Their first band name was Steven's Team, named after the movie The Cable Guy.
Big Japan's first release, Music for Dummies, was digitally released through Nightshift Records on August 23, 2005. This CD originally titled "Music for Dummies" was changed to "Untitled" thus the limited number of CDs printed have become collectors items. The band planned to release an EP in early 2007 (as announced in Big Japan's myspace) however said EP was not realeased.
Bonnie & Clyde
big japan Lyrics
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i said, "i don't know."
you say, "if you left, you know i'd be right behind you."
i said, "get up??"
and since i've known, i wanted to tell you.
i've decided what the next best thing is.
bonnie and clyde, whatever we want.
we'll do everything, everything.
what do you mean when you say "that way, you get me that way."
you get me that way too.
spending hours on the telephone like partners in crime, you and i
both know what the other's thinking so we don't have to lie.
both been broken-hearted, both been by each other's side.
held your head and wiped your tears away as you cried.
and when you say that we should stay this way forever,
and just when i think you finally understand,
you start to talking about how perfect we are together.
i wanna hear you say as "boy" when you say "best friend."
what am i to do? i go on, pretend to be friends just to be close to you.
what did you mean when you said, "that way, you get me that way."
you get me that way too
The lyrics to "Bonnie & Clyde" by Big Japan are about an emotional and complex relationship between two friends. The song opens with one of the friends expressing gratitude for the other's presence in their life, to which the other friend responds with an uncertain response. The first friend then suggests that they are inseparable and will stick together no matter what, drawing a parallel with the famous criminal couple, Bonnie and Clyde, who did everything together.
As the song progresses, the first friend expresses their desire to elevate their relationship with the other beyond just friendship. They both spend countless hours on the phone like partners in crime, knowing each other deeply and not having to lie, but their relationship never goes beyond platonic. The first friend wishes the other would understand that they want more, but when they do get close, the second friend tends to refer to them as their "best friend," causing disappointment.
Overall, the song is about the frustration that comes with being in love with a friend who doesn't feel the same way. The use of Bonnie and Clyde as a metaphor for their friendship is particularly effective, as it accurately captures the intensity of their bond.
Line by Line Meaning
You say, "what would i do without you?"
You express your dependence on me by asking what you would do without me.
i said, "i don't know."
I cannot answer your question as I am not in a position to know the answer.
you say, "if you left, you know i'd be right behind you."
You make a promise that if I were to leave, you would follow me closely.
i said, "get up??"
I am unsure how to respond to your promise and need you to clarify what you mean by that.
and since i've known, i wanted to tell you.
From the time I first met you, I have wanted to share something important with you.
i've decided what the next best thing is.
I have finally decided to reveal my true feelings about how we should proceed.
bonnie and clyde, whatever we want.
We should be like Bonnie and Clyde, doing whatever we want together.
we'll do everything, everything.
As a team, we will do anything and everything together without any hesitation.
what am i to do? i go on, pretend to be friends just to be close to you.
I am unable to express my true feelings so I continue to pretend we are just friends in order to be close to you.
what do you mean when you say "that way, you get me that way."
I am unsure what you mean when you say that I get you the same way.
you get me that way too.
I understand what you mean now and feel the same way about our connection.
spending hours on the telephone like partners in crime, you and i.
We spend countless hours on the phone, like two partners in crime, keeping each other company.
both know what the other's thinking so we don't have to lie.
We have a level of trust that allows us to always be honest with each other without any need for deception.
both been broken-hearted, both been by each other's side.
We have both experienced heartbreaks but found solace by being there for each other.
held your head and wiped your tears away as you cried.
I have been there for you during tough times, supporting you while wiping away your tears.
and when you say that we should stay this way forever,
You express your desire for us to remain in our current state forever.
and just when i think you finally understand,
At times, I feel like you comprehend my perspective and feelings entirely.
you start to talking about how perfect we are together.
Unfortunately, you seem to equate our current relationship as perfect, which is not necessarily true from my viewpoint.
i wanna hear you say as "boy" when you say "best friend."
I would appreciate if you referred to me with a term that is more than just 'friend' as it does not capture our unique relationship.
what am i to do? i go on, pretend to be friends just to be close to you.
I am once again forced to pretend we are just friends as I fear losing the closeness we have developed over time.
what did you mean when you said, "that way, you get me that way."
I need to confirm again what you meant earlier by saying that we both get each other in the same way.
you get me that way too
Upon clarification, I understand that you feel the same way about our relationship, and we understand each other well.
Contributed by Abigail D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.