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
It's Alright
OKAMOTO'S Lyrics
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Hey! ガンガン働いては
ハート擦り切れ
虚しく睡眠、
ビタミン足りないまま
Hey! オンボロ人形の如く疲れ
先生、興奮剤が足りないかも
足りてるものなど
Oh yeah no no no
Oh yeah no no 大丈夫さ
It's alright It's alright
信じていいぜ
今はキツいこの道を行けば
ララバイ
It's alright
ララバイ
It's alright
ララバイ
It's alright
ララバイ
見えない未来に
少し怯えてた
Oh yeah no no no
Oh yeah no no 大丈夫さ
It's alright It's alright
なるようになるさ
煙る街並み肩で切って
Oh yeah no no no
Oh yeah no no 大丈夫さ
It's alright It's alright
男は誰も
叶わぬ夢の言いなりなのさ
ララバイ
It's alright
ララバイ
It's alright
ララバイ
It's alright
ララバイ
The song "It's Alright" by OKAMOTO'S depicts the struggles that comes with pushing oneself too hard in life. The lyrics encourage listeners to keep pushing forward, even when it seems like there is no end in sight, and even if it means putting oneself through arduous and tiring experiences. The opening lines of the song say "Hey! Gan gan hataraitewa/ haato kosurikire/ munashiku suimin/ bitamin tarinai mama" which roughly translate to mean that sometimes, even when we work hard, we feel as though we have been spinning our wheels, lacking the energy or vitality we need to carry on. The lines "Oh yeah no no no/ Oh yeah no no daijoubu sa" suggest that we shouldn't worry too much, as everything will eventually work out.
The song's chorus repeats the phrase "It's alright" over and over again, as though to remind the listener that things will eventually get better. The lines "naru you ni naru sa/ kemuru machinami kata de kitte" encourage listeners to believe in themselves and persevere even in the face of adversity. The final lines of the song suggest that we shouldn't give up on our dreams, but rather keep working towards them, even if they seem unrealistic or unattainable.
Overall, "It's Alright" is a song about the human struggle and perseverance. It encourages us to stay focused and keep pushing forward, even when things are tough, and to believe that everything will eventually work out if we keep striving towards our goals.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey! ガンガン働いては
Hey! Working hard until you're exhausted
ハート擦り切れ
Heart worn out
虚しく睡眠、
Sleeping without any sense of fulfillment,
ビタミン足りないまま
Lacking the essential vitamins and minerals needed to thrive
Hey! オンボロ人形の如く疲れ
Hey! Tired like a worn-out puppet
先生、興奮剤が足りないかも
Hey, doctor, maybe what's needed is a shot of adrenaline
足りてるものなど
Well, there's nothing to lose
1つもないけど
You've got no one to depend on
Oh yeah no no no
Oh yeah, it's gonna be tough
Oh yeah no no 大丈夫さ
Oh yeah, you'll be alright
It's alright It's alright
It's alright, it's going to be alright
信じていいぜ
Believe me
今はキツいこの道を行けば
If you make it through this hard path ahead
ララバイ
Lullaby
It's alright
It's alright
見えない未来に
In the unseen future
少し怯えてた
Feeling a bit scared
なるようになるさ
Things will work out in the end
煙る街並み肩で切って
The hazy urban skyline stands out sharply
男は誰も
All men
叶わぬ夢の言いなりなのさ
Are all at the mercy of their impossible dreams
ララバイ
Lullaby
It's alright
It's alright
ララバイ
Lullaby
It's alright
It's alright
ララバイ
Lullaby
It's alright
It's alright
ララバイ
Lullaby
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Koki Okamoto, Sho Okamoto
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind