Okamoto's are a four piece hailing from Tokyo, Japan They take their name, … Read Full Bio ↴Okamoto's are a four piece hailing from Tokyo, Japan They take their name, just as the Ramones did, with all four members having the same surname; Vox - Shou Okamoto, Guitar - Kouki Okamoto, Bass - Hama Okamoto, Drums - Reiji Okamoto (taking the surname from their favorite Avant Garde painter Tarou Okamato). At only 19 years old, this band is ready to fill the boots of the Ramones and become legends themselves.

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

Phantom
OKAMOTO'S Lyrics

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The cafe window's like a movie screen
Shows me some strangers falling in love
My cup of coffee doesn't work at all
I'm so alone, wanna sleep
You used to always wear a red lipstick said
Then I can leave a proof that I was here
Don't worry I'm so good at forgetting things
So go away before I recall

I painted my mask to a different color
Poisoned my past with memories
Still when I find a lipstick
Smudge on the cup
I look for your shadow

I know that there's no girl like you, but what can I do?
I've got no choice, I'm in this hole alone
I need some more
My heart's so empty
Aren't there any phantoms that you left for me?
Are you gonna laugh if you see me trying to find a lipstick
Smudge that you left

I need some more
My heart's so empty
Aren't there any phantoms that you left for me?
Are you gonna cry if you find out
I'm not good at forgetting things?

I know there're a lot of guys better than me out there
I've got no choice, I'm in this hole alone

Dulu dulu dulu dulu, dulu dulu du dulu lu lu
Dulu dulu dulu dululululu, dululu
Dulu dulu dulu dulu, dulu dulu du dulu lu lu
Dulu dulu dulu dululululu, dululu

I need some more
My heart's so empty
Aren't there any phantoms that you left for me?
Are you gonna laugh if you see me trying to find a lipstick
Smudge that you left

I need some more
My heart's so empty
Aren't there any phantoms that you left for me?
Are you gonna cry if you find out
I'm not good at forgetting things?

I need some more
I need some more
I need some more

Are you gonna cry if you see me trying to find a lipstick
Smudge that you left

Dulu dulu dulu dulu, dulu dulu du dulu lu lu
Dulu dulu dulu dululululu, dululu
Dulu dulu dulu dulu, dulu dulu du dulu lu lu
Dulu dulu dulu dululululu, dululu

Dulu dulu dulu dulu, dulu dulu du dulu lu lu
Dulu dulu dulu dululululu, dululu

Dulu dulu dulu dulu, dulu dulu du dulu lu lu
Dulu dulu dulu dululululu, dululu

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of OKAMOTO'S's song Phantom deal with feelings of loneliness and longing for someone who is no longer present. The singer is sitting in a cafe, observing strangers falling in love through the window, but feeling empty and detached from the world around him. He remembers a past love who used to wear red lipstick and left a mark of her presence. However, he tries to forget her and even changes his facade, painting his mask to a different color and poisoning his past with memories.

Despite his efforts, the singer still feels the presence of his former lover whenever he finds a lipstick smudge on the cup. He longs for some kind of phantom of her that could fill the void in his heart. The song oscillates between a sense of helplessness and a desperate need for connection, as the singer asks if there are any phantoms left for him and wonders if his former love would laugh or cry at his attempts to find her traces.

Overall, the lyrics of Phantom are a poignant representation of the human condition, depicting the struggle between the desire for belonging and the inevitability of loss and transience.

Line by Line Meaning

The cafe window's like a movie screen
The cafe window provides the same entertainment as watching a movie

Shows me some strangers falling in love
I see strangers fall in love in the window's reflection

My cup of coffee doesn't work at all
Drinking coffee does not help me feel better

I'm so alone, wanna sleep
I feel lonely and want to sleep

You used to always wear a red lipstick said
You always wore red lipstick and told me

Then I can leave a proof that I was here
Wearing your lipstick will leave evidence that I was with you

Don't worry I'm so good at forgetting things
I am skilled at forgetting memories

So go away before I recall
Please leave before I remember

I painted my mask to a different color
I changed myself to try to move on from you

Poisoned my past with memories
I filled my past with memories of you

Still when I find a lipstick
Despite trying to forget you, I still remember you when I find a lipstick

Smudge on the cup
A mark on the cup reminds me of you

I look for your shadow
I search for a mere trace of you

I know that there's no girl like you, but what can I do?
I acknowledge that nobody can compare to you, but I can't change that

I've got no choice, I'm in this hole alone
I am stuck in this situation by myself

My heart's so empty
I feel empty inside

Aren't there any phantoms that you left for me?
Is there nothing left of you that remains with me?

Are you gonna laugh if you see me trying to find a lipstick
Will you mock me if you see me searching for a trace of you?

I need some more
I need more of you

Are you gonna cry if you find out I'm not good at forgetting things?
Will you be sad if you find out I can't forget you?

I know there're a lot of guys better than me out there
I understand that there are better guys than me out there

Dulu dulu dulu dulu, dulu dulu du dulu lu lu Dulu dulu dulu dululululu, dululu
Repetitive nonsensical syllables to create a musical effect

I need some more
I need more of you

Are you gonna laugh if you see me trying to find a lipstick Smudge that you left
Will you mock me if you see me looking for any evidence of us being together?

I need some more
I still need more of you

Are you gonna cry if you find out I'm not good at forgetting things?
Will you be upset if you realize I can't forget you?

I need some more
I am still longing for more of you

Dulu dulu dulu dulu, dulu dulu du dulu lu lu Dulu dulu dulu dululululu, dululu
Repetitive nonsensical syllables to create a musical effect

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Sho Okamoto, Koki Okamoto

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