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

Mugendai
GO!GO!7188 Lyrics

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utsukushii MONO bakari yumemiteta atashi wa
yowasa ni kokoro wo ubawarete
kitanai jibun wo shitta

kitanai atashi wo nomikonde kureta kimi wa
kodoku ni kokoro wo ubawarete
mirai wa hakushi ni modotta

me ni utsuru subete ga
shosen dareka no te de tsukuraretamono de shikanai no nara
doko made mo tsudzuku yakei nante ate ni naranai

kawaranai MONO bakari modometeita atashi wa
kioku ni kokoro wo ubawarete
aruku koto wo wasurete shimatta

te ni sawareru subete ga
shosen watashi wo uragiritteyuku mono de shikanai no nara
ima koko ni aru yasashisa nante ate ni naranai

kimi to no jikan hitotsuzutsu nazoru no wa mou yameta

kanashimi no hate ni kimi no nioi to yume tsuzuki sagashita

kono kazu dake mirai wo miokutta
yume kara sameta demo wasurenai subete kakaete watashi wa utaou

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of GO!GO!7188's song Mugendai describe a person who used to dream about nothing but beautiful things, but now feels broken inside due to their weakness. They come to a realization that they are not perfect and have flaws, but someone came into their life and accepted them for who they are. However, the future they once saw with clarity has become hazy and uncertain. The person walks with a heavy heart and mind, burdened by the things they can see and touch, which remind them of their past weaknesses. They know they cannot change what has already happened and must learn to live with it and move on. The song ends on a hopeful note as the person vows to remember everything and continue to sing their song.

This song deals with themes of self-acceptance, the fragility of life, and the importance of memories. It shows that no one is perfect and everyone has flaws, but that doesn't mean they are less deserving of love and acceptance. The song also highlights how the future is never certain and that we must learn to appreciate the present moment. Mugendai encourages listeners to cherish their memories and keep singing their song, even when times are tough.

Line by Line Meaning

utsukushii MONO bakari yumemiteta atashi wa
I only ever dreamed of beautiful things

yowasa ni kokoro wo ubawarete
My weakness was stolen from my heart

kitanai jibun wo shitta
I realized my own dirtiness

kitanai atashi wo nomikonde kureta kimi wa
You swallowed up my dirty self

kodoku ni kokoro wo ubawarete
Stealing my heart and leaving me alone

mirai wa hakushi ni modotta
The future turned blank

me ni utsuru subete ga
Everything reflected in my eyes

shosen dareka no te de tsukuraretamono de shikanai no nara
If it wasn't made by someone's hands, it's nothing special

doko made mo tsudzuku yakei nante ate ni naranai
The endless nightscape won't satisfy me

kawaranai MONO bakari modometeita atashi wa
I just held onto unchanging things

kioku ni kokoro wo ubawarete
My heart was robbed of memories