ORESKABAND have already performed in the USA as part of the Japan Nite Tour in March 2007, and are currently performing across the United States on the Vans Warped Tour.
BIOGRAPHY
Before ORESKABAND's formation in 2003, TOMI, TAE-SAN and SAKI formed a band with other friends. Upon leaving that band, TAE-SAN,along with IKASU formed a new band. It wasn’t too long, during their middle school years, before they became the teen girl sextet ORESKABAND. They began performing at local clubs and quickly built a following with their energetic live shows and colorful personalities.
They started recording their own material and released their first album PENPAL in 2005. To show how determined they were for their band to succeed, each 15 year-old pitched in about $200 and created their first album themselves, selling it at the live houses where they performed. It was this album, along with live shows and appearances, which helped to expand their fan base outside of their hometown. Having caught the attention of A&R reps, ORESKABAND signed to Sony Music Japan in 2006 while still in high school.
In 2006, the sextet made an exceptional move when, not only was their song Hana no Ska Dance used for a TV commercial for POCKY, but the girls were also filmed performing on a moving train for the commercial. This helped gain national recognition for ORESKABAND, showing off their fresh ska-pop sound along with their lively personalities.
While juggling the lives of high school students and music artists, they completed their debut mini album, Ore, in March of the same year. As they continued to record, they had the opportunity to work with trombone player and Ska legend Rico Rodriguez for his tribute session album JAPARICO~RICO RODRIGUEZ MEETS JAPAN on a cover of the Ska classic MONKEY MAN.
In July, ORESKABAND’s debut album, Ore, was released and quickly received massive critical acclaim. Following the album’s release, they performed at the prestigious annual FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL where they attracted 1000 attendees, a record for new artists.
Their popularity is still growing in Japan, but the band doesn’t want to stop there. In March 2007, ORESKABAND participated in the Japan Nite Tour which included performances at Austin’s SXSW Music Festival and in Los Angeles and San Francisco. This overseas tour was treated at the kickoff of their Japanese tour.
In such a short time this ska rock band has achieved much success and popularity, but this is only the beginning of their musical journey.
U
ORESKABAND Lyrics
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あぁ見失いそうよ
消えないでベイビー
一生ここに居てよ
寝かしてよベイビー
夢の中を許してね
しんどいよベイビー
少し進みたいわ
顔上げればたまに笑わないでよ
もう2度と忘れられない様に
ラジオからのマミーズが私を誘うわ
待ってよベイビー
少しなんて言わないで
お願いよベイビー
一生ここに居てよ
起きてよベイビー
目覚まし時計は鳴らない
急いでベイビー
返事は無い様子
鳴らない電話着信の模様
あぁ思い違いのアラーム
残念なことに寂しくなって初めて
期待してしまった自分に同情するわ
チョコレートはまだ
おいしいそうだけど
私はシンプルなベビーバギーの旅に
全部キレイになった頃にまた
あのジャンクフード食べに行こうよ
うるさいなベイビー
もう夢は見飽きたわ
言わないでベイビー
顔も見たくないわ
聞いてよベイビー
アイラブユーも言えないまま
ねぇ ベイビー もう行くわ
The song "U" by ORESKABAND is a pop/rock track that showcases the feelings of a woman who is frustrated and restless in her relationship. The lyrics are emotive and poignant, showing the woman's desire for her partner to stay with her, stay asleep, and not leave her behind. The song discusses the many ups and downs that come with being in a relationship, with the woman seemingly having a difficult time in her current situation. She wants her partner to stay with her and not leave her alone, but at the same time, she is frustrated and anxious about her situation.
The first lines of the song, "怒ってよベイビー あぁ見失いそうよ 消えないでベイビー 一生ここに居てよ," roughly translate to "Get mad at me, baby. Oh, I feel like I'm losing you. Don't disappear, baby. Stay here with me forever." This sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the woman being quite direct about her feelings.
Overall, the song captures the complex emotions of a woman in a relationship, with the ups, downs, frustrations, and joys that come with it. The lyrics are engaging, evocative, and thought-provoking, making "U" an enjoyable track to interpret and listen to.
Line by Line Meaning
怒ってよベイビー
Baby, get angry.
あぁ見失いそうよ
Oh, I feel like I'm losing sight.
