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
Pump It Up
OKAMOTO'S Lyrics
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Ending in dirty looks,
List'ning to the Muzak,
Thinking 'bout this 'n' that
She said that's that
I don't wanna chitter-chat
Turn it down a little bit
Or turn it down flat
Pump it up
When you don't really need it
Pump it up
Until you can feel it
Down in the pleasure centre,
Hell bent or heaven sent,
Listen to the propaganda,
Listen to the latest slander
There's nothing underhand
That she wouldn't understand
Pump it up
Until you can feel it
Pump it up
When you don't really need it
She's been a bad girl
She's like a chemical
Though you try to stop it,
She's like a narcotic
You wanna torture her
You wanna talk to her
All the things you
Bought for her,
Putting up your temp'rature
Pump it up
Until you can feel it
Pump it up
When you don't really need it
Out in the fashion show,
Down in the bargain bin,
You put your passion out
Under the pressure pin
Fall into submission,
Hit-and-run transmission
No use wishing now
For any other sin
Pump it up
Until you can feel it
Pump it up
When you don't really need it
Pump it up
Until you can feel it
Pump it up
When you don't really need it
Pump it up
Until you can feel it
Pump it up
When you don't really need it
Don't really need it
Don't really need it
Don't really need it
The lyrics of OKAMOTO'S's song Pump It Up are a commentary on the excesses of modern society and the addictive nature of consumer culture. The first verse describes the singer's frustrations with the background music in a store or public space, and the pressure of society to constantly engage in small talk and superficial interactions. However, he feels the need to "pump it up" - to indulge in excess and stimulation - even when he doesn't really need it. The chorus repeats this sentiment, urging the listener to go beyond their limits until they can "feel it". The second verse continues in this vein, describing the pressure to conform to societal norms and consume the latest trends, even if they are ultimately empty and meaningless. The lyric "she's been a bad girl, she's like a chemical" suggests that consumer culture can be addictive and destructive, despite its superficial appeal. The final verse paints a picture of the fashion industry and its superficiality, urging the listener to resist the pressure to conform and instead celebrate their own individuality.
Overall, Pump It Up is a scathing critique of modern society's obsession with consumption, conformity, and surface-level interactions. The repetition of the phrase "pump it up" serves as a warning against the dangers of excess and the addictive nature of consumer culture. The lyrics urge the listener to resist societal pressure and embrace their own individuality, even if it means going against the grain.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been on tenterhooks Ending in dirty looks
I've been anxiously waiting for something, which has resulted in people giving me disapproving looks.
List'ning to the Muzak, Thinking 'bout this 'n' that
I'm listening to background music while pondering over different thoughts.
She said that's that I don't wanna chitter-chat Turn it down a little bit Or turn it down flat
She said to stop talking and reduce the volume of the music either slightly or completely.
Pump it up When you don't really need it Pump it up Until you can feel it
Increase the volume of the music even when it's not necessary so that you can feel its effects.
Down in the pleasure centre, Hell bent or heaven sent, Listen to the propaganda, Listen to the latest slander
In the region of pleasure within me, I am strongly committed to pleasure-seeking, whether it is natural or divine. Furthermore, I listen to fake information and rumors being spread around.
There's nothing underhand That she wouldn't understand
There's no secret thing that she wouldn't be able to comprehend.
She's been a bad girl She's like a chemical Though you try to stop it, She's like a narcotic
She's been behaving badly, and being around her has a chemical-like effect on me. Even if I try to resist her, she still affects me like a drug.
You wanna torture her You wanna talk to her All the things you Bought for her, Putting up your temp'rature
You want to either cause her trouble or have a conversation with her. Everything that you have purchased for her is causing you to feel more passionate.
Out in the fashion show, Down in the bargain bin, You put your passion out Under the pressure pin
You express your passion in high-end fashion shows or at low-priced sales. However, you sometimes suppress it due to pressure.
Fall into submission, Hit-and-run transmission No use wishing now For any other sin
You surrender and become submissive, as well as engage in reckless behavior. There's no point regretting it now or wishing for a different wrongdoing.
Don't really need it Don't really need it Don't really need it
You keep reminding yourself that you really do not need it.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Costello Elvis, Declan Patrick Aloysius MacManus
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