Years Active: 2004 - Present
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Years Active: 2004 - Present
Lineup:
Ryo "Roy" Watanabe - bass & vocals
Taku "Taxman" Funayama - guitar & vocals
Yoshihiko "Jim" Kimura - guitar & vocals
Masahiko "Marcy" Yamaguchi - drums & vocals
In The Bawdies' world, Chuck Berry, early Beatles and Stones, and Otis Redding soul are still at the top of the charts, and everybody is walking around in moptops and tailored suits. Founded on New Year's Day in 2004, boyhood chums Ryo "Roy" Watanabe (bass/vocals), Taku "Taxman" Funayama (guitar/vocals), and Yoshihiko "Jim" Kimura (guitar/vocals) teamed up with highschool pal Masahiko "Marcy" Yamaguchi (drums/vocals) and took up the mantle of early rock and soul, and bestowed it with their own uniquely Japanese sensibilities. In 2006, The Bawdies signed to Tokyo-based record label, Seez Records and released their first album, Yesterday and Today, essentially a cover album including such classics as I Got You (I Feel Good), Tutti Frutti, and Have Mercy, Miss Percy, to moderate indie success. In February 2008, they released their sophomore effort, Awaking of Rhythm and Blues, at which point the music industry pricked up their ears. The album saw the band stretching out musically, distancing themselves somewhat from the nostalgia act category and pulling back on the covers. Led by the raspy-voiced, yet charming Watanabe, the band stepped up the touring, playing alongside such indie legends as Guitar Wolf, Sheena & The Rockets, and The 5.6.7.8's and expanding their range abroad. In March 2009, The Bawdies released the single Emotion Potion, a precursor to their April long-player This is My Story, steering the band even further into original territory while maintaining the same retro vibe.
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I BEG YOU
THE BAWDIES Lyrics
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Just a fool in love with you
Oh, I'm in love, I'm in love
My love song to you
Uh, all I want is moonlight,
Music and you
I will always be true
And you say you feel
Let me say to you
Baby, all I know is
that I fell in love with you
And if all my dreams come true
I'll be spending time with you
You say you love me
Oh, baby, I love you too
Love, I'm so glad
All I do is think of you
I can't get you off my mind
I've been dreaming about you
Oh, I'm in love, I'm in love
This love song to you
Let me say to you
Baby, all I know is
that I fell in love with you
And if all my dreams come true
I'll be spending time with you
Thank you for loving me
the way that you do
You made me glad when I was blue
Thank you for loving me
the way that you do
I'm gonna give you
all of my love
Baby, all I know is
that I fell in love with you
And if all my dreams come true
I'll be spending time with you
Thank you for loving me
the way that you do
You made me glad when I was blue
Thank you for loving me
the way that you do
I'm gonna give you
all of my love
Forever and ever
The lyrics to "I Want to Thank You" by The Bawdies are about a love-struck individual who is completely enamoured by their lover. The singer sings about their love for their partner and expresses their true feelings. They are honest about their love and declare that they are a fool for love. The lyrics tell us that the singer is constantly thinking about their love and dreaming about them. They express their wish to spend their time under moonlight, listening to music with their lover. The chorus thanks their lover for loving them and making them happy. The song ends with the singer stating that they will be together "forever and ever".
The song reflects a classic love story where the lyrics are eloquently written and express deep feelings of love. The Bawdies have managed to capture the essence of romanticism and deliver a beautiful message of love. The lyrics remind us of the power of love to bring happiness and joy into our lives. The chorus, in particular, is uplifting and feels like a declaration of love. The passion in the words is palpable and is sure to have listeners feeling love all around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, I'm fool
I feel foolish, but I'm hopelessly in love with you.
Just a fool in love with you
I may be foolish, but my love for you is genuine.
Oh, I'm in love, I'm in love
I am deeply in love with you.
My love song to you
I am expressing my feelings of love to you through this song.
Uh, all I want is moonlight, Music and you
All I need to be happy is the romantic ambience of moonlight and music, with you by my side.
I will always be true
I promise to be faithful and honest in our relationship.
And you say you feel the same way too
I am glad that you reciprocate my feelings and love me in the same way.
Let me say to you
I want to express my thoughts and feelings to you.
That I fell in love with you
I have fallen deeply in love with you.
And if all my dreams come true
If everything goes as planned and hoped for.
I'll be spending time with you
I look forward to spending time with you in the future.
You say you love me
I am glad that you express your love to me.
Oh, baby, I love you too
I love you just as much as you love me.
Love, I'm so glad
I am happy and grateful for the love we share.
All I do is think of you
You are always on my mind and in my thoughts.
I can't get you off my mind
I am constantly thinking about you and cannot stop.
I've been dreaming about you
You appear in my dreams and occupy my subconscious thoughts.
Thank you for loving me the way that you do
I am grateful for the love and care you show me in our relationship.
You made me glad when I was blue
You make me happy and bring joy to my life even in difficult times.
I'm gonna give you all of my love
I am committed to giving you all the love and affection I have to offer.
Forever and ever
I want to be with you for eternity.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Watanabe Ryo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
wandawong
Wonderful!!!! I love it!!! Perfect neo-sixties vibe. :)
Kota .K
NO WAY、SUNSHINEみたいな今までになかった新しいBAWDIESも好きだけど昔のI BEG YOU、BABY SUEみたいなストレートなR&Rも進化したBAWDIESで聴いてみたい！！！
refreshNhappy
LOVE THEM! <3
ナナナイン
ほんとこのままの感じで行って欲しかったバンド1位
angusoldelux
いいね！ 声も最高
akatonbo18
ロックンロールとかビートルズとかあんま分からないけど 楽しそうだし楽しくて聞き入ってしまう
EasterP!nk
aw, they're so cute! i love his voice hahaa! some people might think it's bad, but i think its good:they remind me of the beetles(:
fatricefarm
かっこいいです！！ きちんとねっこにあるものがあるからマージービートとか リバプールサウンドをなぞっているんじゃなくて、当時の活躍 してたバンドと同じ目線・スタンスでやってる。 まず音楽ありきが当たり前なので日本語がとか 言ってる勘違いなんか気にせずがんばってほしいです。 LOVE YOU NEED YOUは TIN SOLGIER を 彷彿させました。あいさんはP.P. Arnoldみたいで かっこいい。
ぐらいんだぁ
すげー楽しそうでこっちまで楽しくなるです！
Satanyanko
What a cool song♥♥♥