Tokyo I'm On My Way!!

[Sean]

Anybody checked out the front page yet??? Theres a song for a japanese girl group from the looks of it called "puffy".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SzuV9w96HU - video

Dexter wrote the song!

[no_way]

hahaha he killed himself writing it... sounds like something dexter would write...

[offspring_freak_3]

search button, yeah someone already putted it here.

i have no idea if dexter wrote it, he might since he said he likes the cartoon

[no_way]

search button, yeah someone already putted it here.

i have no idea if dexter wrote it, he might since he said he likes the cartoon

put*


I guess people will never learn to use it... let's live with that

[notoriousdoc]

That's stupidly cool. I'm going to be humming that for ages now.

[offspring_freak_3]

put*


I guess people will never learn to use it... let's live with that
whatever. and you dont need to correct people when they type wrong. specially when it's not their first language. its totally normal

[Emily_offspring_fan]

whatever. and you dont need to correct people when they type wrong. specially when it's not their first language. its totally normal
I second that.

I think that Dexter has write it.

[no_way]

whatever. and you dont need to correct people when they type wrong. specially when it's not their first language. its totally normal

it's my second language too, and I used to make that mistake a lot, believe me, that's why they discounted me two points on my english exam on FCE I, that's why I tell you, don't take it the wrong way.

[Hyper nova]

Where does it say he wrote it?

Edit: oh on the front page doh :o

Suppose the musics and lyrics have some kind of Dexter feel to them, I Just hope thats not what the next Offspring Album will be like

[Jebus]

It looks like he did infact write the lyrics.
http://www.oricon.co.jp/music/release/d/651659/1/
http://www.tofurecords.com/artists.php?artistid=puffy

[Orange County]

Sounds like Dexters style! :D

[offspring fan]

i cant get it out of my head! :(

[F@ BANKZ]

Song, too grooy, must....destroy melody.....must.... destroy.... head *destroys head

[Tijs]

Ah I like it. So overly happy and cute.

[BIG Nicky]

So where can you actually find the lyrics? Or can someone kindly post them here for my viewing?

[Tijs]

I tried searching, but to no avail. All I get is a lot of japanese websites.

[BIG Nicky]

Maybe we can translate them.

[Emily_offspring_fan]

It looks like he did infact write the lyrics.
http://www.oricon.co.jp/music/release/d/651659/1/
http://www.tofurecords.com/artists.php?artistid=puffy
Oh, now I believe the lyrics are written by Dex. Well, the two japanese girls sing sooo...idiotly, but, it's cool, though.

[Emily_offspring_fan]

I translate in Google the first web page. The thaduction is horrible, though, but it's better than nothing.

Genuine Osamu record KSCL-988 writing the lyric DEXTER HOLLAND composition DEXTER HOLLAND arrangement Kameda 24th sale Kuhn 2006 May

PUFFY10 anniversary 2nd feature single. As for “Tokyo I'm ON My Way”, are supported from the kids in the world [dekusuta] [horando] of [merokoabando] and the off spring which writing the lyric composition. With upper [pankuchiyun], it is finished in the music which always symbolizes vigorous full her. In addition “as for worldwide the [ji] [tsu] is dense”, [andei] [sutama] of [jierihuitsushiyu], as for “FRENDS FORVER” the attention work where luxurious chestnut thornback tar position gathers the face e.g., DJ U-ICHI of the HOME MADE family manages [rimitsukusu].

[DeAtHsTaR]

Dexter wrote the song!
Yes, which brings me to my next point.

DON'T SMOKE CRACK.

[Tijs]

Puffy's MySpace (http://www.myspace.com/wearepuffyamiyumi)

Pinkish.

[BIG Nicky]

Holy crap, pink blast of light...they haven't looged in in a while.

[Sinister]

Puffy's MySpace (http://www.myspace.com/wearepuffyamiyumi)

Pinkish.

Too pinkish.

[petey]

i think he wrote it. and its a catchy song. i like it.

[offspring_freak_3]

yeah he wrote it! its in the main page!

http://www.offspring.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Offspring.woa/wa/news?newsID=429097

[Emily_offspring_fan]

yeah he wrote it! its in the main page!

http://www.offspring.com/cgi-bin/WebObjects/Offspring.woa/wa/news?newsID=429097
WOW! Am I crazy or it seems like the band (or the admin) READ our posts??

[offspring_freak_3]

idk, but this afternoon when i look the site, the 5 times, it wasnt there, just saw it a few minutes ago

[Bloodstains]

WOW! Am I crazy or it seems like the band (or the admin) READ our posts??
I think that might be what happens. I check on the official page all the time while I'm online, and I don't think that showed up until after this thread did. I'm not completely sure, but I don't remember seeing it before...

