Style
Although classed as a 'punk rock' band, lyrically they were not angry or politically charged like many other punk bands. Many songs were about meeting a new girl, lost love, or the transition from teenage years to adulthood. The song "Teenagers are all assholes" from their final LP "Making the road" talks about how there is no justification for violence, with lyrics such as "Don't torment your friends and neighbors/Someday you'll see you are small/There is no good reason to assault somebody/If you wanna beat someone/Beat yourself". Musically they were very similar to many other popular punk-rock bands that were big in the 90's, such as NOFX, Millencolin and The Vandals; most of their songs were very fast and catchy, with a few slower songs scattered here and there. "Making the road" was probably their most musically diverse release, featuring some very fast, hard songs (Just Rock, Crows) mixed in with slower songs (Endless Trip, Dear my Friends) and even a gentle piccolo-driven instrumental (Tinkerbell Hates Goatees). The band was considered to be very talented musically, with the fast, tight, powerful drumming and creative guitar work often standing out.
Hiatus
After recording five albums, the band entered a hiatus in August of 2000, shortly after playing "Air Jam 2000". Ken Yokoyama began working on other projects, including BBQ Chickens and Ken Band, which is now simply known as Ken Yokoyama. Yokoyama revisited the bands original label Pizza of Death Records, which has since signed many punk and alternative rock bands. Akihiro Nanba's newest project is Ultra Brain. According to CDJapan, Nanba proclaims their debut album, Neo Punk, to be the birth of neo-punk [1]. Akira Tsuneoka now provides the drums for the group, Cubismo Grafico. Although the band has never officially called it quits, as time goes on it is looking more and more unlikely that they will play together again, especially now that each member has gone on to different projects. However, fans still hope to one day see a reunion show.
Discography
Growing Up (1996) Fat Wreck Chords
Angry Fist (1997) Fat Wreck Chords
Making the Road (1999) Fat Wreck Chords
Love Is a Battlefield (EP) (2001) Fat Wreck Chords
Last of Sunny Day (2000) Japan.
The full-length Last of Sunny Day contains songs from their prior releases and original songs. The band have an additional single "The Kids are Alright" available only in Japan
Hi-Standard perform punk covers of American songs "California Dreamin'", "Green Acres", Have you ever seen the rain?" and "Fools Rush In"
Dear my friend
Hi-Standard Lyrics
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get back to what was mine
get away from
my sweet crazy life
hey good buddy it's been a while
how are things for you up there
this is all I need to know
I'm here you're there now
sorry but I have to say
it feels good to be alive
go my way
nobody gonna bring me down
if I get lost in the dark
can you tell me what went wrong
if I fall down in the dirt
can you lend a hand
the sky is blue
the sun, it shines
it's the same for everyone
you and I will meet again
so I won't say good bye
dear my friend
now you have your freedom
dear my friend
can you hear
I'm calling dear my friend
what is love what is happiness
what am I
past, present, and future
life is going life is going
if I get lost in the dark
can you tell me what went wrong
if I fall down in the dirt
can you lend a hand
the sky is blue
the sun, it shines
it's the same for everyone
you and I will meet again
so I won't say good bye
dear my friend
now you have your freedom
dear my friend
can you hear
I'm calling dear my friend
dear my friend
now you have your freedom
dear my friend
Oh dear my friend
can you hear
I'm calling dear my friend ah
The lyrics of Hi-Standard's song "Dear My Friend" are about the ups and downs of life and the importance of friendship. The singer is taking a break from their "sweet crazy life" to reconnect with an old friend, asking them how they are and reflecting on their own current state. They express gratitude for being alive and vowing to keep moving forward despite obstacles. The chorus repeats the phrase "dear my friend" as a tribute to the enduring strength of their friendship, even if they are physically apart at the moment.
The song touches on themes of love, happiness, and the passage of time. The singer questions their own identity and wonders about the future, but ultimately finds comfort in the fact that all people experience the same sun and sky. They rely on the support of their friend and ask for help if they stumble along the way. The lyrics are written in a heartfelt, sincere tone that conveys the importance of friendship and the universal struggles of life.
