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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抱かれてしびれた ほんのチョットだけで oh
こんな気持ちになるなんて
悪い人だと思うけど
Sha, la, la 夢のように暮らしたものさ
心から恋してる
真夏の出来事 ほんのチョットだけで oh
心変わりがするなんて
他の誰かを愛してる
Sha, la, la 見つめ合ってその気にさせて
今頃はどこにいる
時折名前を呼んでみた
つれないこの気持
言葉じゃ言えない 好きよ
All I need is you
Sha, la, la 見つめ合ってその気にさせて
今頃はどこにいる
渚に埋めた涙には 秘密の想い出が
言葉じゃ言えない 好きよ
Ooh, let me kiss you now
In this song, サザンオールスターズ sings about the emotions that arise from a fleeting romantic encounter. They describe feeling numb while being held by a fickle lover and being surprised by the strength of their emotions. The lyrics also mention a summer fling that turns into unrequited love. Despite trying to move on and love someone else, the singer realizes that they still feel a strong connection to the person they were with that summer. The chorus repeats the phrase "Sha, la, la" and expresses a desire to be with this person now, even though time has passed.
The song captures the bittersweet feeling of incomplete love and longing for someone who may have moved on. The lyrics evoke memories of a carefree summer and the pain of not being able to let go of an unfulfilled romance. The use of the phrase "Sha, la, la" creates a wistful, nostalgic mood that perfectly complements the lyrics' theme.
Line by Line Meaning
移り気なアナタに oh
To you who is easily swayed, oh
抱かれてしびれた ほんのチョットだけで oh
I was held and felt a tingly sensation, just for a brief moment, oh
こんな気持ちになるなんて
I never thought I'd feel this way
悪い人だと思うけど
Even though I think I'm a bad person
Sha, la, la 夢のように暮らしたものさ
Sha, la, la, I lived as if in a dream
心から恋してる
Falling in love from the bottom of my heart
海辺へ通う道 oh
The road that leads to the sea, oh
真夏の出来事 ほんのチョットだけで oh
A summer incident, just for a brief moment, oh
心変わりがするなんて
I'm afraid of changing my heart
他の誰かを愛してる
Loving someone else
Sha, la, la 見つめ合ってその気にさせて
Sha, la, la, gazing into each other's eyes, making each other feel that way
今頃はどこにいる
I wonder where you are now
時折名前を呼んでみた
Sometimes I try calling your name
つれないこの気持
This cold feeling
言葉じゃ言えない 好きよ
I can't say it in words, but I love you
All I need is you
All I need is you
渚に埋めた涙には 秘密の想い出が
In my tears buried by the shore, there are secret memories
言葉じゃ言えない 好きよ
I can't say it in words, but I love you
Ooh, let me kiss you now
Ooh, let me kiss you now
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Keisuke Kuwata
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Masaaki Ito
イントロだけで一気に夏の海の情景が浮かんでくる。この曲にみんないろんな思い出あるんだなぁ
絵里ちゃんねる ZARD ♪ SOUTHERN
人の数だけ、、それ以上の💞の想い出があるんです😀
宝島
サザンの数ある歌の中で一番好き。
聴くと色々な思い出が蘇る。
もうあの頃には戻れない。
絵里ちゃんねる ZARD ♪ SOUTHERN
皆さん年齢を重ねると輝かしい昔を懐かしむみたいですけど、残念ながら戻れる人は居ないんですよね。
ももなな
イントロからもうやばいし、桑田さんの出だしから泣けてきそうな素晴らしい歌。
絵里ちゃんねる ZARD ♪ SOUTHERN
桑田さんの🎼にハマったら😭なっちゃいますよね。
Masami AoI
透き通るイントロから始まるこの曲がとても好き！
絵里ちゃんねる ZARD ♪ SOUTHERN
しっとりした🌞夏🏖の趣の🎼ですよね。
田原茂子
桑田佳祐さんは、歌というより芸術の塊ですよね。
pretan pretan
言葉の魔術師