[bouncingcoles]

man that was horrible.

[ForsakenProdigy]

HAHA sounds like such a poppy type offspring song. I like it even tho I cant make out 85% of what theyre saying. (maybe im biased cuz dex wrote..)
Does sony just approach Dex and ask him to write a song for a japan teen girl group? How does that work? And Dam Dex, forget japan bands, update your 'Dex on the song' thing! Hasnt lightning Rod been winning in that poll since ..forever, geez.

The Girls arent bad looking though :D

[DeAtHsTaR]

I don't know how I do it, I just do it.

That's so Dexter!

[Ninty Man]

That's so Dexter!


Yeah... Maybe I'll be a bit worried If he says that it was the great artists that inspire him

[Evka.pl]

tokio i'm on my way i'm going to be in love.....

i can't believe dexter is part of this....


but hey, it's all 4 the kids, right?

[forcyn]

:eek:

*reads the news again*

wow, just wow

[dirty_magic]

if the new album sounds anything like that i will cry

[Obie2trice]

lol, funny song, you can hear the offspring sound in it

[T-6005]

Fuck do I ever miss myself some happy Tokyo pop-rock.

[offspring kid]

My GOD why would he write such LYRICS

[Jojan]

It has that Offspring feeling in it, but I'm glad the band didn't make it their song (even with new lyrics). And I really feel that that song could have been well sung by Rancid.

[ilovellamas]

there is nothing remotely good about that song. except the stupid looking asian girls dancing around.

[SplinterByMyOwnDesign]

Haha, am i the only one who noticed how similar "Don't Pick It Up" is to "Tokyo I'm On My Way" ?

I can't get the song out my head either... haha

[DICKON]

it sucks :confused:

[Evka.pl]

Haha, am i the only one who noticed how similar "Don't Pick It Up" is to "Tokyo I'm On My Way" ?

I can't get the song out my head either... haha



i think it sounds nothing like 'don't pick it up'

and the melody keeps buggin' me 4 the whole day.grrr

[forcyn]

that song stuck in my head :D



it's not that bad :D

[Sinister]

the way the guitar is played (in afterbeat upstrokes if I heard correctly) does sounds like Don't Pick It Up, but that's about it.

[Marco_p]

Not a very good song, but it definitely has a offspring-ish feel to it

[SplinterByMyOwnDesign]

Listen to the way the verses are song... almost exactly the same to Don't Pick It Up... and it has the same type of guitar riff in the verses too...

[Powerh]

Please i need the lyrics of that song ! Where can i find the lyrics ???
Can someone tell me what they said in that song ??

[Evka.pl]

Please i need the lyrics of that song ! Where can i find the lyrics ???
Can someone tell me what they said in that song ??


gee man, if u listen to the song 50 times u'll eventually learn the lyrics

[bouncingcoles]

there is nothing remotely good about that song. except the stupid looking asian girls dancing around.


agreed....

[Call it an Obsession]

gee man, if u listen to the song 50 times u'll eventually learn the lyrics
I've listened to it well over 50 times 'by accident' and i'm still confused about the lyrics

[offspringer24]

lol i just watched the video oh dear dexter what is happening i hope the offspring are not recording this on there new album lol just kidding is seems like fun but not my thing really

[Emily_offspring_fan]

I tried to look for the lyrics in Google, but I couldn't. The best thing I found was this:
Wikipedia - Splurge (Puffy album) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Splurge_(Puffy_album))
Haha, dammit, they did a "Basket Case" cover...I just can't believe this.
Dexter is named in the Credits.

[no_way]

I tried to look for the lyrics in Google, but I couldn't. The best thing I found was this:
Wikipedia - Splurge (Puffy album) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Splurge_(Puffy_album))
Haha, dammit, they did a "Basket Case" cover...I just can't believe this.
Dexter is named in the Credits.

Then it's totally truth. Well, they say Wikipedia has false info, but it's not the only page in which it appears anyway.

Yeeah, I'd really like to watch that cover hahaha... You've got to admit it's a great song after all, but OMG!!!

[Come out and smash'em up!]

Terrible, i could watch maby 30 seconds, hopefully next album wouldn't be like that.

[RonWelty]

i think that THE OFFSPRING will do a punk cover of that song on the new album...

[no_way]

i think that THE OFFSPRING will do a punk cover of that song on the new album...


