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
History
OKAMOTO'S Lyrics
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Did I do anything I really wanted to
Have I tolden what I should and have I hidden all the rude
Have I really existed here
どれだけの夜を見送れたら弱さを許せるの?
どれだけの道を迷ったら人を愛せるのだろう?
Wow, wow, wow yeah!
How do you feel? 時と共に 移りゆく人々
Wow, wow, wow yeah!
Wow, wow, wow yeah!
ヤワ過ぎる 心だから 傷つきやすく
Wow, wow, wow yeah!
Wow, wow, wow yeah!
壊れても 敗れてもいい 優しくありたい
(La la la la la)
(La la la la la)
Everybody's getting older
We were keep walking forward
But the party is over
Thought people will split up and go home
But we're still on our order
Dancing on with silents in the night
Young man's afraid to stop it feels like a failure
Walls everywhere walls separate everything
まだ止まれない
(La la la la la)
(La la la la la)
Thought my hearts gonna burn out
But my dream's never sold out, finishing my soda
Climb up to the roof top, sign up to the world top
Wanna show what I see and feel
My right hand in my pocket
My left hand tighten up to a rocket
Got your photo in my wallet
潤む瞳 水たまり
Wow, wow, wow yeah!
Wow, wow, wow yeah!
この声も その涙も 歴史を揺らす波となって
Wow, wow, wow yeah!
Wow, wow, wow yeah!
いつかそれが 全て君の ためになってくれるなら
Wow, wow, wow yeah!
Wow, wow, wow yeah!
Wow, wow, wow yeah!
壊れても敗れてもいい
Feel it, speed it, deal it, just do what you do, do what you do!
(La la la la la)
(La la la la la)
(La la la la la)
Can you feel it?
Wanna speed it?
(La la la la la)
Can you feel it?
Wanna speed it?
The song "History" by OKAMOTO'S talks about the passage of time, reflecting on one's life and questioning if we have achieved what we wanted to achieve, said what we wanted to say, and loved the people in our lives. The lyrics touch on the fragility of the human heart and the fear of failure, while also expressing a desire to keep pushing forward and living life to the fullest. The chorus repeats "Wow, wow, wow yeah" and encourages the listener to feel and speed things up, to do what they do.
The opening lines set the tone for the song, as the singer questions what they have really accomplished in their life despite it feeling both long and short. They ask if they have been both kind and rude, and ultimately question their own existence. The lines "How do you feel? Time passes and people change" reflect on the passage of time, how we are constantly moving forward, and how we can get lost in the noise and chaos of our own lives.
The song also addresses the universal fear of failure and how it can prevent us from being our true selves. The lines "Young man's afraid to stop it feels like a failure, walls everywhere walls separate everything" speak to this fear and how we can become trapped by our own anxieties, which can prevent us from breaking down the walls between ourselves and others.
Overall, "History" is a powerful song that reflects on the human experience of living and growing. It acknowledges the fragility within ourselves, our fears and anxieties, but also encourages us to keep moving forward, to keep pushing ourselves, and to live life to its fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
Seems long but short time, what have I done?
Despite time being relatively short, it feels like a long time has passed. The singer is reflecting on their life and questioning what they have accomplished.
Did I do anything I really wanted to
The singer is questioning whether they have pursued their true desires in life.
Have I tolden what I should and have I hidden all the rude
The singer is reflecting on whether they have been truthful and honest with others, or if they have hidden their true feelings and intentions.
Have I really existed here
The singer is questioning their own existence and whether they have truly made an impact in the world.
どれだけの夜を見送れたら弱さを許せるの?
The singer wonders how many nights they must endure before they can accept their own weaknesses.
どれだけの道を迷ったら人を愛せるのだろう?
The singer is questioning the amount of struggles and hardships one must go through in order to truly love others.
How do you feel? 時と共に 移りゆく人々
The singer is asking how others feel about the passing of time and the changing of people in their lives.
ヤワ過ぎる 心だから 傷つきやすく
The singer is acknowledging that their heart is soft and fragile, and therefore easily hurt.
壊れても 敗れてもいい 優しくありたい
The singer is expressing that they are willing to break and lose, as long as they can remain kind.
Everybody's getting older
The singer is pointing out that everyone is aging, regardless of how fast or slow it may seem.
We were keep walking forward
Despite the passage of time and the changing of people, the singer and their group have continued moving forward in life.
But the party is over
The singer is using the metaphor of a party to represent a time in life that has come to an end, perhaps due to growing older or changes in relationships.
Thought people will split up and go home
The singer originally thought that their group would eventually go their separate ways and move on with their individual lives.
But we're still on our order
Despite the aforementioned changes, the singer and their group have continued to stick together and follow their own path in life.
Dancing on with silents in the night
The singer describes continuing to move forward, even when things are quiet and uncertain.
Young man's afraid to stop it feels like a failure
The singer is describing the fear felt by young people who are hesitant to slow down or take a break, because it may feel like a failure to do so.
Walls everywhere walls separate everything
The singer is reflecting on the boundaries and divisions that exist between people and things in life, represented by walls.
Thought my hearts gonna burn out
The singer is describing feeling like their heart is going to give out or stop beating due to the struggles in life.
But my dream's never sold out, finishing my soda
Despite the challenges and obstacles, the singer's dream has never been given up on, even as they take a moment to enjoy a simple pleasure like drinking soda.
Climb up to the roof top, sign up to the world top
The singer is expressing their desire to climb higher and achieve success on a larger scale, symbolized by climbing to the top of a rooftop or the world stage.
