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
Give It Away
OKAMOTO'S Lyrics
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What I've got you've got to give it to your pappa
What I've got you've got to give it to your daughter
You do a little dance and then you drink, little water
What I've got you've got to get it put it in you
What I've got you've got to get it put it in you
What I've got you've got to get it put it in you
Realize I don't want to be a miser
Confide w/sly you'll be the wiser
Young blood is the lovin' upriser
How come everybody wanna keep it like the Kaiser
Give it away give it away give it away give it away now ×3
I can't tell if I'm a king pin or a pauper
Greedy little people in a sea of distress
Keep your more to receive your less
Unimpressed by material excess
Love is free love me say hell yes
I'm a low brow but I rock a little know how
No time for the piggies or the hoosegow
Get smart get down with the pow wow
Never been a better time than right now
Bob Marley poet and a prophet
Bob Marley taught me how to off it
Bob Marley walkin' like he talk it
Goodness me can't you see I'm gonna cough it
Give it away give it away give it away give it away now ×3
I can't tell if I'm a king pin or a pauper
Lucky me swimmin' in my ability
Dancin' down on life with agility
Come and drink it up from my fertility
Blessed with a bucket of lucky mobility
My mom I love her 'cause she love me
Long gone are the times when she scrub me
Feelin' good my brother gonna hug me
Drink my juice young love chug-a-lug me
There's a river born to be a giver
Keep you warm won't let you shiver
His heart is never gonna wither
Come on everybody time to deliver
Give it away give it away give it away give it away now ×3
I can't tell if I'm a king pin or a pauper
What I've got you've got to give it to your mamma
What I've got you've got to give it to your pappa
What I've got you've got to give it to your daughter
You do a little dance and then you drink, little water
What I've got you've got to get it put it in you
What I've got you've got to get it put it in you
What I've got you've got to get it put it in you
Reeling with the feeling don't stop continue
Realize I don't want to be a miser
Confide w/sly you'll be the wiser
Young blood is the lovin' upriser
How come everybody wanna keep it like the Kaiser
Give it away give it away give it away give it away now ×3
The lyrics of "Give It Away" by OKAMOTO'S talk about the act of giving away what you have to others who might need it more than you do. The first stanza emphasizes that what one has must be given away to their loved ones: mother, father, and daughter. It encourages being happy and doing a "little dance" and drinking "a little water." The following stanza talks about putting what you have in you, reeling with the feeling, and never stopping. This stanza seems to encourage a sense of urgency to give away what you have to others, to keep on going, and not to hesitate.
In the next set of lyrics, the song argues that there is no need to be a miser but to become wiser by revealing some of what you have. Instead of holding back, being an "upriser" means giving away what you have for love. The line "How come everybody wanna keep it like the Kaiser" is an added punchline that implies that selfish people want to be like their leaders, Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany, who was seen as a selfish leader in history. The chorus repeats throughout the song, followed by a comparison that the singer is unsure if they are a "king pin or a pauper."
Overall, the lyrics encourage giving, sharing, and spreading love even if you are not sure of your social status. The tone is light, fun, and vibrant, reflecting on the energy of the band itself.
Line by Line Meaning
What I've got you've got to give it to your mamma
Whatever good things you have, you should share them with your mother
What I've got you've got to give it to your pappa
Whatever good things you have, you should share them with your father
What I've got you've got to give it to your daughter
Whatever good things you have, you should share them with your daughter
You do a little dance and then you drink, little water
Celebrate life's little moments and stay hydrated
What I've got you've got to get it put it in you
You need to internalize and make the most of the opportunities you've been given
Reeling with the feeling don't stop continue
Enjoy the rush of success but keep moving forward
Realize I don't want to be a miser
Understand that withholding things for yourself does not lead to happiness
Confide w/sly you'll be the wiser
Share your secrets with someone experienced, and you'll gain wisdom
Young blood is the lovin' upriser
The youth have the power to bring positive change through love
How come everybody wanna keep it like the Kaiser
Why do people want to keep everything to themselves like they're royalty?
Give it away give it away give it away give it away now ×3
Encouraging people to be generous and share their blessings
I can't tell if I'm a king pin or a pauper
Not sure if you're at the top or bottom, but either way, it's important to be giving
Greedy little people in a sea of distress
People who are selfish and materialistic create problems for themselves and others
Keep your more to receive your less
If you hold onto everything you have, you'll end up with less in the end
Unimpressed by material excess
Not impressed by excessive material possessions
Love is free love me say hell yes
Love is something that should be freely given and received with enthusiasm
I'm a low brow but I rock a little know how
I may not be sophisticated, but I have some talents and skills
No time for the piggies or the hoosegow
No time for greedy or corrupt people or situations
Get smart get down with the pow wow
Become educated and participate in meaningful discussions with others
Never been a better time than right now
Don't wait to be generous and give to others, now is the perfect time
Bob Marley poet and a prophet
Bob Marley was both a poet (lyricist) and a prophet (advocate for social justice)
Bob Marley taught me how to off it
Bob Marley taught me how to let go and find peace
Bob Marley walkin' like he talk it
Bob Marley lived his beliefs and was consistent in his actions and words
Goodness me can't you see I'm gonna cough it
Excitement or enthusiasm for giving so much that you might cough it up
Lucky me swimmin' in my ability
Feeling fortunate to have natural talents and skills
Dancin' down on life with agility
Being able to navigate life's challenges with grace and skill
Come and drink it up from my fertility
Take advantage of my abundance and prosperity
Blessed with a bucket of lucky mobility
Feeling fortunate to have the ability to move and change things in life
My mom I love her 'cause she love me
Expressing love and gratitude for a parent's unconditional love
Long gone are the times when she scrub me
Acknowledging the changes and growth that come with age
Feelin' good my brother gonna hug me
Celebrating and sharing joy with family members
Drink my juice young love chug-a-lug me
Share in my abundance and vitality, and let's have fun together
There's a river born to be a giver
Referencing the bountiful and generous nature of nature itself
Keep you warm won't let you shiver
Nature provides for our basic needs and we should be grateful for it
His heart is never gonna wither
The river's generosity will never run out or die
Come on everybody time to deliver
Encouragement to take action and start giving to those in need
Writer(s): Wayne Kirkpatrick, Michael Whitaker Smith, Amy Lee Grant
Contributed by Addison F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
トュモローネバーダイ
ボーカル上手すぎワロタ
全くリスナーを退屈させないのがマジすげえわ
何回でも聴ける
Johnny Ch.
Por supuesto, concuerdo con la resumida y notoriamente clara anotación expuesta en lo redactado líneas arriba.
エソラ.
上手すぎて気がつかないほどドラムがうますぎる…
mh
音楽の趣味がバラバラなOKAMOTO'Sの4人が共通して好きなレッチリ。そりゃこんなレベルまでいっちゃうよね〜！
idog
カバーの中でダントツで1番うまい
生演奏でこのクオリティーはえぐい
Unicornb33t
WOW, This cover was awesome!!! Great job guys!!!!
Ryo
ライブでもこのクオリティでカバー出来る技術の高さよ
Raisa Cherry's world 🍒
Woah that's cool 👍❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😍 u guyz deserve a medal, seriously its outstanding.
imuka
なんだ、みんな楽器隊の事ばっかだけど
ボーカルもめっちゃ良いじゃん
dai ito
ギターの音がヤバイかっこいい