Okamoto's are a four piece hailing from Tokyo, Japan They take their name, … Read Full Bio ↴Okamoto's are a four piece hailing from Tokyo, Japan They take their name, just as the Ramones did, with all four members having the same surname; Vox - Shou Okamoto, Guitar - Kouki Okamoto, Bass - Hama Okamoto, Drums - Reiji Okamoto (taking the surname from their favorite Avant Garde painter Tarou Okamato). At only 19 years old, this band is ready to fill the boots of the Ramones and become legends themselves.

With their unique style of psychedelic garage and a mix of R&B, Okamoto's have been likened to The Rolling Stones, The Who and The Stooges.

Okamoto's come with a message, barely 19 and they already have the fire and passion to take over the world questioning the forefathers of Rock itself. They do not simply know, but have the courage to ask Bob Dylan if in fact " The times have actually changed" and of course still maintain the punk rock mentality in asking why are they not learning about rock in school. They have the guts of fearless teenagers, scaring us one adult at a time. Live shows that make the blood curdle at the fact that they have only just graduated from high school, the old are afraid, the young are eating it up. They really are a horrifying band!

June of 2009 saw them release their debut album "Here are Okamoto's" and with over 100 live shows under their belt, Okamoto's are going to just get better and scarier with every step they take. So get on that "Rocket to Japan" because everyone is going to wanna dance with these guys

Akarasama Ni Koishiteru
OKAMOTO'S Lyrics

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はじめて君に出会った時に
生きてる意味が分かったのさ
今までの恋ぜんぶ
偽物だったなあ
心をあげるから
僕だけの笑顔くれよ
あからさまに恋してる
あからさまに恋してる

あぁあぁ君にデレて夢中
あからさまに恋してる
あからさまに恋してる
あぁあぁ飛んで恋の宇宙

恋する阿呆に見る阿呆
同じ阿呆なら恋しなきゃ損
君を自慢したいよ
でも照れ屋だから
車のシート倒して
隠れてほらキスをしよう
あからさまに恋してる
あからさまに恋してる
あぁあぁキスの散弾銃
あからさまに恋してる
あからさまに恋してる
あぁあぁ君にノックアウト

あからさまに恋してる
あからさまに恋してる
あぁあぁ君にデレて夢中
あからさまに恋してる

あからさまに恋してる
あぁあぁ飛んで恋の宇宙

Overall Meaning

These lyrics are from OKAMOTO'S song "Akarasama Ni Koishiteru," which roughly translates to "I'm Blatantly in Love with You." The song expresses the instant realization of finding meaning in life upon meeting someone for the first time. The singer reflects on past relationships, realizing they were all counterfeit compared to the genuine love they now feel. They willingly offer their heart and ask for the recipient to give them their exclusive smile. The lyrics repeatedly emphasize the transparent and open declaration of love, capturing the intensity and overwhelming feeling of being infatuated. The singer confesses their love, expressing desire and wanting to be consumed by the intoxication of love, comparing it to being in a dreamlike state. The lyrics also playfully mention the foolishness of love, highlighting the shared sentiment between two fools in love. The singer yearns to proudly show off their significant other but admits to being shy and suggests getting intimate in a car by lowering the seats and sneaking kisses. The song ultimately conveys the pure and unabashed declaration of love, desiring to be completely immersed and lost in the universe of love.

Line by Line Meaning

はじめて君に出会った時に
When I first met you

生きてる意味が分かったのさ
I understood the meaning of living

今までの恋ぜんぶ
All of my past loves

偽物だったなあ
Were all fake

心をあげるから
I'll give you my heart

僕だけの笑顔くれよ
Give me your smile, just for me

あからさまに恋してる
I'm blatantly in love

あぁあぁ君にデレて夢中
Ah, ah, melting and captivated by you

あからさまに恋してる
I'm blatantly in love

あぁあぁ飛んで恋の宇宙
Ah, ah, flying in the universe of love

恋する阿呆に見る阿呆
A fool in love sees another fool