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)
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サザンオールスターズ Lyrics
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相手によるけど ダメダメ
ひとりの時こそ うれしい気がするの
あんたにゃ悪いが 気持ちいい
Oh! May be I'm a love you
夢でもいいのさ
Oh! May be I'm a love you
いちばんいいのは レゲエ
アメリカとっても 広い気がするの
California には空がある
New York の町 俺は夢に見た
あくまで夢なら別だが
Oh! May be I'm a love you
夢でもいいのさ
Oh! May be I'm a love you
いちばんいいのは レゲエ
噂にたがわず すてきな人ね
それにしても レゲエはなんて最高
恋することさえ忘れさせ
女にゃわからぬ とりあえず oh darlin'
楽しやレゲエは 女よりいいや
カリブの気持ちが わかるもの
あんたもこのごろ 忙しそうね
たまにはやりましょう これだけは
Oh! May be I'm a love you
夢でもいいのさ
Oh! May be I'm a love you
いちばんいいのは レゲエ
These lyrics are from the song "Reggae ni Kubitakke" by the band サザンオールスターズ (Southern All Stars). The song expresses the feelings of emptiness and dissatisfaction at times, but also the joy and contentment that can come from being alone. The singer acknowledges that depending on the person they are with, it can be disappointing or unfulfilling, but when they are alone, they feel happy. The chorus repeats the phrase "Oh! May be I'm a love you" indicating a desire for love or connection, even if it is just a dream. The singer states that the best thing is reggae, suggesting that listening to reggae music brings them the most happiness.
The lyrics also mention a sense of vastness and dreaming about different places. They mention feeling like America is very wide and that there is a sky in California. The singer dreams about New York City, but clarifies that it's just a dream. These references could represent a longing for exploration and new experiences.
The song also speaks highly of reggae music, describing it as the best thing. It mentions that reggae has the power to make someone forget about love and that it's better than being with a woman. The lyrics suggest that reggae carries the feelings and emotions of the Caribbean and that it is something the singer wants to enjoy together with the listener.
Overall, the lyrics convey a mix of emotions - from feeling empty and dissatisfied in certain situations to finding happiness and contentment in being alone or listening to reggae music.
Line by Line Meaning
俺は時々 むなしい気がするの
Sometimes I feel empty
相手によるけど ダメダメ
It depends on the person, but it's no good
ひとりの時こそ うれしい気がするの
When I'm alone, I feel happy
あんたにゃ悪いが 気持ちいい
Sorry, but it feels good to me
Oh! May be I'm a love you
Oh! Maybe I'm in love with you
夢でもいいのさ
Even if it's just a dream, it's fine
いちばんいいのは レゲエ
The best thing is reggae music
アメリカとっても 広い気がするの
America feels very wide to me
California には空がある
California has a sky
New York の町 俺は夢に見た
I dreamed of the city of New York
あくまで夢なら別だが
But if it's just a dream, it's different
噂にたがわず すてきな人ね
You're a wonderful person, regardless of rumors
それにしても レゲエはなんて最高
By the way, reggae is just the best
恋することさえ忘れさせ
It makes you forget even about falling in love
女にゃわからぬ とりあえず oh darlin'
Women can't understand, but oh darlin' for now
楽しやレゲエは 女よりいいや
Having fun, reggae is better than women
カリブの気持ちが わかるもの
Only those who understand the feeling of the Caribbean
あんたもこのごろ 忙しそうね
You seem busy these days too
たまにはやりましょう これだけは
Let's do it occasionally, at least this
Oh! May be I'm a love you
Oh! Maybe I'm in love with you
夢でもいいのさ
Even if it's just a dream, it's fine
いちばんいいのは レゲエ
The best thing is reggae music
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Written by: Keisuke Kuwata
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