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)
Paradise
ゴスペラーズ Lyrics
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噛み付くだけじゃ敵わないね
でもキスもしないで Sunshine Day
微笑むだけじゃ物足りない
なら躊躇わないで
肌が触れるくらいで
裸のままで Fall in Love
真夏の甘い目眩
御気に召すまま
Paradise 楽園の
赤い実を抱きしめて
生まれたてのトキメキが
ほらアダムとイヴのように
Paradise 見つめ合う
永遠を感じたら
ありのままで恋してみよう
Feeling そして Do It
イケナイふたり
照れてるようじゃ
もう One Side Game
エデンの園にも気付かずに
たかが戯れ Summer Players
間違った振りをして楽しめばいい
ただ好きと嫌いで
人はいつの時代も
不埒な形 You are Mine
真夏の恋の女神
ポーズなんてとってないで
御気に召すまま
Paradise 誘惑の
囁きを受け入れて
罪も罰も乗り越える
ほらアダムとイヴのように
Paradise 止まらない
運命の歯車が
まだ知らない互いの鼓動
Feeling そして Grooving
危険なふたり
北風と太陽の 求め捧げる愛情
どちらにしても愛したい
真夏はあられもなく
Heart だって Soul だって
御気に召すまま
Paradise 楽園の
赤い実を抱きしめて
生まれたてのトキメキが
ほらアダムとイヴのように
Paradise 見つめ合う
永遠を感じたら
ありのままで恋してみよう
Feeling そして Do It
イケナイふたり
Paradise
These lyrics tell a story of a passionate and intense love affair, comparing it to the paradise of Adam and Eve's garden. The first verse begins with the line "North wind and sunshine, a fairy tale," indicating the contrasting elements of this relationship. It suggests that simply biting back or fighting back is not enough in this love, but neither is just smiling and being content. The singer urges their lover to not hesitate and to embrace the vulnerability of their nakedness, symbolizing an intimate connection.
The chorus describes this paradise, where the lovers hold onto the red fruit symbolizing temptation and passion. Just like Adam and Eve, they experience a thrilling and newborn excitement. The lyrics encourage the lovers to fully experience and embrace the eternal feeling of love. The words "Feeling and Do It" express the urge to act upon these intense emotions, even if it may be considered naughty or forbidden.
The second verse acknowledges that the couple can no longer play a one-sided game, as their love has grown beyond casual enjoyment. They are unaware of the paradise they have created together. The lyrics emphasize that love has always been a complicated and uncontrollable force, with people being drawn to unconventional forms of affection. It states that the singer possesses their partner in a audaciously rebellious manner.
The bridge highlights the temptation and seductive whispers that the lovers accept, effortlessly overcoming any obstacles and punishments. They share a connection that parallels Adam and Eve's story. The lyrics highlight their unstoppable destiny and the synchronicity of their heartbeats. Again, the words "Feeling and Grooving" suggest that they are not afraid of the dangerous nature of their love.
The final chorus reiterates the desire to embrace and love each other without reservations. The lyrics encourage the lovers to hold on to the red fruit of temptation and allow their newborn excitement to flourish, just like Adam and Eve. The song ends emphasizing the phrase "Feeling and Do It," reminding the couple to indulge in their forbidden love.
Overall, "Paradise" portrays a passionate and intense love affair that compares to the paradise of Adam and Eve, urging the lovers to embrace their feelings and live their love to the fullest, regardless of societal norms or consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
北風と太陽の Fairy Tale
A love story as powerful as the combination of the strong wind and warm sun
噛み付くだけじゃ敵わないね
Mere aggression won't be enough to overcome the challenges
でもキスもしないで Sunshine Day
But just smiling without deepening the connection is not satisfying
微笑むだけじゃ物足りない
Just smiling is not enough
なら躊躇わないで
So don't hesitate
肌が触れるくらいで
Let our souls touch intimately
裸のままで Fall in Love
Let's fall in love in our true, vulnerable states
真夏の甘い目眩
The dizzying sweetness of a midsummer romance
ノックなんて待ってないで
Don't wait for someone to come knocking on your door
御気に召すまま
Follow your desires
Paradise 楽園の 赤い実を抱きしめて
Embrace the red fruit of paradise
生まれたてのトキメキが ほらアダムとイヴのように
As if our fresh excitement is like that of Adam and Eve
Paradise 見つめ合う 永遠を感じたら
When we gaze into each other's eyes and feel eternity
ありのままで恋してみよう
Let's love each other as we truly are
Feeling そして Do It
Feeling the emotions and then taking action
イケナイふたり
We are an inappropriate couple
照れてるようじゃ もう One Side Game
If we keep hiding our feelings, it will become a one-sided game
エデンの園にも気付かずに
Without realizing we are in the Garden of Eden
たかが戯れ Summer Players
Just casual summer players
間違った振りをして楽しめばいい
We can enjoy ourselves by pretending to be different
ただ好きと嫌いで 人はいつの時代も 不埒な形 You are Mine
In any era, people are drawn to both love and hate, and that unconventional shape is mine
真夏の恋の女神
The goddess of midsummer love
ポーズなんてとってないで
Don't bother making any poses
Paradise 誘惑の 囁きを受け入れて
Accept the whispers of temptation in paradise
罪も罰も乗り越える ほらアダムとイヴのように
As if we can transcend sin and punishment like Adam and Eve
Paradise 止まらない 運命の歯車が
The unstoppable gears of destiny in paradise
まだ知らない互いの鼓動
Our hearts beating for each other, still unknown
Feeling そして Grooving
Feeling the emotions and grooving together
危険なふたり
A dangerous pair
北風と太陽の 求め捧げる愛情
Love that seeks and offers itself like the combination of the strong wind and warm sun
どちらにしても愛したい
No matter what, I want to love
真夏はあられもなく
In midsummer, there is no holding back
Heart だって Soul だって
From the heart, even from the soul
御気に召すまま
Follow your desires
Paradise 楽園の 赤い実を抱きしめて
Embrace the red fruit of paradise
生まれたてのトキメキが ほらアダムとイヴのように
As if our fresh excitement is like that of Adam and Eve
Paradise 見つめ合う 永遠を感じたら
When we gaze into each other's eyes and feel eternity
ありのままで恋してみよう
Let's love each other as we truly are
Feeling そして Do It
Feeling the emotions and then taking action
イケナイふたり
We are an inappropriate couple
Paradise
Paradise
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Written by: 優 安岡
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