Years Active: 2004 - Present
Lin… Read Full Bio ↴The Bawdies (ザ・ボウディーズ, ざ・ぼうでぃーず)
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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You Gotta Dance
THE BAWDIES Lyrics
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Baby, if you're looking for soul
Now is the time
You gotta get up and go
Let's join in
Let's join in
Let's join in
Let's join in
You got to dance
Baby, you're movin'
You're movin' too slow
You gotta get on up
You gotta get up and go
You gotta dance now
Come on and dance for me
You got to dance
Sock it to me
Sock it to me
Sock it to me
Sock it to me
Sock it to me
Sock it to me
Sock it to me
Sock it to me
You got to dance
Come on baby
You can do it, mama
You got to get on up
You gotta get up and go
Let's join in
Let's join in
Let's join in
Let's join in
Get it
You got to dance
Sock it to me
Sock it to me
Sock it to me
Sock it to me
Sock it to me
Sock it to me
Sock it to me
Sock it to me
Rock it to me
Sock it to me
Sock it to me
Sock it to me
You got to dance
The BAWDIES's song "You Gotta Dance" is a classic example of a high-energy, upbeat rock and roll song that urges the listener to dance. The lyrics are simple and repetitive, emphasizing the urgency of getting up and moving your body. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song: "It's time for soul/Baby, if you're looking for soul/Now is the time/You gotta get up and go." The song is essentially an invitation to dance, with the repeated refrain of "You got to dance" serving as a call to action.
The lyrics also suggest a playful and flirtatious tone, with lines like "Come on baby/You can do it, mama" and "Let's join in." The repeated use of phrases like "Sock it to me" and "Rock it to me" further emphasize the song's high-energy, dance-friendly vibe. Overall, "You Gotta Dance" is a fun and infectious song that captures the essence of rock and roll as a form of music that's all about movement and rhythm.
Line by Line Meaning
It's time for soul
The moment is right for experiencing the soulful energy of music.
Baby, if you're looking for soul
If you're seeking a soulful experience, this is the place to be.
Now is the time
Seize the opportunity to dance and immerse yourself in the music now.
You gotta get up and go
To fully engage with the music, you must rise to your feet and dance freely.
Let's join in
Let's come together and connect through our shared enthusiasm for the music.
Get it
Fully embrace the energy of the music and let it move you.
You got to dance
Dancing is the way to truly experience the soulful energy of the music.
Baby, you're movin'
You're starting to feel the beat and move your body to the music.
You're movin' too slow
To fully experience the energy of the music, you need to pick up the pace and dance with more energy.
You gotta get on up
Rise to the occasion and let the music move you.
Come on and dance for me
Let's dance together and share this joyous experience.
Sock it to me
Let the music hit you and energize your body and soul.
Rock it to me
Let the music move you and fill you with its powerful energy.
Come on baby
Let's dance together and share this special moment.
You can do it, mama
You've got the rhythm and energy to dance and fully experience the music.
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Watanabe Ryo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
HSM
What an awesome band!
Kim Kia
this band is so cool and retro!
Mari(*^^*)
今日初めてアリーナで聴きました！ 音楽が好き！って伝わってくるかんじで良かったです♪ 会場の盛り上げ方もうまかったと思いました〜 おかげで、初めて聴いた私も楽しめました♪♪
Yuki ukiyo
踊る以外に他の選択肢を迫らない所が好き。
あゆみ
英語で歌う理由は、彼らが影響を受けた60、70年代の音楽を彼らが衝撃を受けた当時のサウンドをストレートにみんなに伝えたいという思いと、ロックンロールは本来皆が笑顔で汗をかきながら踊るダンスミュージックであると思うから、考えるより先に体が動くことを重視した音楽であるという理由からあえて英語詞にしているとROYくんは語っていました。 つまり言葉で伝える事よりも、その音楽を聴いたときの直感と感性で、ついつい踊りたくなるような音楽を届けたいと思っているわけだから、言葉で伝える事に重要視していない。むしろ英語圏のアメリカで生まれた音楽だからこそ(それを皆に伝えたいと明確な理由があるので)英語でやる事に意味があるんじゃないかと思います。 それが音楽＝"音"を"楽"しむことではないでしょうか。 ただ、彼らもいずれは日本語でやるべきと言ってますので、今のテイストを壊さずに日本語で伝えられるようになれば、日本語詞も出してくれると思いますよ。 すごい覚悟の上でしょうが。
dreanatsu
I'm amazed by the fact that they are actually Japanese... Men ow comes they never came to France before ! A lot of friends would change their mind about Japanese's bands !
ロン吉
最高！！かっこええ！！！！！ 惚れるわ！！！
nob3873
ほんとええバンドや・・・
jabobeat
すばらしすぎる。
Every Thing
Unbelievable. This rocks.