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PERFORMING ARTISTS
RADWIMPS
Performer
Yojiro Noda
Guitar
Akira Kuwahara
Guitar
Yusuke Takeda
Bass Guitar
Satoshi Yamaguchi
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Yojiro Noda
Songwriter
RADWIMPS
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
RADWIMPS
Producer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Hey hey, Dad, hey, Dad
We got assigned some homework in class
The topic they assigned us is
Listen and write what your Dad does for a living
We have to present in front of everyone
It kinda really sucks but I tried for once
The teacher told us she's looking forward
To all the class brag about their Dads
[Verse 2]
Oh really, really? Is that so?
Well, there's something about my job you should know
It's a little different than most of them so
I give entertainment to the world we know
Entertainers, music players, athletes
And others who are famous
Either at home or place of work
I'm there watching their every turn
All up in every inch of their lives
That's just the type off the job of mine
So when they mess up a little
Or do something at all that is interesting
I write every little detail down
And release it for the world to see
It takes a lot of strength, and patience too
It's not an easy thing to do, what I do
[Verse 3]
Outta sight
Outta sight
Outta sight
Outta sight
Outta sight
Outta sight
[Verse 4]
Every single day
Stalking, following, tapping, snapping
Doing it your way
All day, every day, gonna come back to you
All for the money
It's written all over that smug, little face
Do you feel nothing?
No way around it, you're wrong, all of you
You think you're better than everyone else
How do you sleep every night? Really tell
You flip and switch all the ethics around
But cheating and dishonesty you write about
Bowing down to the politicians
Laughing at those who try to make a difference
There's no way when you were young
This is what you wanted to be when you grew up
I don't need to know
I don't need to care
But if you do what you do, show some pride
Acting all tough and up in your business
Sneak off into the night like some ninja
Simply a coward, can't respect a bit
Your words mean nothing and it makes me sick
[Verse 5]
After the movie your name was a big hit
Y'all start calling out, talking a lot of shit
We didn't just do this overnight
Been doing this for ten years, deep in the fight
We have fans waiting amazingly, patiently
On our unique style of bravery
Appreciate them and the bonds we made
That's why we're selling out arena tours
Stupid! Hold up! Lose it!
Even if I gave you the benefit of the doubt
Doesn't give you a reason to show up
Out of the blue in front of fucking parents' house
Asking "How does it feel?
Your son finally made it after ten long years"
How 'bout I go to your parents' house
I've got some questions I could ask about
"Congrats on raising a healthy son
Who sits in a car from dusk to dawn
Outside someone's house he waits and waits
Bombards with questions that he knows they hate
Continues to sneak some photos in too
Without any permission
Isn't that rude?
He sells his soul to the highest bidding
Do you think that's a right way to make a living?
Do you have anything to comment about that?"
"No, we don't"
"Of course you do
It's okay if you don't
Just try and force it out of your son
Like he does to us too"
[Verse 6]
Woah, Dad, you're amazing, it's true
So many people would be lost without you
I can say any time that I'm really proud that you're my Dad
[Verse 7]
But, son, look, you gotta listen
People make fun of my job, 'cause it's different
Try to look down, think they're better than me
But I won't let them get the best of me
Your Dad can say, with head held high
"I'm living the life and I can provide
I do it for the ones who are waiting patiently
For me to share something fine"
[Verse 8]
Outta sight
Outta sight
Outta sight
Outta sight
Outta sight
Outta sight
[Verse 9]
Okay, okay, that's great and all
It's good you take pride in your job
You proudly go to work and live today
Here is a pat on the back
So, say, when I shine the camera
And light in your face
Be proud and answer right away
Acting like you are on a date
But really eavesdropping every word I say
Can't trust people
Can't trust the media
Feel like I'm fully going insane
Can't tell the truth
Can't tell what's fake
And you expect a smile on my face
Blame it on the media that craves the info
Blame it on the people that crave the info
So you do it 'cause people expect it of you?
Isn't that a godly thing to do?
You do it just to put a little food on your plate
You do it for some people just to entertain
But all those people that you erased
Still have to face the world and live today
I do exactly what I need to do
You do what people be ashamed of you
If you still wanna say you have no shame
Then live your life without sneaky ways
You can't even look at me in the light
But still have the nerve to say you're proud of your life
[Verse 10]
Hey Dad, I finished, I tried real hard
I'm gonna give it my all tomorrow
Stand in front of my class so proud
Tell everyone exactly who you are
[Verse 11]
Thanks, son
That means a lot
I'm proud of you whether I say it or not
Oh yeah, about tomorrow
I've been working too much, too long
I haven't spent much time with you
Let's take a family trip, wherever you want to
So don't you worry
I'll let you skip class
Just don't tell the teacher
It'll be our secret
Written by: 野田洋次郎