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"
Wait for the Sun
Hi-Standard Lyrics
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'Cause tomorrow I'll be fine
I should learn to be still
If I close my eye, I'll realize what you meant
[Chorus:]
Don't wait for the sun
It could turn black any day
When will the haze go away?
I never wanted this
Now it's all I've got
Someone else is keeping time
I think I'm falling apart
If you were me, would you do it like I do?
[Chorus x 2]
So don't wait for the sun
Don't wait for the sun
Don't wait for the sun
It could turn black any day
You're all that I wanted
The lyrics to "Wait for the Sun" by Hi-Standard convey a sense of uncertainty and anxiety, which is expressed through a lack of understanding and a sense of feeling lost. The lines "I don't need to know why, 'Cause tomorrow I'll be fine" show a refusal to confront an issue in the present and an attempt to believe that the future will resolve itself. This is further emphasized in "I should learn to be still, If I close my eye, I'll realize what you meant," which suggests that the singer needs to give themselves time and space to reflect on their situation to gain clarity.
The chorus, with the repetition of the line "Don't wait for the sun, It could turn black any day," highlights the fear of the unknown and the realization that everything can change in a moment's notice. The line "I lost my hat in the clouds, when will the haze go away?" symbolizes the singer's confusion and uncertainty - their metaphorical hat is lost in the clouds, which is often associated with confusion and lack of direction.
In the final stanza, "If you were me, would you do it like I do?" shows the singer's desperation for guidance and reassurance. The song overall conveys a sense of hopelessness and the need for direction, yet the final repetition of "You're all that I wanted" reflects a sense of longing for someone to help the singer find their way.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't need to know why
I don't need to understand why things happen, as I know they will work themselves out eventually.
'Cause tomorrow I'll be fine
I am confident that tomorrow will bring new hope and opportunities, and I will be able to move on from my current struggles.
I should learn to be still
Rather than continuing to stress and worry about my problems, I should learn to be calm and patient, as things will fall into place in due time.
If I close my eye, I'll realize what you meant
If I take a moment to reflect and look within myself, I will be able to understand the true meaning behind your words and actions.
Don't wait for the sun
Don't hold out for something better to come along, as the future is uncertain and things may not turn out as expected.
It could turn black any day
The possibility of something negative happening is always present, and there is no guarantee that life will continue to be bright and hopeful.
I lost my hat in the clouds
I feel detached from reality and my problems, and am struggling to find my identity and purpose.
When will the haze go away?
I am hoping for clarity and a sense of direction in my life, as I am currently lost and unsure of what to do next.
I never wanted this
I never intended to end up in this situation, and am struggling to accept my current reality.
Now it's all I've got
Despite my reluctance, I am forced to accept and deal with my current struggles, as I have no other options.
Someone else is keeping time
I feel like I am not in control of my own life, and that someone else is dictating the course of events.
I think I'm falling apart
I am feeling overwhelmed and like I am on the brink of breaking down, unable to handle the stress and difficulties of my situation.
If you were me, would you do it like I do?
I am unsure if I am making the right decisions and if I am handling my situation as well as I could be, and am seeking validation and advice from others.
Don't wait for the sun (x3)
Repeated chorus, advising against holding out for a perfect future that may not come, and instead accepting and dealing with the challenges of the present.
It could turn black any day
The possibility of something negative happening is always present, and there is no guarantee that life will continue to be bright and hopeful.
You're all that I wanted
Despite my struggles, the one thing that brings me comfort and joy is you and our relationship.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STACY JONES
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南雲巴
I'm just a boy who makes mistakes
僕はただの男の子 間違いだって犯してしまう
Sometimes I feel like kicking my own rump
ときどき自分のための明かりも蹴っ飛ばしてしまうんだ
Have no money, but big dreams
お金はないけれど、大きな夢は持っているよ
Fight my way and wait for the sun
自分の道を突き進んでいく 太陽が昇るのを待っているんだ
Yes I still believe! Wait for the sun...
そうまだ信じているんだ 太陽が昇るを待ち続けながら
Don't make light of me. Don't make light of me
僕に光を当てないで
I win by all means. I shall never give up
何をしてでも勝ち取るさ 僕は決してあきらめない
Draw my chin, in a fighting pose
あごに手を当てて、ファイティングポーズを取るんだ
Keep breathing through till I fall down
倒れてしまうその瞬間まで息をし続けるんだ
Nothing gives me more pleasure than change the world
世界を変える以上の喜びなんてないんだよ
mraaronhd
I miss this band. Until they get back together I gonna keep blasting this album through my car stereo. And even when they get back together, I will still be blasting this album!
kurt ward
They have a tiny display at the Punk Rock Museum and I lost my shit, my wife was like who are they? So I played this song and now she is as big as a fan as I am
ta kun
Can't wait their next concert!
2 months later!
Heavy User
my childhood. growing up.
yoomat6
ツネさんが亡くなられたってことで聞きに来ました。40歳になってしまいパンクでなくジャズを演奏してますが、この曲のフレーズ未だに使わせてもらってます。凄く個性的なフレーズが多く、聞けばツネさんが叩かれてるのが分かりました。そんなドラムを自分も演奏したいと未だに思っています。
Rodrigo Figueiredo
Sounds like an national anthem.
Hernan B de Buenos Aires para el mundo
The intro is similar to my country's anthem, Argentina.
1980円
個人的にはハイスタと言えばこれ
martezius
Dat guitar solo...
Heavy User
they always had sweet solo. love'em.