In 1996, after the break up of t-kimura's previous project Favorite Blue, he formed the band move and, by 1997, they released their first single ROCK IT DOWN. They however truly achieved fame when their followup single, around the world, was used as the opening theme for the anime Initial D (頭文字D). In 2005, the group changed their name by adding abbreviation marks between letters and are were still signed with the avex tune recording label.
On December 2, 2008, t-kimura stated on m.o.v.e’s official web site that he would focus more on production, and less on performing. On April 10, 2009, m.o.v.e performed with DJ T-Tashiro during an anime convention, Kamikazecon II, in Houston, Texas; the group anounced that t-kimura would no longer perform on-stage.
In November 2009, it was anounced that yuri was pregnant and would be getting married, thus taking a hiatus from the band for onstage performances. While m.o.v.e recorded two new albums in 2010, Dream Again and anim.o.v.e 02, the band didn't show any other activity (though motsu made guest appearances in many shows, lives and musical collaborations) until yuri went back on stage on October 2010.
m.o.v.e is perhaps best known for the unique style with which they blend rock, rap, electronica, metal and many other genres into their music. m.o.v.e are also well-known for their many contributions as opening and ending themes to the Initial D (頭文字D) series. These include around the world, Rage your dream, BREAK IN2 THE NITE, Blazin' Beat, Gamble Rumble, DOGFIGHT and Noizy Tribe. The also provided the opening theme for the anime series Ikkitousen (一騎当千) with their song Drivin' Through the Night as well as the ending theme for the anime Final Fantasy Unlimited, Romancing Train, and the ending credits for KOEI's Dynasty Warriors 2 (真・三國無双, Shin Sangokumusou), Can't Quit This!!!! ～KNOCK'EM OUT～ (SH FUNK MIX).
On December 7 2012, the band announced that, after 15 years, they would break up. A last Best of album called "Best Moves ~and moves goes on~", scheduled to be released on Feb. 17 2013, and a last show in March 2013 are left behind as a goodbye to the fans.
GHETTO BLASTER
m.o.v.e Lyrics
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ZEKOppoi jimoto no shou GYANGU neratte'ta CHANSU
sonde BI-TO ni hamatta YANGU DEIZU ima da samerenai yume no shinkakei
kidzukeba hora tsudzuku jinsei no saka koko ni inakerya kitto hei no naka
futsukayoi ZARIGANI demo MAIKU mottara MOHAMEDDO ARI
kuroobi RAPPUdou nijuunidan kenzan motsuMC shihan
My stereo phonic sound, yo soko no IKAREte'ru o-nii-chan
nette'ru RAION o kettobashichau ka? My Ghetto Blaster
*Don't stop & rock'n roll PA-TI- CHU-N hibikasero
Don't stop BUCHImakero sono buttoi YATSU o
Don't stop ima sakebou hara kara koe dase yo
Don't stop sekai no gold teme no te de kasegou
**Let's kick the party all night, let's hit the massive one tonight
machijuu akireru hodo
We got to tell everyone, hey boy, stand up for your right
mucha na yume oikake tobidase
***sou sa kimi no ai itsumo kanjitai
Party people if you wanna dance, put your hands up, Ghetto Blaster
shoushou fuan demo jibun shinjitai
kono yubi tomare easy game, put your hands up, Ghetto Blaster
HATE ni hibikase katsugi aruita RAJIKASE mukashi mitai ni yubi o hajikase
SUTEREOTAIPU HIPPU HOPPU no SUTAIRU utairi rappu de move ga tsutaeru
furikaerya APPUAPPU de zutto ikigatta manma kita RU-TO
hikui hodo IKAshita seishin nenrei o KI-PU da! Ghetto Blaster
*REPEAT
Let's kick the party all night, let's hit the massive one tonight
tsuki mo kowareru hodo
Yes, it's the brand new styling, we raise it up with delight
arittake VORYUUMU sawagase
kitto dareka to meguriau darou
Party people if you wanna dance, put your hands up, Ghetto Blaster
soshite atarashii BI-TO kanadeyou
kono yubi tomare easy game, put your hands up, Ghetto Blaster
owaranai yoru ni ukareta PIANO-tachi nara
sameru koto no nai sweet dreamin' kanade tsudzukete isasete
**REPEAT
***REPEAT
*REPEAT
The lyrics of m.o.v.e's song GHETTO BLASTER paint a picture of a carefree and energetic youth living life without any worries. The singer's easy and happy-go-lucky nature is highlighted in the opening lines "I was just a GIRAGIRA manako itsumo uete ita, yasui jikyuu, BAITO no SUREIVA-ZE" which roughly translate to "I was always looking up with my sparkling eyes. Cheap pay, just a part-time survivor." The lyrics evoke a sense of nostalgia for simpler times and carefree living. The singer seems to be enjoying life to the fullest, chasing dreams and taking chances, as they sing "sonde BI-TO ni hamatta YANGU DEIZU ima da samerenai yume no shinkakei" which means "I'm plugged into my beat and not sleepy now, the new horizon of my dreams."
