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)
Inside Out
PENPALS Lyrics
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It's the only,
but appear not clearly
And you shouldn't seek for it
Just receive as it stands
It's the only,
the way opens clearly
and after you it goes
cause it's just an illusion
in yourself,
illusion in yourself
Oh no,
it's got up affair to survive
it's got up affair to survive
You don't know this world
stands inside out?
Wow. Do you wanna know?
You don't know this world
stands inside out?
Wow. you won't know
The rain covers all lies
So you can tell many,
so you can tell many
You shouldn't think it twice
Just tell as you feel
It's the only,
the way opens clearly
and after you it goes
You should have no doubt
cause it's just an illusion
in yourself,
illusion in yourself
Oh no,
it's got up affair to survive
it's got up affair to survive
You don't know this world
stands inside out?
Wow. Do you wanna know?
You don't know this world
stands inside out?
Wow. Do you wanna know?
You don't know this world
stands inside out?
Wow. Do you wanna know?
You don't know this world
stands inside out?
Wow. Do you wanna know?
You don't know this world
stands inside out?
Wow. Do you wanna know?
You don't know this world
stands inside out?
Wow. Do you wanna know?
The lyrics of PENPALS' "Inside Out" suggest that the truth is hidden, and it is difficult to find the real truth. The sun shines on the truth, but it's not always clear, and one should not seek it out. It's better to receive it as it is. The way to the truth may open up clearly, but it's just an illusion that lies inside oneself. The rain covers all lies, and one should tell as they feel. There should be no doubt in telling the truth, and it is the only way that opens the way. The line "it's got up affair to survive" suggests that one must speak the truth to sustain oneself.
The phrase "you don't know this world stands inside out" suggests that the world is not what it seems, and one needs to look deeper to find the truth. The singer asks if the listener wants to know the truth, which implies that the truth may be hard to accept or handle. The song suggests that the truth is hidden, and the world is not always what it seems.
Line by Line Meaning
The sun shines on the truth
Truth is a rare and elusive thing, but if you catch a glimpse of it, it can be blindingly bright.
It's the only,
but appear not clearly
The truth is the only thing that really matters, but it can be hard to recognize amidst all the noise and chaos of life.
And you shouldn't seek for it
Just receive as it stands
Don't waste your time hunting for the truth - it will reveal itself to you if you are open and receptive to it.
It's the only,
the way opens clearly
and after you it goes
You should have no doubt
cause it's just an illusion
in yourself,
illusion in yourself
The truth is like a road that stretches out ahead of you. Once you start walking down it, everything becomes clear. Don't doubt yourself or the journey you're on - the only illusions are the ones you create in your own mind.
Oh no,
it's got up affair to survive
it's got up affair to survive
Surviving in this world is not easy, but it's important to remember that the truth is always worth fighting for.
You don't know this world
stands inside out?
Wow. Do you wanna know?
The world can be a confusing and mysterious place, but if you're brave enough to look beneath the surface, you'll discover a whole new level of understanding and awareness.
The rain covers all lies
So you can tell many,
so you can tell many
Lies are like droplets of rain - they can be hard to distinguish from the truth. But if you're honest with yourself and others, you can weather any storm.
You shouldn't think it twice
Just tell as you feel
The truth comes from the heart, not the head. Don't second-guess yourself or overthink things - just speak your truth and let it shine.
You don't know this world
stands inside out?
Wow. you won't know
If you're not willing to look beneath the surface, you'll never truly understand the world around you.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: rinsou ou
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