussion, Leader)
* Ryu Kouji (笠浩二; Drums)
* Sekiguchi Makoto (関口誠人; Guitar, Saxaphone)
* Taguchi Tomoharu (田口智治; Keyboard)
* Yonekawa Hideyuki (米川英之; Lead Guitar)
The band formed in 1982 when Watanabe wanted to start a band with Ryu and Sekiguchi as Coconut Boys. They performed at various events and live concerts later that year as they painted a image as the Japanese-made Beach Boys. They got their major debut a year later with the single "Candy"], the image song for a Yoplait Yogurts commercial.
Soon after, the band released their second single as they added Taguchi and Yonekawa to the band and changed their name to C-C-B. Their big hit came in January 1986 when they released the single "Romantic ga Tomaranai". Their summer single, "Lucky Chance wo Mou Ichido", was also a hit as the song gave the band's first appearance on the end of the year special Kouhaku Uta Gassen. They also won the Gold Award at the 27th Annual Japan Record Awards and the Best Ballad Song Award at the 1986's FNS Kayousai.
But, Sekiguchi left the group on 1987, causing the slow decline of the band's popularity. Two years later, C-C-B disbanded after their final live at Nippon Budokan. But, the band got back together later on. For example, all five members got back together for the final episode of the television program The Best Ten five years later. Also, the group's biggest hit, "Romantic ga Tomaranai", was used frequently in the dorama Densha Otoko, causing the group to became popular once again.
In 2008, the band got back together with only Ryu, Sekiguchi, and Watanabe as they played their first live shows at cities like Nagoya, Osaka, and Tokyo since their breakup.
Genkina Broken Heart
C-C-B Lyrics
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I always win
I'm lost this time
I guess that I'm not good enough
I trusted you, I shouldn't of
No time can heal me
In everyone it's you I see
Yeah you see what you see but you don't really know me (know me)
They all say that they care but they never really show me (show me)
I'll put on my fake smile but I feel like a phony, yeah (phony)
Broken Heart Club
Broken Heart Club
Broken Heart Club
With a party of me
Her heart been broken
Sitting there sipping that potion
Wish I would have showed more emotion
Could have been more open
But I only see it my way
Selfish if I might say
Helpless on the ice skates
Sliding back down to your place
Need it anytime anywhere, okay
Give away the time that we shared no way
Yeah, I know I did my deeds
Yeah, I know I split my cheese
But you're still a dime in a dozen
Want you all around all the sudden
But if you gotta go I'll see ya
Back to myself on the real
Yeah you see what you see but you don't really know me (know me)
All alone in my head and it gets kinda lonely (lonely)
They all say that they care but they never really show me (show me)
I'll put on my fake smile but I feel like a phony, yeah (phony)
Broken Heart Club
Broken Heart Club
Broken Heart Club
With a party of me
The lyrics of C-C-B's song "Genkina Broken Heart" reflect a deep sense of personal disappointment and heartbreak. The singer begins by expressing that their happiness has "fell behind" and they always seemed to come out on top in the past, but now they find themselves lost and feeling inadequate. The singer regrets placing their trust in someone who let them down, causing them pain and making it difficult to move on. The idea that no amount of time can heal the wounds inflicted by this person, as they are constantly reminded of them in every aspect of their life, indicates the profound impact of the betrayal. Despite the outward appearance of winning and success, there is a deep sense of loneliness and unfulfillment that the singer struggles to hide behind a facade.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Broken Heart Club," encapsulating the singer's recognition of their brokenness and the emotional turmoil they are experiencing. The imagery of being at a party with only oneself suggests a feeling of isolation and disconnection from others, as the singer grapples with the weight of their heartbreak. The mention of sipping on a potion and wishing they had shown more emotion reveals a sense of regret and longing for a different outcome in the relationship that ended in heartbreak. The singer acknowledges their own shortcomings and selfishness, recognizing that they may have contributed to the downfall of the relationship, yet they still yearn for the other person's presence.
The second verse delves deeper into the singer's feelings of helplessness and self-blame as they navigate the aftermath of the breakup. The metaphor of being on ice skates and sliding back down to the other person's level conveys a sense of powerlessness and an inability to move forward. The singer expresses a desire for companionship and connection, yet also acknowledges the potential for rejection and the need to return to being alone. The internal struggle between wanting the other person back and accepting the reality of the situation creates a sense of inner conflict and emotional turmoil.
In the final repetition of the chorus, the singer reinforces the theme of loneliness, pretense, and the internal battle with their emotions. The use of a fake smile and feeling like a phony highlights the masks we often wear to hide our true feelings from others. Despite the facade, the singer is still grappling with the pain of heartbreak and the longing for something that may no longer be attainable. The poignant lyrics of "Genkina Broken Heart" capture the complexity of human emotions, the struggles of moving on from a broken relationship, and the internal battles we face in the aftermath of heartbreak.
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Written by: C'eon Jones, Trevor Cissell
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