(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)
Yumegiwa Last Boy
Supercar Lyrics
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yumegiwa no rasutobooi eien naru mugen yumegiwa no rasutobooi furete itai mugen
Edge of dreams' last boy, infinity becomes eternity. Edge of dreams' last boy, wanting to touch dreams
夢際のラストボーイ 永遠なる夢限 夢際のラストボーイ 揺れていたい夢幻
yumegiwa no rasutobooi eien naru mugen yumegiwa no rasutobooi yurete itai mugen
Edge of dreams' last boy, infinite dreams becomes eternity, Edge of dreams' last boy. wanting to shake dreams
takai sapooto no rei ni takai sapooto wo rei ni
Thankful for supporting adoration, Thankful for supporting adoration
崇い未来への礼に
takai mirai he no rei ni
Thankful to the revered future
自然と愛への礼に 固い誓いへの礼に 崇いサポートを礼に
shizen to ai he no rei ni katai chikai he no rei ni takai sapooto wo rei ni
Thankful to the freedom and love, Thankful to an iron vow, Thankful for supporting adoration
崇いサポートを礼に 崇いサポートを礼に
takai sapooto wo rei ni takai sapooto wo rei ni
Thankful for supporting adoration, Thankful for supporting adoration
The song Yumegiwa Last Boy by SUPERCAR talks about the endless desire to touch and be a part of the dreams that we have. The lyrics describe the last boy at the edge of dreams, longing to make a connection with the infinite and eternal world of dreams. The dream world is portrayed as a mystical and ethereal place that is alluring to the last boy. The lyrics suggest that the boy is devoted and thankful to the support that he has received in his journey towards his dreams. The song has a powerful and dreamy undertone that captures the essence of the longing for something beyond reach.
The lyrics of Yumegiwa Last Boy are open to interpretation. One could see it as a representation of the human desire to explore the unknown and reach out to the unattainable, or as a metaphor of the struggle to stay true to oneself and follow one's dreams amidst the challenges of life. The concept of an endless and infinite dream world, and the idea of a last boy on the edge of it, gives the impression of a mystical and magical place that is almost impossible to reach. The lyrics depict a sense of longing and yearning that is conveyed through the repetitive lines "愛への礼に" (ai he no rei ni) and "崇いサポートを礼に" (takai sapooto wo rei ni).
In terms of the music, the song has a unique and dreamy sound that combines elements of rock, pop, and electronic genres. The use of distorted guitars and synthesizers gives the song a futuristic and otherworldly vibe. The lyrics of the song were written by Yojiro Noda, the lead singer of the band RADWIMPS, and the music was composed by Koji Nakamura, the lead vocalist and guitarist of the band SUPERCAR. The song Yumegiwa Last Boy was released in 1998 and is considered one of SUPERCAR's most iconic tracks.
Line by Line Meaning
夢際のラストボーイ 永遠なる無限 夢際のラストボーイ 触れていたい夢幻
The boy on the edge of dreams, where infinity becomes eternity. The boy on the edge of dreams, yearning to touch a dream.
夢際のラストボーイ 永遠なる夢限 夢際のラストボーイ 揺れていたい夢幻
The boy on the edge of dreams, where infinite dreams become eternity. The boy on the edge of dreams, wanting to shake a dream.
崇いサポートの礼に 崇いサポートを礼に
Thankful for the adoration of support, Thankful for the adoration of support.
崇い未来への礼に
Thankful for the revered future.
自然と愛への礼に 固い誓いへの礼に 崇いサポートを礼に
Thankful for the freedom and love. Thankful for an iron vow. Thankful for the adoration of support.
崇いサポートを礼に 崇いサポートを礼に
Thankful for the adoration of support. Thankful for the adoration of support.
Contributed by Adam V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@supercar_jp
YUMEGIWA LAST BOY
https://kmu.lnk.to/HIGHVISION
夢際のラストボーイ 永遠なる無限 触れていたい夢幻
夢際のラストボーイ 永遠なる夢限 揺れていたい夢幻
崇いサポートの礼に 崇いサポートを礼に
崇い未来への礼に
自然と愛への礼に 固い誓いへの礼に 崇いサポートを礼に
崇いサポートの礼に 崇いサポートを礼に
@nr.916
夢際のラストボーイ 永遠なる無限 触れていたい夢幻
夢際のラストボーイ 永遠なる夢限 揺れていたい夢幻
崇いサポートの礼に 崇いサポートを礼に
崇い未来への礼に
自然と愛への礼に 固い誓いへの礼に 崇いサポートを礼に
崇いサポートの礼に 崇いサポートを礼に
これだけの歌詞に全部詰め込んだの天才すぎる
@supercar_jp
YUMEGIWA LAST BOY
https://kmu.lnk.to/HIGHVISION
夢際のラストボーイ 永遠なる無限 触れていたい夢幻
夢際のラストボーイ 永遠なる夢限 揺れていたい夢幻
崇いサポートの礼に 崇いサポートを礼に
崇い未来への礼に
自然と愛への礼に 固い誓いへの礼に 崇いサポートを礼に
崇いサポートの礼に 崇いサポートを礼に
@waowao8551
懐かしすぎるなぁ
@minogo5765
supercarって当時は音楽関係者の評価が高くて雑誌にも多く取り上げられてたけど一般層がその良さを理解するには10年以上早かったと思う。クラブミュージックとポップスの融合という意味ではサカナクションがsupercarの系譜に連なってると思う。
@doishouta
スーパーカーといえばこの曲。
くるりのワールズエンドスーパーノヴァと双璧を成す。
@SADSUNSLOPE
知るのに遅すぎるということはないよね
@kisskis4037
その通りだ
@subarashi-neco
むしろベストタイミング
@user-wx6wi7zo6n
いや、むしろ遅すぎる
@Tsukasa_Button
なんていい言葉なんだ
@user-eo3pz2xv3n
遅いも早いも無く、良いものは永遠に不滅❤
そこ行くと、映画「ピンポン」も不滅！
暑が夏いぜー❤