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)
Plastic Super Star
サザンオールスターズ Lyrics
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見た目は妙な dirty man
May be I'm a crazy, may be I'm a crazy
何言わりょうといいよ
Rock'n rollにちょいと夢見る super man
その気になりゃ身体も rocket machine
Baby, I don't mind, baby, I don't mind
みんな サイコー ヨロシク
I don't understand, I don't understand
ちょいと兄さん 変な muzac, do not play
What you wanna say? What you wanna say?
もたれたような rhythm
客陣の前の涙で super
うつむきニヒルにきめ you're very fine
I don't understand, I don't understand
ほんとう あいすいません oh
I don't want to be a hero, it's alright
I don't mind, mind, yeah
I'm a dirty rock'n roller, that's O.K.
今宵も乗ってこうよ ride on!
客陣がぎょうさん見にくりゃ super star
女々しく気取るつもりの photograph
おもろくないじゃん おもろくない
そんな super star ぎょうさん
Baby, I don't mind, baby, I don't mind
見た目は妙な dirty man
May be I'm a crazy, may be I'm a crazy
何言わりょうといいよ
Rock'n rollにちょいと夢見る super man
その気になりゃ身体も rocket machine
Baby, I don't mind, baby, I don't mind
みんな サイコー ヨロシク
I don't want to be a hero, it's alright
I don't mind, mind, yeah
I'm a dirty rock'n roller, that's O.K.
今宵も乗ってこうよ ride on!
どうのこうの言うばかりの super star
みだらになりきれない 不感症 woman
It's only rock'n roll, it's only rock'n roll
アンタ plastic super star アンタ plastic super star
楽しきゃいいじゃん サイコーいいじゃん
Do you know who is such a fool super star? Oh
The lyrics to "Plastic Super Star" by サザンオールスターズ convey a sense of self-acceptance and defiance against societal expectations. The singer embraces their unconventional appearance, referring to themselves as a "dirty man" and proclaiming that they don't mind. They acknowledge that others may see them as crazy or strange, but they do not let that bother them. They dream of being a superman in the world of rock and roll, where they can let their body become a rocket machine. The lyrics also express frustration with the superficiality of the music industry, criticizing the "weird muzac" and insincere behavior of some performers. The singer declares that they don't want to be a hero or conform to societal norms, instead embracing their identity as a dirty rock and roller. The chorus encourages everyone to ride on and enjoy the moment, rejecting the need to be a super star in a plastic way. The song ends with a challenge to those who think they are fools, asking if they know who the real fool is.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, I don't mind, baby, I don't mind
Darling, I don't care, darling, I don't care
見た目は妙な dirty man
My appearance may be strange, like a dirty man
May be I'm a crazy, may be I'm a crazy
Perhaps I'm a lunatic, perhaps I'm a lunatic
何言わりょうといいよ
It doesn't matter what others say
Rock'n rollにちょいと夢見る super man
I slightly dream of being a superman in rock'n roll
その気になりゃ身体も rocket machine
If I'm in the mood, my body becomes a rocket machine
Baby, I don't mind, baby, I don't mind
Darling, I don't care, darling, I don't care
みんな サイコー ヨロシク
Everyone is awesome, regards to all
I don't understand, I don't understand
I don't comprehend, I don't comprehend
ちょいと兄さん 変な muzac, do not play
Hey mister, don't play weird music
What you wanna say? What you wanna say?
What do you want to say? What do you want to say?
もたれたような rhythm
A rhythm that feels sluggish
客陣の前の涙で super
Being super with tears in front of the crowd
うつむきニヒルにきめ you're very fine
Choosing to be indifferent and looking down, you're very fine
I don't understand, I don't understand
I don't comprehend, I don't comprehend
ほんとう あいすいません oh
Truly, I'm sorry, oh
I don't want to be a hero, it's alright
I don't want to be a hero, it's alright
I don't mind, mind, yeah
I don't care, care, yeah
I'm a dirty rock'n roller, that's O.K.
I'm a filthy rock'n roller, that's okay
今宵も乗ってこうよ ride on!
Let's ride on tonight, ride on!
客陣がぎょうさん見にくりゃ super star
If the audience looks at me a lot, I'm a super star
女々しく気取るつもりの photograph
A photograph pretending to be feminine and stylish
おもろくないじゃん おもろくない
It's not funny, it's not funny
そんな super star ぎょうさん
Such a super star, so many
I don't want to be a hero, it's alright
I don't want to be a hero, it's alright
I don't mind, mind, yeah
I don't care, care, yeah
I'm a dirty rock'n roller, that's O.K.
I'm a filthy rock'n roller, that's okay
今宵も乗ってこうよ ride on!
Let's ride on tonight, ride on!
どうのこうの言うばかりの super star
A super star who only talks about this and that
みだらになりきれない 不感症 woman
An impotent woman who can't pretend to be obscene
It's only rock'n roll, it's only rock'n roll
It's only rock'n roll, it's only rock'n roll
アンタ plastic super star アンタ plastic super star
You are a plastic super star, you are a plastic super star
楽しきゃいいじゃん サイコーいいじゃん
It's fun, isn't it? It's super good
Do you know who is such a fool super star? Oh
Do you know who that foolish super star is? Oh
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Keisuke Kuwata
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
justice human
連投すまん
アルバムではこの曲から～の “oh！ クラウディア” これにはやられた
子供心にも、なんて引出の多いバンドなんだと思った
まさに日本のメロディーメーカー
justice human
age スペシャルサンクス
遠藤節子
朝5時30分 森戸海岸散歩 ブルーの空 ブルーの海🌊 爽やかな朝を迎えた。明日も行けたら良い？台風接近 🌊💙
ZEN
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