Southern All Stars (サザンオールスターズ), also known as SAS and Sazan, is a Japanese… Read Full Bio ↴Southern All Stars (サザンオールスターズ), also known as SAS and Sazan, is a Japanese pop/rock band led by Kuwata Keisuke. The band is considered one of the most influential groups in Japan, being the 4th best-selling artist and having sold more than 47,083,000 copies in Japan.

The band's roots trace back to 1975, when Kuwata Keisuke was part of a popular group Better Days. The group saw many changes to its name and members. It was when keyboardist Hara Yuko and bassist Sekiguchi Kazuyuki joined the group that it had a permanent name.

After more and more changes of members, the group finally saw light as they released their debut single 'Katte ni Sinbad' in 1978.

January of 2000 saw the release of TSUNAMI, which was #1 on the Oricon charts for 5 weeks, selling almost 3 million copies. The single was marked the 3rd best-selling one in Japan.

In 2003, HMV Japan announced Southern All Stars to be the No.1 Japanese pop artist in its survey of “Top 100 Japanese pops Artists” all-time.

Members:
Kuwata Keisuke (桑田佳祐) (Lead vocals, acoustic & electric guitars)
Sekiguchi Kazuyuki (関口和之) (Bass)
Hara Yuko (原由子) (Vocals & keyboards)
Matsuda Hiroshi (松田弘) (Drums)
Nozawa Hideyuki (野沢秀行) (Percussion)

Former Members:
Omori Takashi (大森隆志) (Guitar) (Left August 2001)

はっぴいえんど
サザンオールスターズ Lyrics

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海街の風に揺れながら
キミは振り返りボクに微笑みを
いつまでも幼いふたりが
長い道のりを駆けてきたね

時は流れ互いの良いところ
駄目過ぎるところ知り抜いて

旅の途中で羅針盤キミに預けたら
船は何度も荒海越えて oh
夢と希望を五線譜に書き込んだら
土砂降りの雨降る嵐の後で
昇る朝日がボサノヴァを歌っていた

言葉よりそばに居て欲しい
眠れないボクの手を握りしめて
病む時も笑顔見せてくれ
ボクよりも長く生きるキミよ

出逢った日は淹れたてのコーヒー
フラれた同士にはホロ苦く

旅の終わりがハッピーエンドならいいのに
キミの顔色うかがいながら oh oh oh
決してひとりで生きて来れた訳じゃない
歌うことしかない人生だけど
イカす仲間が奏でるは「愛の歌」

旅の途中で羅針盤キミに預けたら
船はゴールを目指して進む oh oh oh
夢と希望を五線譜に書き込んだら

新しいふたりのたびだちの日に
燃える太陽がロックンロールを踊っている

Overall Meaning

In サザンオールスターズ's song "はっぴいえんど," the lyrics depict a journey of two individuals who have grown up together. They have faced and embraced each other's flaws and strengths, understanding each other deeply. The song talks about entrusting a compass to their partner during their journey. It symbolizes relying on the person they love and together overcoming various obstacles and challenges. They have written their dreams and hopes on a musical staff and endured through storms and rain. The rising sun in the aftermath of the storm sings a beautiful bossa nova, symbolizing the resilience and joy they find together.

The lyrics also express a longing to have their loved one by their side, comforting them during sleepless nights, and showing a smile even during tough times. They wish for their partner to live longer than themselves, supporting and cherishing them through good and bad times. The song highlights the importance of companionship and the joy of singing together. It reflects on the journey's end, wishing for a happy ending while observing their partner's expression. The song emphasizes that they have not lived alone and that life is meant to be sung, with their amazing friends playing a melody of love.

Line by Line Meaning

海街の風に揺れながら
While swaying in the wind of the seaside town

キミは振り返りボクに微笑みを
You turned back and smiled at me

いつまでも幼いふたりが
Forever, the two of us who were young

長い道のりを駆けてきたね
Have come running a long way

時は流れ互いの良いところ
As time passes, we have come to know each other's good qualities

駄目過ぎるところ知り抜いて
And also discovered our flaws

旅の途中で羅針盤キミに預けたら
If I entrust you with the compass on our journey

船は何度も荒海越えて oh
The ship will overcome rough seas many times

夢と希望を五線譜に書き込んだら
When we write our dreams and hopes on the musical score

土砂降りの雨降る嵐の後で
After a pouring rain and a storm

昇る朝日がボサノヴァを歌っていた
The rising sun sang a Bossa Nova