The band broke up in 2005 with Takashi joining REVERSLOW.
After reuniting all of their original members in February of 2011, PENPALS has announced that they will be releasing an album with new songs including a self-cover of their hit song “TELL ME WHY“, which gained popularity as the opening theme song to the anime “Berserk“, for the first time in eight years on July 25th. The album titled 「PAST REST SUMMER」
Band members
-Kinya Kamijou - Drums
-Seiya Kamijou - Guitar
-Hayashi Munemasa - Bass & Vocals
-Yosihito Hirai - Bass (joined in 2002)
Yosihito Hirai joined PENPALS after his previous band, YOUNG PUNCH, broke up. Then Munemasa started playing Rhythm guitar.
Hayashi Takashi disbanded and formed the group REVERSLOW, which was a side-band around 2004.
Albums
* PENPALS (1997 July 20th)
* AMERICAMAN (1998 April 22nd)
* RIGHT NOW (1999 September 16th)
* PAST LAST SUMMER (2000 September 13th)
* 2nd coming (2001 October 24th)
* Super Powerless (2001 December 5th)
* PLAY ROCKS (2002 October 30th)
* THERE'S NO GREATEST HITS (2003 March 12th)
* ROCK'EM ALL (2004 January 21st)
* LET GO e.p. (2004 July 28th)
*「PAST REST SUMMER」(2012 July 25th)
* CAARRS (2022 July 6th)
* 1973 (2023 September 6th)
Song
penpals Lyrics
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ロックンロールをもっと
聞こえるかい?
YEAH 走り出せよ 誰よりも早く
ロックンロールをもっと
ロックンロールをもっと
聞かせてやれ
YEAH こんなもんじゃ
音速も超えて 月の裏側ヘ
ギターは叫ぶ 飛んでゆけ oh yeah
ロックンロールをもっと
ロックンロールをもっと
聞こえるかい?
YEAH 走り出せよ 誰よりも早く
ロックンロールをもっと
ロックンロールをもっと
聞かせてやれ
YEAH こんなもんじゃ
ないだろ俺たち
加速は無限で 火星の先ヘ
ギターは叫ぶ 飛んでゆけ oh yeah
ロックンロールをもっと
ロックンロールをもっと
聞こえるかい?
YEAH 走り出せよ 誰よりも早く
ロックンロールをもっと
ロックンロールをもっと
聞かせてやれ
YEAH こんなもんじゃ
ないだろ俺たち
Rock'n roll's gonna beat you up.
Rock'n roll's gonna beat you up.
and you will never be alone
have some fun tonight.
Rock'n roll's gonna beat you up.
Rock'n roll's gonna beat you up.
and you will never be alone
have some fun tonight.
The lyrics of "Song #1" by the Japanese rock group PENPALS expresses their passion and enthusiasm for rock and roll music. They urge the listener to embrace the energy and excitement of the genre and take off to new heights, beyond the limits of what is expected. The repeated refrain, "Rock'n roll's gonna beat you up, and you will never be alone, have some fun tonight," is a call to action, a reminder that rock and roll can serve as a liberating force that provides joy, connection, and community.
The verses of the song explicitly describe the exhilaration of playing and listening to rock and roll music. The guitar is personified, and its sound is described as screaming and soaring as if it were a living being. The song's imagery, from running faster than anyone else to traveling to the moon's dark side, evokes a sense of adventure and daring. The repeated invitation to "have some fun tonight" reflects the carefree, hedonistic spirit of rock and roll music.
Overall, "Song #1" is an anthem that celebrates rock and roll music and its power to thrill and unite people. It invites listeners to join in the revelry of the genre and experience the freedom and fun it offers.
Line by Line Meaning
ロックンロールをもっと
Let's pump up the rock and roll music!
ロックンロールをもっと
Let's turn up the rock and roll music even more!
聞こえるかい?
Can you hear it?
YEAH 走り出せよ 誰よりも早く
Yeah, let's get started and run faster than anyone else!
ロックンロールをもっと
Let's turn up the rock and roll music again!
ロックンロールをもっと
Let's turn up the rock and roll music even more again!
聞かせてやれ
Let me show you how it's done!
YEAH こんなもんじゃ
Yeah, this isn't enough!
ないだろ俺たち
We won't settle for less!
音速も超えて 月の裏側ヘ
We'll break the sound barrier and travel to the dark side of the moon!
ギターは叫ぶ 飛んでゆけ oh yeah
The guitar screams, let's fly away, oh yeah!
加速は無限で 火星の先ヘ
Our acceleration is infinite, we'll go beyond Mars!
Rock'n roll's gonna beat you up.
The rock and roll music will energize and excite you!
and you will never be alone
Join us, and you'll never feel lonely!
have some fun tonight.
Let's have a good time tonight!
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: 宗應 林
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@SolamenteVees
I wrote these guys in the 90s and they wrote me back. Sent me a bunch of cool shit in the mail. Great songs, excellent guitar tones.
@user-wg5su9km9y
They did??? ❤
@goofball1_134
That's awesome 😎
@teresastolarskyj
BABY SLOAN! They've barely aged, in 30 years (whelp, how old are we??) but remain far too underrated. <3
@vibelife4093
The lyrics are from fan mail to Kurt and Nirvana…they started together and often played together ❤
@pryan2112
This is a fantastic clip. Nicely done lads. Twice Removed remains a flawless record.
@romanharton424
They have mastered the ability to go from one chord to another with amazing skill and precision....Sloan lyrics are their true musical genius.
@gdavisloop
There are a million love songs, but very few "like" songs. This is one. Sloan, I can't tell you how much this song has meant to me... for 30 years.
@MrROTD
Brian Jones lead guitar, Ray manzerk on Bass Vocals , Buddy Holey on guitar and Keithe Moon on dums this should be considerd the best supergroup ever lol I LOVE SLOAN
@gasperbarone
Man, these guys are amazing