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)
Right on Babe
ゴスペラーズ Lyrics
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波の音がしなかったかい
それはサインさ聴こえるだろ
What's goin' on and on
海へ向かうといい君はきっと
泣いてしまいたいこと気づいてる
Oh Right on babe 平気さ
なんにも君は変わって
Get it on Get it on
Oh Right on babe 君の愛が今
静かに深く息を吸った
はじまろう夏へ
Get it on Get it on Get it on
時が過ぎるのが
きっと本当の悲しみさ
だけど僕らは
時が行くから生きてゆける
夏が君の胸に戻ってくる
Boy meets Girl
恋をしてたあの夏が
Oh Right on babe 平気さ
世界はいつも顔だけ
変えてくけれどけれど
君しか決して選ばない
その愛はいつもいつでも
隣にそこにいるよいるよ Get it on
グレイのその場所で膝を抱かないで
Melodies 二十歳の頃聴いた歌を
空へ逃がしながらアクセルを
Oh Right on babe 平気さ
みんなが君を待ってる
光の注ぐ中で中で
Oh Right on babe 君の愛が今
静かに深く息を吸った
だいじょうぶさ夏へ
Get it on Get it on Get it on
Oh Right on babe 平気さ
世界はいつも顔だけ
変えてくけれどけれど
君しか決して選ばないその愛は
いつもいつでも隣にそこに
Get it on Get it on
Oh Right on babe 平気さ
なんにも君は変わって
ないからだから
Get it on Get it on
Oh Right on babe 君の愛が今
静かに深く息を吸った
はじまろう夏へ
Get it on Get it on Get it on
The lyrics of "Right on Babe" by ゴスペラーズ express a sense of comfort and support in a changing world, specifically in the context of a romantic relationship. The opening lines suggest opening a window at night and listening for the sound of waves, symbolizing a moment of reflection and stillness. It then introduces the idea of a sign, implying that the listener should pay attention to what is happening and seek understanding. The lyrics reassure the listener that despite the passage of time and the inevitable changes that occur, their love remains constant and steadfast. The repeated phrase "Right on babe" serves as both an encouragement and affirmation of this enduring love.
The song also touches upon the nostalgia of past memories, particularly of a summer when the two protagonists fell in love. The lyrics highlight the ability to find solace and strength in that love, emphasizing the importance of choosing each other despite the ever-changing world. The chorus reinforces the idea that the love shared between the two is always present and supportive, ready to embark on new beginnings together.
Overall, "Right on Babe" celebrates the stability and constancy of love amidst the passing of time and changing circumstances, providing reassurance and encouragement to the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
夜の窓を開けてごらん
Open the window at night and see
波の音がしなかったかい
Did you hear the sound of the waves?
それはサインさ聴こえるだろ
That's a sign, can you hear it?
What's goin' on and on
What's happening continuously?
海へ向かうといい君はきっと
You should head towards the sea
泣いてしまいたいこと気づいてる
I know you want to cry
Oh Right on babe 平気さ
Oh right on babe, it's okay
なんにも君は変わって
You haven't changed at all
ないからだから
That's why
Get it on Get it on
Get it on, get it on
Oh Right on babe 君の愛が今
Oh right on babe, your love now
静かに深く息を吸った
Quietly took a deep breath
はじまろう夏へ
Let's start towards summer
Get it on Get it on Get it on
Get it on, get it on, get it on
時が過ぎるのが
The passing of time
きっと本当の悲しみさ
Is surely true sadness
だけど僕らは
But we
時が行くから生きてゆける
Can live because time moves forward
夏が君の胸に戻ってくる
Summer returns to your heart
Boy meets Girl
Boy meets Girl
恋をしてたあの夏が
The summer we were in love
Oh Right on babe 平気さ
Oh right on babe, it's okay
世界はいつも顔だけ
The world always changes its face
変えてくけれどけれど
But, but
君しか決して選ばない
I will only choose you
その愛はいつもいつでも
That love is always, anytime
隣にそこにいるよいるよ Get it on
I'm right there next to you, get it on
グレイのその場所で膝を抱かないで
Don't hold your knees in that gray place
Melodies 二十歳の頃聴いた歌を
Melodies, the songs I listened to at twenty
空へ逃がしながらアクセルを
As I release them into the sky, I accelerate
みんなが君を待ってる
Everyone is waiting for you
光の注ぐ中で中で
In the pouring light
だいじょうぶさ夏へ
It's alright, towards summer
Oh Right on babe 平気さ
Oh right on babe, it's okay
世界はいつも顔だけ
The world always changes its face
変えてくけれどけれど
But, but
君しか決して選ばないその愛は
I will only choose you, that love
いつもいつでも隣にそこに
Always, anytime, right there by your side
Get it on Get it on
Get it on, get it on
Oh Right on babe 平気さ
Oh right on babe, it's okay
なんにも君は変わって
You haven't changed at all
ないからだから
That's why
Get it on Get it on
Get it on, get it on
Oh Right on babe 君の愛が今
Oh right on babe, your love now
静かに深く息を吸った
Quietly took a deep breath
はじまろう夏へ
Let's start towards summer
Get it on Get it on Get it on
Get it on, get it on, get it on
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ひろし 山田
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