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)
MARIKO
サザンオールスターズ Lyrics
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眉目うるわし君と
空を黄金に化粧して
Dabadadadaba 踊ろうよ
真理子 今宵真理子
愛のしらべ君に
流れ星降る浜辺で
誰より素敵なその姿よ
目にしむ光のような瞳よ
Oh my love ためらうほどに
Ah 君を抱いていつまでも
I've got a lover, yeah!!
I've got a lover, yeah!!
真理子 夢の真理子
心に咲く花よ
涙あふれる想いを
Dabadadadaba 叶えて
I got a lover
身体で味わうそのしずくを
吐息に混じえて呼ぶ名前よ
All the way 流れるままに
Ah 君を抱いてどこまでも
I've got a lover, yeah!!
I've got a lover, yeah, yeah, yeah!!
Baby, let me be the one you want
誰よりも素敵なその姿よ
目にしむ光のような瞳よ
Oh my love ためらうほどに
Ah 君を抱いていつまでも
I've got a lover, yeah!!
I've got a lover, yeah, yeah, yeah!!
I've got a lover, yeah!!
I've got a lover, ah!!
真理子
You are the beautiful one
The lyrics to サザンオールスターズ's song "Mariko" describe the beauty and allure of a woman named Mariko. The first verse, "Mariko, dream Mariko / dazzling eyebrows and eyes, / decorating the sky in gold," paints a picture of a woman who is both visually stunning and radiant. The following verses describe how Mariko dances and sings to the music of love by the seashore, with her eyes as bright as the stars above. The chorus, "Oh my love, I hesitate / Ah, I'll hold you forever," expresses the singer's desire to embrace Mariko and never let go.
The second verse, "Mariko, dream Mariko / flowers blooming in my heart, / fulfilling my overflowing wishes," reinforces the theme of Mariko's beauty as something that inspires and fulfills the romantic desires of the singer. The bridge of the song, "Calling your name mixed with my sighs / while tasting your essence with my body / all the way, let's flow / Ah, I'll hold you no matter where we go," suggests a deeper intimacy between the two characters, where the singer longs for a physical connection with Mariko.
Overall, "Mariko" is a love song that celebrates the beauty and desirability of a woman named Mariko. It combines his admiration for her beauty with his longing for intimacy with her.
Line by Line Meaning
真理子 夢の真理子
Mariko, a dreamy Mariko
眉目うるわし君と
with your beautiful looks
空を黄金に化粧して
painting the sky golden
Dabadadadaba 踊ろうよ
Let's dance, dabadadadaba
真理子 今宵真理子
Mariko, tonight's Mariko
愛のしらべ君に
playing the melody of love to you
流れ星降る浜辺で
singing by the beach where shooting stars fall
Dabadadadaba 歌うよ
Let's sing, dabadadadaba
誰より素敵なその姿よ
Your appearance is more wonderful than anyone else's
目にしむ光のような瞳よ
Your eyes shining like light
Oh my love ためらうほどに
Oh my love, to the point of hesitation
Ah 君を抱いていつまでも
Ah, I will embrace you forever
I've got a lover, yeah!!
I've got a lover, yeah!!
真理子 夢の真理子
Mariko, a dreamy Mariko
心に咲く花よ
You are a flower blooming in my heart
涙あふれる想いを
I want to fulfill my overflowing feelings with tears
Dabadadadaba 叶えて
Make it come true, dabadadadaba
I got a lover
I got a lover
身体で味わうそのしずくを
Tasting the drops with our bodies
吐息に混じえて呼ぶ名前よ
Calling out names mixed with sighs
All the way 流れるままに
All the way, just flow with it
Ah 君を抱いてどこまでも
Ah, I will embrace you no matter where we go
I've got a lover, yeah!!
I've got a lover, yeah!!
Baby, let me be the one you want
Baby, let me be the one you want
誰よりも素敵なその姿よ
Your appearance is more wonderful than anyone else's
目にしむ光のような瞳よ
Your eyes shining like light
Oh my love ためらうほどに
Oh my love, to the point of hesitation
Ah 君を抱いていつまでも
Ah, I will embrace you forever
I've got a lover, yeah!!
I've got a lover, yeah!!
I've got a lover, yeah, yeah, yeah!!
I've got a lover, yeah, yeah, yeah!!
I've got a lover, yeah!!
I've got a lover, yeah!!
I've got a lover, ah!!
I've got a lover, ah!!
真理子
Mariko
You are the beautiful one
You are the beautiful one
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Keisuke Kuwata
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