BabyMetal's Iijime dame zettai: A.J. Hartley analysis reaction #7
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- Опубликовано: 5 фев 2025
- Probably everything I say here is self-evident, but it's a great song and I couldn't skip it. Enjoy. I'm using the excellent Zimmer compilation video which you can watch here: • BABYMETAL - イジメ、ダメ、ゼッタ...
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Your videos always make me so happy, thanks again. This is my favorite song of theirs, and I'm so happy to hear your breakdown of it. My favorite live performance of this song was from the New Year Fox Festival from 2015, as the Moa Yui fight scene was really good, the sound was excellent, and the crowd was so great as well.
My pleasure. Thanks for responding.
Maybe it's just me, but there is a feeling of anguish present, especially in the latter half of the song. The song feels like a person realizing how they have hurt those around them, and making a change in themselves to never be the source of that hurt again.
One of the great things about BABYMETAL is how the lyrics are clear enough to convey meaning, while ambiguous enough for each listener to find something deeper in them.
As always, great video.
Keep them coming!
Totally agree about the ambiguity and emotional intensity. Thanks!
You know, for somebody that didn't have much to say about this song, you certainly taught me a lot I didn't know, and made me love even more a song that I already love a lot. Odd, that.
It's funny; every time I record one of these I hesitate before deciding to post it, doubtful that anyone will find it worth watching. When I do post it, I then brace myself for a wave of people telling me that everything I've said is completely obvious and/or stupid. So thanks. I'm really glad you got something out of it.
Thanks for another very interesting talk through of what is both one of their best and most important songs I think.
I think so too. Thanks
I would like to point out they have been performing this song for 9 years; it is the second song they played live after Doki Doki Morning. Koba was unsure how it would be received because it was so heavy so while they played it live, it wasn't a single unti they were well established. This came before iine in concert.
It's also one the the early songs fans connected with at a deeper level. As early as Sonisphere Su said in an interview she had a fan letter from a UK fan who found confidence to face down her bullies from this song.
This song always gives me goosebumps.
Loudpark is a show that gets little attention but set the stage. It was their first metal festival in Japan, and their first audience outside the idol world. It was questioned how they would be accepted. They killed it of course, and were invited to Sonisphere as a result.
Thanks for correcting the date. I should have checked before I started :) Appreciate it.
@@AndrewHartley Just information, no criticism intended. I do hope you continue the series think you're doing a wonderful job. But as a fellow writer I understand you need to have something to say.
No offense taken, honest :) I know that there are fans out there who know more than I do about the band's history and I genuinely appreciate their checking in and fixing details when I make mistakes. Sometimes I have to register to a song a few times closely to decide if I have ideas about it before deciding if it's worth trying to make a video about it, but in truth I'm never sure if I'm contributing anything of use to other people until they respond, and I often think about not posting whatever I just shot. If people offer corrections (like 'friendly amendments' to a bill or policy) I know at least that we're on the same side and think the thing worth saving. So, thanks! Stay vigilant.
great stuff again - i loved all this stuff with absolutely no idea what any of it was about - the emotions come through without knowledge about the subject - i did know this one was about bullying coz of the dvds and i had a fair idea that gimme chocolate was about chocolate...i think half the joy of your vids is just seeing someone genuinly feel/react the way i do to these songs - keep em coming - we are the one
So glad you think them worth the watch. Thanks!
I appreciate your great online lecture again 有難うございます💛。Your video are full of meaningful and insightful observations which make me every time aware of new interpretation. As you suggested, perspective of the subject in this song changes from time to time, mostly a victim and occasionally someone who tries to protect the victim or the victim who is looking at and talking to herself (or himself).
"Dame Zettai (= No absolutely)" part of this title is originated from police campaign against illegal drugs which had started in 1960s in Japan. So this song implies that "Ijime (= bullying)" is considered as harmful and addictive thing as illegal drugs. Although we have unfortunately not been able to eliminate "Ijime" from our society yet , we have to continue our efforts at home and in school.
