Originally calling themselves the A Cappella Circle when they were at the University of Waseda, they changed their name to the Gospellers in 1991 after graduating. They spent the next ten years working towards national recognition, releasing 24 singles and 9 albums during that time. They became the first complete a cappella group to be in the top 3 of the Oricon chart ranking in Japan with their song, "HITORI".
In early 2006, the group made a side-project release, Gosperats, featuring the members in blackface and singing with a jazzier accompaniment Rats & Star's member Masayuki Suzuki, Nobuyoshi Kuwano and Yoshio Sato. Many of the western Gospeller fans were upset about the outrage it caused on some discussion forums, many non-fans felt offended by the blackface the group members had chosen to take on. Fortunately, this project was announced as a side-project and released only one album under its name.
The members of Gospellers are now producers for several Japanese artists, including Tatsuya Ishii and Masayuki Suzuki. (This text has been cited from Wikipedia)
1 2 3 for 5
ゴスペラーズ Lyrics
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どっかしらおどけたモーション
熱くほとばしるエモーション
伊達に決めるファッション
汗ばんでいいぜ no, no easy
じわり 心の温度 上がる
このサウンド!
1,2,3,4,5 で 届けるぜ お前に oh
こぼれるぜ
―soul sweat
お前の涙と汗の どの一粒も
そのハートから落ちるダイヤ
揃えて真っ赤なストレート
隠してないぜ no, no easy
踏んでみないか soul
step'んで未来は soul star!
1,2,3,4,5 で届けるぜ お前に oh
1,2,3,4,5 で 体じゅう
キラキラと 輝くぜ
―soul sweat
So...Let's get it started
"one, two, three" for 5!
1,2,3,4,5 で 届けるぜ お前に oh
1,2,3,4,5 で 魂から こぼれるぜ
1,2,3,4,5 で 届けるぜ お前に oh
1,2,3,4,5 で 体じゅう
キラキラと 輝くぜ
―soul sweat
The lyrics to ゴスペラーズ' song "1 2 3 for 5" celebrate the exhilarating feeling and energy that comes from expressing oneself freely. The first verse describes the cool and coordinated actions, the playful and lighthearted motions, and the passionate and overflowing emotions. The lyrics also mention the importance of fashion and making a statement with one's style. The phrase "汗ばんでいいぜ no, no easy" suggests that it may not be easy, but it's okay to sweat and put in effort. The lyrics convey a sense of excitement and the gradual rise of warmth in one's heart through the sound of the music.
The chorus emphasizes the power of the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 to reach and touch someone's heart and soul. The lyrics express the idea of something sparkling and overflowing from the depths of one's soul. The phrase "お前の涙と汗の どの一粒も そのハートから落ちるダイヤ" reflects the idea that every tear and drop of sweat is like a precious diamond falling from the heart. The lyrics encourage embracing one's emotions and taking steps towards the future with a soulful and determined spirit.
The lyrics continue to repeat the chorus, expressing the desire to reach and touch the listener's heart, while also highlighting the transformation of the entire body into a sparkling and radiant existence. The phrase "Let's get it started 'one, two, three' for 5!" reinforces the idea of taking action and starting something amazing, emphasizing the power of the numbers mentioned earlier.
Overall, the lyrics of "1 2 3 for 5" encourage embracing one's emotions, expressing oneself freely, and taking bold steps towards a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
粋な揃いのアクション
Cool, coordinated actions
どっかしらおどけたモーション
Somewhere, a playful motion
熱くほとばしるエモーション
Passionate, overflowing emotions
伊達に決めるファッション
Decide on fashion without hesitation
汗ばんでいいぜ no, no easy
It's okay to sweat, no, no easy
じわり 心の温度 上がる
Gradually, the temperature of the heart rises
このサウンド!
This sound!
