1) Naoki Maeda, a Japanese … Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists who use the name Naoki
1) Naoki Maeda, a Japanese music producer known for his work on the Dance Dance Revolution games
2) Naoki Hashimoto, a Japanese singer known for his work on the Guilty Gear games
1) NAOKI (前田尚紀, Maeda Naoki) is a videogame music producer, born on April 28 in Toyonaka City, Osaka, Japan. He is the single most prolific producer of the Dance Dance Revolution series, but has also made contributions to other games in the Bemani series. It is sometimes difficult to tell just what he does, because of his usage of many pseudonyms (Ω, 8 bit, 180, 190, 190', 200, BLUE DESTROYERS, Crystal Aliens, d-complex, D.J.RICH feat. Tailbros., DE-SIRE, DIVAS, FACTOR-X, KTz, Luv UNLIMITED, mitsu-O!, N&S, N.M.R, NAOKI 190, NAOKI underground, NM, NO.9, NW260, RE-VENGE, RevenG, Stone Bros. and UZI-LAY, among many others). His style is as eclectic as his usage of names - he's done everything from dance to rock, and pop to ethnic tunes.
NAOKI enjoys the city of Los Angeles, CA, spring, summer, making music, and personal freedom. He dislikes fall, winter, jealousy, selfishness, and quietness. He began playing the piano at the age of 4, and attended the Osaka University of Arts.
2) Naoki Hashimoto (橋本 直樹, Hashimoto Naoki), also known as NAOKI, is a Japanese singer who has provided the vocals for a number of songs in the Guilty Gear series since Guilty Gear Vastedge XT.
1998
NAOKI Lyrics
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When you go on the floor and turn it loose.
Move those sexy legs and feel the boost.
Hard to know where ever my steps might end Let the party go
On - In a way you're going fine by me Come on, try it like this
Wait too long, you got nothing right there where you standing,
Hell yeah,
I'm the man What else you you expect from my beautiful command?
(I want to take you where) (go, go,
Go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, c'mon!)
We can party (we can party) From dusk 'til dawn (1998!)
I know you feel (I know you feel) (go, go, go, go, go,
Go, go, go, go, go, c'mon!) Like letting go (let it go)...
The music make you high. The music has the power (Music make you high)
One, two - are you with me?
Feel the beat and make your body sweat (Music make you higher)
Like a sheer taste,
Start things again Go X - and Y, movin' free (Music take you higher)
Party up, fellas like your dreams Stay,
Don't miss the pow'r again (Oh, music make you higher)
Free that mind, Work your body 'til it's wet and soakin' We hot 'n
Smokin'! You got to bring your mind
(Bring it up, let it go, let it go!)
And then (come on, come on, come on,
Come on, come on, come on, come on!)
Work that body Go on, get down (1998!) Oh,
Go with me (Oh go with me) (go, go,
Go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, c'mon!)
And let go (you gotta let it go) The music make you
High (and it make you high) The music has the power.
"1998" by Naoki is an exhilarating dance track that takes the listener on a journey through the electrifying atmosphere of a party. The song begins with a pulsating beat and a series of repetitive "ooooohs," inviting the listener to let go of their inhibitions and join in the revelry. Naoki encourages the listener to "go on the floor and turn it loose" with their "sexy legs" and let the music take them higher. He exclaims, "When you go on the floor and turn it loose. Move those sexy legs and feel the boost. Hard to know where ever my steps might end Let the party go on," creating a sense of excitement and unpredictability.
Throughout the song, Naoki sings about the power of music and its ability to make one feel alive and free. He encourages the listeners to let go of their worries and embrace the moment, saying, "Free that mind, work your body 'til it's wet and soakin'. We hot 'n smokin'! You got to bring your mind and then work that body... And let go." The chorus reinforces this sentiment, with Naoki crooning, "I want to take you where we can party from dusk 'til dawn. I know you feel like letting go... The music make you high. The music has the power."
Line by Line Meaning
Ooooooh, ooooo-ooooh (Go, go!) Oh-oh oh-oh woah, oh-oh-oooooh
Get ready to dance and let loose with the music
When you go on the floor and turn it loose.
Start dancing when the music comes on
Move those sexy legs and feel the boost.