The song also encourages its listeners to dance and have fun. The chorus "Don't stop & rock'n roll PA-TI- CHU-N hibikasero, Don't stop BUCHImakero sono buttoi YATSU o" is an invitation to enjoy the moment and let loose. It is also a call to action for young people to stand up for their rights and make their voices heard.
Overall, GHETTO BLASTER is a fun and upbeat song that celebrates youth, freedom, and the joys of being alive.
Line by Line Meaning
I was just a GIRAGIRA manako itsumo uete ita yasui jikyuu, BAITO no SUREIVA-
I was once a simple, starry-eyed youth working a low-paying job, always looking toward the future.
ZEKOppoi jimoto no shou GYANGU neratte'ta CHANSU
I was hoping for a big break in my mediocre hometown.
sonde BI-TO ni hamatta YANGU DEIZU ima da samerenai yume no shinkakei
But now I’ve got my yellow days trapped inside the beat, and I’m not giving up on my dreams.
kidzukeba hora tsudzuku jinsei no saka koko ni inakerya kitto hei no naka
Once I realize that life keeps moving forward, I’ll be left behind in the dust for sure.
futsukayoi ZARIGANI demo MAIKU mottara MOHAMEDDO ARI
Even if I am poor like a drunken crab, I can still find happiness with a microphone in hand.
kuroobi RAPPUdou nijuunidan kenzan motsuMC shihan
I am a skilled master of the twenty-two syllable black belt rap dojo.
My stereo phonic sound, yo soko no IKAREte'ru o-nii-chan
My music is loud and powerful, making everyone become excited from its vibrations.
nette'ru RAION o kettobashichau ka? My Ghetto Blaster
Can I knock out those sleeping lions with my Ghetto Blaster?
Don't stop & rock'n roll PA-TI- CHU-N hibikasero
Don't stop the rhythm of the rock and roll party and let it echo.
Don't stop BUCHImakero sono buttoi YATSU o
Don't stop just because some annoying people are there.
Don't stop ima sakebou hara kara koe dase yo
Don't stop and shout it out from deep within.
Don't stop sekai no gold teme no te de kasegou
Don't stop and let's grab the world's gold with our own hands.
Let's kick the party all night, let's hit the massive one tonight machijuu akireru hodo
Let's party all night and make the whole city go wild with excitement.
We got to tell everyone, hey boy, stand up for your right mucha na yume oikake tobidase
We need to urge everyone to stand up for their own rights and pursue their dreams passionately.
sou sa kimi no ai itsumo kanjitai Party people if you wanna dance, put your hands up, Ghetto Blaster
Yes, I always feel your love. Party people, put your hands up and dance to the beat of the Ghetto Blaster.
shoushou fuan demo jibun shinjitai kono yubi tomare easy game, put your hands up, Ghetto Blaster
Even if you have some doubts, believe in yourself. Take my hand and let’s play an easy game with the beat of the Ghetto Blaster.
HATE ni hibikase katsugi aruita RAJIKASE mukashi mitai ni yubi o hajikase
As I walk with Katsugi echoing in my headphones, it feels like I am exploding with youthful energy like in the past.
SUTEREOTAIPU HIPPU HOPPU no SUTAIRU utairi rappu de move ga tsutaeru
My style is a combination of straight type hip-hop and the spirit of movement conveyed through rap.
furikaerya APPUAPPU de zutto ikigatta manma kita RU-TO
Whenever I look back, I always remember those careless days of our youth, which were full of ups and downs.
hikui hodo IKAshita seishin nenrei o KI-PU da! Ghetto Blaster
My youthful spirit keeps getting fired up even though I'm getting older. Ghetto Blaster.
Let's kick the party all night, let's hit the massive one tonight tsuki mo kowareru hodo
Let's kick the party and make it huge, breaking the moon in the sky.