I prefer a Britney Spears punk cover before that=I prefer anything before that

[Call it an Obsession]

i think that THE OFFSPRING will do a punk cover of that song on the new album...
You might have something there... maybe a little hidden track for us? ;)

[RonWelty]

maybe lol ..let´s wait

[Tijs]

i think that THE OFFSPRING will do a punk cover of that song on the new album...
Actually, would it still be a cover? Since Dexter wrote it and all. Walla Walla isn't a cover either, is it?

[Polish]

I think that it definitely has a Dexter Holland sound to it.

[Ninty Man]

Actually, would it still be a cover? Since Dexter wrote it and all. Walla Walla isn't a cover either, is it?


But at least Walla Walla it's funny

Dammit... fucking asian fetiche

[Venom Symbiote]

Holy SHIT, this song is so great. :eek:

Don't you love it how you can automatically tell when a song was written by Dexter? I can't really articulate what it is about it, but every song written by Dexter for other bands (whether it be punk-rock, standard "rock" stuff, or something completely different like J-Pop) has that distinctive "Offspring" flavour. It's fucking rad! :)

Makes me wish we got to hear the song he wrote for Ozzy years ago. Argh, that could have been so classic.

Like...especially in the end of this when the drums kick in full-swing, that is just 100% Dexter, y'know? It's almost like one of the lighter songs off Conspiracy or Splinter.

This is better than any of the singles that came off the last two albums (well, three, if we're counting the Greatest Hits).

All-in-all, this is the best Offspring-related news we've had in 2006. This is better than knowing they've re-recorded Dirty Magic, this is better than knowing Dexter ran in some marathon, this is better than knowing that some sad bastard is going to pay hundreds of dollars for his sweaty shoes.

It may not be "punk rawkz, hardkor!" or whatever the cool kids look for these days, but this is honestly the best song he's written since Defy You came out. "Next To You" is my favourite recent release, but that's not his song. This has been stuck in my head all goddamn day.

:cool: Mr. Holland, you've done it again. Rock on!

[RonWelty]

Actually, would it still be a cover? Since Dexter wrote it and all. Walla Walla isn't a cover either, is it?dunno , but what i wanted to say is that they will do a 100 % OFFSPRING version on the new record ...IMO.

[Powerh]

I don't understand english, i need the lyrics pleaaaaaaaaaase. I can't find them !

[SplinterByMyOwnDesign]

me no speak english. :rolleyes:

[Lord_Gabo]

Isn't possible to upload the video for download it? O only an mp3? . . .


...yeah i know.. i know.. :o

[Rutegard]

Holy SHIT, this song is so great. :eek:

Don't you love it how you can automatically tell when a song was written by Dexter? I can't really articulate what it is about it, but every song written by Dexter for other bands (whether it be punk-rock, standard "rock" stuff, or something completely different like J-Pop) has that distinctive "Offspring" flavour. It's fucking rad! :)

Makes me wish we got to hear the song he wrote for Ozzy years ago. Argh, that could have been so classic.

Like...especially in the end of this when the drums kick in full-swing, that is just 100% Dexter, y'know? It's almost like one of the lighter songs off Conspiracy or Splinter.

This is better than any of the singles that came off the last two albums (well, three, if we're counting the Greatest Hits).

All-in-all, this is the best Offspring-related news we've had in 2006. This is better than knowing they've re-recorded Dirty Magic, this is better than knowing Dexter ran in some marathon, this is better than knowing that some sad bastard is going to pay hundreds of dollars for his sweaty shoes.

It may not be "punk rawkz, hardkor!" or whatever the cool kids look for these days, but this is honestly the best song he's written since Defy You came out. "Next To You" is my favourite recent release, but that's not his song. This has been stuck in my head all goddamn day.

:cool: Mr. Holland, you've done it again. Rock on!


tottaly agree with

[ofsmurfsandpixies]

anyone got the lyrics to it?

[Tijs]

Tokyo, I'm on my way
In my brand new auto, it's not so far way
Tokyo, I'm on my way
I'm going to be in love
Tokyo, I'm on my way
In my brand new auto, it's not so far way
Tokyo, I'm on my way
I'm going to be in love

We're racing down the highway that's always on our mind
We're thinking about tomorrow and going back in time
Our final destination is really so sublime
It's home

Our hands are out the window, the miles are counting down
Just waiting for the moment when we get back in town
We'll meet up with our friend and we'll turn it upside down
It's home

Tokyo, I'm on my way
In my brand new auto, it's not so far way
Tokyo, I'm on my way
I'm going to be in love

