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)
悪魔の恋
サザンオールスターズ Lyrics
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交わすマーマレイドの smoke
ストーミー・マンディのパワー
ジェリービーンズの象
My baby's got to be the one
All I can say is what you want
My-my, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
The Rockabillic 願望
Oh you're the one
The Funkadellic 乱暴
Ahh!!
Somethin's on the dark side
Shining in the moon light
I am the spooky devil
いけにえの comedy
呪われた baby
Get back
アイス・クリームの nips
Oh 交わす soy sauce の kiss
カメレオンのギター
稲村ジェーンの jaws
Oh-oh, my baby's got to be the one
All I can say is what you want
My-my, yeah, yeah, yeah
The Rockabillic 願望
Oh you're the one
The Funkadellic 乱暴
Ahh!!
Somethin's on the dark side
Shining in the moon light
I am the spooky devil
いけにえの comedy
狙われた baby
Oh, get back, get back home, ooh
Ooh, how you shake it
Love how you make it
It took a long long time to bring it home
Ooh, how you shake it
Love how you make it
It took a long long time to
Get back, get back home ahh!
Spooky devil, spooky devil
Spooky devil, spooky devil
Spooky devil, spooky devil
The lyrics of "悪魔の恋" by サザンオールスターズ are quite cryptic and open to interpretation. The song incorporates various surreal and playful imagery to convey a sense of fascination and allure.
The opening lines, "レモネードの Coke 交わすマーマレイドの smoke" can be seen as a juxtaposition of elements, blending the sweet and sour (lemonade) with the unexpected (Coke) and the mysterious (smoke of marmalade). This sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics, which continue to present a mix of unconventional and intriguing imagery.
The chorus repeats the phrase "My baby's got to be the one," suggesting a strong infatuation or obsession with someone. It is followed by the lines "All I can say is what you want," indicating a willingness to cater to the desires of the person being addressed.
The subsequent lines, "The Rockabillic 願望, Oh you're the one, The Funkadellic 乱暴," further emphasize the intensity and uniqueness of the subject of affection. These phrases suggest a desire for a daring and unconventional kind of love, accompanied by energetic and powerful emotions.
Overall, the lyrics of "悪魔の恋" offer a blend of enchanting and enigmatic imagery, symbolizing the allure and intensity of a passionate and unconventional love.
Line by Line Meaning
レモネードの Coke
The refreshing sweetness of lemonade mixed with the addictiveness of Coke
交わすマーマレイドの smoke
The intoxicating scent of marmalade that fills the air when we exchange smoke
ストーミー・マンディのパワー
The powerful energy of a stormy Monday
ジェリービーンズの象
The presence of an elephant made of jelly beans
My baby's got to be the one
My beloved must be the only one for me
All I can say is what you want
All I can do is fulfill your desires
My-my, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Expressing excitement and agreement
The Rockabillic 願望
The desire for a Rockabilly lifestyle
Oh you're the one
Oh, you are the perfect match
The Funkadellic 乱暴
The wild and funky chaos
Ahh!!
Exclaiming intensity and excitement
Somethin's on the dark side
There is something mysterious and sinister
Shining in the moon light
Glowing under the moon's gentle light
I am the spooky devil
I am the haunting and mischievous devil
いけにえの comedy
A comedy that sacrifices someone
呪われた baby
A baby that is cursed
Get back
Retreat or go away
アイス・クリームの nips
The small bites of ice cream
Oh 交わす soy sauce の kiss
Oh, the exchange of a kiss flavored with soy sauce
カメレオンのギター
A guitar that changes its colors like a chameleon
稲村ジェーンの jaws
The fierce jaws of Inamura Jane
Oh-oh, my baby's got to be the one
Oh-oh, my beloved must be the only one for me
All I can say is what you want
All I can do is fulfill your desires
My-my, yeah, yeah, yeah
Expressing excitement and agreement
The Rockabillic 願望
The desire for a Rockabilly lifestyle
Oh you're the one
Oh, you are the perfect match
The Funkadellic 乱暴
The wild and funky chaos
Ahh!!
Exclaiming intensity and excitement
Somethin's on the dark side
There is something mysterious and sinister
Shining in the moon light
Glowing under the moon's gentle light
I am the spooky devil
I am the haunting and mischievous devil
いけにえの comedy
A comedy that sacrifices someone
狙われた baby
A baby that is being targeted
Oh, get back, get back home, ooh
Oh, retreat and return home
Ooh, how you shake it
Oh, the way you shake things up
Love how you make it
I adore the way you create it
It took a long long time to bring it home
It took a long time to finally find happiness
Get back, get back home ahh!
Return home with excitement and enthusiasm
Spooky devil, spooky devil
A haunting and mischievous devil
Spooky devil, spooky devil
A haunting and mischievous devil
Spooky devil, spooky devil
A haunting and mischievous devil
Spooky devil, spooky devil
A haunting and mischievous devil
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Keisuke Kuwata
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