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
大人のくすり
GO!GO!7188 Lyrics
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容赦なく突きつける
一日三回飲みなさいと何食わぬ顔で告げる
これが飲めたら病気は必ず治るのに
あと一息が素直になれない
病気は必ず治るのに
あと一息が体力勝負
医者はみんな弱みに付け込む様に
容赦なく突きつける
絶対食後、飲みなさいと何食わぬ顔で告げる
これが飲めたら病気は必ず治るのに
あと一粒を受けつけないんだ
病気は必ず治るのに
あと一息が体力勝負
こんなあたしに効果はてきめん
どうしても飲み込めないんだ
口の中で溶ける一方なんだ
大人のくすり 白い錠剤
大人のくすり でかすぎるカプセル
病気は必ず治るのに
あと一息が素直になれない
病気は必ず治るのに
あと一息が体力勝負
病気は必ず治るのに
あと一粒を受けつけないんだ
病気は必ず治るのに
あと一息が体力勝負
こんなあたしに効果はてきめん
The song "大人のくすり" by GO!GO!7188 talks about the frustration and difficulty involved in taking medication. The lyrics describe the way doctors give instructions to take medicine, even though they may not fully understand how difficult it can be for the patient to comply. The song talks about the feeling of being close to being cured, yet unable to take the last step towards it. The lyrics mention taking medication three times a day, and how it can feel like a battle of strength between the patient and their illness.
The repetition of the line "病気は必ず治るのにあと一息が体力勝負" ("The illness will certainly be cured, it's just a battle of strength for the last step") emphasizes the frustration of being so close to a cure but feeling like it's just out of reach. The lyrics talk about the various forms medicine can come in, including large capsules and white tablets that dissolve in your mouth. The song portrays the battle against an illness not only as a physical one but also a mental one, as patients struggle to comply with medication.
Overall, "大人のくすり" is an insightful and relatable depiction of the struggle that patients go through when taking medication. It highlights the difficulties faced by those who may struggle to take their medicine due to physical or mental limitations.
Line by Line Meaning
医者はみんなあたしを試す様に 容赦なく突きつける 一日三回飲みなさいと何食わぬ顔で告げる
Doctors seem to test me with no mercy, pushing my limits as they tell me to take medicine three times a day with an emotionless face.
これが飲めたら病気は必ず治るのに あと一息が素直になれない 病気は必ず治るのに あと一息が体力勝負 こんなあたしに効果はてきめん
Even though medicine will surely cure me if I take it as prescribed, I struggle to commit to that last bit of effort and it becomes a battle of physical strength. Despite this, the medicine has great effectiveness on someone like me.
医者はみんな弱みに付け込む様に 容赦なく突きつける 絶対食後、飲みなさいと何食わぬ顔で告げる
Doctors take advantage of my weakness, offering no sympathy as they tell me to always take the medicine after meals with an expressionless face.
これが飲めたら病気は必ず治るのに あと一粒を受けつけないんだ 病気は必ず治るのに あと一息が体力勝負 こんなあたしに効果はてきめん
Even though the medicine will surely cure me if I take it as prescribed, I struggle to swallow that last pill and it becomes a battle of physical strength. Despite this, the medicine has great effectiveness on someone like me.
どうしても飲み込めないんだ 口の中で溶ける一方なんだ 大人のくすり 白い錠剤 大人のくすり でかすぎるカプセル
I can't seem to swallow it no matter what, it just dissolves in my mouth. It's an adult medicine, either a white pill or a capsule that is too big.
病気は必ず治るのに あと一息が素直になれない 病気は必ず治るのに あと一息が体力勝負 病気は必ず治るのに あと一粒を受けつけないんだ 病気は必ず治るのに あと一息が体力勝負 こんなあたしに効果はてきめん
Even though the medicine will surely cure me if I take it as prescribed, I struggle to commit to that last bit of effort and it becomes a battle of physical strength. Despite this, the medicine has great effectiveness on someone like me.
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