Line by Line Meaning
I just had to take some time
I needed to step back from my busy life
get back to what was mine
to reclaim what is important to me
get away from my sweet crazy life
take a break from the chaos of my life
hey good buddy it's been a while
it's been a long time since we spoke
how are things for you up there
what's new with you these days?
this is all I need to know
I just want to catch up with you
I'm here you're there now
we are separated by distance
sorry but I have to say
I have to admit
it feels good to be alive
I'm grateful for my life
go my way
to follow my own path
nobody gonna bring me down
no one can discourage me
if I get lost in the dark
if I lose my way
can you tell me what went wrong
can you help me understand my mistakes
if I fall down in the dirt
if I stumble in life
can you lend a hand
can you offer support
the sky is blue
the world is beautiful
the sun, it shines
life goes on
it's the same for everyone
we all face the same challenges
you and I will meet again
we will reconnect in the future
so I won't say good bye
I don't want to say farewell
dear my friend
this message is for my friend
now you have your freedom
I hope you're free and happy now
can you hear
are you listening
I'm calling dear my friend
I'm reaching out to you
what is love what is happiness
questions about the important things in life
what am I
an introspective question
past, present, and future
all stages of life
life is going life is going
life keeps moving forward
dear my friend
my message is for my friend
Oh dear my friend
my concern for my friend
can you hear
are you listening
I'm calling dear my friend ah
I'm trying to reach out to you
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BOYD BRETT, 健 横山, 章浩 難波
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I just had to take some time
僕にはちょっと時間が必要だったんだ
Get back to what was mine
自分らしさを取り戻すために
Get away from my sweet crazy life
だらけてばかりの生活から抜け出したかった
Hey good buddy it's been a while
しばらく会っていないけれど
How are things for you up there
そっちの調子はどう？
This is all I need to know
でもまぁ大事なのはこれだけだよね
I'm here Your's there now
僕はここにいて きみはそこにいるってこと
Sorry but I have to say
ごめんよ、でもこれだけは言わせてくれ
If feels good to be alive
生きているってのはいい気分だよ
Go my way nobody gonna bring me down
僕はやりたいようにやっていくよ 誰にも邪魔はさせない
If I get lost in the dark
でも、もし僕が暗闇の中で道を失ったら
Can you tell me what went wrong
間違っているところを教えてくれるかな？
If I fall down in the dirt
もし僕が地面の上に倒れたら
Can you lend a hand
手を差し伸べてくれるかな？
The sky is blue
空は青く
The sun,it shines
太陽は輝いている
It's the same for everyone
それは誰にだって同じことなんだよ
You and I will meet again
僕たちはまた会える
So I won't say good bye
だから、「さようなら」は言わないよ
Dear my friend
きみは僕の大切な友達だよ
Now you have your freedom
今も自由にやっているんだろう？
Dear my friend
僕の大切な友達
Can you hear I'm calling Dear my friend
僕の声は聞こえている？ 親愛なる友よ
What is love What is happiness What am I
愛って何？ 幸せって何？ 自分って何？
Past,present,and future
過去、現在、未来
Life is going Life is going
人生は続いてゆく 続いていくんだ
The sky is blue
空は青く
The sun,it shines
太陽は輝いている
It's the same for everyone
それは誰にだって同じことなんだよ
You and I will meet again
僕たちはまた会える
So I won't say good bye
だから、「さようなら」は言わないよ
Dear my friend
きみは僕の大切な友達だよ
Now you have your freedom
今も自由にやっているんだろう？
Dear my friend
僕の大切な友達
Can you hear I'm calling Dear my friend
僕の声は聞こえている？ 親愛なる友よ
Zaemon037
Great song, love this band.
_セバスちゃん
このアルバム発売からずっと聞いてる、朝日が昇るように星が夜空に輝くように当たり前のように聞いてる、ありがとうHi-STANDARD
dominico abimanyu
Playing this in this morning , still get that 'punk' spirit to start the hard day , and give u a good mood
#チョウチャク雉
ハイスタは歌声もギターももちろん良いけどベースが最高な仕事してる
山中拓也
まだまだHi-STANDARD知らない歌
ばっかりだけど、今のところ
この歌1番好きです！
RISE 。
死ぬ程良い曲沢山ありますから
いっぱい聴いてみて下さい◡̈⃝︎⋆︎*
satoshi907014
世界で一番カッコいい曲だと思う
Abyan faradis hilmy
really good music, im so enjoyed to hear this song
Daujyo
What do u think about the pronunciation of this singer?
2020 maisen
ドライブで流したい曲に間違いなく入る一曲