The Go Bang's were a three-piece Japanese girl band active in the late 1980… Read Full Bio ↴The Go Bang's were a three-piece Japanese girl band active in the late 1980s and early 1990s. They broke up in 1994, and since then, Moriwaka Kaori (singer/songwriter) has become a solo artist, while Saito Mitsuko (drums) and Tanijima Misa (bass guitar) have dropped beneath the radar, though apparently Mitsuko has been seen drumming for a few other bands.

Initially a four-piece band, Go Bang's lost their guitarist early on, becoming popular after she left the band. They had a somewhat unusual sound, being a punk-influenced bubblegum pop band, and lacking a lead guitarist — though this wasn't always the case — on the album Samantha, for example, the Go Bang's worked with the King Gang's, a three-piece all-male band, who complemented their line up with the addition of electric guitars and keyboard.

Making cheerful, bouncy music, with a slight punk edge, the Go Bang's made an impact on the Japanese charts for a short while, but gradually faded into the background, and disappeared almost completely from the public conscious following their breakup. However, some bands, such as the Titan Go-Kings, have referred to them as influences on their music.

ピンクのドレス
GO-BANG'S Lyrics

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あなたと恋におちてから
毎日あなたといっしょに過ごした。
毎晩おんなじベッドで眠って
毎朝おんなじ時間に目覚めた。
ある日あなたがこう言った。
「きみはピンクが1番似合うね。」
その日から私はピンクの
ドレスばかり。

ピンクのマニキュア、
ピンクの口紅で
あなたがくれる愛の幸せに
フワフワ浮かんで暮らしてたけれど
ある日悪魔が現われて
黒いドレスを私にあずけた。
ピンクのドレスしか知らない私。
1度だけ黒いドレス着て
悪いことしたいと思った。
あなたに初めてウソついた
夜に、夜に......

真夜中私が部屋にもどってみたら
あなたはまだ帰っていなかった。
突然電話が鳴り出してすぐに
あなたと思って出てみたら
知らない男の声がした。
あなたがさっき事故で死んだって

受話器を落とした私の影には
悪魔がゲラゲラ笑ってた。
放心状態の私は
黒いドレスを着た私は...。
お葬式はみんなみんな
黒い喪服で涙した。
こんなたくさん黒い服
あなたが私に気づいてくれるよう。
ピンクのドレスで会いに行くわ。
ピンクのドレスで会いに行くわ。
黒いドレスはもう着ないわ
あなたが私を見つけられなかったら
かわいそうだから
ピンクのドレスで待ってるわ。
ピンクのドレスで待ってるわ。
ピンクのドレスで待ってるわ。

今夜はあなたがやって来る
私を迎えに必ず......。

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of GO-BANG'S's song ピンクのドレス tell the story of a woman who falls in love with someone and spends every day by their side. The lyrics describe how they sleep in the same bed every night and wake up together every morning. The woman's partner tells her that pink suits her the best, so she starts wearing pink dresses, nail polish, and lipstick as a symbol of the happiness and love that her partner gives her. However, one day a devil appears and gives her a black dress, prompting the woman to want to do something bad while wearing it. This leads her to lie for the first time to her partner one night.

In the second paragraph, the woman returns to her room at midnight and finds her partner not yet back. She receives a phone call, thinking it is her partner, only to hear the voice of an unfamiliar man telling her that her partner has died in an accident. The woman drops the phone in shock, and in her distraught state, she sees the devil laughing at her in her shadow, symbolizing the darkness and turmoil that has entered her life. The mention of her wearing a black dress during this moment suggests a sense of foreboding and despair.

The third paragraph describes the woman attending the funeral, where everyone is dressed in black mourning attire, reflecting the grief and sadness over the loss of her partner. The woman feels lost in a sea of black clothes and hopes that by wearing her signature pink dress, her partner will notice her. She decides to no longer wear the black dress, as it represents the darkness that has consumed her since her partner's death. The repetition of wanting to meet her partner in the pink dress emphasizes her deep longing for their presence and the hope that they will come for her.

Finally, the lyrics express the woman's determination to wait for her partner in the pink dress. Despite the uncertainty and pain of losing her loved one, she clings to the belief that they will come for her one night. The pink dress becomes a symbol of her love, resilience, and unwavering devotion to her partner, contrasting with the darkness and tragedy that has befallen her. The lyrics blend themes of love, loss, and hope, showcasing the woman's emotional journey as she navigates the aftermath of her partner's untimely death.

Line by Line Meaning

あなたと恋におちてから
Since falling in love with you

毎日あなたといっしょに過ごした。
I spend every day with you.

毎晩おんなじベッドで眠って
Sleeping in the same bed every night

毎朝おんなじ時間に目覚めた。
Waking up at the same time every morning

ある日あなたがこう言った。
One day, you said

「きみはピンクが1番似合うね。」
"Pink suits you the best."

その日から私はピンクのドレスばかり。
From that day on, I only wear pink dresses.

ピンクのマニキュア、ピンクの口紅で
Pink nail polish, pink lipstick

あなたがくれる愛の幸せにフワフワ浮かんで暮らしてたけれど
Living happily in the love you give me, floating softly

ある日悪魔が現われて
One day, a devil appeared

黒いドレスを私にあずけた。
Entrusted me with a black dress.