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
MC5
OKAMOTO'S Lyrics
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Wake up wake up, can't you see it? Stealing all your money and your life
Oh doctor fix me please, I'm seeing things they say can't be
Leave me at ease 欠けてるピース
腐ってる cheese 食べてすぐ kiss
Give me some peace 外出たくないから
Leave me at ease 聴きたいぜ Kinks
付けすぎの rings, You really got me
Give me some peace 外はクソばかり
家の中で爆音でロックを聴こう
Oh you're so close to me, spin you round leave you hangin' on the floor
Swingin' swingin' all the way home, motor city 5 is on my mind
Oh doctor help me please, the world's not like the songs I love, but why?
Leave me at ease 欠けてるピース
腐ってる cheese 食べてすぐ kiss
Give me some peace 外出たくないから
何もかもここへ持ってきて
Leave me at ease 聴きたいぜ Kinks
付けすぎの rings, You really got me
Give me some peace 外はクソばかり
家の中で爆音でロックを聴こう
MC5 by OKAMOTO'S is a song that speaks about the artist's desire to be left alone in peace, away from the chaos and evil of the world. The lyrics begin with a plea to someone who is trying to sneak inside the singer's broken heart to stay away. The singer is then seen lamenting about how the world is stealing away people's money and life. The artist expresses a desire to be fixed by a doctor because they are seeing things that people say can't be.
Throughout the song, the artist's cry for peace is unmistakable. They want to be left at ease without anyone intruding or coming too close. The lyrics talk about the desire to stay indoors and listen to music, specifically the Kinks and Motor City 5, away from the negativity outside. The lyrics describe the chaos of the world outside as 'kuso bakari,' which is a common Japanese idiom that means 'nothing but crap.'
OKAMOTO'S's MC5 is not just a song, but a powerful message to everyone who feels overwhelmed by the pressures of the world. The song speaks of a longing for peace, for a place where one can be free from the evils of society. By highlighting the brokenness and chaos that plagues the world, the artist calls on listeners to search for the inner peace that can only be found by stepping away from the noise.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't get so close to me, try to sneak inside my broken heart
Please don't try to get too close to me emotionally, as I am struggling to deal with my inner turmoil and heartbreak.
Wake up wake up, can't you see it? Stealing all your money and your life
Be aware of the systems in place that may exploit and drain your resources and lifestyle for their own gain.
Oh doctor fix me please, I'm seeing things they say can't be
I am experiencing things that others may not believe or understand, and I am hoping for someone to help me make sense of it all.
Leave me at ease 欠けてるピース 腐ってる cheese 食べてすぐ kiss
I need some time to relax and find peace, even if it means indulging in unhealthy habits or relationships.
Give me some peace 外出たくないから 何もかもここへ持ってきて
I am feeling overwhelmed and just want to stay inside with my belongings and comforts, avoiding any outside stress or pressure.
Leave me at ease 聴きたいぜ Kinks 付けすぎの rings, You really got me
Let me enjoy some classic music that I love, like The Kinks, and indulge in a bit of materialism with my jewelry.
Give me some peace 外はクソばかり 家の中で爆音でロックを聴こう
The world outside is terrible, so instead I'll blast some loud rock music and find peace in my own home.
Oh you're so close to me, spin you round leave you hangin' on the floor Swingin' swingin' all the way home, motor city 5 is on my mind
I have someone close to me, but I am conflicted and may hurt them emotionally. In the meantime, I will enjoy some music by the Motor City 5 as a distraction.
Oh doctor help me please, the world's not like the songs I love, but why?
I am struggling to reconcile the world I see with the messages of love and hope conveyed in the music that I enjoy, and I am hoping for guidance.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Sho Okamoto, Kouki Okamoto
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