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1) The Mods 「ザ・モッズ」are a Japanese punk rock band, formed in 1974. The band consists of 森山達也(Tatsuya Moriyama - Vocals and Guitar), 苣木寛之(Hiroyuki Chisaki - Guitar and Vocals), and 北里晃一(Koichi Kitazato - Bass).(ex member 梶浦雅裕(Masahiro Kajiura - Drums))
They have been making music together for over 25 years and retain an enthusiastic cult following in their home country, especially as a live band. They quite often sing in English, and their sound and attitude could be compared to The Clash and other London punk bands of the late 1970s.
Discography:
FIGHT OR FLIGHT(1981)
NEWS BEAT(1981)
LOOK OUT(1982)
GANG ROCKER(1983)
HANDS UP(1983)
JAIL GUNS(1984)
BLUE~Midnight Highway(1985)
BEAT ODYSSEY(1986)
CORNER(1986)
JUKE JOING(1987)
YUM-YUM GIMME SOME(1987)
EASY COME EASY GO(1988)
NAPALM ROCK(1989)
PROUD ONES(1990)
叛~REBEL(1991)
LEATHER FILE 1981~1991(1991)
F.A.B.(1992)
TIES(1993)
TRUST ME TRUST YOU(1993)
RODEO LIVE VOL.1(1994)
RODEO LIVE VOL.2(1994)
JUNGLE CRUSE 1991~1994(1995)
KILBURN BRATS(1995)
ZA MOZZ(1996)
easy listening(1997)
CLOUD 9(1998)
KOWLOON JUNK(1999)
Paradice(2000)
RISING SUN(2001)
THE MODS BEST "Records"(2001)
ROCKAHOLIC(2002)
THE LEGEND THE MODS GOLDEN 80's COLLECTION(2003)
THE MODS BEST(2003)
NO EXCUSE!(2003)
COMPADRE(2003)
LIVE WITH ROCK'N'ROLL(2004)
DAILY HOWL(2005)
FIGHT OR FLIGHT WASING(2006)
Their home page can be found at http://www.themods.jp/
BLUE RESISTANCE
The Mods Lyrics
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上にあがれば システム 金縛り
もう、誰かの手の中 コントロール まっぴらゴメンさ
やりたい見たいもの 俺には 山ほどあるぜ
黒ネズミのままじゃ 終われやしない
今にすぐ 這い出してやる
Blue Resistance Blue Resistance Blue Resistance
上のルールは いつも 複雑すぎて
俺に不似合いな シケタ 奴ばかり
でも、この街ときたら 見るもの 驚きだらけ
たぶん世界一 スリル 感じる街さ
黒ネズミのままじゃ 終われやしない
今にすぐ 這い出してやる
Blue Resistance Blue Resistance Blue Resistance
お前の背中を そっと狙ってる
表へ出るぜ この目が 潰れる前に
いくつかの街と 通りを 感じてきた
その鉄格子の中 二度と 戻りたくない
そこでは手足が だんだん DANCEしだす
黒ネズミのままじゃ 終われやしない
今にすぐ 這い出してやる
Blue Resistance Blue Resistance Blue Resistance
お前の背中を そっと狙ってる
Blue Resistance Blue Resistance Blue Resistance
The lyrics in The Mods' song "Blue Resistance" reflect the emotions and struggles of individuals who feel trapped in a dark and oppressive system. The opening lines describe a world underground, shrouded in darkness, where individuals are trapped and controlled. The phrase "システム 金縛り" (system kanashibari) suggests a system that confines and paralyzes individuals, leaving them with no control. Despite this, the singer declares that there are many things he wants to do and see, implying a strong desire for freedom and self-determination.
The next verse suggests that the rules and expectations of society are too complex for the singer to comprehend. He feels out of place in a city that is full of surprises and thrills. However, the singer remains determined to break free. The repetition of "Blue Resistance" throughout the song suggests a resistance movement against oppression and conformity, with the singer "aiming for your back" in a metaphorical sense.
In the final verse, the singer declares that he will venture out into the world, even if it means sacrificing himself in the process. The imagery of city streets and steel bars suggests that the world outside is not necessarily a safer place, but is still more desirable than the oppression and control of the underground world. In the end, the song's message is one of determination and resistance against oppressive systems, even if the outcome is uncertain.
Line by Line Meaning
ここは地下の中 暗い 深い闇の中
This place is underground, in the midst of darkness that is both deep and dark.
上にあがれば システム 金縛り
If you go up, the system will put you in restraints.
もう、誰かの手の中 コントロール まっぴらゴメンさ
I'm sorry, but I refuse to be controlled by someone else's hand.
やりたい見たいもの 俺には 山ほどあるぜ
There are mountains of things I want to do and see.
黒ネズミのままじゃ 終われやしない
I can't end up as just a black mouse.
今にすぐ 這い出してやる
I will crawl out right now.
Blue Resistance Blue Resistance Blue Resistance
Blue Resistance Blue Resistance Blue Resistance
お前の背中を そっと狙ってる
I'm quietly aiming for your back.
上のルールは いつも 複雑すぎて
The rules up above are always too complicated.
俺に不似合いな シケタ 奴ばかり
There are only people who don't fit my style up there.
でも、この街ときたら 見るもの 驚きだらけ
But this town is full of surprises to see.
たぶん世界一 スリル 感じる街さ
Probably the most exhilarating city in the world.
表へ出るぜ この目が 潰れる前に
I'll go outside before my eyes give out.
いくつかの街と 通りを 感じてきた
I've experienced a few towns and streets.
その鉄格子の中 二度と 戻りたくない
I never want to go back inside those prison bars again.
そこでは手足が だんだん DANCEしだす
There, my hands and feet start to dance little by little.
Contributed by Caleb R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Takashi
THE MODSの曲はどれも最高だけど、
イントロでノックアウトされる曲の一つだ
了一 高野
言葉に出ない程、ただただカッコいい
ロックとはそういうものかを教えてくれた大切な曲。
ABタク
ますますカッコよくなっていく!
どこまでも突き抜けてくれTHE MODS!!
坂本半平太
イントロから最高ですよね。
大人になってから説得力を感じる名曲と思います(^_^;)
桑原功
やつぱり迫力が違うよね。カッコ良すぎる。
Cora Wachsler
Really love it! I discovered this group not long ago. I immediately hooked!
父ちゃん
自分はTHE MODSの世代ではないですし、曲をまともに聴いたのも初めてですが、カッコいいっす!!
ららぴ
MODSの曲でどれがイチバン?なんて沢山ありすぎて選べない。だけど、BLUE RESISTANCEは思い入れがある曲の中の確かに一曲!
和則
モッズのどの曲もベースラインがすごくカッコいい
m little pine
同感です、BLUERESISTANCEもそうですけど熱いのを一発やHITTHETOWNも好きです♪