At the Sonisphere festival, we see many mosh pits that are good signs to welcome the band. But I love more to see that the excited crowd gradually turn into enthusiastic audience. And when three girls started to speak some words in the interlude, loud cheers quickly subsided and the audience even tried to listen to what they were saying despite that the people could not understand our language. That scene always moves me. After the performance, people in the crowd became happy, so did Kami band, and I am sure that the three girls fell asleep very happily that night.
The Legend-S version, especially the scene when Moa fights by herself makes me sad.
And the 5-girl version at Makuhari Day 2 brings me bliss.
Yes, I meant to mention the anti drug slogan but forgot :) And yes, it's so great to watch them turn the Sonisphere crowd in their favor. Massive achievement. Thanks for responding!
Once again thank you so much for your insights on BABYMETAL - your videos are always delightful to watch and give me a better understanding of what's going on in the songs.
Thanks!
Great video. Thank you. You add you so much for us who dont know. I appreciate. You nailed it with Su’s smile. It is what makes BM different and special.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it
So the biggest takeaway here is that self-empowerment starts to become a regular topic in Babymetal songs. I totally agree with you regarding the idea of us coming together for something positive. With all the bad news out there, we are probably more in need of positivity than ever.
Loved the Gandalf quote. And don't be embarrassed about beeing a Nerd. We are very fortunate that you are and love you because of that. What other kind of person would embark on creating this wonderful series and educate us? Besides, most of us here will be the same.
As always, professor, thanks a lot for your time and work!
Thanks, man :)
Another amazing analysis, professor.
I love this song and all their performances (with media available), starting with Legend I and ending with Legend Metal Galaxy. And yes, the Sonisphere performance was life changing for them and Legend S was so sad... I cried... a lot...
Hope to see you soon!
Thanks! Yeah, that one packs a punch.
I love your videos they are very thought provoking, you also explain what I am feeling about there music even though I don't speak Japanese. There music really has something that gets in your sole even though you don't understand what they are saying. Keep up the great work.
Much appreciated. Will do.
Before I was enjoying their music without relying to much to lyrics, since the lyrics translation doesn’t really gives a lot of clues. Now with your series of videos ( kind of “Baby,metal for dummies”) I can also enjoy the meaning of their songs. Really enjoyable. Please continue, professor.
Yeah 😍 #BabymetalForDummies
Ha, Babymetal for Dummies! Love that! Kitsune Up! 🤘🦊🤘 #babymetalfordummies
Thanks! Will do.
Thankyou for another insightful analysis on a song that has been discussed on RUclips to within an inch of its life. Again, your understanding of the Japanese language and culture lifts your work high above other discussions of Babymetal songs.
Andrew, you shouldn't be so self-depreciating. For a bloke that says he has little useful to say about the song you managed to keep me enthralled for more than 25 minutes. Well done, I can't wait to see the next one.
Cheers, Len!
I said I'd get to all of your Babymetal videos so here I go! There are actually several songs that I haven't heard yet that you have videos for so I'm looking forward to continuing my Babymetal journey vicariously through you!
So this is one of my favorite songs so far, the 2014 Sonisphere version may be my most watched Non reaction Babymetal videos currently. I have a silly but hopefully interesting personal story about my perspective on this song. First, its still tough for me not to at least tear up watching that Sonisphere video. The courage and conviction those young ladies showed on that stage that day, after being terrified to take the stage, is something that is still inspiring to me, even though I know it was almost a decade ago now.
