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Caught these guys on the NHK channel this afternoon doing a live version of whatever this tune is called. (OK, YOU try searching videos in a language you can't read or write some time.)

They sort of remind me of the manic glee that was Cheap Trick. Evidently the lyrics for this one are about how being an adult is actually kinda cool.

Date: 2011-08-05 02:00 am (UTC)
ext_51796: (sakai_shy)
From: [identity profile] reynardine.livejournal.com
The lyrics are here. I don't have time to translate, but from glossing over the first few verses, the song isn't about how great it is to be an adult, but how you can't get away from it.

"I don't want to become an adult! Still (being) a kid is fine!" It was impossible. Because that way of living was impossible.

Otona no Susume is the title. It translates either to Adult's advice or Adult's encouragement.

Someone who is better at Japanese and not half asleep could probably give you more information.

Date: 2011-08-05 06:04 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] gurdymonkey.livejournal.com
That was the gloss provided by the AlternaJapan program.

This is what Google Translate did to your kanji:

"Hey wanted to be an adult! Still a good kid!"
Was impossible! It was impossible creatures from

"Playing live and want to work"
~ The decrease stomach sleeping alone had no sweet Fri

Hey adults to clog around thirteen or so
Sad destiny lies Rarenu Avoid! That's bullshit!

Adults is the best! Adults is the best! Terang cinch to be afraid at all
Adults is the best! Continue youth! Large carrying the life romp

"Dreams can not believe adults are not adults!"
Do not say stupid! Hey can you have if someone will cheat dream

If you have even more things have to be adhered
The best defense is attack attack! Attacking! Aggressive burr!

Adults is the best! Adults is the best! Production late this fight here!
Adults is the best! Continue youth! Large carrying the life romp

Adults is the best! Adults is the best! Terang cinch to be afraid at all
Adults is the best! Continue youth! Large carrying the life romp

Date: 2011-08-05 09:22 am (UTC)
ext_51796: (zombies_ahead)
From: [identity profile] reynardine.livejournal.com
Yeah, that's why I don't use Google translate.

Date: 2011-08-05 10:26 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] didjiman.livejournal.com
The band's name in Chinese would mean Angry Hair (Heaven/Sky). "Angry Hair" must mean something else in Japanese. I should look it up sometimes, because there's actually a ramen place around here with the same name.

Date: 2011-08-06 06:43 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] gurdymonkey.livejournal.com
"Hair raising", maybe?

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