GO!GO!7188 (go go nana ichi hachi hachi), also known as GO!GO! 7188 and sim… Read Full Bio ↴GO!GO!7188 (go go nana ichi hachi hachi), also known as GO!GO! 7188 and simply Gogo, was a Japanese rock band with a strong surf influence. The band was formed in June of 1998 by Yumi Nakashima (nicknamed Yuu) and Akiko Hamada (nicknamed Akko), both alumnae of the same year at Shoyo High School in Kagoshima, Kyushu. The band's drummer, Turkey (real name Takayuki Hosokawa), a native of Mitoyo, Shikoku, joined in 1999 and they debuted on Breast/milia, a division of Capitol Records (Toshiba-EMI) in 2000. The meaning of the band's name is known only to its members. The band announced they were disbanding in 2012.

Yuu composed the music, Akko wrote the lyrics, and the band arranged the songs. Yuu was the main vocalist and guitarist with Akko playing bass guitar and providing backup vocals. In addition to drums, Turkey would sometimes provide a scream or other such vocalization. In the song "Ban Ban Ban" featured on the cover album Tora no Ana, he took up lead vocals.

Members:
* Yuu, (Real name: Yumi Nakashima, born December 1, 1979) Vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter. Released a solo album, Ten no Mikaku as ゆう (Yuu), in 2004. Released the album Iroha with side band, チリヌルヲワカ (Chirinuruwowaka) in 2005.
* Akko, (Real name: Akiko Noma, born February 13, 1980) Bassist, backup vocalist, and lyricist. Released a solo album, Kirari, under her maiden name, 浜田亜紀子 (Akiko Hamada) in 2003. Second solo album, Aru yo de nai yo de, aru mono, was released on November 2, 2005.
* Turkey, (Real name: Takayuki Hosokawa, born July 10, 1973) Drummer, additional vocals.

Official Website: http://www.gogo7188.jp

サンダーガール
GO!GO!7188 Lyrics

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欲しいのは絶妙なハーモニー
行間に愛を休符には真実を込めて

闇を切り裂いた稲妻の刃
眠れない夜なんて蹴とばしてく

サンダーガール
サンダーガール

火花散らす大胆なハウリング
地鳴と共に涙腺を一気に駆け抜け

迷えるカウボーイに稲妻の刃
云われなくても気合い入ってる

サンダーガール
サンダーガール

闇を切り裂いた稲妻の刃
迷えるカウボーイにプラズマの刃
この空の色さえ変える

サンダーガール

サンダーガール
サンダーガール

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to GO!GO!7188's "サンダーガール" (Thunder Girl) describe a desire for the perfect harmony between sound and emotions. The lyrics convey an idea that love is conveyed in the spaces between notes and truth is communicated through rests. The song references lightning, a powerful and uncontrollable force that cuts through the darkness of the night. The refrain repeats the phrase "サンダーガール" ("Thunder Girl"), which seems to represent a powerful and independent woman who can communicate emotions and bring light to the darkness.

The rest of the lyrics depict a bold and daring performance by the Thunder Girl, with the singer attempting to match her fiery energy through a "大胆なハウリング" ("audacious howling"). The singer suggests that the Thunder Girl can transform the color of the sky, evoking an image of a force that is not bound by ordinary reality. The song celebrates the Thunder Girl's power, suggesting that even a lost cowboy can be inspired by her energy and strength. Overall, the lyrics to "サンダーガール" convey a sense of intensity, energy, and empowerment.

Line by Line Meaning

欲しいのは絶妙なハーモニー
What I desire is the perfect harmony

行間に愛を休符には真実を込めて
I infuse love in between the lines and truth in the rests

闇を切り裂いた稲妻の刃
The thunderbolt's blade tears through the darkness

眠れない夜なんて蹴とばしてく
I kick away the sleepless nights

サンダーガール
Thunder Girl

火花散らす大胆なハウリング
A bold howling that scatters sparks

地鳴と共に涙腺を一気に駆け抜け
Racing through my tear ducts with the earth's rumble

迷えるカウボーイに稲妻の刃
The thunderbolt's blade for the lost cowboy

云われなくても気合い入ってる
I'm pumped up even without being asked

プラズマの刃
Plasma blade

この空の色さえ変える
I'll even change the color of this sky