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Koi no Uta / GO!GO!7188

A signature track by the three-piece rock band GO!GO!7188 that sets straightforward romantic feelings to a rock sound.

The lyrics, portraying the frustration and poignancy of being in love, resonated with many listeners.

Released in October 2000 as their third single and also included on the classic album “Jasoku Hokō” (Excess Walking), this piece features a minimal lineup of guitar/vocals, bass, and drums, making each part’s role clear and easy to cover.

Be sure to pick it as a practice song for your winter break!

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Ukifune

GO!GO!7188’s “Ukifune” was released as a single in 2002 and was also included on the 2003 album “Tategami.” The nuanced vocals and overlapping timbres create a distinctly Japanese atmosphere, conveying a unique sense of power and floatiness.

Because each instrument resounds so boldly, the vocals play a key role in shaping the overall mood, making it important to focus on momentum during performance.

The clear structure—driving the rhythm strongly and strumming simple yet powerful chords—also makes it perfect for practice.

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Released in October 2001, this song by GO!GO!7188 is packed with the band’s unique charm.

While influenced by surf rock and punk, its melody carries a distinctly Japanese sensibility.

The lyrics capture the delicate emotions of a woman in her early twenties—breakups and reunions with a lover, the conflicts of being alone.

It’s also striking that the song depicts her picking up a guitar, imitating the person she has feelings for—a poignant image many listeners have surely related to.

It’s a must-listen for anyone grappling with the complexities of love.

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GO!GO!7188 – God’s Way of Killing Time (Kamisama no Hima Tsubushi)

The guitar riff, the laid-back movement of the bass, and the harmony that feels like twin vocals are poignantly cool.

I think the expression “a god’s way of killing time” is really lovely.

The acoustic version is cool too, so I hope you’ll give it a listen.

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short-distance relationship

It’s a lesser-known gem by the legendary girl band GO!GO!7188.

A story that portrays the loneliness of a couple who keep missing each other despite being together.

It reminds us that even when feelings are mutual and the distance between two people is small, things don’t always go well.

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Jet Carrot GO!GO!7188

Many of GO!GO!7188’s early songs are easy to recommend to beginners.

For “Jet Ninjin,” don’t try to recreate it perfectly—the key is to relax and play with the same looseness they do.

Definitely try covering it with a girls’ band.

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GO!GO! 7188 – Kokoro no tabi

March is the season of farewells and new beginnings.

This song is youth punk, but the lyrics are very heartrending.

I think it’s a bittersweet coming-of-age tune where the feeling of not wanting to say goodbye peeks through now and then.

I suspect there are more people than you’d expect who feel the same way as the lyrics of this song.