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
You Don't Want It
OKAMOTO'S Lyrics
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I don't get the appeal, who the fuck are you
Stand in line, 18 hrs, just to say you did
Whatchu wanna do wanna do wanna do
Tell me why you care so much about the trends?
Do you just see everybody else and follow them?
Hoping there's still time for me to do what I
心のドアを閉ざしていつも同じところで
何を考えていたって 同じさ
You don't want it! You don't want it ooh!
You don't want it! You don't want it ooh!
Ooh ooh
You don't want it! You don't want it ooh!
You don't want it! You don't want it ooh!
Ooh ooh
Ooh ooh
If I had money would you sleep with me?
If I got fame would you come for free?
I don't wanna be whatchu want me to be
Me to be, wanna be, wanna be
I don't wanna do whatchu wanna do
'Cause whatchu wanna do, it ain't nothin' new
Look into the mirror, wait, who are you?
And watcha wanna do wanna do wanna do
心のドアを閉ざしていつも同じところで
何を考えていたって 同じさ
どこでも行けるとしてもどこへも行かなけりゃ
閉じ込められてるのと 同じさ
You don't want it! You don't want it! You don't want it!
You don't want it! You don't want it! You don't want it!
You don't want it! You don't want it ooh!
You don't want it! You don't want it ooh!
Ooh ooh
You don't want it! You don't want it ooh!
You don't want it! You don't want it ooh!
Ooh ooh
Ooh ooh
Ooh ooh
The song "You Don't Want It" by OKAMOTO'S is a commentary on the pressure to conform to societal expectations and trends. The singer of the song rejects the popular desire for fame and material success, instead questioning why people care so much about following trends and doing what everyone else is doing. The lyrics "Tell me why you care so much about the trends? Do you just see everybody else and follow them? Hoping there's still time for me to do what I wanna do" encapsulate this sentiment.
The verses "心のドアを閉ざしていつも同じところで 何を考えていたって 同じさ" ("Closing the door to my heart, always in the same place, no matter what I think, it's all the same") express a sense of feeling trapped and stagnant. The repetition of "wanna do" in the chorus underscores the idea of wanting to break free from expectations and follow one's own path, rather than just going along with what others want.
Overall, the song encourages listeners to think critically about their own desires and motivations, and to not blindly follow trends or societal pressures.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't wanna do what you wanna do
I refuse to follow your lead
I don't get the appeal, who the fuck are you
I don't understand why you're interested and why it matters so much
Stand in line, 18 hrs, just to say you did
People wait in line for an unnecessarily long time to take part in something for the sake of recognition
Whatchu wanna do wanna do wanna do
What's important is to do what you genuinely want to do
Tell me why you care so much about the trends?
Why do the latest trends mean so much to you?
Do you just see everybody else and follow them?
Do you blindly follow the herd like everyone else?
Hoping there's still time for me to do what I
I hope it's not too late for me to follow my desires
Wanna do wanna do wanna do
I want to do what I genuinely desire
心のドアを閉ざしていつも同じところで
My heart's door is closed and I'm always in the same place
何を考えていたって 同じさ
No matter what I think, everything stays the same
You don't want it! You don't want it ooh!
You don't want to live life on someone else's terms
If I had money would you sleep with me?
If I was wealthy would you be with me because of my possessions?
If I got fame would you come for free?
Would you be interested in me if I was famous and successful?
I don't wanna be whatchu want me to be
I don't want to be molded into someone else's desire for me
Me to be, wanna be, wanna be
I want to be myself, as I am
Look into the mirror, wait, who are you?
Reflect upon yourself and consider who you really are
And watcha wanna do wanna do wanna do
Then, do what you genuinely want to do
どこでも行けるとしてもどこへも行かなけりゃ
Even though it is possible to go anywhere, if don't go anywhere
閉じ込められてるのと 同じさ
It's the same as being locked up
You don't want it! You don't want it! You don't want it!
You don't want to be stuck, living life in the same stagnant way
Ooh ooh
Ooh ooh
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Sho Okamoto, Kouki Okamoto, Tadashi James Beddie
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