Yes, it's the brand new styling, we raise it up with delight arittake VORYUUMU sawagase
Yes, this is the brand-new style that we're raising up with great enthusiasm, causing a big mountain of energy.
kitto dareka to meguriau darou Party people if you wanna dance, put your hands up, Ghetto Blaster
Surely, I will meet someone tonight. Party people, put your hands up and dance to the beat of the Ghetto Blaster.
soshite atarashii BI-TO kanadeyou kono yubi tomare easy game, put your hands up, Ghetto Blaster
So let's play a new beat. Take my hand and let’s play an easy game to the beat of the Ghetto Blaster.
owaranai yoru ni ukareta PIANO-tachi nara sameru koto no nai sweet dreamin' kanade tsudzukete isasete
If those pianos that make us riled up on never-ending nights continue playing, let’s keep singing sweet dreamin' without ever waking up.
Contributed by Violet D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ysths2462
I was just aギラギラ眼いつも飢えていた 安い時給、バイトのスレイヴァー
ザコっぽい地元の小ギャング 狙ってたチャンス
そんでビートにはまったヤングデイズ
いまだ醒めれない夢の進化形
気づけなほら続く人生の坂 ここにいなけりゃきっと塀の中
二日酔いのザリガニ でもマイク持ったらモハメッドアリ
黒帯ラップ道二十二段 見参motsuMC師範 My stereo phonic sound, yoそこのイカレてるお兄ちゃん
眠ってるライオンを蹴っ飛ばしちゃうか? My Ghetto Blaster Don't stop ＆ rock'n roll パーティーチューン響かせろ
Don't stop ブチ撒けろ そのぶっといヤツを
Don't stop いま叫ぼう 腹から声だせよ Don't stop 世界のgold 手前の手で稼ごう
Let's kick the party all night, let's hit the massive one tonight 街中呆れるほど
We got to tell everyone, hey boy, stand up for your right
無茶な夢追いかけ飛び出せ そうさ君の愛 いつも感じたい
Party people if you wanna dance, put your hands up, Ghetto Blaster
少々不安でも 自分信じたい
この指とまれeasy game, put your hands up, Ghetto Blaster ハデに響かせ かつぎ歩いたラジカセ
昔みたいに指を弾かせ ステレオタイプヒップホップのスタイル
歌入りラップでmoveが伝える 振りかえりゃアップアップでずっと いきがったまんま来たルート
低いほどイカした精神年齢をキープだ!Ghetto Blaster
Don't stop ＆ rock'n roll パーティーチューン響かせろ
Don't stop ブチ撒けろ そのぶっといヤツを Don't stop いま叫ぼう 腹から声だせよ Don't stop 世界のgold 手前の手で稼ごう Let's kick the party all night, let's hit the massive one tonight 月も壊れるほど
Yes, it's the brand new styling, we raise it up with delight
ありったけヴォリューム騒がせ きっと誰かと めぐり逢うだろう
Party people if you wanna dance, put your hands up, Ghetto Blaster
そして新しい ビート奏でよう
この指とまれeasy game, put your hands up, Ghetto Blaster
終わらない夜に浮かれたピエロ達なら 醒めることのないsweet dreamin'奏で続けていさせて
Let's kick the party all night, let's hit the massive one tonight
街中呆れるほど
We got to tell everyone, hey boy, stand up for your right
無茶な夢追いかけ飛び出せ そうさ君の愛 いつも感じたい
Party people if you wanna dance, put your hands up, Ghetto Blaster
少々不安でも 自分信じたい この指とまれeasy game, put your hands up, Ghetto Blaster Don't stop ＆ rock'n roll パーティーチューン響かせろ
Don't stop ブチ撒けろ そのぶっといヤツを Don't stop いま叫ぼう 腹から声だせよ Don't stop 世界のgold 手前の手で稼ごう
@takashiuchida5437
このMVのYURI、超絶カッコイイ
@loveryyuuki0106
そこのイカレてるお兄ちゃん♫
@akirapanx
リリース図書のa-channelのmotsuさんの旅みたいな企画でこの曲やってて好きになった
@orosko88
this band is so great ! which band today plays so many different styles or kind of music ? keep on rockin' M.o.v.e Love from France
@syota86love
サングラス完売おめでとうございます！！！
@zn6450
この頃のＹＵＲＩちゃんが最高でした
@ARTHASJARRD
YURI IS VERY BEATIFUL
@Jahan917
They mix music together so well, it's amazing
@hpalpha7323
some of m.o.v.e's finest work
@BurningNakedSamurai
A ghetto blaster is the old boom boxes you use to see people carrying on their shoulder and blasting music really loud with back in the 80s. :)