My husband was a drummer and I regret not listening to Japan with him and specifically discussing the drums and bass in this song during our evenings listening to all sorts of music. I loved Japan in the early 80s and hate that my husband and I never listened to them together over the years. He passed away suddenly six months ago and I miss talking about music with him.
the combo of bass and drums in this song and Sons of Pioneers is absolutely brilliant. Words fail me and I just sort of flail about with how much they make me happy. The roundness of the drums, the uniqueness and presence of the bass, not to mention the woodwinds Mick played ... just absolutely amazing! This song was my introduction to Japan -- I'm sorry I didn't learn of them earlier but I wasn't even a teen when this came out, and I was in the US. Oh, to have seen them live in person.
Absolutely fascinating. The lyrics are absolutely brilliant. Not to mention the bass. Showcasing the propaganda and respecting the culture while at the same time questioning it. Awesome.
I’m walking 🚶♀️ young & strong 💪 But just a little too thin I may be happy 😃 but I haven’t clue to this life in my mind Stay with me We could learn to fight Like every good boy 👦 should Cling to me We are blacked out in visions of China 🇨🇳 Tonight I’m building heroes 🦸♀️ again I never thought 💭 of before I remember the fashion but don’t have clue to your life in my mind Stay with me We could learn to fight Like every good boy 👦 should Cling to me We are blacked out in visions of China 🇨🇳 Tonight We walk backwards say nothing My visions of China 🇨🇳 We’re young and strong 💪 in this party 🎈 We’re building our visions of China 🇨🇳 We walk backwards say nothing Visions of China 🇨🇳 We’re young and strong 💪 in this party 🎈 We’re building our visions of China 🇨🇳 We walk backwards say nothing Our visions of China 🇨🇳 We’re young and strong 💪 in this party 🎈 We’re building our visions of China 🇨🇳
As someone with Chinese family and an interest in China I love the lyrics. It showcases the propaganda and strengths of the party while at the same time criticising the regime. Would love to hear a Japan song about modern China