消えないでベイビー
Don't disappear, Baby.
一生ここに居てよ
Stay here forever.
寝かしてよベイビー
Let me sleep, Baby.
夢の中を許してね
Let me dream.
しんどいよベイビー
It's tough, Baby.
少し進みたいわ
I want to make some progress.
ランプの灯は小さくなってるのに
Although the lamp is dimming,
顔上げればたまに笑わないでよ
Don't laugh at me when I look up.
もう2度と忘れられない様に
So I'll never forget again.
ラジオからのマミーズが私を誘うわ
The radio's mamas invite me.
待ってよベイビー
Wait for me, Baby.
少しなんて言わないで
Don't say 'just a little'.
お願いよベイビー
Please, Baby.
一生ここに居てよ
Stay here forever.
起きてよベイビー
Wake up, Baby.
目覚まし時計は鳴らない
The alarm clock isn't ringing.
急いでベイビー
Hurry, Baby.
返事は無い様子
There seems to be no answer.
鳴らない電話着信の模様
The phone isn't ringing, but there's an incoming call.
あぁ思い違いのアラーム
Oh, it was a false alarm.
残念なことに寂しくなって初めて
Unfortunately, I become lonely for the first time.
期待してしまった自分に同情するわ
I feel sorry for myself for expecting too much.
チョコレートはまだおいしいそうだけど
The chocolate still seems delicious, but
私はシンプルなベビーバギーの旅に
I'm on a simple baby buggy journey.
全部キレイになった頃にまた
When everything is beautiful again,
あのジャンクフード食べに行こうよ
Let's go eat junk food.
うるさいなベイビー
You're noisy, Baby.
もう夢は見飽きたわ
I'm tired of dreaming.
言わないでベイビー
Don't say anything, Baby.
顔も見たくないわ
I don't even want to see your face.
聞いてよベイビー
Listen, Baby.
アイラブユーも言えないまま
I still can't say 'I love you.'
ねぇ ベイビー もう行くわ
Hey, Baby. I'm leaving now.
Lyrics © TV Asahi Music Co., Ltd.
Written by: たえさん
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
元実況者もりー
Carry On! Carry On!
You maybe right, and maybe wrong
We go smiling either way
Carry on, oh everyday
突然の雨に 傘も無く うつむいて
帰れなくなったの? Don't be so sad, don't be so sad
計算しないで 暮らす日々のすみっこに
お金じゃ買えないものがあるわ
Carry on! Carry on!
You maybe right, and maybe wrong
We go smiling either way
Carry on, oh everyday
Carry on! Carry on!
We know you know where you belong
We go smiling either way
Carry on, oh everyday
やりきれぬ今日を ごまかすのはやめよう
誰もがわかってる Don't feel alone, Don't feel alone
気長にやろうよ 素直になれるのなら
それ以上ないわ 生き急がないで
Carry on! Carry on!
You maybe right, and maybe wrong
We go smiling either way
Carry on, oh everyday
Carry on! Carry on!
We know you know where you belong
We go smiling either way
Carry on, oh everyday
Carry on! Carry on!
You maybe right, and maybe wrong
We go smiling either way
Carry on, oh everyday
Carry on! Carry on!
We know you know where you belong
We go smiling either way
Carry on, oh everyday
Zzz
ORESKABAND always hits the spot
TheFlyingCrud
Took me ages to find them again! Saw them like 5 years ago at Otakon, they are awesome live
Jdorffer
I saw that at Otakon also was a great event
M Kurosawa
2 años despues y esta canción me siguen Enganchando como la primera vez :D
Aguante Oreskaband loco!
evensteve284
I can't get enough of this band!!!
Melannie Bartolo
Excelent band! I love them ♡ Saludos desde Perú
Ska Punk Daily
This whole new EP is really great. Quite a return to form, last couple of releases were a little experimental in sound. Good to see them doing upbeat ska pop!
Catsy
I wasn't a big fan of this song the first time I heard it - I think because I miss hearing the punk influences - but it really grew on me the same way Hot Number did. It's just such a feel-good tune, the way it lifts your spirits and encourages you to, well, carry on!
Maki
man i love this band, it's great to see them again and with such an awesome song too! i always loved their energy specially hayami and saki
female voices
joy, skills and finest ska - definitely love this band 😍 !!