We kick it with our friends and we scare our enemies
We're laughing at the world just like Thelma & Louise
The ones that cross our paths, well we'll bring them to their knees
Yeah so

No more sorrow, now it's on for me and you
We're together now we'll always make it through
All our cares are gone when we get back again
Oh yeah

Tokyo, I'm on my way
In my brand new auto, it's not so far way
Tokyo, I'm on my way
I'm going to be in love

Tokyo, I'm on my way
In my brand new auto, it's not so far way
Tokyo, I'm on my way
I'm going to be in love
Tokyo, I'm on my way
In my brand new auto, it's not so far way
Tokyo, I'm on my way
I'm going to be in love
I'm going to be in love

[ofsmurfsandpixies]

thanks....

[no_way]

We kick it with our friends and we scare our enemies
We're laughing at the world just like Thelma & Louise
The ones that cross our paths, well we'll bring them to their knees
Yeah so

I dunno why but I think this sounds a lot like Dexter

[Tijs]

The whole thing sounds like Dexter, reminds me a bit of Can't Repeat. But the part you quoted reminds me of The Noose.

[no_way]

It actually reminds me to I CHOOSE "like thelma and louise"=="I'm like De Niro, I'm amarillo", that character quoting thing he uses

[leo3375]

Oh yeah, it's definitely Offspring-styley.

[Tijs]

Download the video here:
Puffy Ami Yumi - Tokyo I'm On My Way (http://www.crashrock.nl/stuff/offspring/puffy_ami_yumi_-_tokyo_im_on_my_way_(written_by_dexter_holland)_(r ipped_by_tijs).mpg) (19,4MB)
Download the MP3 here:
Puffy Ami Yumi - Tokyo I'm On My Way (http://www.crashrock.nl/stuff/offspring/puffy_ami_yumi_-_tokyo_im_on_my_way_(written_by_dexter_holland)_(r ipped_by_tijs).mp3) (3,7MB)
Download the live video here:
Puffy Ami Yumi - Tokyo I'm On My Way (Live) (http://www.offspringbootlegs.co.uk/video/Other/) (18,8MB)

[The_Special_Delivery]

Thanks for the MP3 Tijs!! :D

It may sound dumb but,does anyone know all the songs Dexter wrote for other bands?I've got Too Much Drama by The Vandals,Tokyo by Puffy and Aminoman by The Aquabats.Does anyone know more :confused: It would be appreciated!!

[Ninty Man]

Tokyo, I'm on my way
In my brand new auto, it's not so far way
Tokyo, I'm on my way
I'm going to be in love
Tokyo, I'm on my way
In my brand new auto, it's not so far way
Tokyo, I'm on my way
I'm going to be in love

We're racing down the highway that's always on our mind
We're thinking about tomorrow and going back in time
Our final destination is really so sublime
It's home

Our hands are out the window, the miles are counting down
Just waiting for the moment when we get back in town
We'll meet up with our friend and we'll turn it upside down
It's home

Tokyo, I'm on my way
In my brand new auto, it's not so far way
Tokyo, I'm on my way
I'm going to be in love

We kick it with our friends and we scare our enemies
We're laughing at the world just like Thelma & Louise
The ones that cross our paths, well we'll bring them to their knees
Yeah so

No more sorrow, now it's on for me and you
We're together now we'll always make it through
All our cares are gone when we get back again
Oh yeah

Tokyo, I'm on my way
In my brand new auto, it's not so far way
Tokyo, I'm on my way
I'm going to be in love

Tokyo, I'm on my way
In my brand new auto, it's not so far way
Tokyo, I'm on my way
I'm going to be in love
Tokyo, I'm on my way
In my brand new auto, it's not so far way
Tokyo, I'm on my way
I'm going to be in love
I'm going to be in love

MY EYES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[- -Lauren- -]

Darn, I thought the song was saying "eat my brand new heart out" instead of "in my brand new auto."

Can't understand those damn Japanese.



EDIT: and on the slow parts, their lips don't match up with the song.

[Ninty Man]

Darn, I thought the song was saying "eat my brand new heart out" instead of "in my brand new auto."

Can't understand those damn Japanese.



EDIT: and on the slow parts, their lips don't match up with the song.


Oh.. they're Ami Yumi whatever other name... do you think they care about that?

[Venom Symbiote]

Song...so...infectious...

This track is plagueing me, I'm going slowly yet ever-so-surely insane the more this keeps repeating in my mind. Just completed about 6 hours at work with this blasting in my brain every time I tried to serve a customer.

Gah...

