Original Love is a Japanese rock band.
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Original Love is a Japanese rock band.
It started in 1986 as "Red Curtain", a five member band that ended up as an individual (his name is Tajima Takao) also known as OL.
in 1988-1990, Tajima Takao worked not only on OL but also with Pizzicato Five. By the 90's OL was categorized as "Shibuya-kei", influencing many of the artists to follow.
Most representative songs-----------
Tuki no Ura de Aimasyou(1991)
Asahi no Ataru Michi(1994)
Primal(1996)
Mekureta Orange(2001)
(in this song, he joins to Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra as a vocal, and viceversa.)
The Rover
ORIGINAL LOVE Lyrics
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調子を取り戻す Rover!
そして真昼に泥を浴び
その場に立ち上がる Rover! ah!
街は High になりたい奴等ばかり
少しタイトに行ってみようか
とりとめもない話を止めて
飾りを投げ捨て裸になって
転がる石のように
鼓動はぎりぎりまで Uptight さあ今
Ride on Ride on Ride on Rover!
傷ついたワゴンで サバンナを
まともに走り抜く (Frisky)
Rover! (Frisky)
Hay! 焼け焦げた荒野に飢えて
孤独に朽ち果てる (Frisky)
Rover! (Frisky)
自由はそんなものかもしれない
少しタイトに行ってみようか
とりとめもない話を止めて
飾りを投げ捨て裸になって
果てなく堕落の道を歩もう
転がる石のように
鼓動はぎりぎりまで Uptight さあ今
Ha! Ride on Ride on Ride on ha!
(Ah... ho! ha!)
(Hai hai hai...)
(Ma ma ma...)
Rover! yeah!
とりとめもない話を止めて
飾りを投げ捨て裸になって
果てなく堕落の道を歩もう
転がる石のように ha!
鼓動はぎりぎりまで Uptight さあ今
Ride on ha! Ride on Ride on Rover!
Ha! Ride on Ride on Ride on ha! Rover!
Hey! Ride on Ride on Ride on Rover!
Hey! Ride on Ride on Ride on Rover! hey!
(Rover! Rover! Rover!)
Rover!
The lyrics of "The Rover" by ORIGINAL LOVE are a celebration of freedom and rebellion against societal expectations. The song paints a picture of a person, the Rover, who is tired of conforming to the norms of society and decides to take a different path. The Rover seeks to find their own way and do whatever feels right, even if it means abandoning the safety of their comfortable life. They are willing to take risks and embrace the unknown, as they set out to explore the endless road of corruption and decadence. The lyrics encourage listeners to break free of the shackles of conformity and embrace the sense of adventure that comes with taking risks and breaking boundaries.
The song's lyrics include metaphors that paint a picture of the journey of a person seeking freedom. The water of the morning is compared to the means of the Rover to regain their strength and start their journey. The mud of the noon is a metaphor for the obstacles that the Rover faces along the way. The song recognizes and celebrates the possibility of danger - the risk that the Rover takes to stray from the path they once knew in search of something new. The rhythm and tone of the song are fast and up-tempo, reflecting the sense of urgency that comes with the Rover's desire to explore and break free.
Line by Line Meaning
例えば朝の水一杯で 調子を取り戻す Rover!
The Rover is the kind of person who can feel better with something as simple as a glass of water in the morning.
そして真昼に泥を浴び その場に立ち上がる Rover! ah!
The Rover is the kind of person who can get knocked down in the middle of the day, be covered in dirt and stand right back up again.
街は High になりたい奴等ばかり 少しタイトに行ってみようか
The Rover is suggesting that instead of chasing after trendy and superficial things, people should try living a little more modestly.
自由はそんなものかもしれない 少しタイトに行ってみようか
The Rover thinks that freedom might not be about living without limits and responsibilities. Instead, it might be about living within certain constraints to find true value in life.
傷ついたワゴンで サバンナを まともに走り抜く (Frisky) Rover! (Frisky) Hay!
The Rover is the kind of person who can take a damaged car and drive it through the rough terrain of a savannah.
焼け焦げた荒野に飢えて 孤独に朽ち果てる (Frisky) Rover! (Frisky) Hay!
The Rover can feel at home in the harsh and barren desert, even if it means experiencing loneliness and decay.
とりとめもない話を止めて 飾りを投げ捨て裸になって 果てなく堕落の道を歩もう 転がる石のように 鼓動はぎりぎりまで Uptight さあ今
The Rover suggests that people should put aside superficial things and embrace a simpler, more honest way of life. The journey won't be easy and might even seem corrupt, but the Rover thinks that we should keep going like a rolling stone, with our hearts beating to the limit.
Ha! Ride on Ride on Ride on ha! (Ah... ho! ha!) (Hai hai hai...) (Ma ma ma...) Rover! yeah!
The Rover encourages people to keep moving forward, even if the journey is full of ups and downs. They encourage a cry of energy while taking their name.
Rover!
The song ends with a repetition of the title, amplifying the idea of the Rover as a symbol of resilience, freedom and simplicity.
Writer(s): 田島 貴男, 田島 貴男
Contributed by Caroline W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.