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

Pink Moon
OKAMOTO'S Lyrics

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I was runin' outa buttery
君から電話来て
まだ話し足りなくて
早く家に帰りたい
全部どうでもいいな
好きも嫌いもいらない
俺は賢いバラフライ
飛んで火に燃やされたい ah

サックスフォン月夜にこのムード
一瞬迷って羽を広げ
暗闇に音立てて月まで飛んでけそうなこのミッドナイト

Ah

I was tryin' to call your telephone
君の電話はいつも
充電が切れてる
いつ帰ってくるの?
俺も散歩に出るよ
いつも通りの道を
いつもと違く歩く
音楽でも聴いて ah

サックスフォン月夜にこのムード
一周回って楽しくなって
月だけに見つかってしまった僕ら2人のバカンス

Ah

こんな時偶然誰かに
会えたらいいのに誰もいない

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of OKAMOTO'S Pink Moon depict the singer's restlessness and desire for connection. In the first verse, the singer receives a phone call from someone they like, but the conversation ends too soon, leaving them wanting more. They express a feeling of detachment from everything around them, not caring about likes or dislikes, and fantasize about being a "wise butterfly" that willingly burns in a fire. The second verse shows the singer's attempt to reach out to the person they like again, but without success. They go for a walk, seeking solace in music and the nighttime ambiance, and wish for a chance encounter with someone to break their solitude.

The song's chorus features a saxophone solo that creates a moody atmosphere as the singer imagines soaring towards the moon. They feel exhilarated by the idea of taking off, spreading their wings, and releasing themselves from mundane worries. The second time the chorus appears, the tone shifts to a more optimistic one, as the singer and their loved one find themselves on a midnight vacation, sharing a special moment.

Pink Moon portrays a sense of yearning for connection and freedom. While the first verse is melancholic, the chorus evokes a dreamlike state that suggests hope and the possibility of finding happiness. The song's themes of escapism and the desire for a transcendental experience resonate with the listener and create a sense of intimacy.

Line by Line Meaning

I was runin' outa buttery
I have run out of things to say, my conversation has become stale and uninteresting.

君から電話来て
You called me on the phone.

まだ話し足りなくて
I still have more to say, I am not done talking.

早く家に帰りたい
I want to go back home quickly.

全部どうでもいいな
Nothing matters to me anymore, I am indifferent to everything.

好きも嫌いもいらない
I do not need love or hate, I am content with being alone.

俺は賢いバラフライ
I am a wise butterfly, a creature of beauty and transformation.

飛んで火に燃やされたい ah
I want to fly high and burn brightly, even if it means I might get hurt.

サックスフォン月夜にこのムード
The mood of this moonlit night is set by the saxophone music.

一瞬迷って羽を広げ
For a moment I hesitate, then I spread my wings and take off.

暗闇に音立てて月まで飛んでけそうなこのミッドナイト
In the darkness I make some noise and it feels like I could fly all the way to the moon on this midnight.