Band is formed around 1980, when Miyata, Junta, Itou and Kobayashi were students. They went really popular and before band going major in 1988, bassist Itou left to join THE STREET BEATS and signed to Yamaha Music. Soon after, the same year band found replacement bassist Yohito. Their major debut was on May 21, 1988, with 1st Mini-Album 「全部このままで」(Zenbu kono mama de), signed with label Toy's Factory.
Next year, on June 21 in 1989, band released Album 「歩いていこう」(Aruiteikou) and it hit 3rd place on Oricon chart. It followed to their 1st Live at Nippon Budokan in their first year after major debut.
Band started performing Live, becoming more and more popular doing nationalwide tours. In 1994 they moved to EPIC Sony Records, and on 21st May released their 8th album 「DAYS」.
After releasing their 10th album 「EXIT」 on 1st July, 1996, band decided to split up. They announced the dissolution in January 1997, and after release of Best Last Album 「MY GENERATION」, band performed dissolution "HELLO" Live Tour when they disbanded in live at Hibiya Amphitheater June 14 at the last day of tour.
JUN SKY WALKER(S) was one of the most popular bands in the genre. This band was a direct influence on another bands like Mr.Children, Spitz..
After disband in 1997, members followed their solo activities until 2007, when they decided to reunite.
In September 2007, members announced reuniting for the first time 10 years after disbanding and prepared playing at ''J(S)W 20th ANNIVERSARY PRE FESTIVAL'' in the four locations starting with Kobe from November. They started participating in Music Festivals, and in 2008 releasing their 12th single and first one after reuniting 「青春」(Seishuun) under Toy's Factory label. Soon after followed their Tour held around September-October, named ''J (S) W 20th ANNIVERSARY LAST TOUR "THANK YOU", held at the 16 locations nationwide.
In 2011 for April, in response to the Tohoku region Pacific Ocean earthquake, band held a charity live, and announced that it would resume activities. At the end of year, in December they released 1st TSUTAYA Limited SIngle「シンフォニー/全部このままで」(Symphony) , under Ivy Records.
In January 2012 they re-recorded the best album release 「B(S)T」, which followed album related tour around February-April period.
Band released their 11th Album 「LOST&FOUND」 1st time after reuniting, on April 2012 under Ivy Redords. And in December same year, they released 2nd TSUTAYA Rental Limited Single 「マザー/BEAUTIFUL WORLD」.
On January 2013 followed release of single 「虹」(rainbow), which main song was appointed by Fuji TV as ending theme song for anime "Toriko".
And soon after, in February the same year, release of 12th Original album 「FLAGSHIP」. Band went from March to May to held "J (S) W 25th TOUR ~Anniversary~" live tour.
In 2014 on 11th January, band held "25TH ANNIVERSARY LIVE BEST of JUN SKY WALKER (S)" at the Nippon Budokan.
~Opening Theme~ だから自由はここにある
JUN SKY WALKER(S) Lyrics
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活気がないのはヒントがないだけ
ものすごい いい日になりそうだ
こんなにすばらしい物ばかり
青く抜けた 空はいつも
僕を見てた
だから自由はここにある
信じて来たいつも君を
だから自由はここにあるんだ
みんな幸せになりたくて
バラバラそれぞれの
生き方を見つけた
金の石ころに誰かがつまずいた
生きがいはいつも裏切らない
赤く燃えた 空はいつも
僕を見てた
だから自由はここにある
信じて来た いつも君を
前を向いて
だから自由はここにある
青く抜けた 空はいつも
僕を見てた
だから自由はここにある
信じて来た いつも僕を
前を向いて
だから自由はここにある
だから自由はここにある
だから自由はここにあるんだ
The lyrics of JUN SKY WALKER(S)'s song ~Opening Theme~ だから自由はここにある, which translates to "So Freedom is Here" in English, express the idea that freedom is always present if one believes in it. The singer believes that this place is not dead yet, that there just needs to be a hint of life. He also believes that it's going to be a great day and everything is going to be okay, as there are so many wonderful things surrounding him. He reflects on how the blue, clear sky has always been there, looking down on him, reinforcing his belief in freedom.
