(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)
Walk Slowly
Supercar Lyrics
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同じに歩き出すのは
誰かと同じが
僕には幸せだから。
誰かの涙が誰かの罪になるように
あなたの何かは誰かを傷つけるのに
傷つけたのに 気付けないの?
赤になって誰かと
同じに立ち止まるのは
あせったってひとりじゃ
どこにも逃げれないから。
誰かの涙が誰かの罪になるように
あなたの何かが誰かを走らせるから
抜かれていくのさ。気付けないの?
傷つけながら 傷つきながら
気付けないまま 歩いていくのさ。
The lyrics of Supercar's Walk Slowly express the idea of walking together with someone, even if it means feeling the same pain or making mistakes along the way. The first verse talks about how it is comforting to have someone by your side, even if it means following the same path and ending up with the same outcome. The second verse describes how sometimes our actions, even if we don't realize it, can hurt others and make them feel as if they have committed a wrongdoing. The chorus talks about the consequences of our actions and how they can affect others, and asks if we are even aware of the damage we may cause.
Overall, the song seems to suggest that it is better to walk slowly and take our time, rather than rushing and causing more problems. It touches on themes of empathy, self-awareness, and the importance of human connection. The repetition of phrases and the use of metaphors helps to emphasize the message and give it a poetic quality.
Line by Line Meaning
青になって誰かと
Starting to walk with someone else and matching their pace
同じに歩き出すのは
Following them rather than leading
誰かと同じが
Finding happiness in being with someone similar
僕には幸せだから。
This makes me happy.
誰かの涙が誰かの罪になるように
Somebody else's pain being blamed on somebody else's mistake
あなたの何かは誰かを傷つけるのに
What you're doing is causing somebody else pain
傷つけたのに 気付けないの?
Can't you see that you're hurting them?
赤になって誰かと
Stopping and matching pace with somebody else when everything is high-pressure
同じに立ち止まるのは
Recognizing that being with someone is better than being alone when things get tough
あせったってひとりじゃ
Even if you're freaking out, running away by yourself won't solve anything
どこにも逃げれないから。
You can't run from your problems, no matter where you go.
あなたの何かが誰かを走らせるから
What you're doing is causing somebody else to run away from you
抜かれていくのさ。
You're becoming separated from that person.
気付けないの?
Can't you see it happening?
傷つけながら 傷つきながら
Harming others while getting hurt yourself
気付けないまま 歩いていくのさ。
Continuing forward without recognizing the consequences of your actions
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Written by: 淳治 石渡
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Brandon Aluizo
Álbum tras álbum, No cabe duda una de las mejores bandas de Japón
Neji maki
こんな曲作れるバンドは今の日本にはもういないんだろうなぁ…。
fumo Puku
青になって誰かと同じに歩き出すのは
誰かと同じが僕には幸せだから。
誰かの涙が 誰かの罪になるように
あなたの何かは誰かを傷つけるのに
傷つけたのに、気付けないの?
赤になって誰かと同じに立ち止まるのは、
あせったってひとりじゃどこにも逃げれないから。
誰かの涙が 誰かの罪になるように
あなたの何かが誰かを走らせるから
抜かれていくのさ。気付けないの?
傷つけながら 傷つきながら
気付けないまま 歩いていくのさ。
ddd
すきだわー
kawaguchi phoenix
今、スーパーカーと言えばファーストからの曲しか殆どオンエアされないが、既に「若者」ではなかった自分にはファーストは「青すぎた」。心からズドンとハマったのはこのアルバムから。
それはそうと、「サブカル懐古おじさん」にだけはなりたくないね。YouTubeやサブスクなど、こんなに探すツールが増えているのに「最近は良いバンドがいない」というのは、単に自分のサーチ不足。今だって素晴らしいアーティストは沢山いる。
numelo
いや既にこの時代より前からリバイバル、UKじゃネオネオモッズなんてブームだったし焼き直し文化は否定できないですよ
まだ音楽が若者文化の中心時代だったけどネット時代には趣味が細分化し過ぎてサブカルという概念自体が形骸化してる。再発見という意味じゃこの曲もジザメリのオートマティックをスーパーカーのフィルター透して再提示したと言えるし
新しさを感じる音楽があってもそれはロックとは別のジャンルでしょう
Kellmer Torreblanca
ao ni natte dare ka to onaji ni aruki dasu no wa
dare ka to onaji ga boku ni wa shiawase da kara
dare ka no namida ga dare ka no tsumi ni naru you ni
anata no nani ka wa dare ka o kizutsukeru noni
kizutsuke ta noni, kitsuke nai no?
aka ni natte dare ka to onaji ni tachidomaru no wa
asettatte hitori ja doko ni mo nigere nai kara
dare ka no namida ga dare ka no tsumi ni naru you ni
anata no nani ka ga dare ka o hashira seru kara
nukarete iku no sa. kitsuke nai no?
kizutsuke nagara kizutsuki nagara kitsuke nai mama aruite iku no sa
shin
優勝b
Teijiro Nishii
ゆっくり〜 🍵
fumo Puku
青になって誰かと同じに歩き出すのは
誰かと同じが僕には幸せだから。
誰かの涙が 誰かの罪になるように
あなたの何かは誰かを傷つけるのに
傷つけたのに、気付けないの?
赤になって誰かと同じに立ち止まるのは、
あせったってひとりじゃどこにも逃げれないから。
誰かの涙が 誰かの罪になるように
あなたの何かが誰かを走らせるから
抜かれていくのさ。気付けないの?
傷つけながら 傷つきながら
気付けないまま 歩いていくのさ。