Usually, some of these albums that were released would consists of two especially recorded versions of the game soundtrack and the rest would consist of the game's original soundtrack. After the group split, the members resumed work on Sega projects. Mitsuyoshi composed the soundtrack to Virtua Fighter, Daytona USA and the two installments of Shenmue, while Matsumae would be involved in Sega Rally and Virtua Fighter 3.
She Came Back
S.S.T. Band Lyrics
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and it burned inside his mind the way he suffered that defeat.
In the darkest pits of Hell the devil hatched an evil plan
to tempt the fiddle player, for he's just a mortal man.
"The sin of pride," the devil cried, "is what will do you in."
"I thought we had this settled. I'm the best that's ever been!"
Johnny, did you ever know that time keeps marching on?
The devil's back in Georgia. Will you stand up to the test?
Or will you let the devil be the best?
"Truth is I haven't played much since the baby came in June,
But give me half a minute and I'll get this fiddle back in tune,"
The devil grabbed the golden fiddle out of Johnny's hand and said
"Boy, I'm a fiddle player underground but now I walk upon the land.
Y'all better just be turning back if y'all want this boy to win
'cause practice is the only cure for the predicament he's in!"
"Now, Devil, it would be a sin for you to get my bow,
so you go on back to Hell and to the woodshed I will go!"
Johnny, are you practicing, or will your hands grow cold?
The devil walks the land and plays a fiddle made of gold.
Can you hear the babe a cryin'? Will he ever know
the devil wants his daddy's very soul?
"Before I play, I want to thank you for letting God's own word ring true,
he said you can't be trusted!" "Yeah, so what you gonna do?!"
"Well, you get your fiddle, Devil, if you think that you can win.
'Cause I beat you once, you old dog, and I can whup your butt again!"
John Brown's green, the devil's red.
My little baby loves shortening bread.
The devil's dream's that he can win,
But Johnny's the best that's ever been!
The lyrics of S.S.T. Band's song "She Came Back" tell the story of Johnny, a talented fiddle player, and his ongoing rivalry with the devil. The song begins by referencing a past encounter where Johnny was defeated by the devil's fiddle-playing skills, causing him great suffering and a feeling of defeat. The devil sees this as an opportunity to tempt Johnny again, as he believes that Johnny's sin of pride will lead to his downfall. However, Johnny is determined to prove himself as the best fiddle player.
The second paragraph reveals that ten years have passed since Johnny's previous encounter with the devil, and during that time, Johnny's life has undergone significant changes, including the birth of his baby in June. Though Johnny hasn't practiced much since then, he is confident that he can regain his fiddle-playing skills to take on the devil once again. However, the devil taunts Johnny and tries to discourage him by asserting his superiority and claiming that Johnny should give up because practice is the only solution to his predicament.
The third paragraph continues with Johnny acknowledging his lack of practice but stating that he will go back to working on his skills. He refuses to let the devil take away his passion and talent, declaring that he won't allow the devil to have his fiddle. This reveals Johnny's determination and willingness to face the challenges posed by the devil.
The final paragraph contains a series of contrasting lines that reflect the ongoing battle between Johnny and the devil. "John Brown's green, the devil's red" signifies the struggle between good and evil, with Johnny representing the good side. The mention of the baby crying suggests that the devil wants to take Johnny's soul, posing a threat to his family and loved ones. However, Johnny remains confident in his abilities and challenges the devil to compete once again, asserting that he has beaten him before and can do so again.
Overall, the lyrics of "She Came Back" portray the story of a talented fiddle player, Johnny, who faces temptation and challenges from the devil. It explores themes of determination, the struggle between good and evil, and the power of music to overcome adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Been ten long years since the devil laid his fiddle at Johnny's feet,
It has been a decade since Johnny was defeated by the devil in a fiddle contest.
and it burned inside his mind the way he suffered that defeat.
The memory of his defeat haunts Johnny, causing him great distress.
In the darkest pits of Hell the devil hatched an evil plan
Deep within the depths of Hell, the devil created a malicious scheme.
to tempt the fiddle player, for he's just a mortal man.
The devil aimed to entice Johnny, recognizing that he is merely a human.
"The sin of pride," the devil cried, "is what will do you in."
The devil warned Johnny about the destructive power of arrogance.
"I thought we had this settled. I'm the best that's ever been!"
Johnny expressed his belief that he is the greatest fiddle player.
Johnny, did you ever know that time keeps marching on?
Johnny, are you aware that time continues to pass?
The coldest hour is the one comes just before the dawn.
The most difficult moment is right before a new beginning.
The devil's back in Georgia. Will you stand up to the test?
The devil has returned to Georgia. Will you confront the challenge?
Or will you let the devil be the best?
Will you allow the devil to claim victory?
