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)

Stand By Me
ゴスペラーズ Lyrics

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When the night has come
And the land is dark
And the moon is the only light we'll see
No, I won't be afraid
Oh I won't be afraid
Just as long as you stand
Stand by me, so

Darling, darling
Stand by me, oh stand by me
Oh stand(now), stand by me
Stand by me

If the sky that we look upon
Should tumble and fall
Or the mountains should crumble to the sea
I Won't cry, I Won't cry
No I won't shed a tear
Just as long as you stand
Stand by me, and

Darling, darling
Stand by me, oh stand by me
Oh stand(now), stand by me
Stand by me
Darling, darling
Stand by me, oh stand by me
Oh stand(now), stand by me
Stand by me

Whenever you're in trouble
Won't you stand by me, oh stand by me

Oh won't you stand now, oh stand
Stand by me...

Overall Meaning

The song "Stand By Me" by ゴスペラーズ speaks about the importance of having someone in your life who can stand by you during your darkest days. The first verse sets the scene for the rest of the song, as it speaks about the night being dark and the only source of light being the moon. Despite this, the singer proclaims that they won't be afraid as long as their loved one is standing by their side. This shows that the singer values the presence of their loved one and finds comfort in their support.

The second verse continues this theme of love and support, as the singer speaks about the possibility of the sky falling or the mountains tumbling. Even in the face of such disaster, the singer remains confident that they won't cry or shed a tear as long as their loved one stands by them. The repeated chorus of "Stand by me" reinforces the idea that the presence of a loved one is all that is needed to get through tough times.

Overall, "Stand By Me" is a heartfelt song that emphasizes the importance of having a support system during difficult times. The song encourages listeners to hold on to the people that they love and to cherish their presence in their lives.

Line by Line Meaning

When the night has come
As darkness arises

And the land is dark
And everything seems grim

And the moon is the only light we'll see
And the moon is our only guide

No, I won't be afraid
No, I won't let fear consume me

Oh I won't be afraid
I will stand strong even in adversity

Just as long as you stand
As long as I have your support

Stand by me, so
I know I can face anything

Darling, darling
My love, my love

Stand by me, oh stand by me
Please stand beside me

Oh stand(now), stand by me
Don't hesitate to stand by my side

If the sky that we look upon
If the world as we know it crumbles