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A beautifully mad world: Amazing lyrics! Spitz’s masterpiece — the Masamune Kusano world

Speaking of Spitz, their refreshing melodies are wonderful, and above all, the depth and occasional obscurity of their lyrics are a major part of their appeal, aren’t they?

Masamune Kusano, the vocalist, writes most of the lyrics, and I imagine many people get captivated by the world he creates and find themselves drawn in deeper and deeper.

Their music is also beloved by many musicians, such as Aimyon and Enon Kawatani.

It’s full of uncommon turns of phrase and striking, eye-opening lines.

In this article, we spotlight Spitz songs with truly remarkable lyrics.

Be sure to take your time listening while unraveling the words.

[A Beautifully Mad Worldview] Amazing Lyrics! Spitz’s Masterpieces — The Masamune Kusano World (21–30)

The wandering seagull goes on foreversupittsu

Spitz / Wandering Seagull to the Ends of the Earth
The wandering seagull goes on foreversupittsu

Behind its refreshing image lies a solid, muscular rock sound that really grabs you! This track is included on the double A-side single Spitz released in June 2000.

Since it was used as the ending theme for TBS’s “Hitachi Sekai Fushigi Hakken! (Discovery of the World’s Mysteries),” many of you have probably heard it.

With powerful drums and a sense of speed in the guitar work, it captures the band’s momentum leading into the album Hayabusa.

The propulsive melody feels like it could carry you anywhere, and just listening to it puts you in a positive mood.

It’s an up-tempo number that’s guaranteed to hype up a live crowd, and the synthesizer tones add a perfectly judged accent that keeps things interesting.

Use it as driving BGM and you’ll hit the road feeling refreshed.

It’s a rock tune brimming with power that gives you a strong push forward when you’re feeling down.

Stay nakedsupittsu

A pop number whose effervescent funk rhythm and dazzling horn section set your heart dancing.

Released in July 1993 as their sixth single, it was later included on the acclaimed album “Crispy!”.

With Masanori Sasaji brought in as producer, the fresh arrangement boldly adds strings and more to the band’s established sound.

It’s also known for featuring the group’s first straightforward use of the word “I love you” in the lyrics, marking a turning point from an introspective image to a brighter worldview.

It became a radio favorite, including being selected for heavy rotation on FM802.

The chorus melody is expansive and pleasant—perfect for livening up a drive or karaoke session with friends.

fireflysupittsu

This song, released in 2004, seems to follow Spitz’s consistent theme of views on life and death.

At first glance it looks like a beautiful love song, but if you read it closely, the scattered words reveal that it’s actually about life.

What does the firefly, which also appears in the title, represent? It’s a song full of highlights.

close friendssupittsu

close friendssupittsu

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This song was released as the coupling track to “Unmei no Hito” (“The One of Destiny”).

Its opening is the most striking, describing how being told “you two are always so close, that’s nice” somehow makes the singer feel blue.

It likely reflects the frustration of a boy stuck in a just-friends relationship, and can be taken as a song about unrequited love.

A superb masterpiece right from the beginning.

That gentle girlsupittsu

A single released in 2019 that also became the theme song for an NHK serial drama.

As with the drama, it’s well known that the lyrics are set in Hokkaido.

From the very beginning, a heavy door is opened, only to reveal an even darker path ahead.

By overcoming hardships, one encounters a world previously unknown.

Perhaps this is overlaid with the imagery of Hokkaido—finally meeting the summer sky after enduring a harsh winter?

I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu

It’s a well-known signature song by Spitz.

It’s a love song about youth, but here and there words like “knife” give it a subtly unsettling tone.

One interpretation is that the song uses adolescent sexuality as a motif.

Why not think about the deeper meaning behind its beautiful melody?

cherrysupittsu

A gem of a rock number with a refreshing melody that evokes the start of a new season and paints bittersweet memories of love.

Released by Spitz in April 1996, this song topped the Oricon chart in its fourth week and became a massive hit, selling a total of 1.613 million copies.

Its gentle, enveloping tune captures the sweet-and-sour memories of youth, while the members’ tight, cohesive performance weaves an exquisite harmony.

Masamune Kusano’s poetic lyrics portray a protagonist who accepts the end of a romance yet strives to move forward, resonating deeply with listeners.

It’s a song that quietly stays by your side as you carry the pain of heartbreak and still choose to step into the future.