The Gospellers (ゴスペラーズ) is a Japanese a cappella singing group comprised of… Read Full Bio ↴The Gospellers (ゴスペラーズ) is a Japanese a cappella singing group comprised of five members: Tetsuya Murakami, Kaoru Kurosawa, Yuji Sakai, Yoichi Kitayama and Yutaka Yasuoka.

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)

I LOVE YOU BABY
ゴスペラーズ Lyrics

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愛し合える人に巡り逢えた
僕と君が今巡り逢った
星が落ちて
もう一度生まれかわれるなら
僕は必ず君を選ぶよ

I love you, baby
出会いは数え切れぬほど

時代の oh oh 偶然でも

I love you, baby
君でなければ開かない扉を
Oh oh 時をこえて今心に残そう

そばにいたい初めてそう思った
永遠さえ今は信じてる
見つめている瞳の奥に溢れ出した涙
この手で (この手で) 止めてあげるよ

I love you, baby
１人きり思い描いた未来も oh oh
一緒なら

I love you, baby
僕でなければ開かない扉が oh oh
そこにあるのならこの鍵を捧げよう
肩を並べて歩いてゆこう
いつもとなりに僕がいる

I love you, baby (I love you, baby)
出会いは数え切れぬほど
時代の oh oh 偶然でも

I love you, baby

君でなければ開かない扉を oh oh
時をこえて今心に残そう ooh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of ゴスペラーズ's song "I LOVE YOU BABY" express the joy and gratitude of finding someone to love and be loved by. The opening lines state that the two individuals have finally met someone they can love and cherish. They emphasize the significance of this encounter, comparing it to a falling star and expressing the desire to be reborn to experience it all over again. The singer promises to always choose the person they have found.

The chorus repeats the phrase "I love you, baby," signifying the overwhelming feeling of love and affection. It highlights the abundance of encounters and coincidences that led to their connection, without downplaying the value of these chance encounters in the context of their era.

The following verses talk about the desire to be by the person's side and the belief in eternal love. The singer expresses the need to be with them, being willing to do whatever it takes to make them happy and protect them, symbolized by their commitment to catch the tears overflowing from their eyes. They mention that even the envisioned future was only possible when that person came into their life and opens doors that otherwise would remain closed. The lyrics emphasize the unity and closeness between the two individuals as they walk side by side, with the singer always being there for their loved one.

Overall, the lyrics convey a deep sense of love, appreciation, and commitment to the person they have found. It celebrates the serendipity of their meeting and the transformative power of love, promising to always be there for them, cherishing their connection and embracing the future together.

Line by Line Meaning

愛し合える人に巡り逢えた
I have encountered a person with whom we can love each other

僕と君が今巡り逢った
You and I have now encountered each other

星が落ちて
The stars are falling

もう一度生まれかわれるなら
If I could be reborn once again

僕は必ず君を選ぶよ
I will definitely choose you

I love you, baby
I love you, baby

出会いは数え切れぬほど
Encounters are countless

時代の oh oh 偶然でも
Even if they are coincidental moments of the era

君でなければ開かない扉を
The door that won't open unless it's you

Oh oh 時をこえて今心に残そう
Let's surpass time and leave it in our hearts

そばにいたい初めてそう思った
I want to be by your side, I felt it for the first time