Cowboy Fuck!
Dragon Ash started out from humble punk beginnings to become one of the bri… Read Full Bio ↴Dragon Ash started out from humble punk beginnings to become one of the brightest groups in the growing New Japanese Rock movement in the late '90s, blending pop sensibilities with a hard-edged sound, producing albums and singles that play like a tour of Western rock of the '90s. Lead singer and guitarist Kenji Furuya, son of actor Ikko Furuya, met drummer Makoto Sakurai when they were junior high students in a Tokyo suburb, and the two started playing together. Though temporarily sidetracked into following in his father's footsteps, Furuya gave up the few acting gigs that he was getting on TV dramas to concentrate on music in high school. In 1996, knowing what they wanted but needing some sort of mentor, they took on bass player Ikuzo Baba, ten years their senior. Furuya and Sakurai had the talent and drive — Baba brought experience and a wealth of musical knowledge. Dragon Ash was born. The group debuted in 1997 with two EPs at the beginning of the year, The Day Dragged On and Public Garden, which showed their raw, punk hardcore style, influenced by another rock trio, Nirvana. By the end of the year and time of their release, Mustang!, the group had progressed from their simple punk roots to a blend of pop, funk, hardcore, rap, and metal. Through 1998 their popularity increased, and by the time of Buzz Songs, their sound had solidified to rock/rap, helped with the mixing skills of DJ Bots, who occasionally appeared on some songs. Two singles — "Let Yourself Go, Let Myself Go" and "Grateful Days," the latter featuring hardcore rapper Zeebra and soulstress ACO — sold so well that they cracked the Japanese Oricon charts, usually reserved for pop music, and went to number one. Now Dragon Ash had become a four-piece, with DJ Bots essential to the mix. Their third album, 1999's Viva la Revolution, not only signified the arrival of the band as a major group in Japan, but was one of the first volleys in the New Japanese Rock movement. In 2000, Dragon Ash undertook the Total Music Communication Tour, touring Japan with a lineup that included other rising rock acts, such as Missile Girl Scout, Penpals, and Skebou Kings. Meanwhile, Furuya and DJ Bots formed a duo of sorts, writing and producing songs for acts such as Sugar Soul under the name Steady & Co. Likewise, Baba and Sakurai sidelined as a remixing unit called Motor Headphone, popping up on various compilations. If anyone had any doubts that the group was softening around the edges, 2001's Lily of da Valley was as hard, funky, and uncompromising as their earliest work.

Cowboy Fuck!
Dragon Ash Lyrics


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Yeah, people come on, let's go

黄色い眼で 僕を見た鳥達は今
またもう一度飛びたっていったんだ
遠くかすかに見える空に
いこいの場所をさがして 出発進行
日々はただ流れてく 意味もなくて yeah

僕はといえば しばらくだまったままで
遠くはなれて 見まもってるんだ
前にでる 前にでる 前にでる
勇気さえもなく じっとしてる
底のない夢の中 意味もなくて yeah

風の中 おりてきたよな
青い鳥達は何故 海を目指す

この世に一つだけ
夢を見るひまさえもなくて
旅に出る勇気さえもない
好奇心は うすれてゆくだけ
そう君の中にもある 恐怖心 yeah, huh

Yeah, come on, let's go

Fu fu fu, fu fu fu
Chu lu chu chu chu lu chu hey-hey, fu fu
Fu fu fu, fu fu fu, fu fu fu
Chu lu chu chu chu lu chu hey
Chu chu chu, fu fu
Yeah

すきとおるはだのままで横たわってる
人魚達は何故 陸を目指さずに
遠くかすかに見える空に
いこいの場所をさがして 出発しないの
日々はただ流れてく かたちだけで yeah

僕はといえば しばらくだまったままで
遠くはなれて 見まもってるんだ
前にでる 前にでる 前にでる
勇気さえもなく じっとしてる
底のない夢の中 意味もなくて yeah, yo

海の底 しずかにねむる
人魚達は今 何をねらってる

この世に一つだけ
夢を見るひまさえもなくて
旅に出る勇気さえもない
好奇心は うすれてゆくだけ
そう君の中にもある 恐怖心 yeah, uh, yeah

風の中 おりてきたよな
青い鳥達は何故 海を目指す

この世に一つだけ
夢を見るひまさえもなくて
旅に出る勇気さえもない
好奇心は うすれてゆくだけ
そう君の中にもある 恐怖心 yeah, uh

Yeah yeah yeah, chu chu chu lu
Yo

Overall Meaning

The song "Cowboy Fuck!" by Dragon Ash is a contemplative take on feeling lost and disillusioned. The lyrics describe a person who is watching birds fly away and searching for a place to relax and gather their thoughts. The singer of the song feels like they're standing still, without any courage to step forward or chase their dreams. The lyrics of the song evoke a sense of resignation and melancholy. The chorus of the song repeats the line "This world has only one," reminding the listener that everyone has their own unique experiences and perspectives to share.


The lyrics of the song can be interpreted as commenting on society's focus on individualism and how it can leave people feeling isolated and directionless. The blue birds mentioned in the song could be symbolic of freedom and escape, while the mermaids represent something that is both mysterious and unattainable. The song's final lines suggest that everyone feels fear and that even those without the courage to chase their dreams can still find some common ground in this universal emotion.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, people come on, let's go
Encouraging people to join in and start travelling together


The birds with yellow eyes looked at me and flew away once more
Feeling isolated and left behind by those who fly freely


Searching for a place to rest in the faintly visible sky, let's go
Determined to find a place to belong and begin the journey


Days just pass by without any meaning, yeah
Feeling lost and aimless in life


As for me, I just stay silent and watch from afar
Feeling powerless and afraid to take action


Trying to muster up the courage to move forward, but frozen
Struggling with fear and indecisiveness


Lost in the bottomless dream with no purpose, yeah
Feeling trapped and helpless in a meaningless dream


Why do blue birds aim for the sea in the wind?
Questioning the purpose and direction of life


In this world, there's only one
Acknowledging the unique individuality of each person


Without even having the time to dream
Feeling too busy or burdened to pursue personal dreams


Without even having the courage to embark on the journey
Feeling unable to take risks and explore new experiences


Curiosity is fading away
Losing interest in seeking new knowledge or experiences


Yes, there's fear in you too, huh
Recognizing that everyone has fears and insecurities


Lying down with bare skin, mermaids don't aim for the land
Feeling disconnected from the world and uncertain of one's place in it


Days just pass by as mere shapes, yeah
Feeling like life is monotonous and lacks meaning


Why do mermaids sleep quietly at the bottom of the sea?
Questioning the motives and desires of others and oneself


Why do blue birds aim for the sea in the wind?
Repeating the same question with no answer, emphasizing the feeling of confusion and uncertainty


Yeah yeah yeah
Expressing enthusiasm and anticipation for the journey ahead




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Kenji Furuya

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