Golden Bomber’s famous and popular songs
Let me introduce songs by Golden Bomber, a four-member band also known as Kinbaku, who are active in a brand-new style as a visual-kei air band.
At first glance they may seem goofy, but in fact they deliberately choose not to sign with a major label, insisting on working independently, and pursue their activities with strong conviction.
Their signature song is “Memeshikute,” which was the catalyst for their big break, but they have plenty of other catchy tracks that you’ll find yourself humming along to.
If you’ve never really listened to their music before, give this playlist a proper listen.
You might just end up becoming a fan.
Golden Bomber’s Best/Popular Songs (1–10)
poisonous spider womanGōruden Bonbā
It’s a song that came out quite a while ago, but I think both people who’ve recently gotten into Golden Bomber and those who’ve liked them for a long time are familiar with it.
The choreography packs in a bunch of moves used by visual kei bands, but it comes with explanations, so anyone can do it.
Laura’s Scarred BodyGōruden Bonbā
Unlike “Kizudarake no Laura,” this song is about a stalker who pursues Laura and is ultimately arrested.
The memorable part is the final scene, where he lists the names of several women he supposedly loved in the past and describes each one’s traits.
Although he is a stalker, the song somehow carries a sense of poignancy.
†A V-kei-ish Song†Gōruden Bonbā
It’s a popular song with lyrics and a melody typical of the visual kei style.
Since it sings about common experiences among visual kei band fans, there are probably many parts people can relate to—like the feeling of loneliness when a band makes its major-label debut.
RafioraGōruden Bonbā
It was uploaded around the time right after the Great East Japan Earthquake, with the thought that it might be of some help.
It doesn’t seem like it was created for that purpose, but I listen to it when life feels truly hard and I feel ashamed of myself.
It’s a masterpiece.
earphonesGōruden Bonbā
It’s a song that feels like it’s saying, “I’ll always be by your side as music—cheer up.” I feel it really captures Golden Bomber’s gentle vibe.
There’s a part toward the end where the audience sings along, and because it’s popular and gets everyone excited, it’s a song they perform often at live shows.
trauma cabaret girlGōruden Bonbā
The song itself tells a story.
Pay attention to how the recurring “omelet rice part” that appears every time before the chorus changes as the song develops.
Personally, I love it—the sound fits the image of a cabaret club perfectly.
Kill my ex-boyfriendGōruden Bonbā
At first glance it might seem like a song about murder, but it’s actually a love song to a partner.
Many people can probably relate to the feeling of jealousy toward a lover’s ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend.
It may seem like a rather dark emotion, but the song has a very refreshing melody, so it really hypes up the crowd at live shows.
Song of DesireGōruden Bonbā
In their new song, the music video featuring quintessential visual-kei outfits is striking, yet the sound itself feels both fresh and distinctly Golden Bomber.
Personally, I really like how vocalist Shō Kiryuin looks—his style seems like he could step right out of The Rose of Versailles.
Get me drunk with a mojitoGōruden Bonbā
It’s a song lamenting how you can’t show your true self or act naturally in front of someone you like.
It feels great to sing, so I recommend it for karaoke.
In the music video, Naomi Watanabe plays the role of the woman he’s interested in, and the members show off various acts, making it fun to watch with its entertaining direction.
So, bye-bye.Gōruden Bonbā
It’s a heartbreak song about breaking up with a lover.
The melody is breezy, but the lyrics are sorrowful, covering everything from the frustrations and anxieties during the relationship to the moment of parting.
It continually laments the fleeting, shallow nature of love.
Personally, I like the opening lyrics about the convenience store—they’re amusing.