Shishamo (stylised as SHISHAMO) is a 3-piece Japanese rock band. Formed in … Read Full Bio ↴Shishamo (stylised as SHISHAMO) is a 3-piece Japanese rock band. Formed in 2010 while at high school in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, the band began releasing music in 2012.

Asako Miyazaki (Gt&Vo), Aya Matsumoto (Ba) and Misaki Yoshikawa (Dr) formed the 3-piece band “SHISHAMO” when they were in high school rock band club in Kawasaki. They started writing songs when they were sophomores in high school. During their senior year of high shool, they won the first prize and the best vocal prize at the concert that they decided to get involved to test their musical skills.
During their high school days, the three girls got to release a self-produced CD, went on a national tour, and hosted a radio show “All Night Nippon R”, experiencing many things that normal high school students don’t get to do. After receiving a moderate amount of attention among core audiences in various parts of Japan, “SHISHAMO” finally made their national debut!

Right after they graduated from high school in March, “SHISHAMO” locked themselves in a recording studio for 3 months to create their new self-titled album. The new album titled “SHISHAMO” comes with a blast of 11 songs that are filled with various emotions, haunting melodies, catchy lyrics and relatable hooks.

Bassist Aya Matsumoto left the band in 2014, Aya Matsuoka becoming the band's new bassist.

Members:
宮崎朝子 [MIYAZAKI Asako, born 1994-12-22] - vocals, guitar, lyrics and compositions
松岡彩 [MATSUOKA Aya, born 1996-01-21] - bass
吉川美冴貴 [YOSHIKAWA Misaki, born 1994-11-26] - drums, occasionally lyrics

Former member:
松本彩 [MATSUMOTO Aya, born 1994-8-14] - bass (left in 2014)

Official site: http://shishamo.biz/

OH!
SHISHAMO Lyrics

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ずっと続くわけじゃないんだよ
今過ごしてるこの時間は
もう二度と帰ってくることのない今を
周りの目気にして無駄にすんなよ

もうサボるのはやめようぜ
今は今しかないんだから
昨日より歩幅開いて

昨日より目見開いて

クールじゃなくていいんだよ
君の全力を笑うやつ
見向きもせず走り続けたら
きっと誰よりカッコイイ君になれるでしょう

Oh! oh! oh! oh! oh! ダサくて何が悪い
Oh! oh! oh! oh! oh! 汗だくで何が悪い
周りの目を気にしてる暇はない
前だけ見るので忙しいから
ありのままの君全部丸ごと oh oh, oh oh 抱きしめてやるよ

皆が目を逸らしているけど
君だけは逃げちゃいけないよ
怖くても前を向いて震えてもいいから走れ
走りきった先に見える景色だけが
君が信じてきたものそのものだろ

君だけは君を恥じるなよ
君は君のままで熱くあれよ

Oh! oh! oh! oh! oh! ダサくて何が悪い
Oh! oh! oh! oh! oh! 汗だくで何が悪い
Oh! oh! oh! oh! oh! ダサくて何が悪い
Oh! oh! oh! oh! oh! 汗だくで何が悪い

周りの目を気にしてる暇はない
前だけ見るので忙しいから

ありのままの君全部丸ごと oh oh, oh oh 抱きしめてやるよ
Oh oh, oh oh

Overall Meaning

The song "OH!" by the Japanese band SHISHAMO is all about making the most of the present moment and ignoring the judgments and expectations of others. The first verse emphasizes the fleeting nature of time and how we should not waste our present just to please others. The second verse encourages taking action and living life to the fullest, not being afraid to stand out from the crowd or show others your true self. The chorus is a call to embrace one's imperfections and work hard without worrying about what others think. The bridge is an uplifting message to keep moving forward, facing one's fears, and believing in oneself. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, reinforcing the message that we should embrace our authentic selves and live in the present without fear or regret.

Overall, "OH!" is a song about shedding societal expectations and believing in oneself. It encourages listeners to take action, embrace their individuality, and make the most of every moment. The band's energetic rock sound adds to the uplifting tone of the lyrics, creating a powerful anthem of self-acceptance and empowerment.

Line by Line Meaning

ずっと続くわけじゃないんだよ
This moment we're spending isn't going to last forever

今過ごしてるこの時間は
The time we are spending right now

もう二度と帰ってくることのない今を
This moment that we'll never be able to come back to

周りの目気にして無駄にすんなよ
Don't waste time worrying about what others think

もうサボるのはやめようぜ
Let's stop slacking off now

今は今しかないんだから
There's only now, so make the most of it

昨日より歩幅開いて
Take bigger steps than you did yesterday

昨日より目見開いて
Open your eyes wider than you did yesterday

クールじゃなくていいんだよ
It's okay to not be cool

君の全力を笑うやつ
Those who laugh at your all-out effort

見向きもせず走り続けたら
If you keep running without looking back