My Friend
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.

My Friend
Dragon Ash Lyrics


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Yeah, check it out baby, yeah

Yo 自慢の望遠鏡覗き込んだって とうぜん今日の先は見えず
またとおせんぼう 知らぬ間に半透明の鎖がつき答え問う迷路
御名答もできずに "ごめん" と 一言この胸にコメント
しかし容赦なく続く毎日で それでも横じゃなく前向きてぇ
仲間達と皆して笑いながら 街と溶けて語らい
互いの夢が巡ったね 疲れてそのまま眠ったね
そんなこんなで大人になってくぜ この思いが言葉になってくぜ
いつの日にか皆でランデブー 夢見てんぜ奏でるアンセム

いつかは笑って公園へ それまでは登って行こう上へ
All night long で goin' on 越えよう皆でランデブー
今マジでっけぇ声で ありったけの思いを込めて
All night long で goin' on 声も高らかにアンセム

そう何の変哲もないような 今日も始まりを照らす太陽が
何曜かも知らず飛び起きる部屋 まだ残る beer のままエレベーター
赤い目こすりエントランス 抜けて後にするぜペントハウス
病める時も俺はここにいて 健やかなる時を共に見てぇ
仲間達よ月日たったって 片手に握ってた糧
もう片方の手には涙した 悔しさがあふれてはみ出した
あの頃を忘れてないんだぜ あの心は捨ててないんだぜ
一つだけ覚えておいてくれ 辛いなら大声で呼んでくれ

いつかは笑って公園へ それまでは登って行こう上へ
All night long で goin' on 越えよう皆でランデブー
今マジでっけぇ声で ありったけの思いを込めて
All night long で goin' on 声も高らかにアンセム

いつかは笑って公園へ それまでは登って行こう上へ
今マジでっけぇ声で ありったけの思いを込めて (oh yeah, let's go)





(Oh yeah 今まで出会った全ての仲間達に贈ろう)
(この曲を friends)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dragon Ash's song My Friends' Anthem express the value of friendship and the memories shared with friends. The song acknowledges the ups and downs of life, including moments of uncertainty and doubt. The first verse begins with the singer looking through a telescope, but unable to see what lies ahead. They are also stuck in an invisible maze with no clear solution. Despite this, the singer reflects on the support of their friends and their ability to remain positive amidst the challenges. They reminisce about laughter shared together and how they supported each other's dreams.


The chorus expresses a desire to reach new heights with their friends, both figuratively and literally, as the song encourages the listener to climb upward toward their goals. The phrase "all night long goin' on" emphasizes the importance of persistence and endurance. The singer wants to shout out their feelings, pouring all their emotion into the anthem. The second verse delves further into the memories shared, including times when the friends were faced with difficulties. They were there for each other in times of sickness and tears. The singer concludes the song by stating that they will never forget those times and asks that if they ever need help, their friends will be there to support them.


Overall, My Friends' Anthem is a heartwarming tribute to the bonds of friendship, highlighting the importance of support, encouragement, and shared memories.


Line by Line Meaning

Yo 自慢の望遠鏡覗き込んだって とうぜん今日の先は見えず
Even if I peered through my beloved telescope, I wouldn't be able to see what lies ahead today


またとおせんぼう 知らぬ間に半透明の鎖がつき答え問う迷路
Unknowingly, I become trapped by an invisible chain, questioning the answers in a maze.


御名答もできずに "ごめん" と 一言この胸にコメント
Without any good response, I apologize with a comment in my heart.


しかし容赦なく続く毎日で それでも横じゃなく前向きてぇ
Even though everyday life is unforgiving, I want to keep moving forward instead of being stagnant.


仲間達と皆して笑いながら 街と溶けて語らい
Laughing and melting into the city, I chat with my friends.


互いの夢が巡ったね 疲れてそのまま眠ったね
Our dreams went around in circles, leaving us tired and to sleep.


そんなこんなで大人になってくぜ この思いが言葉になってくぜ
Through all the ups and downs, we become adults and our thoughts are put into words.


いつの日にか皆でランデブー 夢見てんぜ奏でるアンセム
Someday, we'll have a rendezvous and play our anthem, dreaming together.


いつかは笑って公園へ それまでは登って行こう上へ
Let's climb up until we can finally laugh together at the park.


All night long で goin' on 越えよう皆でランデブー
Let's overcome everything and have a rendezvous all night long, together.


今マジでっけぇ声で ありったけの思いを込めて
Let's shout out all of our emotions in a loud and powerful voice.


声も高らかにアンセム
Our voices will sing out our anthem loudly.


そう何の変哲もないような 今日も始まりを照らす太陽が
Today, the sun shines down on what seems like an ordinary beginning.


何曜かも知らず飛び起きる部屋 まだ残る beer のままエレベーター
I wake up not knowing what day it is, with an unfinished beer and take the elevator down.


赤い目こすりエントランス 抜けて後にするぜペントハウス
Rubbing my tired eyes, I exit through the entrance, leaving behind the penthouse.


病める時も俺はここにいて 健やかなる時を共に見てぇ
I'll be here even in times of sickness, watching over our good times together.


仲間達よ月日たったって 片手に握ってた糧
Even though time has passed, my friends are still the strength I hold in one hand.


もう片方の手には涙した 悔しさがあふれてはみ出した
The other hand holds back tears, filled with regret and overflowing emotions.


あの頃を忘れてないんだぜ あの心は捨ててないんだぜ
I haven't forgotten those days, and I haven't abandoned that heart.


一つだけ覚えておいてくれ 辛いなら大声で呼んでくれ
Just remember one thing: if things get tough, call out in a loud voice for me.


(Oh yeah 今まで出会った全ての仲間達に贈ろう)
(Oh yeah, let's dedicate this song to all the friends we've met up until now.)


(この曲を friends)
(This song is for friends.)




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

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Comments from YouTube:

PINKITA

I love this song sooo much

ah min

Love this songs. Memories n all.... Flows in

TK M

2022年
DragonAshで1番好きな曲です。

boku0510

この名曲いつ世に発掘されるんだろう？

Olivier Mauller

2 commentaires en 11 ans...