For my silly story .. short version .. I don't consider myself a negative or toxic person whatsoever. I'm married to the best woman ever and we just celebrated our 10 year anniversary. But for all those years, I've been very offensively critical sometimes on the internet, usually when I run into an opposing opinion about something in way that I felt wasn't respectful.. I fall into the trap of being able to hide behind a computer screen, trolls can bait me easily, and I probably don't take words I say always seriously since the internet "doesn't feel real". We all know this phenomenon, the blessing and curse of EVERYONE all of a sudden having a voice about EVERYTHING. Its such an interesting thing since in person I never snap at anyone, much less all out insult and try to destroy them verbally. When I do that online, I tell myself "their communication/opinion was disrespectful, shortsighted, and or ignorant, so that gives me permission to give them what they put out"
Anyway, when that feeling of "I would support and do anything for these girls" came as I was becoming a fan, whatever that phenomenon in and of itself is .. I had what felt like a stupidly obvious silly thought. Bullying never. Oh of COURSE I shouldn't bully online! I'm 46 and I'm very confident and sure of what I stand for and who I am .. how and why would I keep letting internet randoms enrage me to the point (trolls or not, doesn't matter how I got there) where I would try to verbally destroy and hurt them? Dumb dumb dumb.
Anyway, this song has helped me become a better person, even if its just online. Its helped me become more aware that 'just online' is also real.
Wow, that's a real testament to the power of art in general and this song/band in particular. Thanks for sharing it. And good for you. We should always try to be better.
I'm Japanese.
Thank you for adding subtitles to the video this time.
Now I can translate it and understand it even roughly.
Please continue to translate the videos with subtitles if you can.
To be honest, I'm not sure how I did it, but will try to find out so I can do it again. Thanks for watching.
@@AndrewHartley Thank you for your consideration.
Hi. Thanks. The work you deliver is Worthy of admiration and respect. We can only thank and hope for more videos.
Thank you! I nearly didn't post this because I didn't think it had enough substance so I'm glad you enjoyed it.
@@AndrewHartley Your welcome!
I'm a Brazilian Babymetal lover.
Please could you tell us something about the frequent presence of aspects of the dance as if they were theatre puppets?
@@marcelopinheiro5557 Interesting. Yes, I've noticed that too. Maybe a bunraku element. I'll think about it.
@@AndrewHartley It may be related to the idea that they are possesed by the metal spirit during shows. It was fazed out, but early on, they claimed not to remember anything after a show. In more resent choreographies the puppet thing has gone away, of the top of my head I'd say it was mainly on the first album songs that this was a common feature. It being gradually fazed out, to me, means that they where brought in to it by a higher power (Kitsune-sama [or Koba if we wanna be real]) but have gradually come into their own power and agency.
I like that. I would love to believe that Su and Moa are far more involved in choosing the band's direction at this point. I hope they are.
⚡ 💀 💕 / 🚫
'Ijime, Dame, Zettai' was the encore at my first BABYMETAL show.
That was at the Wiltern Theatre, Los Angeles in 2016.
Like a big dummy, I missed their first US show in 2014 when I was just starting to get into the group.
Even though they weren't miked, I really appreciate that they had each of three avenger's voices on playback for that "thumbs-up" coming together moment at the 'LEGEND - METAL GALAXY' show.
And Su threatening to kick everyone in the head if they don't stop bullying is always a classic.
The official music video for this song is probably my least favorite.
It does seem to miss the point. It's great live though.
Yeah, totally agree. The studio video doesn't work for me at all. I'm glad they took the live shows in a different direction.
Thank you once again Andrew! I got as much joy from your little gasp and smile, on your final pause of Su’s face with her beaming smile!
Another wonderful lecture. These make such interesting watching for many fans I’m sure. Looking forward to the next one!
Thanks again 🙏
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. And yes, some of their live moments really bring me joy!
Thanks for all the hard work that goes into make a video like this
It's worth it when people respond. Thanks!
Thanks for the analysis Professor. Really enjoying your Babymetal content.
Glad you like them!
Excellent review as always. I really enjoy your insights and commentary.