Dance like you mean it and enjoy the feeling
Hard to know where ever my steps might end Let the party go
Don't worry about where the night will take you, just enjoy the party
On - In a way you're going fine by me Come on, try it like this
You're doing great, so keep dancing and try some new moves
Wait too long, you got nothing right there where you standing,
Don't waste time standing still and join in the fun
Hell yeah, I'm the man What else you you expect from my beautiful command?
I am in charge of this party and you can expect nothing but the best from me
I want to take you where (I want to take you where) (go, go, Go, go, go, go, go, go, c'mon!)
Let me take you on a journey with the music and dancing
We can party (we can party) From dusk 'til dawn (1998!)
We can dance and have fun all night long
I know you feel (I know you feel) (go, go, go, go, go, Go, go, go, go, c'mon!) Like letting go (let it go)...
I know you're feeling the music and you should let yourself go and dance freely
The music make you high. The music has the power (Music make you high)
The music can make you feel euphoric and powerful
One, two - are you with me?
Let's count together and dance to the beat
Feel the beat and make your body sweat (Music make you higher)
Move your body to the rhythm and work up a sweat
Like a sheer taste, Start things again Go X - and Y, movin' free (Music take you higher)
Let the music guide you and start dancing anew, moving freely and feeling the beat
Party up, fellas like your dreams Stay, Don't miss the pow'r again (Oh, music make you higher)
Keep partying and fulfilling your dreams, don't miss out on the power of the music
Free that mind, Work your body 'til it's wet and soakin' We hot 'n Smokin'!
Clear your mind and focus on working your body until it's soaked with sweat, we are on fire!
You got to bring your mind (Bring it up, let it go, let it go!),
Focus your mind and let go of any worries or stress
And then (come on, come on, come on, Come on, come on, come on, come on!)
Let's keep dancing and having fun together
Work that body Go on, get down (1998!) Oh,
Keep moving your body and getting down to the rhythm of the music
Go with me (Oh go with me) (go, go, Go, go, go, go, go, go, c'mon!)
Join me in dancing, let's go together!
And let go (you gotta let it go) The music make you High (and it make you high)
Release yourself and let loose with the music, it can make you feel euphoric.
Writer(s): andrea l. hopkins, londell "taz" hicks, 前田尚紀
Contributed by Mateo N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Ooooooh, ooooo-ooooh
(Go, go!)
Oh-oh oh-oh woah, oh-oh-oooooh
When you go on the floor and turn it loose
Move those sexy legs and feel the boost
Hard to know where ever my steps might end
Let the party go on - In a way you're going fine by me
Come on, try it like this
Wait too long, you got nothing right there where you standing,
Hell yeah, I'm the man
What else you you expect from my beautiful command?
I want to take you where (I want to take you where) (go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, c'mon!)
We can party (we can party)
From dusk 'til dawn (1998!)
I know you feel (I know you feel) (go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, c'mon!)
Like letting go (let it go)...
The music make you high
The music has the power
(Music make you high)
One, two - are you with me?
Feel the beat and make your body sweat
(Music make you higher)
Like a sheer taste, start things again
Go X - and Y, movin' free
(Music take you higher)
Party up, fellas like your dreams
Stay, don't miss the pow'r again
(Oh, music make you higher)
Free that mind,
Work your body 'til it's wet and soakin'
We hot 'n smokin'!
You got to bring your mind (bring it up, let it go, let it go!)
And then (come on, come on, come on, come on, come on, come on, come on!)
Work that body
Go on, get down (1998!)
Oh, go with me (Oh go with me) (go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go, c'mon!)
And let go (you gotta let it go)
The music make you high (and it make you high)
The music has the power
@ddrlear
Fun Fact: the male vocals for 1998 are by Londell Taz Hicks, the same person who was the announcer for DDR Max-SuperNOVA 2.
@bladeshifter16
I love Naoki's DDR songs. They should all be put on a CD.
@spence1011
love this
@jgowdey
Who's listening to this in 1998
@disregard.1583
Me!
@villager7714
Me
@borponoida9161
me
@BrasilGT
Me too
@lovelygrim
me
@bunnybismuth
In 1998 I was a skinny, braces-wearing kid of 14.
I didn't get to play DDR until four years later on my senior trip.
My life was changed forever.
I wish I could show this game to that skinny kid.