1) NEWS is a three-member Japanese boyband, consisting of:
小山慶一郎 (Koyama Keiichiro - 1st May 1984)
加藤シゲアキ (Kato Shigeaki - 11th July 1987)
増田貴久 (Masuda Takahisa - 4th July 1986)
Former members:
山下智久 (Yamashita Tomohisa - 9th April 1985)
錦戸亮 (Nishikido Ryo - 3rd November 1984)
草野博紀 (Kusano Hironori - 15th February 1988)
内博貴 (Uchi Hiroki - 10th September 1986)
森内貴寛 (Moriuchi Takahiro - 17h April 1988)
手越祐也 (Tegoshi Yuya - 11th November 1987)
Nishikido Ryo and Uchi Hiroki also belong to the group 関ジャニ∞(Kanjani8). Whereas Moriuchi Takahiro left Johnny's and is now One ok rock's lead singer.
The group began with nine members in 2003, headed by leader Yamashita Tomohisa. Their first single was a 7-11 limited release, but their official debut single was Kibou ~Yell~, which debuted at #1 on the Oricon weekly charts. Moriuchi Takahiro left just before the release of this, reportedly because of family issues and to concentrate on his studies.
Since the release of Kibou ~Yell~, every NEWS single to date has debuted at #1 on the Oricon weekly charts.
In 2005, Uchi Hiroki was arrested for drunken behavior. As he was under the drinking age of 20 in Japan, he was suspended indefinitely and NEWS continued as a 7 member group. In January 2006, Kusano Hironori was accused of underage drinking and denied the accusation but decided to withdraw out of his own accord.
NEWS released one more single, Sayaendo, before they were officially put on hiatus by the management. Non-suspended members continued with solo work (most notably, Yamashita Tomohisa and テゴマス, composed of Tegoshi Yuuya and Masuda Takahisa) until the end of the year of 2006. In late December, the management announced the end of the NEWS hiatus. NEWS first re-appeared officially at the 2006-2007 Johnny's Countdown concert. The group reappeared with six members, without the two members suspended for underage drinking.
On March 21st of 2007, NEWS released their first single since the hiatus, 「星をめざして」 (Hoshi wo Mezashite). The single debuted at #1 on the Oricon weekly charts with over 200,000 copies sold, and has a theme, in the lyrics, of thankfulness to waiting fans.
Asides from the new single, members have also resumed all previous group activities such as magazine shoots, concert tours, and TV appearances.
In May of 2007, Johnny & Associates announced Kusano and Uchi's return to public media, in roles on Shonentai's musical. In January 2008, it was reported that Uchi Hiroki and Kusano Hironori had graduated from their trainee status. They have not returned to NEWS, but are appearing in various magazines and under public spotlight again.
In October of 2011, Nishkido Ryo and Yamashita Tomohisa left the group. Yamashita is now focusing on solo activities and Ryo on 関ジャニ∞.
2) News was a Danish pop band that were active during the 1980s. The band was formed by Aske Jacoby as Aske Jacoby Band in 1979. In 1983 guitarist Aske Jacoby and lead singer Gitte Naur left the band. Naur was replaced by Søs Fenger, who later was replaced by Nadia Stein. After the band’s last album in 1994 they disbanded the following year. Responsible for releases like Sæt Sejl, Stereo Magasin, News, Den Grønne Streg , Crazy Lazy City, Sort På Hvidt. Biggest Hits. "Du Er" and "Jeg elsker Dig"
3) The News was a Melbourne, Australia punk band. They released a single as The Babeez before changing their name to The News. Under the new moniker they released several singles including 1978’s Dirty Lies b/w Chop Chop and 1980’s That Girl b/w I’m So Confused. The singles got progressively more new wave/powerpop, but never lost their energy. The Babeez single and the first News single can be heard on Murder Punk Vol.s 1+2 respectively.
4) News was a rock band formed by four Yale students in the early 1970s. They pressed and released only one album, Hot Off the Press, in 1973. It has since been reissued by Yoga Records.