Another great one! There is always something to learn so remember that next time you hesitate. I had no clue what the Fly Fox part was about and it is always good to hear things from a different perspective. I never considered the singer as being the bully but, I can see that now. Another great multidimensional song from our favorite ladies. Looking forward to the next one. Kitsune Up! 🤘🦊🤘
Thanks! Always glad to add a layer to the reason fans love this stuff :)
Great once again, thank you very much. Even if it feels like (as you say) everything has been said about this song you still managed to make it interesting and dig a bit deeper. Oh, and I really laughed with that "what a nerd I am" 😄
Of course I'll be fine with whatever you decide to do next but I feel it might be interesting to stay a bit more with the first album and hear you talk about "4 no uta" and its cultural references. Also I think it would be just fair to bring here at least one Black Babymetal song.
Kitsune up!! 🦊🤘🏻
Yeah, that might be a good idea. Thanks!
Thank you for another informative analysis, it really helps to understand this song better. I hope this one didn't get blocked and you don't have to redo it.
Usually the block comes quickly (like within seconds of posting, suggesting it's auto triggered) so fingers crossed...
Oh, and don't forget the kamishibai lead-in that we have for many of their songs. The narrative typically leading into this song is an important part of the experience. The kamishibai in their own right are a powerful part of the Babymetal experience, and perhaps worthy of examination and commentary in their own right.
Agreed. I'm very much an amateur musician myself, alas, so I don't know that I can say much about their playing beyond the obvious (and RUclips is already full of people saying "wow, they are really good!" :) But the point is a good one. Thanks.
@@AndrewHartley Having only recently learned this word (and using it at every chance), I see I have caused some confusion, here. Kamishibai are an ancient Japanese tradition of story telling using narrative combined with a still-image picture show. Babymetal continues this tradition with absolutely beautiful and emotion tugging kamishibai introducing some of their songs. This song is often introduced with an emotionally powerful narrative (albeit with typically spartan artwork).
@@perfectmaster42 Ah! My mistake. Sorry. I'm not familiar with that. Will look into it. Thanks!
Wonderful stuff, Professor. Your insights are so fresh and I always look forward to them. Also, I wish I could thumbs up twice for the Gandalf at Khazad-dum reference. I see you're man of fantasy culture, as well. 😂😂😂🤘🦊🦊🦊🤘
Thanks! I wear my geek on my sleeve. Case in point: www.bloomsbury.com/us/shakespeare-and-geek-culture-9781350107748/
"Access your inner fox" - a most notable distillation and synthesis! I, for one, don't mind compilation videos, which do have magic powers to resist takedowns. Also, I appreciate your silent testimonial to the common but unspoken tragedy of Babymetal addicts, the red moon disk almost full message. I laude your sentiment to do these videos only as you feel moved to share some insight. There are still a few songs clearly multilayered such as "Distortion", "Kagerou", and "Syncopation". I am particularly drawn to the simpler themed "YAVA!", which totally validates my OCD tendencies.
Thanks. I certainly plan to get to those songs unless folks lose interest, or if I am defeated by the lawyers :)
I disagree about YAVA! being simpler song in terms of lyrics. It is actually one of the most complicated ones because of the word "chigau" used in multiple meanings. It took me good few days when translating to my native language, and I am still not sure I got it somewhat right (as art usually has more than one "correrct" interpretation). Can't wait for Professor disecting it using his knowledge and experience :)
@@piotrtoborek2442 Fair enough, and probably 'simpler' is not a good word choice. YAVA! is one of my favorite songs, including for choreography. Indeed, part of the deeper meaning is social contexts where we are told things are the same, but the more we consider it, the more differences we perceive. As an engineer, I often have to make choices where there is seemingly no real difference, and I am driven into ever deeper examination to find a difference that will then rationally support a decision.
The Sonisphere version is obviously the classic because of the place that set has in BABYMETAL fan lore, but when I'm listening to the Delorean I really miss that last note that the Kami Band plays live.
yes, good point
The little Kitsune figures at 13:45 are really cute :D thanks for the video
Right??? I'm glad you like them :)
Thanks for your analysis. There’s always, it seems, more to most Babymetal songs than it may appear on first listen. Certainly, all of us can improve our interaction with others and become more tolerant and compatible. And at the same time find that inner strength to stay positive in the face of those who insist on being intolerant to others. Not an easy thing to do sometimes.
