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)

愛は花のように
サザンオールスターズ Lyrics

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Ole ole ole ole
Para vivir un gran amor
Voy a entregar mi corazon
Porque este mundo va de prisa
Y siempre hay guerras
Odios dolor
Para vivir un gran amor
Si no estas tu,ya nada soy

Y cuando siento que me besas
Yo no puedo vivir sin tu amor
Con el ritmo de esta cancion
Esta vibrando mi corazon
Y este tiempo feliz
Que vivimos tu y yo
Y que nunca lo olvidare
Ole ole ole ole
Para vivir un gran amor
Quiero sentir la sensacion
Porque al tenerte
Aqui a mi lado
Voy a smarte con loca pasion

Con el ritmo be esta cancion
Esta vibrando mi corazon
Porque tu eres la unlca
Estrella que alumbra el camino
Que yo sone

Ole ole ole ole
Ole ole ole mi amor

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of サザンオールスターズ's song 愛は花のように (Love is Like a Flower) describe the overwhelming power of love and the desire to give oneself completely to the person they love. The opening lines "Ole ole ole ole, para vivir un gran amor" (Ole ole ole ole, to live a great love) set the upbeat tone for the song, which is sung in a mix of Spanish and Japanese. The singer declares that in this fast-paced world full of wars, animosity, and pain, love is the one thing worth fighting for, and he's willing to give up his heart for it. The absence of his lover leaves him feeling incomplete, and he can't imagine living without their love. The chorus shows just how deeply he feels: "Y cuando siento que me besas, yo no puedo vivir sin tu amor" (And when I feel you kiss me, I can't live without your love).

The second verse highlights the power of music and how it can amplify feelings of love. The singer's heart is pounding with the rhythm of the song, and he's grateful for the happy time he's spending with his loved one. He emphasizes that this time is something he'll never forget. The chorus repeats, with some slight variation, emphasizing the passionate intensity of the singer's love.

Overall, the song expresses the universal human desire for love and the transformative power it can have on our lives. Through its catchy beat and mix of languages, it emphasizes the joyful and celebratory aspect of love.

Line by Line Meaning

Ole ole ole ole
Expressing excitement and anticipation

Para vivir un gran amor
In order to live a great love

Voy a entregar mi corazon
I will give my heart

Porque este mundo va de prisa
Because this world moves fast

Y siempre hay guerras, Odios dolor
And there are always wars, hatred, and pain

Para vivir un gran amor
To live a great love

Si no estas tu,ya nada soy
If you're not here, I am nothing

Y cuando siento que me besas
And when I feel you kissing me

Yo no puedo vivir sin tu amor
I cannot live without your love

Con el ritmo de esta cancion
With the rhythm of this song

Esta vibrando mi corazon
My heart is vibrating