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)

バラ色の人生
サザンオールスターズ Lyrics

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君の腕に抱かれ息も出来ぬほどに
口づけなどを交わす濡れているよ

気怠く目を閉じて唇を尖らせて
僕の首に両腕を回した君が愛しい

大人になっても色恋が大好きで
欲望の趣くまま

愛の魔法で君を酔わせて
裸のままの自分を曝け出したいな
恋の波動で胸を焦がして
完璧すぎる世間を嗤ってやりたいな

肉体を這う恍惚のキッス甘く切ない背徳のタッチ
セクハラだと言われそうなくらい蕩けそうさ

誰にも邪魔されず悦楽を求め合い
愛しい人のために生きて行ける

世の中は全てハイテクな世界
現実離れの虚像

愛のカタチもニオイも知らずに
画面の中の恋愛にゃ情熱が燃えないな
みんなが集まる架空の広場 "SNS"で
このバラ色の人生を分けてあげたいな

愛の魔法で君を酔わせて
裸のままの自分を曝け出したいな
恋の波動で胸を焦がして

横一線の世間を嗤ってやりたいな
自由でありたいな

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to サザンオールスターズ's song バラ色の人生 (Bara-iro no Jinsei, translated as "Rose-Colored Life") depict a passionate and intense love affair. The opening lines describe being held tightly by someone, to the point where it becomes hard to breathe. The lyrics suggest that physical affection is exchanged, with mentions of wetness and kisses. The singer closes their eyes wearily but puckers their lips with anticipation, feeling loved as their partner wraps their arms around their neck.

The song continues with a theme of love and desire, portraying the singer as someone who still enjoys the excitement of romance even as they become an adult. They give in to their desires and cravings, feeling intoxicated with love's magic. The lyrics express a desire to bare themselves completely, both figuratively and literally, to their loved one. They want to expose their vulnerable and true selves without any inhibitions. The singer also desires to laugh at the perfectionism and shallowness of society, fueled by the passionate waves of love burning in their chest.

Line by Line Meaning

君の腕に抱かれ息も出来ぬほどに
Being held in your arms so tightly that I can't even breathe

口づけなどを交わす濡れているよ
Sharing kisses and getting wet (with desire)

気怠く目を閉じて唇を尖らせて
Closing my eyes lazily and pursing my lips

僕の首に両腕を回した君が愛しい
You, who wrapped both arms around my neck, are my beloved

大人になっても色恋が大好きで
Even as an adult, I still love romantic relationships

欲望の趣くまま
Following the desires of my heart

愛の魔法で君を酔わせて
Intoxicate you with the magic of love

裸のままの自分を曝け出したいな
I want to expose my true self, naked

恋の波動で胸を焦がして
Aching my heart with the waves of love

完璧すぎる世間を嗤ってやりたいな
I want to mock this perfect world

肉体を這う恍惚のキッス甘く切ない背徳のタッチ
Kisses that crawl over my body in ecstasy, sweet yet poignant touches of forbidden desire