1,2,3,4,5 で 届けるぜ お前に oh
Delivering it to you with 1,2,3,4,5, oh
1,2,3,4,5 で 魂から キラキラと こぼれるぜ
1,2,3,4,5, overflowing with a sparkling soul
―soul sweat
―soul sweat
お前の涙と汗の どの一粒も
Every single tear and drop of sweat from you
そのハートから落ちるダイヤ
A diamond falling from that heart
揃えて真っ赤なストレート
Arrange it and straighten it, a bright red
隠してないぜ no, no easy
Not hiding, no, no easy
踏んでみないか soul
Why not step on it, soul
step'んで未来は soul star!
Stepping up, the future is a soul star
1,2,3,4,5 で届けるぜ お前に oh
Delivering it to you with 1,2,3,4,5, oh
1,2,3,4,5 で 体じゅう キラキラと 輝くぜ
With 1,2,3,4,5, the whole body shines brightly
So...Let's get it started
So... Let's get it started
"one, two, three" for 5!
"one, two, three" for 5!
1,2,3,4,5 で 届けるぜ お前に oh
Delivering it to you with 1,2,3,4,5, oh
1,2,3,4,5 で 魂から こぼれるぜ
1,2,3,4,5, overflowing from the soul
1,2,3,4,5 で 届けるぜ お前に oh
Delivering it to you with 1,2,3,4,5, oh
1,2,3,4,5 で 体じゅう キラキラと 輝くぜ
With 1,2,3,4,5, the whole body shines brightly
―soul sweat
―soul sweat
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: 酒井雄二
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
サマーピアノ
粋な揃いのアクション
どっかしらおどけたモーション
熱くほとばしるエモーション
伊達に決めるファッション
汗ばんでいいぜ no, no easy
じわり 心の温度 上がる このサウンド！
1, 2, 3, 4, 5で 届けるぜ お前に oh
1, 2, 3, 4, 5で 魂から キラキラと こぼれるぜ ― soul sweat
お前の涙と汗の どの一粒も
そのハートから落ちるダイヤ 揃えて真っ赤なストレート
隠してないぜ no, no easy
踏んでみないか soul step'んで未来は soul star!
1, 2, 3, 4, 5で 届けるぜ お前に oh
1, 2, 3, 4, 5で 体じゅう キラキラと 輝くぜ ― soul sweat
So…Let's get it started
“one, two, three”for 5!…
1, 2, 3, 4, 5で 届けるぜ お前に oh
1, 2, 3, 4, 5で 魂からこぼれるぜ
1, 2, 3, 4, 5で 届けるぜ お前に oh
1, 2, 3, 4, 5で 体じゅう キラキラと 輝くぜ ― soul sweat
サマーピアノ
粋な揃いのアクション
どっかしらおどけたモーション
熱くほとばしるエモーション
伊達に決めるファッション
汗ばんでいいぜ no, no easy
じわり 心の温度 上がる このサウンド！
1, 2, 3, 4, 5で 届けるぜ お前に oh
1, 2, 3, 4, 5で 魂から キラキラと こぼれるぜ ― soul sweat
火野ライト
この曲たまに聞きたくなるんだよな〜
keiko
「真っ赤なストレート」が好きすぎる❤
ライブだと盛り上がるんだよなぁ、早くまた行きたい！
けんと
この曲を聴いて
毎日テンション上げてま~す!
畑中葵
本当だね😁
ツナ子
一人ひとり違った魅力があってメンバー全員カッコいいと思えるのがすごいわ ←─(°▽°)─♡
suma Oo
北山さんの低音が惚れる
畑中葵
本当だね❤
negisuke
この曲でゴスペラーズさんの印象が変わりました！曲もＰＶも面白くてカッコイイです。
そらだれもん
お父さんがすごく好きでライブ行ったの覚えてる...、
この曲だけダンス完コピしてたなぁ...
Eri
安岡さんの優しく綺麗な声と、北山さんの声に惚れてます笑
北山さんの場合だと、ハリケーンの低いとこがツボ笑