Code
News Lyrics
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Money equals freedom, better watch ya mouth
Before they Turn into some agents and take you out
If life is a simulation, I’m trying to break you out of the
Ups… Downs
And all that monotony
I always feel like, somebody is watching me
I go against the grain and look at where it has gotten me
Trying to get my cut, then some cortisone
Because of Maldistribution, no retribution
I've come to a conclusion that is forgone
Fuck the left… and the Right
Ain’t neither on my team, very forthright
Wish I knew back when, lacked the foresight
That’s the nature of the beast this is Fortnite
Young, dumb at 21, No blackjack
They don’t want to hear it, no backpack
When they try and tug your chain give you rope, So you can hang
And say you did it to yourself, but no fap, fap
The worlds a stage and everybody plays a part
Some are obstacles, Some even question marks
Some are just Goombarios, running for their cardio
I’m getting on their head like I’m Mario
Up down up down, Left Right Left Right
And the wonder why my people can't get right
B, A, B, A, F-U-C-K
To the select few, who started out on easy
You start with 1up we All-Madden right from the bottom
You can't collect the coins if you don't know how to spot them
See how you play the game indicates just how you got them
The game is fixed, some call it cheating so we just throw out the console
Home of the free, land of the slave
If money equals freedom, then who’s getting paid
They give you just a taste, maybe just a taste
You can make a little cheese but stay in your place
If the cheese is what we chase, We all are in a maze
Meant trying to find our way, thru this rat race
This young-in asked me how to make a lot of cheddar
I told him the same way they make mozzarella
For that Swiss watch em switch like some Colby-Jack
For that Muenster, now they’re a monster like Michael Jack-
Son in thriller for scrilla, Gouda and Parma packs
All cheese ain’t good cheese better watch for traps
can't make American cheese without the starter culture
Next, you add the Rennet to coagulate and sculpture
Them Vultures will try to pick your brain
So they know how to push your buttons
Like a joystick controller
Up down up down, Left Right Left Right
And the wonder why my people can't get right
B, A, B, A, F-U-C-K
To the select few, who started out on easy
You start with 1up we All-Madden right from the bottom
You can't collect the coins if you don't know how to spot them
See how you play the game indicates just how you got them
The game is fixed, some call it cheating so we just throw out the console
It’s like a contra sometimes that makes me ponder
Don’t want to turn into a monster
The lyrics to News’s song “Code” explore the themes of money, power, and corruption. The opening line “Money equals freedom, better watch ya mouth” sets the tone for the song’s commentary on the ways in which money and power can be used to control and manipulate people. The rapper warns against speaking out against those in power, as they could easily turn on you and “take you out”. The lyrics also touch on the idea that life may be a simulation, and News aims to “break you out of the ups, downs and all that monotony”. He speaks of feeling like someone is always watching him and the struggles of going against the grain, ultimately concluding that neither the left nor the right is on his team.
The lyrics also include references to video games, particularly the classic game “Contra”. The famous “Up down up down, Left Right Left Right” cheat code is repeated as a commentary on how the system is rigged against people. The lyrics suggest that those who succeed in life have learned how to “spot the coins” and have started playing on the difficult setting from the beginning, while others must navigate a rigged game in order to collect any rewards. The song further explores the idea that the game of life is fixed, and that some people are cheating to get ahead, while others are left struggling to survive.
Overall, “Code” is a thought-provoking commentary on the ways in which money and power shape our lives, painted in vivid images drawn from video games.
Line by Line Meaning
Ok ok what you talking about
I'm open to hearing what you have to say.
Money equals freedom, better watch ya mouth
Speaking against those with money and power could lead to consequences.
Before they Turn into some agents and take you out
Those with money and power may turn against you if you threaten their position.
If life is a simulation, I’m trying to break you out of the
Ups… Downs
And all that monotony
I want to help break you out of the cycle and routine of everyday life.
I always feel like, somebody is watching me
I constantly feel like I'm being watched or monitored.
I go against the grain and look at where it has gotten me
Stuck in a stage no warp zone
Challenging authority has led to me being stuck in a frustrating situation with no clear way out.
Trying to get my cut, then some cortisone
Because of Maldistribution, no retribution
I've come to a conclusion that is forgone
I am trying to get what I deserve but the system is unjust, and I've concluded there will be no justice.
Fuck the left… and the Right
Ain’t neither on my team, very forthright
I do not align with either political party and I am honest about it.
Wish I knew back when, lacked the foresight
That’s the nature of the beast this is Fortnite
I wish I had more foresight in the past, but such is the nature of life.
Young, dumb at 21, No blackjack
They don’t want to hear it, no backpack
As a young person, I lacked experience and no one wanted to listen to me.
When they try and tug your chain give you rope, So you can hang
And say you did it to yourself, but no fap, fap
Others may try to harm you indirectly and blame you for your own misfortune.
The worlds a stage and everybody plays a part
Some are obstacles, Some even question marks
Some are just Goombarios, running for their cardio
I’m getting on their head like I’m Mario
Everyone has a role to play in the world, and I am taking control of the situation like a video game character.
Up down up down, Left Right Left Right
And the wonder why my people can't get right
Life is not simple, and it's no wonder that people struggle to be successful.
B, A, B, A, F-U-C-K
To the select few, who started out on easy
You start with 1up we All-Madden right from the bottom
You can't collect the coins if you don't know how to spot them
See how you play the game indicates just how you got them
The game is fixed, some call it cheating so we just throw out the console
Life is like a video game, and the way you play it determines your success. The odds may be stacked against you and the system may be rigged, but it's important to keep going.