Annoying, yet so damn cool. :( :D

The Japanese are seriously the greatest people on the planet. Especially when singing Dexter tunes. Heh.

[ignition991]

My ears are bleeding. Dexter...why?

[Ninty Man]

My ears are bleeding. Dexter...why?


HAHAHA... quote time

[forcyn]

this song is so catchy... stupid but catchy... it has stuck in my head and don't want to go out! :eek:

[Tijs]

Here's a live video with the lyrics.
Puffy Ami Yumi - Tokyo I'm On My Way (Live) (http://www.crashrock.nl/stuff/offspring/puffy_ami_yumi_-_tokyo_im_on_my_way_(live)_(written_by_dexter_holl and)_(ripped_by_tijs).mpg) (18,8MB)

[YODAvid]

lol the song just wont get outta my head... i actually started liking it lol


the live version sucked at the beginning, but all in all i give it a 10/10 ... or was is sung playback??? the sound of the guitars etc sounded like too fucking studiolike....

[Lord_Gabo]

Download the video here:
Puffy Ami Yumi - Tokyo I'm On My Way (http://www.crashrock.nl/stuff/offspring/puffy_ami_yumi_-_tokyo_im_on_my_way_(written_by_dexter_holland)_(r ipped_by_tijs).mpg) (19,4MB)
Download the MP3 here:
Puffy Ami Yumi - Tokyo I'm On My Way (http://www.crashrock.nl/stuff/offspring/puffy_ami_yumi_-_tokyo_im_on_my_way_(written_by_dexter_holland)_(r ipped_by_tijs).mp3) (3,7MB)
Download the live video here:
Puffy Ami Yumi - Tokyo I'm On My Way (Live) (http://www.offspringbootlegs.co.uk/video/Other/) (18,8MB)


ooooh you're great!!!!! tokyoooo tokyooooooooooo :) :) :)

[Ninty Man]

Somebody... please kill me

[Emily_offspring_fan]

Somebody... please kill me
yeah, kill people, beheadeeeed!!!! :p

[Ninty Man]

yeah, kill people, beheadeeeed!!!! :p


BLOODY MESS OVER MY CLOTHES :D

[NMHFBD]

It may not be "punk rawkz, hardkor!" or whatever the cool kids look for these days, but this is honestly the best song he's written since Defy You came out.



that's the biggest bullshit i've heard today...

[Powerh]

Dexter didn't wrote the chorus,he just copy at the band : GRUPPO SPORTIVO

just check it :
http://users.skynet.be/JePe/LP%20Pages/Gruppo%20Sportivo%20-%20Back%20To%2078.htm

"Tokyo I’m on my way
And in my new Toyota
It’s not so far away
Tokyo I’m on my way
And in my new Toyota
It’s not so far away"

[ilovellamas]

I actually think it's the worst song dexter has ever written... I'd rahter listen to "worst hnangover ever" or "so alone"

[Venom Symbiote]

You people are insane.

It's all in the structure, man. Simplified, effective. This song kicks the shit out of Can't Repeat, Hit That, and CGMHAY. I'm reluctant to say Spare Me The Details, because while I can't stand that track, it's just about perfectly written.

No way is it the worst track he's ever written. Not even worst single. I'd dare say it's the BEST since Million Miles Away and Defy You, if we're even counting the former as a true single.

[ilovellamas]

personally, catchy does not equal good. There is nothing remotely clever, unique, or smart about this song. It sounds like it written with a "how to write a catchy pop song" guide.

[Evka.pl]

personally, catchy does not equal good. There is nothing remotely clever, unique, or smart about this song. It sounds like it written with a "how to write a catchy pop song" guide.


i'd say 'how to write a catchy pop song 4 KIDS'

i think this song if written 4 the youngest music lovers, so there's no point in flaming it. it's not an offspring song, so there's nothing to be worried about. :)

[Idiot]

Live video of this being performed:

www.offspringbootlegs.co.uk/video/Other

Thanks to Tijs !

[Evka.pl]

oh goody... :p

[HeadAroundU]

personally, catchy does not equal good. There is nothing remotely clever, unique, or smart about this song. It sounds like it written with a "how to write a catchy pop song" guide.
I actually think it's the worst song dexter has ever written... I'd rahter listen to "worst hnangover ever" or "so alone"
Go away. No one likes you and never will.

[Emily_offspring_fan]

I don't hate ilovellamas but she is always explaining things like she knows a lot about everything, and it isn't.

[ilovellamas]

this is the last post I'm making to you, but headaroundu, two words:

BLOCK ME.

