(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)
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Supercar Lyrics
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ten no sutoorii raitaa
Heaven's story writer
最後
saigo
finally
sono te de
in your hands
愛のそのペンで最後
ai no sono pen de saigo
with love's pen, finally
天に
ten ni
heaven sent
いっせいに開いた手に
issei ni hiraita te ni
all at once in your opened hands
いっせいに開いた目に
issei ni hiraita me ni
all at once in your opened eyes
いっせいに描いた画に
issei ni egaita e ni
all at once on this painted picture
光が射して
hikari ga sashite
light struck down
未来を裂いて声が光年をサーフ!!!!
mirai wo saite koe ga kounen wo saafu!!!!
the voice of a torn future surfs light years!!!!
天のストーリーライター
ten no sutoorii raitaa
Heaven's story writer
愛を
ai wo
the love
その手に
sono te ni
in your hands
最後この芽に愛を
saigo kono me ni ai wo
the final sprouts of love
天に
ten ni
heaven sent
いっせいに開いた手に
issei ni hiraita te ni
all at once in your opened hands
いっせいに開いた目に
issei ni hiraita me ni
all at once in your opened eyes
いっせいに描いた画に
issei ni egaita e ni
all at once on this painted picture
光が射して
hikari ga sashite
light struck down
未来を裂いてストーリーの後編がスタート!!!!
mirai wo saite sutoorii no kouhen ga sutaato!!!!
the story of a torn future, its sequel starts!!!
The lyrics to SUPERCAR's "Storywriter" are somewhat abstract, but they convey the idea that the story of the future is in our hands. The song addresses a "storywriter" who is creating the next chapter of history, and asks them to use love's pen to create a brighter future. The lyrics suggest that the actions we take today will determine how the story ends, and if we open our hearts and minds, we can create a beautiful story filled with hope and love.
The verses describe how the storywriter's hands, eyes, and imagination are creating a picture of the future, one that is full of light and possibility. The choruses repeat the idea that love is the key to unlocking this future, and that the storywriter should use their pen to plant the seeds of love in every aspect of the story. The final line implies that the story of the future is just beginning, and that it's up to us to continue writing it.
Overall, "Storywriter" is a powerful call to action, encouraging us to take responsibility for the future we want to create. It's a reminder that we all have the power to write the story of our lives and the world around us, and that by using love as our guiding force, we can create a story that shines with hope and possibility.
Line by Line Meaning
天のストーリーライター
The person writing the story of Heaven
最後
Finally
その手で
With those hands
愛のそのペンで最後
At last, with that pen of love
天に
Sent from Heaven
いっせいに開いた手に
In the hands that opened simultaneously
いっせいに開いた目に
In the eyes that opened simultaneously
いっせいに描いた画に
On the picture that was drawn simultaneously
光が射して
Light shines down
未来を裂いて声が光年をサーフ!!!!
The voice tears apart the future, surfing across light years!!!!
愛を
Love
その手に
In those hands
最後この芽に愛を
At last, love blooms in these sprouts
天に
Sent from Heaven
いっせいに開いた手に
In the hands that opened simultaneously
いっせいに開いた目に
In the eyes that opened simultaneously
いっせいに描いた画に
On the picture that was drawn simultaneously
光が射して
Light shines down
未来を裂いてストーリーの後編がスタート!!!!
The story's sequel tears apart the future and starts!!!!
Contributed by Alexander A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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天のストーリーライター
最後 その手で 愛のそのペンで最後──
天にいっせいに開いた手に
いっせいに開いた目に
いっせいに描いた画に
光が射して 未来を裂いて 声が光年をサーフ!
天のストーリーライター
愛を その手に 最後この芽に愛を──
天にいっせいに開いた手に
いっせいに開いた目に
いっせいに描いた画に
光が射して 未来を裂いて ストーリーの後編がスタート!
@supercar_jp
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天のストーリーライター
最後 その手で 愛のそのペンで最後──
天にいっせいに開いた手に
いっせいに開いた目に
いっせいに描いた画に
光が射して 未来を裂いて 声が光年をサーフ!
天のストーリーライター
愛を その手に 最後この芽に愛を──
天にいっせいに開いた手に
いっせいに開いた目に
いっせいに描いた画に
光が射して 未来を裂いて ストーリーの後編がスタート!
@hirarin0815
この曲すごいよな
古さを全く感じないし、果てしない未来まで聴かれ続けて欲しい曲の一つ
@hitamuki
最初の音が途切れそうになって曲が始まってく入りがたまらなく好き
@takahiss
スーパーカーとかブンブンサテライツは今でも先をいってる感がする。唯一無二。
@user-zx9ih9tq6s
高速道路の入口前から流して合流地点が1:06にハマるとめっちゃ気持ちいい!トンネル抜ける時でも気持ちいい!ドライブに最適の曲のひとつ!
@chickenohmyway
この曲はどうしてもエウレカをイメージしてしまう
最高にダイブできる曲
@krmmdu5409
Dear listener, glad to see you here. You just have to know a thing, for most of us, E7 played a big part in how we are now, it forged us, made us feel alive. I hope it had the same effect on you. E7 and it's music were really a symphony that played during harsh times and I'm glad to be back here after confronting my old demons and becoming a better version of myself. E7 played a major part in it.
@InfamousGFox
Agreed
@nr.916
HIGHVISION は神曲ばっかり
@kwts1816
今聴いても錆びついてない。むしろ時代が追いついた感すらある。