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.

私はパラダイス
GO-BANG'S Lyrics

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恋の赤丸急下降
あなたはお先まっ暗
この世のおわりだと
うろたえているけれど
この世はそのくらいじゃ
めったにおわらないわ
救いを求めるのなら
私がてっとり早い

幸運の女神は
予約待ちでいっぱい
お急ぎなら私
ここで歌ってあげる
私はパラダイス
パラダイスパラダイス
夢見たパラダイス
パラダイスパラダイス
天国ほどここは遠くないから
お手軽に笑えるわ

夢と希望は気まぐれ
あなたにはおかまいなし
ちこくの常習犯すっぽかしの名人
お困りなら私
ここで待っててあげる
私はパラダイス
パラダイスパラダイス
夢見たパラダイス
パラダイスパラダイス
天国ほど雲の上じゃないから
お手軽に愛せるわ

涙色の海に囲まれた楽園
泳いで会いにきて
抱きしめてあげるから
私はパラダイス
パラダイスパラダイス
夢見たパラダイス
パラダイスパラダイス
天国ほどここは遠くないから
あなたなら大丈夫よ
私はパラダイス
夢見たパラダイス
パラダイスパラダイス

天国ほど雲の上じゃないから
お手軽に愛せるわ

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "私はパラダイス" (Watashi wa Paradise) by GO-BANG'S can be interpreted as a confident and empowering message to someone who is feeling lost or troubled in a relationship or in life. The song opens with the line "恋の赤丸急下降" (Love's red mark steep descent), indicating that the singer's love life or emotions are plummeting rapidly. The person they are addressing is portrayed as being in complete darkness and believing that it is the end of the world. However, the singer reassures them that the world doesn't end so easily and if they are seeking salvation, the singer is their quickest option. They describe themselves as a fortunate goddess who is in high demand, but if the person is in a rush, they will sing for them and provide paradise.

The chorus repeats the phrase "私はパラダイス" (Watashi wa Paradise), emphasizing the singer's self-assuredness and their belief that they are paradise itself. They encourage the person to laugh easily and not be too far from happiness, comparing their presence to a paradise that is not as distant as heaven.

In the second verse, the lyrics suggest that dreams and hopes are whimsical, not caring about the person they are addressing. They describe themselves as someone who can provide help if the person is constantly late or frequently runs away. They will wait for them and be their paradise, where love can be easily experienced.

The bridge explains that the singer's paradise is surrounded by a sea of tears, but they invite the person to swim and meet them there, promising to embrace them. The final repetition of the chorus reinforces the idea that this paradise is not as far away as heaven and that everything will be alright with the person by the singer's side.

Line by Line Meaning

恋の赤丸急下降
Love is plummeting rapidly

あなたはお先まっ暗
You are in complete darkness

この世のおわりだと
Thinking this is the end of the world

うろたえているけれど
You're panicking

この世はそのくらいじゃ
But this world isn't going to end that easily

めったにおわらないわ
It rarely comes to an end

救いを求めるのなら
If you're seeking salvation

私がてっとり早い
I'm the quickest solution

幸運の女神は
The goddess of luck

予約待ちでいっぱい
Is fully booked

お急ぎなら私
If you're in a hurry, I'm here