Their sound… Read Full Bio ↴HUSKING BEE is a Japanese rock band formed in July 1994.
Their sound, which contains emotionally-charged vocals, is complemented by impressive musicianship. The rhythm section thrives in this band, as it is able to create an atmosphere with its own frantic, punchy playfulness.
The original members were Masafumi Isobe (guitar, vocals), Kudo 'Tekkin' Tetsuya (bass) and Hiramoto Leona (drums). Hirabayashi Kazuya (guitar, vocals) joined the band in 2000.
The band officially disbanded on March 6, 2005. They reunited in February 2012 with most of the old lineup and a new drummer, Yamazaki Masayuki. Shortly after the reunion, Kishino Hajime replaced Kudo on bass.
The official website of the band is www.husking-bee.com (in Japanese).
According to the the band's Japanese Wikipedia page, the intended meaning of its name is "corn-peeling association" (トウモロコシの皮むき会), referring to the traditional social gatherings for peeling corn that were common around harvest time in the 19th century United States.
The Show Must Go On
Husking Bee Lyrics
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THE SHOW MUST GO ON
ハスキング・ビー
ハスキング・ビー
ハスキング・ビー
Oh the wild man big ciger, gigantic car The're all laughin' at me now
Oh I've been used, ooh used I've been a fool, oh what a fool
I don't wanna lose, oh yeah But I must let the show go on
Baby, dancin' alone this crowd of people They're all after my blood
I wish maybe they'd tear down
The walls of this theater let me out, let me out
Oh I'm so blind, oh and blind I washed time, washed washed washed time
Walkin' on the wire, high wire But I must let the show go on
Oh I'm so blind, oh and blind
I washed time, washed washed oh too much time
Walkin' on the wire, high wire But I must let the show go on
Baby, I wish you'd help me escape Help me get away
Lead me outside my address faraway from this masquerade
'Cause I've been blind, oh so blind
I washed time, washed oh too much time
Walkin' on the wire, high wire But I must let the show go
I must let the show go I must let the show go on
The Husking Bee's song "The Show Must Go On" presents the internal conflict of a performer who is struggling with the pressures of fame and the weight of their own choices. The lyrics convey the sense of loneliness and isolation that can come from being in the public eye, as well as the desire to break free from the constraints of their public persona. The first verse sets the scene of a "lonely life" that has become a burden, with onlookers mocking the performer's decadent lifestyle. The second verse expresses the feeling of being trapped, with the audience "after [the performer's] blood" and the performer yearning to escape.
The repeated refrain of "But I must let the show go on" highlights the tension between the performer's desire for freedom and their duty to entertain the audience. The chorus suggests that the performer knows they have become a slave to their art, and while they may wish to escape, they cannot abandon their responsibility to the show. The final verse provides a glimpse of hope, with the performer pleading for someone to help them break free from their public persona and lead them "faraway from this masquerade". Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on the challenges of fame and the sacrifices that performers make in order to pursue their passion.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, although I chose this lonely life it seems a strain on me now
Despite my choice to live a solitary life, it's starting to take a toll on me.
Oh the wild man big ciger, gigantic car The're all laughin' at me now
People are mocking me for living an extravagant lifestyle with a big car and expensive habits.
Oh I've been used, ooh used I've been a fool, oh what a fool
I feel like I've been taken advantage of, and that I've been foolish for letting it happen.
I don't wanna lose, oh yeah But I must let the show go on
I don't want to fail, but I know that I need to keep performing and putting on a show.
Baby, dancin' alone this crowd of people They're all after my blood
I feel like I'm alone and everyone is out to get me.
I wish maybe they'd tear down The walls of this theater let me out, let me out
I want to escape the confines of my current situation and be free from it all.
Oh I'm so blind, oh and blind I washed time, washed washed washed time
I feel like I've been blinded to reality, and that I've spent too much time ignoring the truth.
Walkin' on the wire, high wire But I must let the show go on
I feel like I'm living dangerously, but I know that I need to keep going and putting on a show.
Baby, I wish you'd help me escape Help me get away Lead me outside my address faraway from this masquerade
I wish someone could help me break free and run away from this fake and superficial lifestyle.
'Cause I've been blind, oh so blind I washed time, washed oh too much time Walkin' on the wire, high wire But I must let the show go
I've been living in denial for far too long, and it's time to face reality and continue performing, despite the risks.
I must let the show go I must let the show go on
Regardless of my personal struggles, I know that I need to keep going and never give up.
Contributed by Lily T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.