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)

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ゴスペラーズ Lyrics

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I Love You.....
抱えきれない喜びと
悲しみのハーモニー
溢れる声は幾千の言葉を重ねて
だけど Baby 出会った瞬間に
見つけたのさ
"I Love You" 朝陽が照らすように
｢あいしてる｣

それは Simple Words
君がくれた
Simple Words
誰かの声に振り向いて
淋しがりやのメロディー
溢れる涙が囁いた
言葉見つかるだろう
だから Baby 未来は何度でも
生まれ変わるさ
"I Love You" 繰り返す波のように
｢あいしてる｣
それは Simple Words
君に贈ろう

I Love You.....
語り尽くせぬ想いを乗せて
"I Love You" 朝陽が照らすように
｢あいしてる｣
それは Simple Words
君がくれた
"I Love You" 繰り返す波のように
｢あいしてる｣
それは Simple Words

君に贈ろう
I Love You.....

Overall Meaning

These lyrics express a powerful emotion of love and gratitude. The singer describes the overwhelming joy and sadness that love brings, likening it to a harmony of conflicting emotions. The overflowing voices in the song represent the multitude of words that can be used to express love, but the singer emphasizes that the simple phrase "I Love You" is enough to convey the depth of their feelings. The metaphor of the morning sun illuminating the phrase signifies the warmth and purity of this love.

The singer acknowledges that these words were discovered instantly upon meeting their partner, emphasizing the instant connection and recognition of love. These simple words are described as a gift, given by the person they love. The singer reflects on how these words have the power to make someone turn their attention towards the voice that speaks them, capturing their hearts and providing comfort to the lonely. The overflowing tears represent the emotional impact of the words, indicating that they have the potential to heal and bring solace to those who hear them.

The singer reassures their partner that the future is boundless and full of possibilities for their love. They express their belief in the cyclical nature of love, comparing it to the repeating waves of the ocean. This suggests that their love will endure and be reborn over and over again. They reaffirm their commitment to say "I Love You" repeatedly, just like the consistent and rhythmic waves. The simple words "I Love You" are declared as a gift that they will continue to bestow upon their beloved.

In the final repetition of "I Love You," the singer expresses that their feelings cannot be fully expressed through words alone. They acknowledge the incompleteness of language to capture the depth of their emotions, but still emphasize the importance of the simple phrase "I Love You." They describe it as a gift given by their beloved, and affirm their intention to continue saying "I Love You" like the continuous waves of the ocean. The lyrics convey a profound and eternal love, highlighting the power and significance of these simple words.

Line by Line Meaning

I Love You.....
These three words express overwhelming emotions of love.

抱えきれない喜びと
Uncontainable joy that fills my heart.

悲しみのハーモニー
A harmony of sadness resonating within us.

溢れる声は幾千の言葉を重ねて
The overflowing voices layer countless words.

だけど Baby 出会った瞬間に
But, baby, from the moment we met,

見つけたのさ
I discovered

"I Love You" 朝陽が照らすように
That "I Love You" shines like the morning sun.

｢あいしてる｣
"I love you."

それは Simple Words
These are simple words

君がくれた
That you gave to me

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Simple words