The Headmasters (song)

The name or term "Headmaster" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Headmaster (disambiguation).

The Headmasters opening theme
He ain't heavy, he's my bro-bot.
"The Headmasters"
Performed by:	Hironobu Kageyama
Genre:	Pop
Composed by:	Takamune Negishi
Lyrics by:	Keisuke Yamakawa
Arranged by:	Katsunori Ishida

The Headmasters opening song for The Headmasters was performed by Hironobu Kageyama, with lyrics by Keisuke Yamakawa, Takamune Negishi as composer, and arrangement by Katsunori Ishida.

Lyrics

The lyrics on this page have been translated more idiomatically than literally.

TV size edit

Original Japanese Head On! Head On! Head On! お前とつくろう　戦いのない未来 愛する者に残そう　美しい宇宙 変われ！ ヘッドマスター 戦え！ ヘッドマスター この痛み　今の苦しみ それが誰かを　幸せにするのさ トランスフォーマー トランスフォーマー ヘッドマスター

Rōmaji transliteration Head On! Head On! Head On! Omae to tsukurō tatakai no nai mirai Ai suru mono ni noko sō utsukushii uchū Kaware! Headmaster Tatakae! Headmaster Kono itami ima no kurushimi Sore ga dareka o shiawase ni suru no sa Transformer Transformer Headmaster

English translation Head On! Head On! Head On! With your help together we can create a future without wars. For the ones we love so dear, let’s leave behind a beautiful universe. Transform! Headmasters keep on fighting! Headmasters This pain and suffering that we're going through now Will bring good fortune for someone else Transformers, Transformers Headmasters

Full version

Original Japanese Head On! Head On! Head On! お前とつくろう　戦いのない未来 愛する者に残そう　美しい宇宙 変われ！ ヘッドマスター 戦え！ ヘッドマスター この痛み　今の苦しみ それが誰かを　幸せにするのさ トランスフォーマー トランスフォーマー ヘッドマスター お前と駆けよう　大地を空を海を 次元の時間の果てまで魂を燃やし 変われ！ヘッドマスター 煌めけ！ヘッドマスター 恐れるな　振り返るな 愛と怒りが俺達の力 トランスフォーマー トランスフォーマー ヘッドマスター 変われ！ ヘッドマスター 戦え！ ヘッドマスター この痛み　今の苦しみ それが誰かを　幸せにするのさ トランスフォーマー トランスフォーマー ヘッドマスター

Rōmaji transliteration Head On! Head On! Head On! Omae to tsukurō tatakai no nai mirai Ai suru mono ni noko sō utsukushii uchū Kaware! Headmaster Tatakae! Headmaster Kono itami ima no kurushimi Sore ga dareka o shiawase ni suru no sa Transformer Transformer Headmaster Omae to kakeyō daichi o sora o umi o Jigen no toki no hate made tamashii o moyashi Kaware! Headmaster Kirameke! Headmaster Osoreru na furikaeru na Ai to ikari ga oretachi no energy Transformer Transformer Headmaster Kaware! Headmaster Tatakae! Headmaster Kono itami ima no kurushimi Sore ga dareka o shiawase ni suru no sa Transformer Transformer Headmaster

English translation Head On! Head On! Head On! With your help together we can create a future without wars For the ones we love so dear, Let’s leave behind a beautiful universe Transform! Headmasters keep on fighting! Headmasters This pain and suffering that we're going through now, Will bring good fortune for someone else. Transformers, Transformers Headmasters Together we’ll race ahead, across the land, the skies, and the seas. To the ends of time and space, we’ll let our souls ignite and burn brightly! Transform! Headmasters keep on shining! Headmasters Don't be afraid—don’t ever look back! Our love and fury are our energy! Transformers, Transformers Headmasters Transform! Headmasters keep on fighting! Headmasters This pain and suffering that we're going through now, Will bring good fortune for someone else. Transformers, Transformers Headmasters

Single release

Track listing

1. "The Headmasters"
2. "Kimi wa Transformer"

Release date: July 1, 1987
Label: Columbia Music Entertainment
Prod. code: CK-792
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Merchandise

• 2016 - Transformers Legends - Fortress Maximus

A snippet of the theme song from The Headmasters is featured in Fortress' Transtector's soundbox. The music is slightly low-pitched.

Album releases

All releases listed feature the full version of the song, unless otherwise noted.

• 1987 — Transformers: The Headmasters — Hit Song Collection (Columbia Music Entertainment)
• 2003 — Transformers Theme Song Collection (Columbia Music Entertainment)
• 2004 — Transformers History of Music 1984-1990 (Columbia Music Entertainment) — Full, TV size, karaoke and instrumental versions.
• 2007 — Transformers Song Universe (Columbia Music Entertainment)

References

• English translation of the TV size edit taken from the Transformers: The Takara Collection, Vol. 1 - Headmasters DVD set by Metrodome.
• TV-size opening