It takes like 3 clicks, and then you never have to read my posts again. If you're not going to do something about it, stop being a whiney emo baby and bitching about how much you don't like someone on a message board. Oh boo hoo, because I don't care.

Emily: I don't mean to come across like I know a lot. I think it's just because I state my opinions very straight forward, and I'm sarcastic a lot. I don't believe I know more than other people, you probably just take me too seriously :p

[Gayman]

Don't know if someone said this already(couldn't be bothered to read all the 10 pages), but the song sounds a bit like "Don't pick it up" and "What happened to you?" and those song sound alike too.

[ilovellamas]

yeah someone mentioned that... and then someone said that it only sounds like those cause the upbeats are hit on the guitar, like in ska. I don't think there's anything else about the song that sounds like them, though.

[Gayman]

yeah someone mentioned that... and then someone said that it only sounds like those cause the upbeats are hit on the guitar, like in ska. I don't think there's anything else about the song that sounds like them, though.
Ok. Sorry to mention it again.
And yeah, there isn't much anything else that sounds like those songs.
But the lyrics sound a bit something that Dexter would write. Not meaning that he would write something about going to Tokio and being in love for them to play...but what he would write to some other band.....you know what I mean :)

[ilovellamas]

hahaha, whatever ;) nah I don't see where you're coming from, but it's cool. I'm actually pretty surprised this was written by dexter. It really just doesn't sound like something he'd write to me.

[Gayman]

hahaha, whatever ;) nah I don't see where you're coming from, but it's cool. I'm actually pretty surprised this was written by dexter. It really just doesn't sound like something he'd write to me.
nonono.....what I meant was that it really sounds like a song that Dexter would write to a band like puffy. Not meaning that he would write a song like that to you...he would write a song to you that sounds like you and fits in your other song...you know?

[ilovellamas]

oh ahha I meant to me it doesn't sound like that... not that he'd write it to me ;)

[Zee]

Damn, that's some catchy shit. With some modifications it would have been a definite hit as an Offspring single. ;)

[Evka.pl]

yeah in a kindergarden.

[Marco]

Anybody checked out the front page yet??? Theres a song for a japanese girl group from the looks of it called "puffy".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SzuV9w96HU - video

Dexter wrote the song!
I think it's good news.........at least we know that Mr.Holland is capable of surprising us every time!! Let's hope he surprises us in the new album :D
cheers

[Gayman]

oh ahha I meant to me it doesn't sound like that... not that he'd write it to me ;)
oh!!!......ok. My bad :o

[Cerberus]

I listened this song couple of times and this is what happened. It`s in my heeeeeeeead 24/7. :eek:

[no_way]

Oh God you've got to be obsesive to listen to a shitty song you wouldn't ever even hear, just because Dexter wrote it. Really. You should go to a shrink.

[Venom Symbiote]

Oh, go buy some rope and find a nice oak tree.

Look, we're Offspring fans, and this is the general Offspring board. This is pretty directly related to The Offspring. It's a slow news period in terms of the band's releases, no direct updates or tour journals to bitch about like we usually seem to do, so chill, alright?

It's an update, it's central to one of The Offspring's members, it's valid discussion.

Nobody is "obsessive" or in need of a shrink because they're appreciative of a song that doesn't fit the usual Offspring mould. Quit the stupidity.

[CommonRider]

hahah the song kicks ass! its so Dexter

[ignition991]

I think HiHi Puffy ami yumi gave Dex a blow job in turn for lyrics. It's the only reasonable explanation I can find for him doing it.

[Venom Symbiote]

Or maybe, just maybe, he's a fan and decided he'd enjoy writing a quality track for these young aspiring individuals?

Hmm?

Just maybe. Maybe he's not a complete retard such as yourself, and has an appreciation for a wider style of music than what your pointless elitism requires?

Fuck. I mean, just because he's a "pUnKz RaWKeRRR", doesn't mean he can't write a song for a J-Pop phenomenon.

[Niekaip]

No, way man.. i don't know, annoying song.. i don't care, that Dexter wrote it.. But I don't like it, anyway.

[ignition991]

It was poorly written, and an incredibly annoying song. I think it was some of Dexters Worst work and i'm glad he didn't make the band suffer and play it themselves. Even though it probably would've sounded better then two asian girls singing it.

[Apathy]

I dunno. It's annoying, but I'm pretty sure that's just the voice.

Besides, If he would have written a song that was suitable for the offspring, it definately wouldn't sound right with the japanese chick.

Just imagine that voice doing Session or Out On Patrol Or something.
Creepy right? The song he wrote fits her genre nicely.

