Crush The Window
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.

Crush The Window
Dragon Ash Lyrics


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*I heard noises from below
Crowd of people gathered in freedom
Crush the window now
Find out how the wind blows now

(Rap)
Jump around again saa flag age
Listen drum?n?bass stylee Now back the game
What?s the name? We?re the musica soldier
Hodoke slow motion itaku sou rush out
One time jammin?hengen jizai ni
You know what I mean sou denen ni DAIBINGU
Eien jidai ni tsunagu RUUTIIN
Sou sound garden crusin?masa ni bloomin?
Hi wa sashi kazasu KYANBASU ni egake fantastic the beats
One verse kick Let me
GURANDO tobasu the sound and my rhymee
Hibike wakusei terasu SANSHAIN ni
Come this moment saa yurero kuru hi mo
Began just rollin?sou yume no tsuduki wo

**Hold on without limit
Tomorrow come with joy You feel it
Hold on Keep goin?Just singin?
All we need this moment Don?t kill it now

*Repeat

(Rap)
Sunset tourai Still rockin?to beats gotta drop it
Sasoe wonder criminal in the squad
Faster lap tatakidasu katsu wakasu
Massy runner stereo We in the freely You?all
Mi makase iza suushousetsu no touhikou
Touzen bai ten Goin?on ikou ze kaiten maha
Mission hajikero What your vision egaite
Hidamari no matsu sekai he
Mata utai dasu an gari wo light up
Tsune ni rendou PURANSU to MAINASU BURENDO
Maze ta gaidansu hikari aru SUTEEJI he
Kaze ga sawagi dasu to KURESSHIENDO
Come this moment saa kure moyuru hi mo
Began just rollin?sou yume no tsuduki wo

**Repeat

Sail before the wind...





**Repeat

Overall Meaning

In Dragon Ash's song Crush the Window, the lyrics convey a sense of gathering energy and excitement. The opening lines "I heard noises from below, Crowd of people gathered in freedom" evoke a feeling of anticipation and the sudden awareness of something happening below. The chorus "Crush the window now, Find out how the wind blows now" suggests a desire to break through barriers and explore the unknown. Through the song's two rap verses, the lyrics focus on the power of music to connect individuals and create a sense of shared purpose. The lines "We're the musica soldier, One verse kick Let me, GURANDO tobasu the sound and my rhymee" emphasize the importance of music in helping people come together and express themselves.


The repeated refrain "Hold on without limit, Tomorrow come with joy You feel it, Hold on Keep goin' Just singin', All we need this moment Don't kill it now" underscores the theme of living in the moment and allowing oneself to fully experience life's joys. This message is reinforced by the final line "Sail before the wind," which encourages listeners to embrace life's possibilities and move forward with a sense of openness and adventure. Overall, the song Crush the Window celebrates the power of music to bring people together, break down barriers, and create a sense of excitement and possibility.


Line by Line Meaning

I heard noises from below
There are sounds emanating from downstairs


Crowd of people gathered in freedom
A group of individuals has congregated in a state of liberation


Crush the window now
Break the glasspane at this moment


Find out how the wind blows now
Discover the direction of the wind at present


Jump around again saa flag age
Begin leaping again; raising the banner in the process


Listen drum?n?bass stylee Now back the game
Now, play the game while simultaneously listening to a drum and bass beat


What?s the name? We?re the musica soldier
The soldiers of music do not possess a proper title


Hodoke slow motion itaku sou rush out
Loose movement in the direction of the rushing pain


One time jammin?hengen jizai ni
Jamming in the spirit of freedom


You know what I mean sou denen ni DAIBINGU
You understand precisely what I am saying, which is where our excitement comes from


Eien jidai ni tsunagu RUUTIIN
A routine that connects forever


Sou sound garden crusin?masa ni bloomin?
Cruising in the sound garden, blooming in the morning


Hi wa sashi kazasu KYANBASU ni egake fantastic the beats
Capture fantastic beats in the light of the raised canvas


One verse kick Let me
Allow me to perform a single verse


GURANDO tobasu the sound and my rhymee
The sound and my rhyme will soar in grandeur


Hibike wakusei terasu SANSHAIN ni
Resound in a trio that illuminates planets


Come this moment saa yurero kuru hi mo
In this instance, let us present ourselves and come forward


Began just rollin?sou yume no tsuduki wo
It started with a roll, continuing like a dream


Hold on without limit
Keep going without restriction


Tomorrow come with joy You feel it
The arrival of tomorrow will fill you with happiness


Hold on Keep goin?Just singin?
Keep going, singing all the while


All we need this moment Don?t kill it now
At present, the only thing we require is time; do not waste it


Sunset tourai Still rockin?to beats gotta drop it
Sunset scenery, yet we are still grooving to the rhythm and must let it drop


Sasoe wonder criminal in the squad
Invite the whimsical criminal to join the party


Faster lap tatakidasu katsu wakasu
Quickly pick up the pace, energizing your spirit


Massy runner stereo We in the freely You?all
The loud running of the stereo is our affirmation of freedom


Mi makase iza suushousetsu no touhikou
Leave everything to fate and embark on an intuitive journey


Touzen bai ten Goin?on ikou ze kaiten maha
Naturally, we'll make it; let us go with the rotating magic


Mission hajikero What your vision egaite
Start your mission, envisioning the outcome


Hidamari no matsu sekai he
A world illuminated by the sunlight filtering through the leaves


Mata utai dasu an gari wo light up
Once again, let's light up the crowd with our music and singing


Tsune ni rendou PURANSU to MAINASU BURENDO
Always in-sync with positive and minus blends


Maze ta gaidansu hikari aru SUTEEJI he
The mixed orchestra heads towards a stage illuminated with light


Kaze ga sawagi dasu to KURESSHIENDO
When the wind starts to blow, we'll start to crescendo


Sail before the wind...
Go with the flow of the wind




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