(1) Supercar (スーパーカー) was a Japanese rock band active from 1995 to 2005, and who made their debut in 1997. Consisting of songwriter and vocalist Kōji Nakamura (中村弘二), guitarist Junji Ishiwatari (石渡淳治), bassist Miki Furukawa (フルカワミキ), and drummer Kōdai Tazawa (田沢公大), Supercar is best known for combining alternative rock with electronic music. Internationally, Supercar is best known for providing much of the soundtrack for the Japanese film Ping Pong, as well as being featured in the anime series Eureka Seven.
Part of SUPERCAR's aesthetic success stems from their "ordinary country-grown" roots in the Aomori Prefecture, far north from the constant clamor of Tokyo. It was here that the youthful band first took shape. In 1995, bassist Miki Furukawa placed an advertisement in a local magazine seeking fellow musicians. Junji Ishiwatari responded and convinced childhood friend Kōji Nakamura to join as well. Junji and Kōji soon recruited drummer Kōdai Tazawa, an acquaintance from middle school. After writing songs and recording demo tapes, they received a record contract. In 1997 they released their debut album, Three Out Change, and their second album, Jump Up, in 1999. This album was followed by Ooyeah and Ookeah, both also released in 1999. With the 2000 album Futurama, electronic experimentation took a larger role that would characterize the band's sound for the rest of their career. The 2002 release Highvision continued the electronic development, and the single Strobolights did not even contain a guitar. They released their last album, Answer in 2004. Perhaps their most experimental album, Answer contained balance of both rock and electronica.
In 2005, they announced their plans to break up. They held one last concert, and released a DVD of it titled Last Live. All album names and song titles are in English. The lyrics, mostly written by Ishiwatari, alternate between English and Japanese.
Singles
* Cream Soda (September 21, 1997)
* Planet (December 1, 1997)
* Lucky (March 1, 1998)
* Drive (May 21, 1998)
* Sunday People (September 21, 1998)
* My Girl (February 3, 1999)
* Love Forever (May 21, 1999)
* Fairway (February 2, 2000)
* White Surf Style 5 (October 12, 2000)
* Strobolights (May 23, 2001)
* Yumegiwa Last Boy (November 21, 2001)
* Aoharu Youth (February 6, 2002)
* Recreation (February 14, 2003)
* BGM (November 19, 2003)
* Last Scene (January 28, 2004)
* Wonder Word EP (April 28, 2004)
Studio albums
* Three Out Change (April 1, 1998)
* Jump Up (February 10, 1999)
* Futurama (November 22, 2000)
* Highvision (April 24, 2002)
* Answer (February 25, 2004)
Project albums
* Ooyeah (August 21, 1999)
* Ookeah (August 21, 1999)
Compilation albums
* 16/50 1997~1999 (February 14, 2003)
* A (March 24, 2005)
* B (March 24, 2005)
DVDs
* High Booster + U.N. VJ Works (November 19, 2002)
* P.V.D. (November 20, 2002)
* P.V.D. 2 (November 20, 2002)
* Last Live Kanzen-ban (LAST LIVE 完全版 Last Live: Complete Edition) (June 29, 2005)
* P.V.D. Complete 10th Anniversary Edition (April 4, 2007)
PLAYSTAR VISTA
Supercar Lyrics
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ワープ: ここはプレイスターヴィスタ
アーク: ノアの最終ヘヴン
アーク: それがプレイスターヴィスタ
ワープ: アポロ37
ワープ: ここはブレイスターヴィスタ
ヴァイブ: 高め合いたいなら
ラヴ: 赤の3倍ヘヴィー
ラヴ: それがプレイスターヴィスタ
ライフ: 蒼も3倍ハッピー
ライフ: それがプレイスターヴィスタ
COME IN!!!!!
アポロ37
崇められた未来
ノアの最終ヘヴン
それがプレイスターヴィスタ
それがプレイスターヴィスタ
COME IN!!!!!
The lyrics to Supercar's song "PLAYSTAR VISTA" convey a sense of otherworldly energy and excitement. The repeated phrases of "ワープ: アポロ37" and "ここはプレイスターヴィスタ" create a feeling of transcendence and entering a new space. The references to "アーク: ノアの最終ヘヴン" further emphasize this idea of a final paradise, a utopian destination. The lyrics suggest that "PLAYSTAR VISTA" is a place where like-minded individuals can come together and elevate each other.
The lines "ヴァイブ: 高め合いたいなら" and "ここヘプレイスターヴィスタ" hint at the desire for mutual growth and connection. It suggests that by being in "PLAYSTAR VISTA," one can find an environment where positive vibes and energy are amplified. The lyrics introduce the concept of "ラヴ: 赤の3倍ヘヴィー" and "ライフ: 蒼も3倍ハッピー," indicating that love and life in "PLAYSTAR VISTA" are multiplied in intensity and happiness.
Overall, the lyrics of "PLAYSTAR VISTA" invite the listener to imagine a futuristic world where people can unite and experience elevated emotions, creating a sense of blissful existence.
Line by Line Meaning
ワープ: アポロ37
Jump: Apollo 37
ワープ: ここはプレイスターヴィスタ
Jump: This is Playstar Vista
アーク: ノアの最終ヘヴン
Ark: Noah's final heaven
アーク: それがプレイスターヴィスタ
Ark: That is Playstar Vista
ワープ: アポロ37
Jump: Apollo 37
ワープ: ここはブレイスターヴィスタ
Jump: This is Brestar Vista
ヴァイブ: 高め合いたいなら
Vibe: If you want to elevate together
ヴァイブ: ここヘプレイスターヴィスタ
Vibe: Come to Playstar Vista
ラヴ: 赤の3倍ヘヴィー
Love: Red is three times heavier
ラヴ: それがプレイスターヴィスタ
Love: That is Playstar Vista
ライフ: 蒼も3倍ハッピー
Life: Even blue is three times happier
ライフ: それがプレイスターヴィスタ
Life: That is Playstar Vista
COME IN!!!!!
COME IN!!!!!
アポロ37
Apollo 37
崇められた未来
The revered future
ノアの最終ヘヴン
Noah's final heaven
それがプレイスターヴィスタ
That is Playstar Vista
それがプレイスターヴィスタ
That is Playstar Vista
COME IN!!!!!
COME IN!!!!!
Writer(s): Junji Ishiwatari, Kouji Nakamura
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Joey Levenson
The guitar tones in the chorus just slay me, everytime. Amazing, even now.
Stephen Rowe
I'd never heard of them before until yesterday, they are brillant.
Graficando realidades
I usually play guitar but this song makes me want learn drums. Amazing.
Brandon Aluizo
Muchas canciones buenas de SUPERCAR, Futurama y Highvision lo mejor.
goburay
Futuramaはもっと評価されるべき作品！ スーパーカーの未来計画
Angel Test 001
5 years loving this album
kazzzzzk
まるで瞑想しているように心が落ち着く。BGM＝スーパーカー。
YKHR 11
Why so many fuckin awesome songs in one band???
ブラックサム
wondering the same.
Ernest Lou Mercado
Coz the band is so freakin awesome thats why =)