[Venom Symbiote]

It was poorly written


Explain.

It's impeccably written, you twat. Put forward just exactly what is written that's not up to your "standards".

It's a better-written song than most anything off Splinter aside from "The Noose" and "Lightning Rod".

[ilovellamas]

I think the song is very formulaic and generic. I can't find anything creative about it, or well-written... it *sounds* like something they wrote for two asian girls for pop tv... not something that was meant to be "well written".

[ignition991]

It's impeccably written, you twat.

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Tokyo, I'm on my way
In my brand new auto, it's not so far way
Tokyo, I'm on my way
I'm going to be in love
Tokyo, I'm on my way
In my brand new auto, it's not so far way
Tokyo, I'm on my way
I'm going to be in love

We're racing down the highway that's always on our mind
We're thinking about tomorrow and going back in time
Our final destination is really so sublime
It's home

Our hands are out the window, the miles are counting down
Just waiting for the moment when we get back in town
We'll meet up with our friend and we'll turn it upside down
It's home

Tokyo, I'm on my way
In my brand new auto, it's not so far way
Tokyo, I'm on my way
I'm going to be in love

We kick it with our friends and we scare our enemies
We're laughing at the world just like Thelma & Louise
The ones that cross our paths, well we'll bring them to their knees
Yeah so

No more sorrow, now it's on for me and you
We're together now we'll always make it through
All our cares are gone when we get back again
Oh yeah

Tokyo, I'm on my way
In my brand new auto, it's not so far way
Tokyo, I'm on my way
I'm going to be in love

Tokyo, I'm on my way
In my brand new auto, it's not so far way
Tokyo, I'm on my way
I'm going to be in love
Tokyo, I'm on my way
In my brand new auto, it's not so far way
Tokyo, I'm on my way
I'm going to be in love
I'm going to be in love


It's far from perfect you troll. It's repetitive, annoying, and with those high voices it hurts my ears. Don't you think young aspiring japan artists can write their own lyrics?

[Venom Symbiote]

QUOTE:
"It's repetitive, annoying, and with those high voices it hurts my ears."


So is "Come Out And Play". Just one example. And as for being "formulaic", it follows just about the same structure as every other Offspring single, so yeah. If it makes you feel better to bitch because it doesn't have buzz-saw guitars and crunchy basslines, whatever. Doesn't make it any less musically driven than anything else Dexter's written.

[ilovellamas]

I tend to think most of the offspring's singles are pretty damn weak. Many of their songs are formulaic, and based on their song structures, I wouldn't like them. What makes them good are their lyrics, their passion, and the emotion. This song lacks ALL of those good qualities, and even removes all pieces of originality that still remains in offspring songs.

[Venom Symbiote]

It's humour, in the vein of "Pretty Fly" or "Want You Bad" or whatever. It's purposely cheesy, not exactly meant to be emotional. It's not "Gone" Away for crying out loud, but then again, it's not meant to be.

Doesn't. Change. The fact. That. It's. A. Tightly-written. Track.

The lyrics serve the purpose, just like "Can't Repeat". They're not revolutionary, but they work well in the context. They complement the song.

It works.

Fuck!

[ilovellamas]

It's humour, in the vein of "Pretty Fly" or "Want You Bad" or whatever. It's purposely cheesy, not exactly meant to be emotional. It's not "Gone" Away for crying out loud, but then again, it's not meant to be.

Doesn't. Change. The fact. That. It's. A. Tightly-written. Track.

The lyrics serve the purpose, just like "Can't Repeat". They're not revolutionary, but they work well in the context. They complement the song.

It works.

Fuck!

1) what's funny about it? where's the sarcasm?

2) what makes it more tightly written than a blink 182 song, or a britney spears song?

3) the lyrics are awful with the song.

[CommonRider]

How can people hate this song!? Its addicting even with the annoying voices, the bridge is the best part... Dexter wrote this song perfectly for the people who are singing it. This shows to me Dexter's still got it sort of haha, after a dissapointing Splinter and "Cant Repeat", maybe the guys can put out one more great record...

[Venom Symbiote]

There is no sarcasm, it's not sarcastic! The humour comes from the cheeseball factor, it's almost like some squeaky-clean Buddy Holly track or something. I realise most of the humour derived from Dexter is tongue-in-cheek and sarcastic, sure, that's granted, but that's not a strict summation of his range or creativity. The cheesiness has been utilised before, and is here to great effect.

