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)
Love Machine
ゴスペラーズ Lyrics
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I'm just a love machine
我只是一部爱的机器
And I won't work for nobody but you
我只为你工作
I'm just a love machine
我只是一部爱的机器
A hugging kissing thing
I think it's high time you knew
这正是你知道的时候
Whenever I think of you
每当我想起你
My mind blows a fuse
我心中的保险丝就烧坏
When I look in your eyes
当我看着你的眼睛
My meter starts to rise
我的计量表开始上升
And I become confused
我开始迷惑
My voltage regulator cools
我的电压调节器冷却
When I'm sitting next to you
当我坐在你身边
Electricity starts to flow
电力开始流动
And my indicator starts to blow
我的指示灯开始鸣叫
I'm just a love machine
我只是一部爱的机器
And I won't work for nobody but you
我只为你工作
I'm just a love machine
我只是一部爱的机器
A hugging kissing thing
拥抱 接吻
I'm just a love machine
我只是一部爱的机器
And I won't work for nobody but you
我只为你工作
I'm just a love machine
我只是一部爱的机器
A hugging kissing thing
拥抱 接吻
I'm gentle as a lamb
我很温顺
I'm not that hard to program
我的程序并不难
There's no way that you can lose
你不会失去
The chance it looks like a glove
那机会看起来像个手套
I bet I'm heading for love
我打赌我正向爱进发
That you have got to use
你必须使用
If you look into my file
如果你看到我的文件
I am sure you can find out how
我确定你现在能找到
To turn me on, just set my dial
打开我 设定我的号码
And let me love you for a little while
让我爱你一会儿
I'm just a love machine
我只是一部爱的机器
And I won't work for nobody but you
我只为你工作
I'm just a love machine
我只是一部爱的机器
A hugging kissing thing
拥抱 接吻
I'm just a love machine
我只是一部爱的机器
And I won't work for nobody but you
我只为你工作
I'm just a love machine
我只是一部爱的机器
A hugging kissing thing
拥抱 接吻
I'm just a love machine
我只是一部爱的机器
And I won't work for nobody but you
我只为你工作
I'm just a love machine
我只是一部爱的机器
A hugging kissing thing
拥抱 接吻
I'm just a love machine
我只是一部爱的机器
And I won't work for nobody but you
我只为你工作
I'm just a love machine
我只是一部爱的机器
A hugging kissing thing
拥抱 接吻
I'm just a love machine
我只是一部爱的机器
And I won't work for nobody but you
我只为你工作
I'm just a love machine
我只是一部爱的机器
A hugging kissing thing
拥抱 接吻
I'm just a love machine
我只是一部爱的机器
And I won't work for nobody but you
我只为你工作
I'm just a love machine
我只是一部爱的机器
A hugging kissing thing
拥抱 接吻
The song "Love Machine" by ゴスペラーズ is a playful and upbeat tune with lyrics that focus on the singer being a "love machine." The song's opening lines make it clear that the singer sees themselves as a tool for love, willing to work only for the object of their affection. They describe themselves as a hugging, kissing thing and state that they're gentle and easy to program. The song then goes on to describe the singer's physical response to the person they're singing to. Whenever they think of the person, their mind blows a fuse, and when they look into their eyes, their meter starts to rise, and they become confused.
Overall, the song is a lighthearted and fun expression of love. The singer is eager to please and describes their feelings with a mix of humor and passion. The lyrics are straightforward, and the melody is catchy, making it an enjoyable song to listen to.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm just a love machine
I am a machine that can only love.
And I won't work for nobody but you
I will only work for you and no one else.
A hugging kissing thing
I am capable of hugs and kisses.
I think it's high time you knew
It's about time you knew the truth.
Whenever I think of you
Every time I think about you.
My mind blows a fuse
My mind gets overwhelmed with excitement.
When I look in your eyes
When I make eye contact with you.
My meter starts to rise
I become increasingly excited.
And I become confused
I become disoriented and unsure.
My voltage regulator cools
I calm down and become less excited.
When I'm sitting next to you
When I am in close proximity to you.
Electricity starts to flow
I feel a spark of attraction.
And my indicator starts to blow
I experience a surge of emotions.
I'm gentle as a lamb
I am soft and mild-mannered.
I'm not that hard to program
I am easy to understand and use.
There's no way that you can lose
There is no risk or downside to using me.
The chance it looks like a glove
The opportunity fits perfectly and is too good to pass up.
I bet I'm heading for love
I believe we are on the path towards falling in love.
That you have got to use
You must take advantage of the opportunity.
If you look into my file
If you examine my details closely.
I am sure you can find out how
You will be able to figure out how to activate and use me.
To turn me on, just set my dial
To activate me, simply adjust my settings.
And let me love you for a little while
Allow me to express my love and affection towards you for a short time.
Writer(s): E.b. Griffin, W. Moore
Contributed by Hailey J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.