Penpals are a band from Japan and are responsible for the opening theme for… Read Full Bio ↴Penpals are a band from Japan and are responsible for the opening theme for the anime 'Berserk', titled "Tell me Why" among many others, and have currently released a number of Albums, singles, and music DVDs.

The band broke up in 2005 with Takashi joining REVERSLOW.

After reuniting all of their original members in February of 2011, PENPALS has announced that they will be releasing an album with new songs including a self-cover of their hit song “TELL ME WHY“, which gained popularity as the opening theme song to the anime “Berserk“, for the first time in eight years on July 25th. The album titled 「PAST REST SUMMER」

Band members

-Kinya Kamijou - Drums
-Seiya Kamijou - Guitar
-Hayashi Munemasa - Bass & Vocals
-Yosihito Hirai - Bass (joined in 2002)
Yosihito Hirai joined PENPALS after his previous band, YOUNG PUNCH, broke up. Then Munemasa started playing Rhythm guitar.
Hayashi Takashi disbanded and formed the group REVERSLOW, which was a side-band around 2004.

Albums

* PENPALS (1997 July 20th)
* AMERICAMAN (1998 April 22nd)
* RIGHT NOW (1999 September 16th)
* PAST LAST SUMMER (2000 September 13th)
* 2nd coming (2001 October 24th)
* Super Powerless (2001 December 5th)
* PLAY ROCKS (2002 October 30th)
* THERE'S NO GREATEST HITS (2003 March 12th)
* ROCK'EM ALL (2004 January 21st)
* LET GO e.p. (2004 July 28th)
*「PAST REST SUMMER」(2012 July 25th)
* CAARRS (2022 July 6th)
* 1973 (2023 September 6th)

Good Night There
PENPALS Lyrics

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Good night there The party is up
But your dream is on
Good night there
Your ddream is on
Good night bad boy,
the party is up
Good night bad girl.
but your dream is on

Good night bad boy,
the party is up
Good night bad girl.
but your dream is on
But your dream is on

But your dream is on
But your dream is on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of PENPALS's song "Good Night There" convey a sense of duality between the party atmosphere and the individual's dreams. The repeated phrase "Good night there" suggests a goodbye to the party or external distractions, while the following line "Your dream is on" emphasizes the importance of one's personal aspirations. The references to "bad boy" and "bad girl" add a rebellious element, indicating that despite societal expectations or labels, one's dreams still hold significance. The repetition of the line "But your dream is on" further emphasizes the importance of not getting lost in the party scene or societal norms, but staying focused on one's own dreams and ambitions.

Overall, these lyrics convey a message of prioritizing one's dreams and staying true to oneself amidst the distractions of the party scene. It highlights the notion that while external influences may come and go, one's dreams should always remain the driving force.

Line by Line Meaning

Good night there
Farewell to the present moment, my friend

The party is up
The celebration has come to an end

But your dream is on
Yet your aspiration continues to thrive

Good night there
Farewell to the present moment, my friend

Your dream is on
Your ambition and imagination persist

Good night bad boy,
Bid adieu, mischievous lad

the party is up
The festivity has concluded

Good night bad girl.
Farewell, rebellious young lady

but your dream is on
Nevertheless, your aspiration endures

Good night bad boy,
Bid adieu, mischievous lad

the party is up
The festivity has concluded