"Truth is I haven't played much since the baby came in June,
To be honest, I haven't practiced much since my child was born.
But give me half a minute and I'll get this fiddle back in tune,"
However, if you give me a brief moment, I'll quickly tune my fiddle.
The devil grabbed the golden fiddle out of Johnny's hand and said
The devil snatched Johnny's golden fiddle and remarked
"Boy, I'm a fiddle player underground but now I walk upon the land.
I may have been a fiddle player in Hell, but now I reside on Earth.
Y'all better just be turning back if y'all want this boy to win
If you want Johnny to emerge victorious, it would be wise to retreat.
'cause practice is the only cure for the predicament he's in!"
The only remedy for Johnny's current situation is dedicated practice.
"Now, Devil, it would be a sin for you to get my bow,
Furthermore, Devil, it would be immoral for you to possess my bow,
so you go on back to Hell and to the woodshed I will go!"
therefore return to Hell, and I will retreat to the woodshed to practice!
Johnny, are you practicing, or will your hands grow cold?
Johnny, are you diligently rehearsing, or will your skills deteriorate?
The devil walks the land and plays a fiddle made of gold.
The devil roams the Earth, showcasing his fiddle crafted from gold.
Can you hear the babe a cryin'? Will he ever know
Can you hear your baby crying? Will he ever learn
the devil wants his daddy's very soul?
that the devil desires to claim his father's soul?
"Before I play, I want to thank you for letting God's own word ring true,
Before I commence, I would like to express gratitude for making God's word valid,
he said you can't be trusted!" "Yeah, so what you gonna do?!"
as He declared that you are untrustworthy!" "Well, what are you going to do then?!
"Well, you get your fiddle, Devil, if you think that you can win.
"Fine, take your fiddle, Devil, if you believe that you can emerge victorious.
'Cause I beat you once, you old dog, and I can whup your butt again!"
Because I have defeated you before, you wily creature, and I can triumph over you once more!
John Brown's green, the devil's red.
John Brown's fiddle is vibrant and full of life, while the devil's is ominous and malevolent.
My little baby loves shortening bread.
My young child enjoys consuming shortening bread.
The devil's dream's that he can win,
The devil's aspiration is to be victorious,
But Johnny's the best that's ever been!
Yet, Johnny remains the greatest fiddle player of all time!
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Logan Jones
Excellent work digitizing and upscaling this historic classic! Your channel doesn't get enough spotlight, and that's a real shame! You deserve so much better.
Reely Interesting
Thanks for the kind words! 😊 Glad you enjoyed it!
The Peller
@Reely Interesting I used an Amiga Toaster to do this, how ironic!
Roman Mullins
Save the CRT'S!
TAS トムさん
It's like having T-SQUARE & CASIOPEA (possibly with YMO, Masayoshi Takanaka and the rest to mention here) tandem / tales that's so awesome, so much the intensified excitement going on. Love it❣ 👏👏👏👏👏
Also, the drummer's technique would be something like Akira Jimbo & Hiroyuki Noritake; while the bassist might have Mitsuru Sutoh's & Tetsuo Sakurai's (also Yoshihiro Naruse) funky styles. I might be mistaken, yet it's my own perspective judgment based on their own ways with such respect and absolutely "grinding well". 👍👍
Anyways, thanks for uploading this amazing masterpiece! 🙏
Nocturnal Scotsman
Yeah definitely, if you haven't yet, check out "S.S.T. Band (Sega Sound Team) - Rush A Difficulty(Arrange Ver.)" they actually had Issei Noro of Casiopia credited as a guest for that one back in 89
There was a great interview, sadly fails to load now, called (SEGA 60th anniversary interview with Hiro) where Sega composer Hiroshi Kawaguchi mentions he joined Sega hoping to work on music and found himself in programming until Yu Sazuki ask for his help in Hang-On, Hiro said that he "had been in an instrumental band as a hobby and had made copies of songs by people like Masayoshi Takanaka, Cassiopeia, and Naoya Matsuoka (the “leader” of Latin fusion music in Japan), and Yu had known that. Apparently he also knew that I had wanted to be on the sound team, so he offered that to me."
Its was a nice and short interview but really shines a light on why those incredible musicians and SEGA VG music feel so alike.
novostranger
Late 1980s Japan was really magic
ProjectSunset
28:45 hands down THE BEST rendition of AfterBurner I’ve EVER heard
leo downey jr
This guy used to play all these games all the time and is a heavy metal guitarist and bassist I'd truly give these guys the highest remarks on a scale from 0 to 100 these guys definitely get a hundred they are they absolute was badass dudes and all Japan in the 90s no doubt they're playing is so quick so precisely on perfect Every Beat every count every note you guys are fucking fantastic!
novostranger
That VHS sound quality is so good, like your listening to a CD