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"
Mosh Under The Rainbow
Hi-Standard Lyrics
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All you dudes and dudettes out there
You're hanging with the frat guy Bry right now
We got another number for you
A number that you know, a number you can tap your toe
It's Hi-STANDARD with "Mosh Under The Rainbow"
Mhm
Do we see dreams and why (ooh-wa)
Do we want to be free (ooh-wa)
I don't know, I don't know, don't know why (shubidubidubi-wa)
Tell me why (ooh-wa)
Do we die and why (ooh-wa)
Do we suffer and fight (ooh-wa)
I don't know, I don't know, don't know why (shubidubidubi-wa)
You know the kingdom's coming soon
What will he bring for us
Look out your window and see
The rain has gone, gone, gone
Make a big circle (mosh, mosh, mosh under the rainbow)
Let's make a big circle (mosh, mosh, mosh under the rainbow)
Let's make a big circle now (mosh, mosh, mosh under the rainbow)
Something's waiting for you
Tell me why (ooh-wa)
Do we grow up and why (ooh-wa)
Do I like you so much (ooh-wa)
I don't know, I don't know, don't know why (shubidubidubi-wa)
How do we step over the line
Into the new age
Outside our sun has begun to shine, shine, shine
Make a big circle (mosh, mosh, mosh under the rainbow)
Let's make a big circle (mosh, mosh, mosh under the rainbow)
Let's make a big circle now (mosh, mosh, mosh under the rainbow)
Something's waiting for you, oh
Hey
Make a big circle (mosh, mosh, mosh under the rainbow)
Let's make a big circle (mosh, mosh, mosh under the rainbow)
Let's make a big circle now (mosh, mosh, mosh under the rainbow)
Something's
Make a big circle (mosh, mosh, mosh under the rainbow)
Let's make a big circle (mosh, mosh, mosh under the rainbow)
Let's make a big circle now (mosh, mosh, mosh under the rainbow)
Circle now, friend
Mosh, mosh, mosh, mosh, under the rainbow
Mosh, mosh, mosh, mosh, under the rainbow
Mosh, mosh, mosh, mosh, under the rainbow
Mosh, mosh, mosh, mosh, under the rainbow
Mosh, mosh, mosh, mosh, under the rainbow
Mosh, mosh, mosh, mosh, under the rainbow
Hello, boys and girls, dude's and duddettes
That is it, that was Hi-STANDARD with "Mosh Under The Rainbow"
That's all I got for you
Don't forget to tune in next week with the frat guy Bry
But right here at this here time, I'll see you later
Excuse me
Sorry about that
Oh, I'm outta here
Don't forget to look for that rainbow
Hey, watchout, you might stump each other
Oh, I'm outta here, bye-bye
The lyrics of Hi-Standard’s “Mosh Under The Rainbow” seem to be a contemplation on life’s big questions. The first verse asks why we dream, why we want to be free, and ultimately why we die and suffer. The singer confesses that they don't have answers to these existential questions, emphasizing the mysteriousness of life. The second verse asks why we grow up and why the singer may like someone so much, and how we can “step over the line into the new age.” Finally, the chorus repeats “let’s make a big circle now” several times, suggesting community and unity. The repetition of the words “mosh” and “under a rainbow” at the end of the song emphasizes the idea of coming together, celebrating, and having fun.
Overall, the lyrics of “Mosh Under The Rainbow” seem to encourage the listener to celebrate life together, even amidst its difficulties and unknowns. The singer acknowledges that sometimes we don’t have answers, but in the end, something is waiting for us. The repeated call to create a big circle suggests a sense of togetherness and emphasizes the positivity and connectiveness in coming together.