Blink Songs ARE pretty tightly-written. I don't like them much, but they know their craft. The songs are basic, classic 3-chord progressions, but hell, they do it undeniably well. And as for Britney, for what they are they're pretty decent too. Although they're not exactly having anything to do with her...professional writing team and all.

How are the lyrics awful? What makes them any worse or more derivative than "Can't Repeat" or "Can't Get My Head Around You"?

They're not innovative or artful, but they're not intended to be. They're straight-up, cheesy, and joyous. All it's meant to be. It's a pop track, after all. And, as such, it's a fucking successful one. It works.

'Nuff said.

[ilovellamas]

so is there any music that you think is not tightly written? any music or lyrics you don't think are bad? you must like *everything*.

[Kitten]

Oh God you've got to be obsesive to listen to a shitty song you wouldn't ever even hear, just because Dexter wrote it. Really. You should go to a shrink.

And you are just so perfect, you know a song is shitty without ever having listened to it. Fuck, I wish I had your talent, it would make music listening a load easier without subjecting my ears to some of the crap people perform these days...

[_Peanut_]

Hey! Someone who know where to download this song? I havn't sound on my computer and no internet on the one with sound..... :( Someone who know???

[Emily_offspring_fan]

Peanut, here you have:

Download the MP3 here:
Puffy Ami Yumi - Tokyo I'm On My Way (http://www.crashrock.nl/stuff/offspring/puffy_ami_yumi_-_tokyo_im_on_my_way_(written_by_dexter_holland)_(r ipped_by_tijs).mp3) (3,7MB)

[_Peanut_]

Peanut, here you have:


Thank you very much! :) Now I'm finally going to listen to it! :p

[Stray Cat Fever]

Puffy isn't a young, aspiring band. They've been around for ten years.Ami and Yumi are both in their 30s. I just felt the need to clear that up (huge PUFFY fan :) ).

[Venom Symbiote]

They're established, yes.

But not exactly big-names in America aside from the "Otaku" dweebs or whatever they call themselves. ;) :)

This is probably one of their first tracks getting American MTV coverage, y'know?

[ME.]

blink 182 sounds good compared to that shit...
why would dexter have his name on that crap?.....i don't understand why he would write a song for a couple of whiny 30-year olds who make theme songs for cartoons......its just so so strange......
:confused:

[Ninty Man]

Fucking song, It's... catchy

[FrancoDaHui]

the punk part at the end is the best XD
reminds me of old school offspring (ixnay era) but with a lot of pop

[Ninty Man]

the punk part at the end is the best XD
reminds me of old school offspring (ixnay era) but with a lot of pop


It reminds me OV7

[FrancoDaHui]

hahahaha yeah, OV7......but retarded

[Venom Symbiote]

Gah. His daughter likes the cartoon and he considers the music catchy and fun, is that such a crime?

I just downloaded some more of Puffy Ami Yumi's stuff, and it's actually pretty sweet. Genre Nazis, "bah" to you. Bah, I say. Bah.

"Teen Titans" and "Atarashii Hibi" kick butt, as does "Planet Tokyo" and "Destruction Pancake". Almost Aquabat-ish, in a weird way.

[MaF]

oh, i've read till 14th page and fell down....too many text....
and bout thread - Oh yeah, i know em, ey have their own TV show on cartoon network....i don't even think that they strong enough to take lyrics from Dexter :p
it would better for em to make video with tv-show-characters....
and bout song - don't know...just can't get it....but i spilted it on player, let's w8 and see. :p

[H1T_That]

apparently the video has been removed from youtube due to 'terms of use violation'

[uvutuy]

the video's cool, the stuff changing places makes it interesting, its funny how at the end the girls hair and stuff comes off and attaches itself back on, lol :D :p :cool:

[Autonomist]

Venom Symbiote

Everyone of your posts in this thread has been great, you're my new favourite member.

Futhermore, I wouldn't go as far as to say this is the best shit Dexter's written since Conspiracy of One or anything, but I do quite like the song. Everyone bashing the song needs to get over themselves and perhaps expand their tastes a bit outside of punk-pop stuff like The Offspring. This is cheesy but enjoyable bubblegum pop stuff.

[weezer17]

Actually, another good song by Puffy is actually a cover of "She's Joining A Fanclub" by Jellyfish. I am going to see Puffy in Chicago tomorrow, so it will be fun hearing Tokyo, Im on my way. Here is some info on puffy.

Their music has been largely a collaboration between producer Tamio Okuda, American singer-songwriter Andy Sturmer, formerly of the band Jellyfish (who is referred to as the "godfather" of Puffy, for naming the band), and Ami and Yumi themselves.