The b… Read Full Bio ↴THE BACK HORN is a rock band, formed in Tokyo, Japan in 1998.
The band got started around April in 1998, when the original members all came to Tokyo from the countryside where they all lived, all for different reasons. They met, and decided to start a band. First called Gyorai, they soon changed their name to The Back Horn. This name was based on Matsuda's misreading of the "backhoe" he used in his construction work. From the beginning, one of the features of the band was a harsh sound and lyrics dealing with decadence and destruction, war, peace, isolation, love and death.
Following their first notable performance at the Fuji Rock Festival in 1999, they released a mini-album Doko e Yuku on Kando Records. Seven months after that, they released their first full-length, Yomigaeru Hi. After this, the band got signed to a major label, Speedstar Records. Although they, to this day, still remain on Speedstar Records' roster, they're still often thought of as an indie band. It was also around this time when Hirabayashi decided to leave the band.
It was only after the release of their first album release on Speedstar Records, Ningen Program, that they found a new bassist, Okamine Koushu, though he wasn't immediately made a full-time member. He was however involved in recording of the next album, Shinzou Orchestra, and while touring for the album, the band announced that he was now an official member. In the period when The Back Horn were between bassists, vocalist Yamada overtook bass duties.
As the band was becoming increasingly popular, they were asked to provide music for 2 movies: Kiyoshi Kurosawa's Bright Future and Kazuaki Kiriya's Casshern, releasing the album IKIRU SAINOU in between them.
After a couple of tours, including a show at the Rock In Japan festival, a couple of single releases and the release of their first live DVD, they released their 5th full-length, Headphone Children, considered by many to be a concept album. The song Kiseki from the album was used in the horror movie Zoo. The tour following Headphone Children was a huge success and the band decided to release a live album of it, entitled Ubugoe Chainsaw which contained the best performances of songs from the tour. 2 months later, Back Horn played their first show in Europe, at a festival in Barcelona, Spain.
The band then released several singles and did some shows, including an acoustic street tour with only Yamada and Suganami, where they performed on the streets of Japan for free. In April, 2006 they released their 6th full-length, Taiyou no Naka no Seikatsu, and then their 7th album in May, 2007, self-titled THE BACK HORN. Their 16th major single release, Wana, was used as the first ending theme to the 2007 anime series Mobile Suit Gundam 00. In January, 2008, they released a compilation album Best The Back Horn to celebrate their 10 year anniversary. Their 8th album titled Pulse was released on September 3, 2008.
Members
* Yamada Masashi - vocals (He also played the bass for a while when Hirabayashi left the band)
* Suganami Eijun - guitar
* Okamine Koushu - bass
* Matsuda Shinji - drums
Past members
* Hirabayashi Naoki - bass
Singles:
Indie:
* Fuusen – 2000/09/25
Major:
* Sunny – 2001/04/25
* Sora, Hoshi, Umi no Yoru – 2001/08/22
* Sekaiju no Shita de – 2002/05/29
* Namida ga Koboretara – 2002/08/28
* Mirai – 2003/01/22
* Hikari no Kesshou – 2003/06/18
* Seimeisen – 2003/08/20
* Yume no Hana – 2004/07/21
* Cobalt Blue – 2004/11/03
* KIZUNA Song – 2005/01/26
* Black Hole Birthday – 2005/12/16
* Hajimete no Kokyuu de – 2006/02/08
* Chaos Diver – 2006/03/22
* Koe – 2006/12/20
* Utsukushii Namae – 2007/03/21
* Wana – 2007/11/14
* Kakusei – 2008/05/21
Albums:
Indie:
* Doko e Yuku (mini-album) – 1999/09/22
* Yomigaeru Hi – 2000/04/25
Major:
* Ningen Program – 2001/10/17
* Shinzou Orchestra – 2002/11/13
* IKIRU SAINOU – 2003/10/22
* Headphone Children – 2005/03/16
* Taiyou no Naka no Seikatsu – 2006/04/19
* THE BACK HORN – 2007/05/23
* Best The Back Horn – 2008/01/23
* Pulse – 2008/09/03
Live:
* Ubugoe Chainsaw – 2005/08/24
Sunny
THE BACK HORN Lyrics
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Sunny, you smiled at me and really eased the pain.
The dark days are gone, and the bright days are here,
My Sunny one shines so sincere.
Sunny one so true, I love you.
Sunny, thank you for the sunshine bouquet.
Sunny, thank you for the love you brought my way.
Now I feel ten feet tall.
Sunny one so true, I love you.
Sunny, thank you for the truth you let me see.
Sunny, thank you for the facts from A to C.
My life was torn like a wind-blown sand,
And the rock was formed when you held my hand.
Sunny one so true, I love you.
Sunny, thank you for the smile upon your face.
Sunny, thank you for the gleam that shows its grace.
You're my spark of nature's fire,
You're my sweet complete desire.
Sunny one so true, I love you.
Sunny, yesterday my life was filled with rain...
The beginning of THE BACK HORN's song "Sunny" starts with a famous line that was originally written and composed by Bobby Hebb in 1966. The line, "Sunny, yesterday my life was filled with rain" suggests that the singer's life was previously filled with sorrow and sadness, but the arrival of someone named Sunny has brightened up their life. The arrival of this person has eased their pain and the song expresses gratitude towards the person. The dark days have passed now and the brighter days have arrived because of Sunny's presence in the singer's life. The line," My Sunny one shines so sincere" suggests that the singer views Sunny's presence as very authentic and genuine.
