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HEY-SMITH's classic and popular songs

HEY-SMITH are characterized by melodic punk songs that incorporate ska elements, backed by a horn section.

From bright, pop-punk-tinged tracks to songs with a darker feel, they showcase a wide range of expressions.

After overcoming hardships such as an abrupt hiatus and member departures, they returned stronger than ever with new members—their music is a must-listen.

HEY-SMITH’s Best and Popular Songs (21–30)

Download Me If You CanHEY-SMITH

HEY-SMITH – Download Me If You Can【Official Music Video】
Download Me If You CanHEY-SMITH

A track from their 3rd album, “Now Album.” As the provocative title suggests, it comically portrays listeners who are fixated on downloading songs.

The footage of the members walking through a city being blown apart by explosions is incredibly surreal.

It’s a cool track with a dark vibe.

OverHEY-SMITH

HEY-SMITH”Over” Official Music Video
OverHEY-SMITH

A track from the 2nd album “Free Your mind.” It’s a refreshing number with a bold chorus shout of “Go F*** OFF” that sticks in your head.

The footage of the band performing on a large stage has an undeniable, commanding presence.

Don’t Worry My FriendHEY-SMITH

HEY-SMITH – Don’t Worry My Friend【Official Live Video】
Don't Worry My FriendHEY-SMITH

If you’re looking for a song to give to a friend when you’re going your separate ways, how about “Don’t Worry My Friend” by HEY-SMITH? Its hard-hitting sound will strengthen your resolve, and the refreshing melody will put a spring in your step.

The lyrics are filled with the desire to encourage a friend, making it the perfect cheer song for someone who’s about to walk a different path.

And if you feel shy about expressing your feelings directly, the fact that the lyrics are in English makes it easier to convey your message naturally.

20 SECONDSHEY-SMITH

It’s a high-energy short tune of about a minute that gives you a boost every time you listen.

The sound is packed with the driving momentum unique to ska punk—so cool.

The lyrics capture a young person’s anxiety: “There’s so much I want to do, but not enough time,” which is instantly relatable.

It’s included on the album “14 -Fourteen-,” released in January 2011.

Perfect when you want to deliver a message that hits home in a short time, or to wrap up a karaoke session when you’re short on time.

CaliforniaHEY-SMITH

HEY-SMITH – California【Official Music Video】
CaliforniaHEY-SMITH

HEY-SMITH, a ska-punk band that incorporates brass instruments, is hugely popular not only at live houses across the country but also at music festivals nationwide.

The main vocals are handled by guitarist-vocalist Shuhei Igari and bassist-vocalist Yuji.

They perform a wide range of songs, from bright pop-punk tunes to heavier tracks featuring striking metallic guitar riffs, and they deliver solid vocals no matter what the song.

Still Ska PunkHEY-SMITH

HEY-SMITH – Still Ska Punk【OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO】
Still Ska PunkHEY-SMITH

When it comes to ska bands at the forefront of today’s rock scene, HEY-SMITH—formed in Osaka—surely stands out.

After some lineup changes, the band now features saxophone, trumpet, and trombone, and their appeal lies in arrangements that make full use of the horn section over a melodic hardcore foundation.

Their songs truly cover a wide range: from crisp, West Coast-flavored uptempo tracks, to ska numbers that make you want to sway just by listening, and even tunes marked by metallic guitar riffs and intense shouts.

Plus, with the twin-vocal setup of guitarist Shuhei Igari and bassist Yuji, they keep listeners endlessly entertained without ever letting things get stale.

Say My NameHEY-SMITH

HEY-SMITH – Say My Name【OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO】
Say My NameHEY-SMITH

HEY-SMITH is a rock band popular not only in Japan but also in the United States.

They created “Say My Name” as the ending theme for the anime Tokyo Revengers: Tenjiku Arc.

The track is a hard-hitting piece with clear punk and heavy metal influences.

Another highlight is that the fully English lyrics are closely tied to the anime’s story.

If you listen with the plot in mind, you’ll find yourself thinking, “I see.”