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
Sing A Song Alone
OKAMOTO'S Lyrics
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その手を広げたら
この歌を歌おう さぁ
閉じた目開いたら
迎えに行くんだろ
この歌を歌おう さぁ
The lyrics to OKAMOTO'S's song Sing A Song Alone encourages the listeners to open up and sing their hearts out, even if they feel lonely. The opening lyrics "Sono te wo hiraitara, sono te wo hirogetara" translate to "If you open your hands, if you spread your hands," indicating a gesture of vulnerability and openness. The following line "Kono uta wo utaou saa" translates to "Let's sing this song now," implying that music has the ability to bring people together and uplift their spirits.
The second verse "Tojita me hiraitara, mukae ni ikundaro" translates to "If you open your closed eyes, someone will come to meet you." This line emphasizes the importance of being open to possibilities and new experiences, even when feeling isolated. The overall message of the song seems to be that singing and music can act as a way to break down emotional barriers and allow for positive connections to be made.
Line by Line Meaning
その手を開いたら
When you open up your hands
その手を広げたら
When you spread your hands out
この歌を歌おう さぁ
Let's sing this song now
閉じた目開いたら
When you open your closed eyes
迎えに行くんだろ
You're going to meet someone, right?
この歌を歌おう さぁ
Let's sing this song now
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Sho Okamoto
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