Creepy Nuts’ “Tsujo-kai” (translated as “Ordinary Episode”) might seem like just another day-in-the-life kind of track—but beneath its seemingly casual tone lies a powerful and emotional story of youth, passion, and the beauty of ordinary days. In this article, we dive into the story behind the lyrics, exploring the emotions and life events that shaped this unforgettable “normal” chapter.
🎬 Every Day Felt Like the Climax
Mainichi climax saishūkai mitai na tsūjō-kai
(Every day was a climax—an ordinary episode that felt like the final one)
This recurring line sets the emotional tone of the song. Life didn’t need special events or grand achievements—it was the daily hustle, the laughter, the frustration, and the friendships that made each day feel like a series finale. That’s the kind of youth the lyrics revisit.
🍛 A Life-Changing Bowl of Gyudon
Jinsei kaetan wa ano hi furatto haitta gyūdon-ya
(My life changed when I casually stepped into that beef bowl place)
A moment of chance—stopping by a beef bowl restaurant—leads to hearing a song on the store radio. That very track sets him on a path that eventually becomes his life’s calling. It’s a vivid portrayal of a seemingly insignificant moment transforming into destiny.
🔥 The 14-Year-Old Who Went “Crazy”
Anta-ra no okage, kurutta 14-sai
(Thanks to you, I became a crazy 14-year-old)
Driven by admiration for the greats he heard on that radio, he begins writing verses, mimicking, failing, growing. It’s the beginning of an upward struggle, climbing a steep slope paved by passion, obsession, and rebellion.
🥃 Cola vs. Oolong High: A Clash of Values
Ore kōra de omae wa ūron-hai
(I drink cola, you drink oolong-high)
A simple drink order highlights the subtle but powerful difference in backgrounds and perspectives. Despite the similarities in age or environment, there’s a contrast between worlds, yet also a recognition of shared journeys.
🏫 Old School Buildings and the Ninth Train Car
Haisupīdo na mainichi ore o nosete hashitta kyū-gōsha
(Those high-speed days carried me on the ninth car)
From the ruins of an old school building to the passing of his grandmother, he shares scenes that shaped his personality. Even on the day of the funeral, he heads straight to a live radio show. This powerful contrast between grief and performance shows his commitment and inner conflict.
📻 A Quiet Exit, Like a Beloved Radio Show
Ano rajio mitai, saratto ikitai
(I want to go out like that radio show—smooth and subtle)
The wish to “go out quietly” reveals his admiration for a certain show’s style—never too flashy, never too heavy. It reflects a life philosophy: to live with intensity, but leave without regret. The title “Tsujo-kai” becomes ironic—it’s not ordinary at all.
💭 Final Thoughts: “Ordinary” Isn’t So Ordinary
“Tsujo-kai” is a reminder that even the smallest episodes of our lives hold meaning. Whether it’s a detour that changes everything, a drink shared with someone different from you, or choosing to show up despite sorrow—the real drama of life happens in our “ordinary episodes.” Creepy Nuts captures that truth, wrapping it in beats and rhymes that hit home.
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