Wanna show what I see and feel
The singer wants to share their perspective and emotions with others.
My right hand in my pocket
The singer is casually putting their hand in their pocket, perhaps as a way of showing how comfortable and confident they feel.
My left hand tighten up to a rocket
The singer is describing their determination and readiness to take off and achieve great things, symbolized by their hand tightening to a rocket.
Got your photo in my wallet
The singer is holding onto the memory of someone they care about, represented by a photograph in their wallet.
潤む瞳 水たまり
The singer is describing their eyes becoming moist or teary, symbolized by a puddle of water.
この声も その涙も 歴史を揺らす波となって
The singer is expressing their belief that their voice and tears can become waves that shake the course of history.
いつかそれが 全て君の ためになってくれるなら
The singer is expressing their hope that their actions and experiences will eventually benefit others.
Feel it, speed it, deal it, just do what you do, do what you do!
The singer is encouraging listeners to feel, move, and take action in their own lives, without hesitation or fear.
Can you feel it?
The singer is asking if the listener can sense the emotions and energy in the music.
Wanna speed it?
The singer is asking if the listener wants to move faster and take bolder actions like they do.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Shou Okamoto, Kouki Okamoto
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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歌詞
Seems long but short time, what have I done?
did I do anything I really wanted to
Have I tolden what I should and have I hidden all the rude,
have I really existed here
どれだけの夜を見送れたら弱さを許せるの?
どれだけの道を迷ったら人を愛せるのだろう?
Wow Yeah!
How do you feel? 時と共に 移りゆく人々
Wow Yeah!
ヤワ過ぎる 心だから 傷つきやすく
Wow Yeah!
壊れても 敗れてもいい 優しくありたい
Everybody’s getting older
We were keep walking forward
But the party is over
Thought people will split up and go home
But we’re still on our order
Dancing on with silents in the night
Young man’s afraid to stop it feels like a failure
Walls everywhere walls separate everything
まだ止まれない
Thought my hearts gonna burn out
But my dream’s never sold out, finishing my soda
Climb up to the roof top, sign up to the world top
Wanna show what I see and feel
My right hand in my pocket
My left hand tighten up to a rocket
Got your photo in my wallet
潤む瞳 水たまり
Wow Yeah!
この声も その涙も 歴史を揺らす波となって
Wow Yeah!
いつかそれが 全て君の ためになってくれるなら
Wow Yeah!
壊れても敗れてもいい
Feel it,Speed it,Deal it,Just do what you do,do what you do!
Can you feel it?
Wanna speed it?
@yonmaru1826
Seems long but short time, what have I done?
Did I do anything I really wanted to
Have I told' em what I should and have I hidden all the rude,
Have I really existed here
どれだけの夜を見送れたら弱さを許せるの?
どれだけの道を迷ったら人を愛せるの だろう?
W O W YEAH!W O W YEAH!
How do you feel? 時と共に 移りゆく人々
W O W YEAH!W O W YEAH!
ヤワ過ぎる 心だから 傷つきやすく
W O W YEAH!W O W YEAH!
壊れても 敗れてもいい 優しくありたい
(LA-LA-LA-LA-LA)
Everybody's getting older
We were keep on walking forward
But the party is over
Thought people will split up and go home
But we're still on our order
Dancing on with silence in the night
Young man's afraid to stop it feels like a failure
Walls everywhere walls separate everything
まだ止まれない
(LA-LA-LA-LA-LA)
Thought my hearts gonna burn out
But my dream's never sold out, finishing my soda
Climb up to the roof top, sign up to the world top
Wanna show what I see and feel
My right hand in my pocket
My left hand tighten up to a rocket
Got your photo in my wallet
潤む瞳 水たまり
W O W YEAH!W O W YEAH!
この声も その涙も 歴史を揺らす波となって
W O W YEAH!W O W YEAH!
いつかそれが 全て君の ためになってくれるなら
W O W YEAH!W O W YEAH!W O W YEAH!
壊れても敗れてもいい
Feel it, Speed it, Deal it, Just do what you do, Do what you do!
(LA-LA-LA-LA-LA)
Can you feel it?
Wanna speed it?
@user-jg1il8fv6d
brotherとかrockyとかもそうだけど、このギラギラした間奏マジでかっこいい
@kyokoshimomura8322
OKAMOTO'Sの曲の中でダントツ1番好き。
ショウさん誕生日会で朝方に歌ってくれたHistoryが鳥肌モノだった、、、。
@user-ht6dk7nm4d
ウトウトしながらSpotifyで音楽聞いてたらこれが流れてきて聞いてたら急に曲調変わるところがかっこよすぎて跳び起きたんやけどその瞬間が気持ちよすぎた。
@user-qw3sb5mx5d
途中で曲調がガラリと変わるのめっちゃカッコいい!
@user-og2po3ni7w
わかりみが深い
@3280BOYZ
やっぱり生のライブでOKAMOTO'Sを聴きたくなった。一日でも早く、この素敵な音楽を同じ空間にできる日が来ますように。
@tterbu4903
ダメな部分も、全部受け止めた歌詞と、曲調がOKAMOTO'Sすぎる
@user-lb2ff1ve6l
この曲に集大成感というか懐かしさがあるのは、BROTHERに惚れ込んだ黒木瞳が「自分が撮る映画主題歌にぜひBROTHERみたいな曲を!」ってオファーかけたからやで
@klosemiroslav7452
いつか紅白いってくれ!!
@user-cp8wu5eb6i
これはどのセットリストにも入れて欲しいレベルで好き。ライブ終わってから1番リピしてる