Line by Line Meaning
tell me why do we see dreams
Asking about the purpose of dreaming
and why do we want to be free
Questioning why we desire freedom
I don't know, I don't know,
Admitting the lack of knowledge
don't know why
Expressing confusion
tell me why do we die
Questioning the reason for death
and why do we suffer and fight
Inquiring about the causes of struggle and conflict
you know the kingdom's coming soon
Expecting a significant event in the future
what will he bring for us
Wondering what the event will bring
look out your window and see
Encouraging to observe the environment
the rain has gone, gone, gone
Announcing the end of a rainy period
let's make a big circle now
Proposing to form a large circle
something's waiting for you
Suggesting there is something to be discovered
tell me why do we grow up
Asking the reason for the process of maturing
and why do I like you so much
Wondering why there is strong affection for someone
how do we step over the line
Asking how to transition to a new stage
into the new age
Referring to a new era
outside our sun has begun
Noticing a change in the surroundings
to shine, shine, shine
Describing a bright and radiant illumination
mosh mosh mosh mosh....
Suggesting an energetic social activity
Under a rainbow
Indicating the location of the activity
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Boyd Brett, Ken Yokoyama, Akihiro Namnba, Akira Tsuneoka
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
ツウユニ
歌詞！！
Tell me why do we see dreams
And why do we want to be free
I don't know, I don't know, Don't know why
Tell me why do we die
And why do we suffer and fight
I don't know, I don't know, Don't know why
You know the kingdom's coming soon
What will he bring for us
Look out your window and see
The rain has gone, gone, gone,
Let's make a big circle now
Something's waiting for you
Tell me why do we grow up
And why do I like you so much
I don't know, I don't know, Don't know why
How do we step over the line
Into the new age
Outside our sun has begun to shine, shine, shine
mosh mosh mosh mosh under the rainbow,friends
シャンプー集めの達人
ねぇどうして僕らは夢を見るの？
どうして僕らは自由になりたいの？
なんでなんだろう。
ねぇどうして僕らは死んじゃうの？
どうして僕らは苦しんだり争ったりするの？
なんでなんだろうね。
そろそろ大王がやって来るんだって
彼は僕達に何をくれるんだろう
窓の外を見てみて
もう雨があがったよ
ねぇみんな大きな輪を描こうよ
虹のしたでモッシュ
ねぇみんな大きな輪を描こうよ
虹のしたでモッシュ
きっと何かいいことが待ってると思うよ
ねぇどうして僕らは大きくなるの？
どうして僕はこんなに君が好きなの？
なんで？なんで？なんで？
そろそろ僕達は
新しい時代の線を飛び越えようとしてる
さあ表に出てみようよ！
ほら太陽が僕らを照らし始めたよ！
Kenichi Nakajima
大好きな曲をこんな素敵なPVにしてくれて、とっても嬉しい💓きっと、Hi standardの３人も喜ぶはず！
Pmats9
とても嬉しいコメントありがとうございます✨僕もそう願っております♪
# m38
世代関係なくみんなが肩を組みながら歌うこの曲はほんまに最高。
lilio
AIRJAM2018の最後がこの曲でした。全然知らない人とハイタッチしたり、一緒に暴れたりしてめちゃくちゃ楽しかったです！！もう悔いないわ！！！ぐらい楽しかったAIRJAMでした！！この曲を聴くとその時を思い出してまだまだ余韻に浸れます。ありがとうございます！！
Pmats9
コメントありがとうございます。僕もAIRJAM2018に行きました！MOSHは昔から大好きな曲でこのアニメを作ったのですが、この前のAIRJAMで生のMOSH聞けて号泣しちゃいました。そして、花火とMOSH最高すぎて最高すぎて思い出すだけでもやばいです。こちらこそありがとうございました！
所ジョージ
あの時ハイタッチさせて頂いたものです、、
ベイビー
この曲は世界を救うと思う。
Pmats9
個人的にも辛い時にいつも救ってくれた歌でもあります😌
wasabi9112
死ぬ前に聞きたい曲って何かなって考えたらコレだったので見に来ました。
なんてカワイイPV。もうみんなの歌で放送してもいいレベル。
自分の子供にも聴いて欲しい。(きっと好きになる)
Pmats9
ありがとうございます^^
僕もかれこれハイスタの楽曲と出会ってから20年が経ちますが、今だに元気をもらっているアーティストさんなので、このようなコメントいただき嬉しいです。また気が向いた時にでも遊びにきていただけたら、嬉しいです^^