Walking in the Rhythm (song)

Walking in the Rhythm
Writer(s)	Shinji Sato
First known live performance	August 29, 1997 @Sapporo Messe Hall
First studio appearance	宇宙 日本 世田谷 (12:56)
Most notable live version	98.12.28 男達の別れ (7:44)

Walking in the Rhythm is a song by Fishmans, originally written by Shinji Sato. It was first released on the group's seventh studio album, 宇宙 日本 世田谷, where it is the seventh (and longest) song. Since the album's release, Walking in the Rhythm has appeared on multiple compilations and has been performed countless times, earning itself its own remix maxi-single Walking in the Rhythm on October 22, 1997. This was followed by a tour by the band dedicated to the song, titled Walking in the 奥田イズム. The song is one of the band's most recognizable to this day, being performed on 98.12.28 男達の別れ after In The Flight.

Appears on

• 宇宙 日本 世田谷 - Track 7. (12:56)
• 1997.12.12 Live in Liquid Room - Track 8. (15:48)
• Live 98.01.11 @SSTV Sound & Vision - Track 1. Live Dub mix. (13:55)
• 98.12.27 男達の別れ - Track 9. (7:56)
• Aloha Polydor - Track 8. (12:57)
• 98.12.28 男達の別れ - Track 9. (7:44)
• 記憶の増大 - Video 14. Performance is from 98.12.28 男達の別れ. (7:51)
• 宇宙 ベスト・オブ・フィッシュマンズ - Disc 1, track 11. (12:57)
• The Long Season Revue - Video 16. Performed by UA. (8:29)
• In Space Shower TV Episode.3 - Video 3. Titled "Sound&Vision #195 - Dub大会". (22:34)
• Live 2011/5.3 At Hibiya Open-Air Concert Hall "A Piece Of Future" - Track 7. (8:59)

Remixes

• Walking in the Rhythm - Tracks 1-4. (4:49) (10:04) (14:42) (7:44) Titled Prototype Mix, Hang-Glider Mix, Shinjuku-Version 2 Mix and Reprise Mix
• Live 98.01.11 @SSTV Sound & Vision - Track 1. (13:55) Titled Live Dub Mix
• The Three Birds & More Feelings - Video 3. (4:54) Titled Prototype Mix
• Night Cruising 2018 - Track 3. (4:44) Titled Prototype Mix

Music video

Fishmans - Walking in the Rhythm -MUSIC VIDEO- (HQ)

Found on The Three Birds & More Feelings. Filmed for the Prototype Mix, found on Walking in the Rhythm.

Lyrics

Japanese

Romaji

[INTRO] Walking in the rhythm Walking in the rhythm Walking in the rhythm [VERSE 1] 歩くスピード落として いくつかのお願いを信じて 冷たいこの道の上を 歌うように　歌うように歩きたい [VERSE 2] 楽しいことだけ知りたいね いつかの君を呼び出して 冷たいこの道の上を まわるように　まわるように歩きたい　Yeah! [CHORUS] Walking in the rhythm この胸のリズムを信じて Walking in the rhythm 歌うように　歌うように歩きたい [POST-CHORUS] Walking in the rhythm Walking in the rhythm [REFRAIN/OUTRO] Walking in the rhythm Walking in the rhythm Walking in the rhythm Walking in the rhythm

[INTRO] Walking in the rhythm Walking in the rhythm Walking in the rhythm [VERSE 1] Aruku supīdo otoshite Ikutsu ka no onegai o shinjite Tsumetai kono michi no ue o Utau yō ni utau yō ni arukitai [VERSE 2] Tanoshī koto dake shiritai ne Itsuka no kimi o yobidashite Tsumetai kono michi no ue o Mawaru yō ni mawaru yō ni arukitai　Yeah! [CHORUS] Walking in the rhythm Kono mune no rizumu o shinjite Walking in the rhythm Utau yō ni utau yō ni arukitai [POST-CHORUS] Walking in the rhythm Walking in the rhythm [REFRAIN/OUTRO] Walking in the rhythm Walking in the rhythm Walking in the rhythm Walking in the rhythm

English (literal)

English (stylized)

[INTRO] Walking in the rhythm Walking in the rhythm Walking in the rhythm [VERSE 1] Slowing down my walking speed Believing in some wishes On the cold path I want to walk like how I sing [VERSE 2] I just want to know the fun things One day I will call you out On the cold path I want to walk like I spin and spin, yeah! [CHORUS] Walking in the rhythm I believe in the rhythm in my chest Walking in the rhythm I want to walk like how I sing [POST-CHORUS] Walking in the rhythm Walking in the rhythm [BRIDGE/OUTRO] Walking in the rhythm Walking in the rhythm Walking in the rhythm Walking in the rhythm

[INTRO] Walking in the rhythm Walking in the rhythm Walking in the rhythm [VERSE 1] Slowing down my pace And believing in some wishes I want to walk down this cold path Like how I sing [VERSE 2] Knowing just fun One day I will call out to you And like how I spin round and round I want to walk on this cold path, yeah! [CHORUS] Walking in the rhythm Believe in the rhythm inside my chest Walking in the rhythm I want to walk like how I sing [POST-CHORUS] Walking in the rhythm Walking in the rhythm [REFRAIN/OUTRO] Walking in the rhythm Walking in the rhythm Walking in the rhythm Walking in the rhythm