Sidenote on the performance history of this song: By the time of the 2023 world tour, Road of Resistance had long replaced IDZ as last song of every show. Aditionally, all the new material from THE OTHER ONE and the new song and instant fan favourite Metali meant that there was no longer room for IDZ on the usual eleven song setlist. Yet, IDZ was performed twice: One time after RoR on the second day in Los Angeles, thus beeing the last song of the North American part of the tour. And the second time in Madrid, closing the European leg and indeed the whole world tour in a similar fashion.
Interesting, thanks!
Before knowing the lyrics I always got some kind of sad feeling when hearing it, but with an uplifting at the final part. The last (I don't know if that is the correct musical term) 'tone up' always gives me goosebumps.
Now that I already knows what the are saying, I'm so amazed to see how much accurate or how much matches the music with the lyrics.
As our Queen said so wisely: Don't think, feel!
Yeah, I should have said something about the final key change but forgot. As to Su's remark, yes, but for me I will always want to feel first, then think about why I felt the way I did :)
I found your reaction videos recently and I am very much impressed of your comment, and forgive me to reply to this year passed analysis.
I have one follow up to your interpretation of this song.....
At the second line, saying that "Kizutsuita no wa" I believe it is pointing "person who was bullied, which you mentioned ,and at the middle of the song in your video (15:14) says "Kizutusuketa no wa" is pointing "who is bullying" and to follow next lyric "hokano dareka dakeja naku, kizukanai furi shitera na ka ma", saying that not only some person bullying people but also people who pretend not to notice.
In recent years, there are kind of social problem in Japan (maybe in everywhere) to ignore the incidents or bullying scene to protect yourself from problems and try to stay away even you see the victims right front of you, and I believe the song is trying to tell both sides that all of us needs to stand up to bullying and encouraging the weak people and criticize bullyees.
Thank you for this clarification. It makes sense and adds to the song's meaning. I appreciate your comment!
@@AndrewHartley I am looking foward to see of your new analysis and let me keep enjoying.
@@松村達郎-d4w Thanks, and when I make mistakes, please correct me :)
Definitely one of the things that fascinate me about this band is how they interpret the songs from their first album throughout the years. They have such a youthful innocence to them, and how they perform them years on and how the feelings and performances change is deeply interesting to me. Personally, I would love to see them perform Iine or Doki Doki Morning at this stage of their career, how the years since they first created those songs could potentially change the performance or meaning. They grow into a lot of their songs (Karate comes to mind, Megitsune as well.). Great video as always!
I agree. If the copyright gods would let me I'd love to do a close analysis of early and late performance of the same song. I think it would really show their evolution and maturation.
@@AndrewHartley This video was definitely a good compromise to the copywrite system, but you're right, I wish they were more free with fair use. It's a shame, becaue I've noticed (it may be due to stage personas, I'm not entirely sure) but they seem to be having the most fun performing these older songs. I watched the broadcast of the Legend - Metal Galaxy show from January recently, and they just seem to enjoy these songs more. I always love Road of Resistance as their show ender, though. I think they knew the power of that song as a closer from the beginning, but at the end of Day 1, WOW, what a finish.
Yeah, I think it'[s party the inevitable fact that the fans have lived with these songs longer, have more personal history invested in them, that we want to hear them live and the girls can feel that. But I totally agree: Road of Resistance is tough to beat as a closer.
Thanks, that was interesting again. I'd love to hear your take on the other songs of the first album too - maybe it would be a possibility that you make one video for several songs combined where you summerize your thoughts without getting too much into detail? Either way I'm totally looking forward to your next lecture. :-)
Yeah, that might be a good way forward.
Thank you
You're welcome
Thank you
We needed your insight.
