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.

Rock the beat
Dragon Ash Lyrics

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This is from the old school, the new school music culture
Well, you gotta put your hands in air basterd
Can you catch up? Quicker pick it up
Human' fuckin' being I show you rock the beat
Come to the point in your head mind
I explain my plan point by point
So insert the coin take it easy I'm kind
Dragon Ash break your brain

Come and rock the sure shot, yes, yes, sure
Don't miss it what a great D.A. Show
Kick your ass, bass drum put a gun down
My microphone come and rock the slum dunk
Fuckin' standin' here now we got real 'bout
All night long we gotta scream like mad
Have a face to face you should fight at your own pace
Don't turn your eyes away break down like this

かきならす distortion scratch ガンガン volume 上げるぜまるで弾丸
俺達なりの hip hop sound 開眼 rhythm 打つ break beats すでに快感
登りつめるぜ最上階見わたす景色はかなり爽快
さあ見えるかい生い茂った樹海切り裂き始まる俺達の時代
Check しなのみこまれていきそうな scene に牙ギラッと剥き出すような
叫び切り拓くぜ続いた暗闇これが存在意識
新しい風が背負う宿命壁にぶち当たるそれが運命
選ばれし者は時に共鳴だからこそ起こり得る不意の革命

Yo, comin' from the Tokyo escape from the studio
Show off the new rock order pay attention people
Brand new music culture respect for the Zeebra
Use my head we're real music fighter
Check the beat the name is rock the beat
Yo, you check the shit out real funky beat
Stand up yellow feel fuckin' my flow
Don't be slow it's the big time show

それぞれの場所でそれぞれの奇跡起こしうる力秘めた宝石
輝きだしたら耳をかすべき時代の波呼び起こす電撃

現した頭角すでに top rank 見せつけるぜ新たなる改革
腕に刻んだ百合の資格持つ俺が次の扉を開く

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dragon Ash's song Rock the Beat talk about the new and old school music culture and encourages the listener to put their hands in the air and catch up to the beat. The singer shows the listener how to rock the beat by explaining his plan point by point and singing about kicking ass and screaming all night long. The lyrics also talk about the band's hip hop sound and their goal to make a mark on the music scene. They express their desire to cut through the darkness, create a new revolution, and show off their new rock order. The lyrics are energetic and upbeat, encouraging the listener to join in and feel the rhythm.

Line by Line Meaning

This is from the old school, the new school music culture
This song combines elements from earlier and newer styles of music.

Well, you gotta put your hands in air basterd
The listener is encouraged to raise their hands in the air and enjoy the music.

Can you catch up? Quicker pick it up
The listener is challenged to keep pace with the fast beats of the music.

Human' fuckin' being I show you rock the beat
Dragon Ash will demonstrate how to really rock the beat like a human being.

Come to the point in your head mind
The listener should focus their attention on the song and let it take them away.

I explain my plan point by point
Dragon Ash will explain their musical plan in detail.

So insert the coin take it easy I'm kind
The listener is invited to relax and enjoy the music without worry.

Dragon Ash break your brain
Dragon Ash will push the listener's limits and challenge their intellect.

Come and rock the sure shot, yes, yes, sure
The listener is assured that they will rock with Dragon Ash's music.

Don't miss it what a great D.A. Show
It is recommended that the listener not miss the exciting Dragon Ash show.

Kick your ass, bass drum put a gun down
The powerful bass drum beats will drive the listener wild.

My microphone come and rock the slum dunk
With Dragon Ash's microphone, the listener will score a slam dunk in music enjoyment.

Fuckin' standin' here now we got real 'bout
Dragon Ash is standing tall and getting serious about their music.

All night long we gotta scream like mad
The listener should scream wildly with excitement all night long.

Have a face to face you should fight at your own pace
The listener should find their own rhythm and pace in enjoying the face-to-face music experience.

Don't turn your eyes away break down like this
The listener is urged not to look away but rather embrace and break down to the music.

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

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