The second verse talks about how Sunny has helped the singer grow and become a better person. Sunny's love and support have made the singer feel ten feet tall. By lifting the singer's spirits, Sunny has helped them come out of a dark time. In the third verse, the song mentions that Sunny has revealed truths and facts that the singer was previously unaware of. Sunny's presence has acted as a rock for the singer which has held them up during a difficult time. In the final verse, thanks are given to Sunny for the smile and grace that they bring into the singer's life. Sunny is depicted as the spark that kindles the singer's innermost desires.
Overall, the song Sunny by THE BACK HORN is a thank you note to the person named Sunny. The lyrics talk about how Sunny has impacted the singer's life positively and has helped make their life brighter. It is a song expressing heartfelt gratitude towards a person who has played a significant role in the singer's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Sunny, yesterday my life was filled with rain.
Before you came into my life, everything was gloomy and sad. I felt like I was walking through a storm, with no end in sight.
Sunny, you smiled at me and really eased the pain.
But then you came along and smiled at me, and suddenly everything seemed a little brighter. Your smile brought warmth and comfort to my heart.
The dark days are gone, and the bright days are here,
Since you came into my life, the dark clouds have lifted and the sun is shining again. The future looks bright and full of promise.
My Sunny one shines so sincere.
You are my Sunshine, my beacon of hope and my guiding light. Your love shines through and fills my life with joy and happiness.
Sunny one so true, I love you.
My love for you is real and deep. You are the one who has brought light to my soul and made my life worth living.
Sunny, thank you for the sunshine bouquet.
Thank you for the beautiful gift of sunshine and warmth that you bring into my life every day. Your presence fills me with hope and happiness.
Sunny, thank you for the love you brought my way.
Thank you for loving me and bringing so much joy and happiness into my life. Your love is the sunshine that brightens up my day.
You gave to me your all and all.
You have given me everything of yourself, your love, your time, your energy. You have given me your all and I am so grateful for it.
Now I feel ten feet tall.
Thanks to your love and support, I feel invincible and strong. I am empowered by your presence in my life.
Sunny, thank you for the truth you let me see.
Thank you for showing me the truth of who you are, and for being honest and open with me. Your honesty and integrity are what make our relationship so special.
Sunny, thank you for the facts from A to C.
Thank you for always being clear and transparent with me, and for helping me understand everything that's going on. You are my source of knowledge and wisdom.
My life was torn like a wind-blown sand,
My life was in chaos, and I felt adrift in the winds of change. I had no direction and was struggling to find my way.
And the rock was formed when you held my hand.
But then you came along, and you were my anchor. You helped me find solid ground and gave me the strength to face whatever came my way.
Sunny, thank you for the smile upon your face.
Thank you for always smiling and sharing your joy with everyone around you. Your smile is infectious and lifts up everyone's spirits.
Sunny, thank you for the gleam that shows its grace.
Thank you for the radiant glow that emanates from within you, showing the world how beautiful and amazing you are. You shine like a star.
You're my spark of nature's fire,
You are the spark that ignites the fire within me, fueling my passion and purpose in life. You inspire me to be the best version of myself.
You're my sweet complete desire.
You are everything I ever wanted and needed in my life. You are my love, my soulmate, my passion, and my joy.
Sunny one so true, I love you.
My love for you is pure and true. You are the one who brightens up my days and fills my heart with happiness. I love you more than words can express.
Writer(s): Raymond Douglas Davies, Luciana Amalia Medini, . Bc, Colin Doran, Laurence John Hibbitt, Paul Townsend, Andrew Gilmour, Bobby Hebb Copyright: Henbo Electronic Co., Emi Music Publishing Ltd., Davray Music Ltd., Campbell Connelly And Co. Ltd.
Contributed by Micah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@yamadao8282
このどうしようもない負の初期衝動のエネルギーが大好きだった。人間プログラムは傑作中の大傑作。またこの頃の菅波の詩が聴きたい。
@pensans11
この時の輝きはこの時だけのものだったんだよな。それがまた愛しい。
@user-tv9co1gp6f
何度聴いてもはちきれんばかりのエネルギーと若さに振り切れた歌詞に惚れ惚れする
サビ全部に濁点ついてんのかってぐらい叫び散らすボーカルも大好きだ
こういう音楽がまた流行れば良いなぁ……
@BOOOOZ
この儚さと狂気に似た人の繊細さを出せるのはバックホーンだけ
@user-oq2bu6up6f
当時は青春パンクブームの中、一際異彩を放ってたのがバックホーン。
俺もインディーズしか聴かないパンク大好きな時期で今でもバックホーンと同期のバンドのライブには行ってるけど、当時このMVを観た時には狂気しかなかった。凄いより怖い。めちゃくちゃ引き込まれた瞬間だった。このMVに出会ってなかったら今バックホーンを聴いてないと思う。
年も変わらないのに二十歳そこそこでこの迫力を出せるバンドはバックホーン以外いなかったと思う。
25周年おめでとうございます。死ぬまで叫び続けて下さい。
@ponblogchannel5406
やっぱりサニーはすごい。他に代わりがいない狂気のバンドだった。
@nishibeyusaku1839
当時CDを売る仕事をしていてスペースシャワーのパワープッシュで放映されてたのを思い出します。
自分と同じ年齢で強烈な感情が溢れ出す
曲に心が震えました。
同じ時代を過ごせることを誇りに思います。
@Hiro-qf3rt
この怒鳴り散らしてるみたいな歌い方凄い格好良くて好きだ。
@marunikki_tetsu
色あせない名曲、みんなに聞いてほしい
@user-dp3pu3gq6j
これだよこれ！
当時実家のある地方で放送してた深夜番組で見たMVで一発で衝撃を受けて、翌日CDを買いに走ったらまだ発売前だったからとりあえず予約して、入荷連絡が入ったら学校サボって買いに行ったのを思い出しますね〜
俺がバックホーンに出会った曲です。