What started with a girl humming and singing on a tape recorder quickly turned into one of the most prominent bands in the Japanese underground scene. The original members of Seagull Screaming Kiss Her Kiss Her were Aiha Higurashi (Vocal and Guitar) and Sachiko Ito (Bass). They had no past musical experience, and didn't know much about playing their instruments, but they went on playing some shows anyway.
Shortly afterward the band finally got their name. The name Seagull Screaming Kiss Her Kiss Her was taken from the title of a song by the band XTC, from the album The Big Express. The name was suggested by a friend of Aiha's. In interviews Aiha explains that she chose the name because it was really long and hard to remember. The band released their first EP, Seagull to Hell, in 1993. Shortly afterwards, Sachiko left. Aiha then recruited two more members, Nao Koyama (bass) and Takaharu Karashima "Takape" (drums). Seagull Screaming Kiss Her Kiss Her was born.
The newly reborn band released their second EP, Swallow Up, in 1994. The EP met with great success, and sold out almost immediately. The band released another EP in 1994 before finally putting out heir first full-length album, Give Them Back To Me, in 1996. The album saw collaboration with members of Buffalo Daughter, D.M.B.Q., Museum of Photo, The Evil Hoodoo, and Violent Onsen Geisha, all big names in the Japanese underground scene. The band released two more albums and EPs before releasing the EP, Pretty in Pink in 1999. This EP marks their last work with their drummer Takape, who left after its release. From each release on, the drumming was split between Aiha's husband, Yoshiki Watanabe, and former manager of the band, Yasunobu Arakawa.
The band continued to tour and released two more albums. In 2001, their work saw commercial release. The songs Sentimental Journey and Lullaby, from the album Future or No Future, were both released as two separate singles. In 2002 they released their first compilation album before finally breaking up. After their break up, they released another compilation album in the UK.
During their career, the band showed a lot of creativity and originality. With each release, their sound expanded and evolved. Aiha Higurashi, the driving force behind Seagull Screaming Kiss Her Kiss Her, was obviously influenced by punk rock, but her music shows a lot of other influences as well. From hip-hop, house, pop, to garage, sometimes all in the same song.
Aiha still works today as a solo artist. She continues to expand upon what she started with Seagull Screaming Kiss Her Kiss Her, but doesn't confine herself to just a band sound, allowing her to try things she couldn't do while in a band. She has also dabbled in producing. She's produced songs for former Judy and Mary vocalist, Yuki. Nao Koyama, bass player of the band, is active as well, and is currently playing in a new band.
Pink Soda
Seagull Screaming Kiss Her Kiss Her Lyrics
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Do I take what pink soda?
Take me grab me to the end
Ah, ah, ah...
Yes, you do
Did I drink what did I drink?
Did I drink what pink soda?
Ah, ah, ah...
Yes you
I never ask for it, baby!
Did I take what did I take
Take me take me to the end
You can't make me go for nothing
Ah, ah, ah...
Yes you
Ah, ah, ah, oh yeah!
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, yes you did!
Interpreting Seagull Screaming Kiss Her Kiss Her's song "Pink Soda" is not an easy task, as the lyrics are somewhat fragmented and cryptic. Some lines are open for interpretation, while others are repeated multiple times, emphasizing how significant they are to the song's message.
The song's first stanza is asking the question, "Did I take what did I take? Do I take what pink soda?" The line "Did I drink what did I drink? Did I drink what pink soda?" follows the first one. These lines could be viewed as the singer questioning whether or not they consumed some sort of substance, perhaps a drug or alcohol. They are attempting to determine if they are drunk or high and questioning their state of mind. The following lines, "Take me grab me to the end, Yes, you do, Yes, you," indicate that the person has been sucked into a situation where they are no longer in control. The overall theme of these lines is the loss of autonomy, and the song's narrator has become a pawn in something that they have no power over.
The other stanzas of the song repeat similar refrains, emphasizing that the singer has been dragged into this situation, and they are no longer in control. They declare, "I never ask for it, baby!" and "You can't make me go for nothing, Ah, ah, ah... Yes, you." These lines underline the recurring theme of loss of control and the singer's willingness to hold onto some sliver of autonomy.
Overall, "Pink Soda" seems to be a song about the harsh reality of being trapped in a situation that you cannot escape. The recurring themes of loss of control and being pulled against one's will indicate that the singer is desperate for some sense of agency in their life. The lyrics paint a portrait of someone grappling with how much power they have over their own life.
Line by Line Meaning
Did I take what did I take?
Am I consuming something that I shouldn't have?
Do I take what pink soda?
Am I drinking a sweet but artificial substance?
Take me grab me to the end
Lead me towards the ultimate conclusion
Ah, ah, ah...
Unspecified vocalizations
Yes, you do
Affirmation of the previous question
Did I drink what did I drink?
Did I inadvertently consume something that I shouldn't have?
Did I drink what pink soda?
Did I willingly imbibe a synthetic and indulgent beverage?
I never ask for it, baby!
I didn't actively pursue this experience, but here we are.
Take me take me to the end
Escort me to the conclusion
You can't make me go for nothing
I refuse to travel without purpose
Ah, ah, ah...
Additional vocalizations
Yes you
Reiteration of a previous answer
Ah, ah, ah, oh yeah!
Excitement or enthusiasm
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, yes you did!
Strong affirmation of a previous action
Contributed by Nathan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.