They were formed in Tokyo in 1999, and debuted as a trio the same year with 長尾大 (Dai Nagao) as composer and leader. In 2003 their greatest hits album Do The Best achieved million sales in Japan.
The group disbanded in September 2005 and performed their last live concert at the Nippon Budokan. Each member moved onto other musical projects: Tomiko Van began a solo career; Ryo Owatari dedicated his time to the 3-piece band Missile Innovation and supporting other bands/artists on guitars; and Dai Nagao continued acting as a composer for various Avex Trax artists.
After 3 years of inactivity, the band announced their comeback on September 29, 2008 (the same day they originally began activities as a band and the same day they disbanded in 2005).
Be Free
Do As Infinity Lyrics
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この青い空暑い夏の日射しがー
やって来るんだぁー
その両手広げてすぐに水あげよう
裸足になってよ be free
解き放してほしい
今ありのままの君を見せてよ
何度も you got to believe
強く願えば何かが変わるさ
できない事なんてない
夢にまで見た週末
今日は何もしない
昨日までの涙は
どっか行っちゃったぁー
時々不安になるし
たち止まったりしちゃう
裸足になってよ be free
感じてみてほしい
難しく考えないでいいんだ
ひらめきを discovery
まぶしすぎる瞬間
僕等は何か見つけていくんだ
なんにだってなれるんだよ
時々不安になるし
たち止まったりしちゃう
裸足になってよ be free
解き放してほしい
今ありのままの君を見せてよ
何度も you got to believe
マジ簡単だし
強く願えば何かが変わるさ
裸足になってよ be free
感じてみてほしい
難しく考えないでいいんだ
ひらめきを discovery
まぶしすぎる瞬間
僕等は何か見つけていくんだ
なんにだってなれるんだよ
The song "BE FREE" by Do As Infinity speaks of breaking free from the shackles that prevent one from experiencing life to the fullest. The lyrics begin by acknowledging the overwhelming nature of life and the seemingly endless expanse of the blue sky during the hot summer days. It then encourages the listener to quench their thirst and embrace life by taking off their shoes and being free, while striving to show their true self. The song suggests that it is essential to believe in oneself, and if one wishes for change, they can achieve the impossible. The lyrics utilize the symbol of being barefoot as a way of embracing freedom, letting go of society's preconceived notions, fears, and inadequacies, ultimately leading to living one's life to the fullest.
The second paragraph denotes the importance of taking breaks, especially during the weekends, and finally letting go of yesterday's pain, soiling everything in pure adulation. The lyrics emphasize that it's okay to feel unsure and sometimes feel stuck but reminding us that being barefoot and free allows us to experience things more profoundly, and we should never limit ourselves by overthinking or living in fear of the unknown. The lyrics touch on the idea that everything is possible, and we need to strive to be our true selves, embrace life and its challenges, and keep moving forward.
Overall, "BE FREE" is an uplifting and motivational song that encourages listeners to embrace their authentic self, believe in their abilities, and live life on their terms, with a sense of freedom and adventure.
Line by Line Meaning
何処まで続いてんだー
How far does it go?
この青い空暑い夏の日射しがー
The hot summer sun shines on this blue sky.
やって来るんだぁー
It comes to me.
その両手広げてすぐに水あげよう
Spread your arms wide and give water right away.
裸足になってよ be free
Take your shoes off and be free.
解き放してほしい
I want you to be released.
今ありのままの君を見せてよ
Show me yourself as you are now.
何度も you got to believe
You got to believe many times.
マジ簡単だし
It's really easy.
強く願えば何かが変わるさ
If you wish hard, something will change.
できない事なんてない
There is nothing you cannot do.
夢にまで見た週末
Weekend that I dreamed of.
今日は何もしない
I won't do anything today.
昨日までの涙は
Tears until yesterday.
どっか行っちゃったぁー
They went somewhere.
時々不安になるし
Sometimes I get anxious.
たち止まったりしちゃう
Sometimes I stop.
感じてみてほしい
I want you to try feeling.
難しく考えないでいいんだ
You don't need to think too hard.
ひらめきを discovery
Discover some inspiration.
まぶしすぎる瞬間
Moments that are too dazzling.
僕等は何か見つけていくんだ
We will find something.
なんにだってなれるんだよ
You can become anything.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Ryo Oowatari
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
sushiboots
I was at that show in Dallas in 2004 in the front row. It was part of the AKON convention. It was my first concert ever and it was an amazing experience I'll never forget. I'm at the video at 0:18 on the right with my friend. I think almost everyone that attended the con was at that show. It was packed and everyone was having a great time as you can see from the intro of the video where they filmed everyone's reactions walking out of the concert. Another band called Camino played right after. I saw Ryo in the audience so I walked up to him and told them how awesome they were. He said my friend looked like Anthony Kiedis lol.
Ryan S
Ive seen this video many times and own it.! THANK YOU!!! for posting wish i were there!!!! MUCH LOVE!!!! <3 <3 <3
Clau Sing
This song makes me happy ❤️❤️❤️
MinisterAilingTongue
A DAI live concert looks like a lot of fun! I'd love to see them perform.
Hernan Benitez
Amo esta canción y este video casero
rogerio067072
Wow, everytime I watch this video I envy the guys that could saw them! One of best j band I have already listen to.
teitei999
I love DAI!!bann-san!!Their music makes me so happy!!
Vichip-Art
I feel so FREEEEEEEEEEEEE LISTENING TO THIS <33
TheInuFans
AH I so wish I had been there! Sadly I was only like 10 at the time and had not discovered DAI yet DX WHOO DAI rocks!
Catherine Manning
Do As Infinity RULES!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D