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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Keep On Rockin'
THE BAWDIES Lyrics
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Never look back, mama
I'm gonna keep on steppin'
Never give up, sugar
I'm gonna keep on walkin'
Always look up, mama
I'm goona keep on walkin'
Never fall back, sugar
I'm on the right track
I believe that
I'm on the right track
Runnin'
Never look baek, mama
I'm gonna keep on runnin'
Don't ever give up, sugar
Oh!
Hey!
Ah!
Hey!
Walkin'
Always look up, mama
I'm goona keep on walkin'
Never fall back, sugar
I believe that
I'm on the right track
I believe that
I'm on the right track
I believe that
I'm on the right track
I believe that
I'm on the right track
Oh!
Hey!
Ah!
Hey!
Steppin'
Never look baek, mama
I've got to keep on steppin'
Never give up, sugar
I've got to keep on runnin'
Never look back, mama
I've got to keep on runnin'
Don't ever give up, sugar
I believe that
I'm on the right track
I believe that
I'm on the right track
I believe that
I'm on the right track
I believe that
I'm on the right track
The lyrics to "Keep On Rockin'" by THE BAWDIES convey a message of perseverance and determination. The singer vows to keep moving forward, no matter what obstacles they encounter. The repetition of phrases such as "I'm gonna keep on steppin'" and "I believe that I'm on the right track" emphasizes this resilience and points to the importance of maintaining a positive outlook.
The song also references the importance of always looking up and never falling back. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for keeping one's head held high and not allowing setbacks to deter them from their goals. The use of commands such as "never give up" and "don't ever give up" further emphasizes this message of determination.
Overall, "Keep On Rockin'" is an upbeat and positive anthem that encourages the listener to keep pushing forward, no matter what challenges they may face.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna keep on steppin'
I will continue moving forward
Never look back, mama
Without regret, without doubt,
I'm gonna keep on steppin'
I will continue moving forward
Never give up, sugar
Never lose hope or passion
I'm gonna keep on walkin'
I will continue to progress
Always look up, mama
With an optimistic outlook,
I'm gonna keep on walkin'
I will continue to progress
Never fall back, sugar
Never regress, never backtrack.
I believe that
I have faith that,
I'm on the right track
I am heading in the right direction
I believe that
I have faith that,
I'm on the right track
I am heading in the right direction
Runnin'
Jogging or sprinting,
Never look back, mama
Without regret or hesitation,
I'm gonna keep on runnin'
I will continue to move forward at a brisk pace
Don't ever give up, sugar
Don't lose hope or passion, no matter what.
Oh!
An enthusiastic exclamation,
Hey!
An enthusiastic greeting,
Ah!
An expression of excitement or satisfaction,
Hey!
An enthusiastic greeting,
Walkin'
Moving forward on foot,
Always look up, mama
Remain positive and optimistic,
I'm gonna keep on walkin'
I will continue to progress
Never fall back, sugar
Never regress, never backtrack.
I believe that
I have faith that,
I'm on the right track
I am heading in the right direction
I believe that
I have faith that,
I'm on the right track
I am heading in the right direction
I believe that
I have faith that,
I'm on the right track
I am heading in the right direction
I believe that
I have faith that,
I'm on the right track
I am heading in the right direction
Oh!
An enthusiastic exclamation,
Hey!
An enthusiastic greeting,
Ah!
An expression of excitement or satisfaction,
Hey!
An enthusiastic greeting,
Steppin'
Moving forward step by step,
Never look back, mama
Without regret, without doubt,
I've got to keep on steppin'
I must continue moving forward,
Never give up, sugar
Never lose hope, never abandon passion,
I've got to keep on runnin'
I must keep moving forward at a brisk pace,
Never look back, mama
Without regret, without hesitation,
I've got to keep on runnin'
I must keep moving forward at a brisk pace,
Don't ever give up, sugar
Don't lose hope or passion, no matter the difficulty,
I believe that
I have faith that,
I'm on the right track
I am heading in the right direction
I believe that
I have faith that,
I'm on the right track
I am heading in the right direction
I believe that
I have faith that,
I'm on the right track
I am heading in the right direction
I believe that
I have faith that,
I'm on the right track
I am heading in the right direction
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Watanabe Ryo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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CDJで初めてライブ見ました
予備知識もまったく無く見に行きましたが、知識が無くてもこのバンドの魅力に引き込まれました！！ 音楽を楽しむ感じかバンドのメンバーはもちろんファンの方からも感じていいなぁーって思いました笑 もっと早くから聴いていれば良かったなって思ってます笑
はちこ
THE BAWDIESのライブは毎回幸せでうっきうきした気持ちとまだ居たかったー！また来るー！ってなりながら帰ってる。楽しいし、すごい元気になる…
いまは病気で休んでるけど、また仕事出来るようになったら絶対自分へのご褒美にライブ行くんだ。
ずっと芯の通った音楽を続けているTHE BAWDIESだいすきです！！
King Multichaos
i imagine that all live acts are that energyst of the bawdies. i really hope i can someday travel to japan and see you guys live !!! :)
みう
芯があっていい意味で変わらないロック、すっごいかっこいいな！！！どの曲も好き！！ブレない！！
m a
めっちゃ行きたかったやつ。見てるだけでもテンション上がる
ごはんめし
はーかっこいい.. 1:13 の2人が特にかっこよくてなんかとても感極まる、ライブの熱量をここまで再現されたらライブに行く選択肢しかないよね
Camila Chavez Ibarra
Great!!! ❤
こなう
ライブハウスならではの熱苦しさがたまらんのです
asupara
ほんとに武道館楽しみかっこよすぎ
あきやまえいじ
えー！めっちゃいいですね！