You are so welcome
this channel is SUPER undefrated and has to be well-known to the world. This man's passion for babymetal is TRUE. TRUE and TRUE. Please spread and share!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks you! I appreciate that a lot :)
Great dissertation, prof. Just want to say that last power chord by Mikio... 😀
Yeah :)
As mentioned, it was the second song Babymetal performed (so, as さくら学院重音部) which I think is very interesting given the nature of that group. Because, bullying is something that happens in school... But, as you state, can continue on.
As you mentioned, it was the first independently released single for Babymetal... But all 3 girls were still in SG. Also, their first top 10 single in Japan. (Followed by Megitsune and then Ganbare for Yui and Moa in Sakura Gakuin).
As an aside, the amount of work that Yui, Moa, and especially Su did in the 2012 Nendo is so underrated. All of the Sakura Gakuin promotions and all of the Babymetal promotions virtually simultaneously.
Going from promotion of IDZ to promotion of My Graduation Toss to the SG album and RTG 2012. The mind boggles.
Thanks for the info!
Replying to myself... IDZ was performed within the confines of Sakura Gakuin at least six times... Starting with the Transfer In Ceremonies on 2011 (July 23 and 24, 2011) and ending with Sakura Gakuin Festival 2012 (October 27 2012). It was one of two songs performed by Babymetal at Tokyo Idol Festival 2011 (along with Doki Doki Morning)
Thank you, again.
You're most welcome!
Enjoy your insight. Perhaps in your course you might make a reaction video to Band-Maid.No regrets.
I didn't expect a psychology class but i've learned a thing or two thanks a lot for that.
Ha! Thanks :)
If compilations get you out from under the swing of the banhammer, then I won't complain. I know I can always find an uninterrupted version somewhere. My favorite, I think, has to be the Sonisphere 2014 because I know that was a gamechanger for Babymetal. I will add that there are some live versions that tug at my heartstrings when they pepper the intro with visuals of Babymetal posing with those big, traditional metal icons. "Why do people hurt each other? Who do they hurt them for?" I thought this was a great, high-road response to the "haters" and metal "gatekeepers".
Thanks again Andrew, great work. I know Babymetal sometimes play around with words, so I was thinking recently, is there a concept of Spoonerisms in the Japanese language, or doesn’t it really work in that way?
I would imagine so, and though I can't think of an example off the top of my head that I've heard people use, I think that kind of punning sound substitution is common to Japanese.
How about "Kimi to Anime Ga Mitai - Answer for Animation with You" which has interesting lyrics.
By the way, the part "Kitsune Tobe", I took Tobe as 跳べ (homonym of 飛べ) which mean "jump", and did not have any doubt. I checked the lyric at online site, and all taking 飛べ(fly) as you explained. I've got a new enigma after listening the song for 6 years. interesting
Interesting. Thanks!
The Legend Metal Galaxy version is a new EPIC.
BABYMETAL
🤘🤘🤘
All hail The Fox God
agreed
Herman Li of Dragonforce is a big fan of babymetal too.
Yes, I was watching him respond to BMC the other day :)
@@AndrewHartley It was great to watch how much respect he has for the band, but the completely ignorant comments of some of his fans in that livestream were something (and a half), too. And Amuse, send that man one of those nine string guitars already!
This was probably the Video zhat caused Nabymetal to go viral, which in fact caused that Babymetal was put on the main stage, which caused their dramatic success in Uk. If we think without Babymetal there was a very high Chance that japanese Companies caused even more japanese Producer to loose their hope in female Hard Rock Bands like Band-Maid. While the songs were mainly the idea of Kobametall but even he didn't believe in their International success..
Probably true, yes. That UK performance really opened up new possibilities. Thanks.
@@AndrewHartley And if we Look at the Numbers and Dates we get to a very curious fact. While Babymetal is quite succesfull in Japan they are only one Band among many. But outside of Japan there are no japanese Bands that can really compete with their numbers. They attract about 40% females and ages between 10 and 85. That is not the crowd that you'll find at a normal metal concert Furthermore they can use other was to earn money. Last year they made their money with their World Tour. This year they simply changed speed. They are Ranking as showrunners on the big Festivals. If they want to book them it costs 250.000+ and they can add additional concerts and Festivals as they like. They have simply proven last year that they can attract huge crowds and that's the reason for the Festivals to book them. While in Japan they simply earn a lot of their money with concert blu-rays and the usual Inflation CD prices. That are the Real reason why the japanese market is the second biggest music market in the World.
