Somewhere Near Japan
The Beach Boys
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Late last night I got an S. O. S. The fairy tale girl's in deep in distress She says I don't know where I am But it's near Japan My engine's all burned out My crew has all bailed out I don't know where I am But it's somewhere near Japan And she said "Rescue me" I'm somewhere in the China Sea I think I'm sinkin' fast This call is probably my last I'm throwin' out a life line And I'm doin' it for old time's sake Though I know you're gonna break my heart One more time Late last night I got an S. O. S. The fairy tale girl's in deep in distress She says I don't know where I am But it's near Japan My engine's all burned out My crew has all bailed out I don't know where I am But it's somewhere near Japan And she said "thank you dear" I think she sounded quite sincere And when she turned to go She said "I crave adventure don't you know" And now she's driftin' on some Chinese junk Her world is spinning and her hope has sunk So I close my eyes And somewhere near Japan The spinning stopped and the world stood still I broke her fall and I always will Strung out in no man's land Somewhere near Japan Rescue me
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Written by: JOHN PHILLIPS, BRUCE JOHNSTON, MIKE LOVE, TERRY MELCHER
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10 facts about this song
Album Release“Somewhere Near Japan” is a track included in the 23rd studio album titled "Still Cruisin" by the American rock band "The Beach Boys". The album was released on August 28, 1989, by Capitol Records.
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Collaboration Work“Somewhere Near Japan” is co-written by John Phillips of The Mamas and Papas, Terry Melcher, Mike Love, and Bruce Johnston. It is interesting to note that all these artists are representative figures in the 1960s pop music scene in California.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics of this song tell a story about a guy whose girl leaves him for a man she met "somewhere near Japan". It musically discusses themes of love, separation, and sorrow.
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Musical StyleDespite having lyrics that speak of heartbreak, “Somewhere Near Japan” follows a beach rock style typical of The Beach Boys, involving harmonious backing vocals.
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Chart PerformanceUnfortunately, despite being a part of a commercially successful album, “Somewhere Near Japan” wasn't released as a single, thus it doesn't have any specific chart position.
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Music VideoThe Beach Boys did not make a music video specifically for “Somewhere Near Japan”.
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Noteworthy PerformanceThis song was performed live during their concerts held in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
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Cultural Significance“Somewhere Near Japan” is often noted by fans and critics for its mix of the trademark Beach Boys' sound with a somewhat more contemporary late 80s production style.
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ReceptionThe song has gathered a mixed reaction, some fans admire its somewhat nostalgic feel, while others criticize it for not living up to the band's early work.
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Production CreditsProduced by Terry Melcher, it is an effort to modernize the Beach Boys' sound while retaining their distinct harmonies and melodies.
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