The lyrics then shift to the idea that everyone wants to be happy and that each person has found their own way of living. The singer notes that someone stumbled on a gold nugget and that the meaning of life never betrays anyone. He reflects on how the sky was always there for him, sometimes red and burning, but always with him. The song concludes with the repeated line "So Freedom is Here", emphasizing that freedom is always there, and that one needs to believe in it and face forward to see and enjoy it.
Overall, the lyrics of the song convey a positive message about the presence of freedom in one's life, and that it's up to the individual to recognize it and appreciate it.
Line by Line Meaning
まだまだこの場所は死んじゃいない
This place is far from dead and lifeless.
活気がないのはヒントがないだけ
The lack of liveliness is simply because there's no direction or clue.
ものすごい いい日になりそうだ
Looks like it's going to be an incredibly good day.
こんなにすばらしい物ばかり
So many wonderful things around.
青く抜けた 空はいつも 僕を見てた
The blue sky above, always watching over me.
だから自由はここにある
That's why freedom is right here.
信じて来たいつも君を 前を向いて
Believe in yourself always and face forward.
みんな幸せになりたくて
Everyone wants to be happy.
バラバラそれぞれの 生き方を見つけた
We all found our own way, even if it's different.
金の石ころに誰かがつまずいた
Someone stumbled upon a golden rock.
生きがいはいつも裏切らない
Our purpose in life will always be true.
赤く燃えた 空はいつも 僕を見てた
The red burning skies always watch over me.
だから自由はここにある
That's why freedom is right here.
信じて来た いつも君を 前を向いて
Believe in yourself always and face forward.
青く抜けた 空はいつも 僕を見てた
The blue sky above, always watching over me.
だから自由はここにある
That's why freedom is right here.
信じて来た いつも僕を 前を向いて
Believe in yourself always and face forward.
だから自由はここにある
That's why freedom is right here.
だから自由はここにある
That's why freedom is right here.
だから自由はここにあるんだ
That's exactly why freedom is right here.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: 和弥 宮田, 純太 森
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@eri-ln2zy
まだまだこの場所は死んじゃいない
活気がないのはヒントがないだけ
ものすごいいい日になりそうだ こんなにすばらしい物ばかり
青く抜けた空はいつも だから自由はここにある
僕を見てた
信じて来たいつも君を
前を向いて
だから自由はここにあるんだ
みんな幸せになりたくて
バラバラそれぞれの生き方を見つけた 金の石ころに誰かがつまずいた。
生きがいはいつも裏切らない
赤く燃えた 空はいつも
僕を見てた
だから自由はここにある
信じて来た いつも君を
前を向いて
だから自由はここにある
青く抜けた 空はいつも
僕を見てた
だから自由はここにある
信じて来た いつも僕を
前を向いて
だから自由はここにある
だから自由はここにある
だから自由はここにあるんだ
@geso_tarou
このアルバムはだいぶ方向性がいままでと違って面白かった
@user-dp3up8fc8q
めちゃくちゃカッコイイ😆💕今聴いても全然古くない。
やっぱりジュンスカ大好きです❤️
@user-ur1uk9sj8l
またまた懐かしいMVをありがとうございます♪
ライヴでこの前奏が流れる時いつもドキドキしてました❤今も歳をとったけどドキドキは変わりません😊
ほんまにジュンスカに出逢えて良かった😍
@nature0316
ジュンスカの曲は、前奏のギターがとても素敵が多くて何度聴いてもドキドキします。これからもずっと応援しています。
@TORA00414
今度のツアーで演奏して欲しいです!
@ewkfoefkpwepmwp
このPVはパンクしてて好き
@espadadiamante8750
30年以上経っても心に響くね。当時も好きだったけどやっぱりいいね。
@FF1213ff
武道館観に行ったなーこのtour😊
@user-rz7no7gc8t
自由はここにあります。
アップありがとうございます。
@miyoshi.hasegawa
ちょうど高校入学した頃が【TOO BAD 】でした‼️今でもオープニングだけでテンション上がります🎵やっぱり、和弥はラバーソールが一番似合うなぁ☺️