この歌は、海外ではこのようなイジメに関する歌はなく「非常に共感した」「勇気をもらった」とこの歌から入ってくる人の話を Redit とかでもよく見ますね。(翻訳されたものですがw)
Yes, I was trying to think of a good Western bullying songs to compare to this but their approach is different. They do exist but tend to be much darker and not so uplifting. Here is a list of some, though I only know a few of them myself: www.cbc.ca/music/read/12-songs-about-bullying-for-national-bullying-prevention-month-1.5000504
そうですね、おっしゃる通りです。いじめを題材にした代表的な洋楽は、殴り返したり、反撃したりすることを歌っています。でも、本当に落ち込んでいるとき、文字通りみんなが一人の人間に敵対しているとき、それはうまくいきません。
私個人としては、「イジメ、ダメ、ゼッタイ」は特別なんです。私は中学生の頃、よくいじめられていました。その後、大人になって、何年もうつ病になり、燃え尽き症候群になった私は、自分のくだらない人生に終止符を打とうとしていました。この曲は文字通り私の人生を救ってくれました。そして、私はそれを文字通り意味します。この曲は私の転機となり、治療や新しい人生、そして2年前から日本語を学んでいる私へと導いてくれたのです。来年、日本のコンサートに行くのが待ち遠しいです。Babymetal、新しい学校のリーダーズ、和楽器バンド、期待しています。
I try to watch series (including stuff like this) in order, but had to skip straight to this when I saw it. After first becoming aware of BABYMETAL back in 2014 (I think) with Gimme Choco and deciding at the time that it wasn't my thing… PA PA YA!! somehow appeared in RUclips's recommendations for me earlier this year, and from there I skipped almost directly to the Sonisphere IDZ performance. Picking up a _lot_ more Japanese between 2014 and this year didn't hurt, either! I haven't left the fox hole since!
So, this song has a special place in my heart, both because it was a huge part of getting me to revisit the band *and* because the theme ties in with a musical I worked on (spanning multiple technical departments) in early 2011 called _MEAN_ - which was about, you guessed it, bullying.
Nice. I hope this adds an extra layer to your obvious connection to the song. Thanks for responding!
I would love to hear what You could Say about Sis Anger
I haven't really dug deep into the lyrics to this song, to be honest, but the ambivalence towards bullying certainly is symptomatic of modern Japanese society. As I've commented before, Japanese education is very much geared towards conformism, with ijime being an almost natural byproduct. It's that 'hit-the-nail-that-sticks-out' mindset that makes young girls (and boys) mob those classmates that are either ahead or behind of the peloton, so to speak. Likewise, ijime is a frequent topic in Japanese TV series (dorama), mostly in a very negative way; that schoolboy returning home, being devastated, and only muttering 'ijimerareta' when pressed is something of a cliche, and hiki-komori ('shut-in', someone that refuses to leave their room or house) are a widespread phenomenon that I rarely ever see mentioned outside of Japan.
Yes, you're right. I think that's why the resistance to bullying becomes a broader self-empowerment anthem. Perhaps, even though it speaks to many people from other countries, only a Japanese band could produce a song like this.
@@AndrewHartley Maybe. And maybe the song title can also be read as Conformism, Dame, Zettai, a very punk statement at that, but that might just be my projection. ;-)
great content professor, how about "From Dusk Til Dawn" now don't hold back, really delve into the lyrics.
I'll be sure to get to that one so long as people are still watching, yes.
Akatsuki is the 4th song in the Top 10 List
Doki Doki Morning is out
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Catch Me If You Can is the 3rd song in the Top 10 List
Karate is out
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Yet,
Again …