Home of the free, land of the slave
If money equals freedom, then who’s getting paid
They give you just a taste, maybe just a taste
You can make a little cheese but stay in your place
If the cheese is what we chase, We all are in a maze
Meant trying to find our way, thru this rat race
America claims to be a free country, but many are still oppressed. Only a select few benefit from the system, while the majority are given a taste of success just to keep them in their place.
This young-in asked me how to make a lot of cheddar
I told him the same way they make mozzarella
For that Swiss watch em switch like some Colby-Jack
For that Muenster, now they’re a monster like Michael Jack-
Son in thriller for scrilla, Gouda and Parma packs
All cheese ain’t good cheese better watch for traps
can't make American cheese without the starter culture
Next, you add the Rennet to coagulate and sculpture
Them Vultures will try to pick your brain
So they know how to push your buttons
Like a joystick controller
The pursuit of money is like making cheese - it requires a specific process and there are traps to watch out for. Those in power will try to take advantage of you to push their own agenda.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Armond Randle
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mimichannel1103
亮ちゃんのcode大好きなんだけど、2023年に後輩がコンサートで披露してくれる世界があるとは思わなかった…嬉しいね…!!!!!!!!
@user-yl2tg6mw7m
HiHi Jetsの橋本涼くんですよね⁉️
@user-pw9nr3nc4o
そうです😊
橋本涼くんです💙
@mm-yi9nu
グループに所属してた時にLIVEでcodeを聴いた時の嬉しさと感動を今でも忘れません。もうDVDでしか聞けないと思っていたので、ソロになってLIVEでcodeを聴けた時の嬉しさは涙に変わってました。何十年経っても錦戸くんの歌は色褪せない素敵な曲ばかりです。
@user-jz1pc6kx3q
今推してるグループのライブセトリに入っていて「え!?!?code!?」と驚き、後輩のカバーですが生で聴いて色々と懐かしさと歌詞に再び心動かされました。あの頃小学生?中学生?ながらにハマって聞いていた曲が再び後輩に歌い継がれていてとっても嬉しい、、、こんな素敵な曲を思い出させてくれてありがとう……!改めて大好きな曲です!(まさかYouTubeに錦戸くんのライブ映像があるとは思わず時差ですが……ありがとうございます、とても大好きな曲です。)
@akko6628
codeを聴くと泣けてきます。ずっと大好きな曲。コロナで大変なことも多く暗くなりがちですが、こうして亮ちゃんの歌を聴くと心が癒されます。元気が出ます。いつもありがとう。
@vo3614
10 years and still gives me goosebumps
@ly_smileylass1427
Good Evening to You. May I Ask You whether You are Also a NEWS Fan as well? Cos the Song "Code" was Actually 亮ちゃん's Solo Song within a Past NEWS Album.
@vo3614
LY_Smiley Lass more than a News fan, I am a Ryo fan. I have been following him for 12 years. Since I saw 1 litter of tears. But yes, I have followed News and Kanjani 8 for him. And I even went to a K8 concert in Osaka. I am clarifying because I don’t follow News or K8 since Ryo left the groups🤷🏻♀️ Ryo has tones of fans overseas, we struggle with translation a lot, but love him anyways🥰
@ly_smileylass1427
@V O Thanks for Your Info. Actually, I 1st Learnt about NEWS when its Youngest Member, テゴちゃん Played the 3rd Leading Guy of the J-Drama He Co-Starred with 亀さん of Kat-tun. (Within 2010 & I Watched the J-Drama as Part of my Polytechnic CCA Activities back then.) Did Left the NEWS Fandom before on Late 2012 & Returned to it on April 2018. Since then, I Like NEWS as a 4-Member Group. 💜💗💛💚
On 19-6-20, テゴちゃん Left both NEWS and JE in a Peaceful Manner to Pursue a Self-Managing Solo Career. The 3️⃣ Remaining 👦 of NEWS Also Released their 1st Triple Single 💿 on November 2020. However, Not Only NEWS will Always be 4️⃣ within my ❤, but I will Also Continuously Use the 🇰🇷 Word "Maknae" (which Means the "Youngest" in the Aforementioned Language) to Address テゴちゃん until the Present.
Actually, 亮ちゃん was the 2nd Oldest Member of NEWS from 15-9-03 to 7-10-11. From what I Knew about Him, 亮ちゃん has a Poisoned Tongue with a Kind-Hearted Personality. Within the 2nd Half of the 2000s, the 🐰🐇/Maknae Line of NEWS (テゴちゃん & シゲちゃん) were Both Fearful of Him on Seperate Occasions. 亮ちゃん would Went on to Leave NEWS to Focus on Kanjani 8's Group Activties until 2019. 💙💚💗
For More Info of what I Mentioned the Last Paragraph above, Pls Check this 🎥📽 Out within this App. (🎥📽 Link: https://youtu.be/dephalf9l8o)