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
JOY JOY JOY
OKAMOTO'S Lyrics
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やっぱりそうじゃん
Joy joy joyじゃない
やっぱりそうじゃん
Joy joy joyじゃない
やっぱりそうじゃん
Joy joy joyじゃない
グチグチこぼしながらも
耐えて耐えて耐え切って
それで願いは叶うのかい?
あのさぁ ミサンガじゃあるまいし
プッツリ切れちまう前に
進もう明るい未来へ
躓きついでに 足を出すだけで歩けるぜ hey hey
胸騒ぎのする方向へ (hey!)
手始めにまずは shake it! shake it!
行けんのかい? (hey!) 行くしかねぇ! (hey!)
Shake it! Shake it! Shake it! Shake it!
Hey! Don't do it, just do it, dancin' all night
(Woo hoo 音楽にのって)
Hey! Don't do it, just do it, dancin' all night
(Woo hoo come on)
Shake it! Shake it! Shake it! Shake it!
Joy joy joyじゃない
やっぱりそうじゃん
Joy joy joyじゃない
やっぱりそうじゃん
Joy joy joyじゃない
やっぱりそうじゃん
Joy joy joyじゃない
あのさぁ 今日はなにかが
いつもとちょっと違くない?
なにがって訳じゃないけど
乗れそうな風なら乗っちゃうぜ?
ダメだぁ 純情根性はしっくりこない性分で
だけどヤルしかないのさ
イケるかどうか わかんなくたっていかなくちゃ hey hey
生まれて死ぬまで一瞬だ (hey!)
歯ぎしりベッドで Shake it! Shake it!
歌って踊って騒げるか? (hey!)
Shake it! Shake it! Shake it! Shake it!
Hey! Don't do it, just do it, dancin' all night
(Woo hoo 音楽にのって)
Hey! Don't do it, just do it, dancin' all night
(Woo hoo)
Shake it! Shake it! Shake it! Shake it!
トゥトゥトゥルル トゥトゥトゥル
トゥトゥトゥルル トゥトゥトゥル
トゥトゥトゥルル トゥトゥトゥル
Shake it! Shake it! Shake it! Shake it!
Hey! Don't do it, just do it, dancin' all night
(Woo hoo 音楽にのって alright)
Hey! Don't do it, just do it, dancin' all night
(Woo hoo 音楽にのって)
Hey! Don't do it, just do it, dancin' all night
(Woo hoo 音楽にのって)
Hey! Don't do it just do it, dancin' all night
(Woo hoo) ah woo
Shake it! Shake it! Shake it! Shake it!
The song "Joy Joy Joy" by OKAMOTO'S is a catchy and upbeat tune that encourages listeners to let go of their worries, dance all night, and look towards a brighter future. The opening lines of "Joy joy joyじゃない やっぱりそうじゃん" suggest that even though the lyrics may not be explicitly about joy, the sentiment is still present. In the verse, the singer shares the struggles of feeling like giving up but persevering through tough situations in hopes of achieving their dreams. The chorus is a rallying cry to dance and let loose, followed by a reminder in the second verse that life is short and it's important to take opportunities as they come.
The lyrics of the song encourage a positive and resilient attitude towards challenges and setbacks. The message is to keep pushing through, even when it gets tough, and find joy in the little things that make life worth celebrating. The repetition in the chorus of "Joy joy joyじゃない やっぱりそうじゃん" suggests that the singer is reaffirming the idea that joy exists even when it's not explicitly stated. The overall theme of the song is about embracing life and finding happiness in unexpected moments.
Line by Line Meaning
Joy joy joyじゃない
The feeling of joy is not present.
やっぱりそうじゃん
As expected.
あのさぁ くじけそうしんどい
I'm feeling broken down and tired.
グチグチこぼしながらも
I'm constantly complaining despite it all.
耐えて耐えて耐え切って
I've endured and endured until the end.
それで願いは叶うのかい?
Will my wish come true because of this?
あのさぁ ミサンガじゃあるまいし
It's not like I have a lucky charm bracelet.
プッツリ切れちまう前に
Before I snap.
進もう明るい未来へ
Let's move forward towards a brighter future.
躓きついでに 足を出すだけで歩けるぜ hey hey
Even when I stumble, I can take a step and keep walking.
胸騒ぎのする方向へ (hey!)
Towards the direction that makes me feel nervous.
手始めにまずは shake it! shake it!
First things first, let's shake it!
行けんのかい? (hey!) 行くしかねぇ! (hey!)
Can't you go? You have to go!
Hey! Don't do it, just do it, dancin' all night
Let's dance all night without hesitation!
(Woo hoo 音楽にのって)
Woo hoo, let's go with the music!
あのさぁ 今日はなにかが
Today, something feels different.
いつもとちょっと違くない?
Doesn't it feel a little different than usual?
なにがって訳じゃないけど
Not sure what it is, but something's off.
乗れそうな風なら乗っちゃうぜ?
If there's a gust that seems rideable, I'll take it.
ダメだぁ 純情根性はしっくりこない性分で
It's no use, I'm not the type to settle for pure instincts.
だけどヤルしかないのさ
But there's nothing else to do but try.
イケるかどうか わかんなくたっていかなくちゃ hey hey
I have to go, even if I'm not sure if I can make it or not.
生まれて死ぬまで一瞬だ (hey!)
From birth to death, life is but a moment.
歯ぎしりベッドで Shake it! Shake it!
Even as I grind my teeth in bed, I have to keep shaking it.
歌って踊って騒げるか? (hey!)
Can you sing, dance, and make some noise?
トゥトゥトゥルル トゥトゥトゥル
Toot toot toot toot toot toot toot.
Shake it! Shake it! Shake it! Shake it!
Shake it, shake it, shake it, shake it!
Hey! Don't do it, just do it, dancin' all night
Let's dance all night without hesitation!
(Woo hoo 音楽にのって alright)
Woo hoo, let's go with the music, alright?
(Woo hoo)
Woo hoo!
Hey! Don't do it just do it, dancin' all night
Let's dance all night without hesitation!
(Woo hoo) ah woo
Woo hoo! Ah woo!
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Koki Okamoto, Sho Okamoto
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Schluck
I just love this.
Enkhjin
Shaking shaking🤭💕
Dog Jr
Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaah