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)
It should've been me
ゴスペラーズ Lyrics
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Gives me the bold permission
to believe
I must say somethin'
that's been naggin'
I don't mean to be braggin'
But baby, please, listen
Whoa, whoa
that loved you
All this
It should've been me
that loved you
All this time
So when you look
inside the mirror
Does it get any clearer
somethin's wrong
Does he ever go past the surface
Down where your real hurt is
Down below your pretty face
Whoa, whoa
It should've been me
that loved you
All this
It should've been me
that loved you
All this time
So when your heart goes
what's the matter
I think I know the answer
You know it's true everything
I told you baby
Whoa, whoa
It should've been me
that loved you
All this
It should've been me
that loved you
All this time
The lyrics to ゴスペラーズ's song "It should've been me" express the regret and longing of the singer who believes that they should have been the one to love the person addressed in the song. The opening lines, "Just cause my silly intuition / Gives me the bold permission / to believe," indicate that the singer's intuition is urging them to speak their mind. They admit to feeling a nagging need to express themselves and assert that they don't intend to brag or boast. It is a plea for the person to listen to them.
The chorus, "It should've been me / that loved you / All this time," emphasizes the singer's conviction that they should have been the one to love the person being addressed. They question whether the person truly sees themselves clearly in the mirror, suggesting that there may be something wrong or missing in their current relationship. The lines, "Does he ever go past the surface / Down where your real hurt is / Down below your pretty face," imply that the singer believes they can provide a deeper and more understanding love.
The final verse reiterates the singer's belief that they know the answer when the person's heart questions what is wrong. The singer claims that everything they have told the person is true and that it should have been them who loved the person all along.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of missed opportunity and regret, as the singer believes that they were the one who should have been in a loving relationship with the person addressed in the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Just cause my silly intuition
Because of my foolish instinct
Gives me the bold permission
Grants me the audacious authority
to believe
To have faith
I must say somethin'
I have to speak up
that's been naggin'
That has been bothering me
I don't mean to be braggin'
I don't intend to boast
But baby, please, listen
But darling, please pay attention
Whoa, whoa
Expressing astonishment or surprise
It should've been me
I should have been the one
that loved you
who showed you love
All this
Throughout all this time
So when you look
When you examine
inside the mirror
in the reflection
Does it get any clearer
Does it become more evident
somethin's wrong
that something is amiss
Does he ever go past the surface
Does he delve deeper
Down where your real hurt is
To where your true pain lies
Down below your pretty face
Beyond your attractive facade
It should've been me
I should have been the one
that loved you
who showed you love
All this
Throughout all this time
So when your heart goes
So when your heart feels
what's the matter
what is wrong
I think I know the answer
I believe I know the solution
You know it's true everything
You know everything is true
I told you baby
I informed you, darling
Whoa, whoa
Exclaiming astonishment or surprise
It should've been me
I should have been the one
that loved you
who showed you love
All this
Throughout all this time
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MORELANDPETERLORD
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Maureen Morgado Veroes
Fantastic!!! I love you Gospellers!!!
MAY borninMarch
オリジナルも好きだけど、酒井さんの歌い方も胸が熱くなるなぁ。
mke ykgw
これほんとにすきです
duck7528
熱く歌う酒井さんかっこいいですね
SACHIKO SUZUKI
酒井さんの声に出会えたことが奇跡です。
ちゃちゃこ
とてもとても大好きな曲
まかろん
ゴスペラーズの楽曲で、Soul Serenade～FRENZYに入ってる曲は、全体的に色気があるけど、特にこの曲やBODY Callingは当時、毎夜のように聞いては撃ち抜かれ、ベッドの上で悶絶したのを思い出します…
E S
大好き。リラックスしたい時に聴いてます。
flipteezy
I’ve been looking for this song since 97.
macha
何のライブか、正確にお答えできず、申し訳ないのですが・・・ たしか、バレンタインデーのイベントで、 遠距離恋愛をしている応募者の中から、選ばれた方は バックステージで、ゴスに会える、 みたいなライブだったはずです（＾＾）