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)
Please!
サザンオールスターズ Lyrics
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花言葉は "最後の I love you"
夏の恋は power
夢を見てるよに ただ 消滅哀愁 blues
And you 君は magic
潮風に香る
And I 俺に tragic
独り身に泣ける oh oh please!
恋人との shower
その茂みに愛撫の going down
吐息まで one hour
波に乗るほどに ただ愛倫交情 love
And you 消えた angel
言葉にならない
And I 雨の gospel
あきらめに変わる oh oh squeeze!
もう今はいない あの日の恋人
届かぬ思い
Oh my babe has gone blues
Oh 他の誰が lover?
女の身に内緒の story board
胸の奥にゃ sour
虹の彼方には 小粋な浪漫憂想 dream
And you 君は magic
渚にて憂う
And I 俺に tragic
ためらいに溶ける oh oh please!
もう秋の色に この身をまかせて
いつの日かまた
Oh I will be loved please!
One, two
Let me tell you 'bout the story
Yesterday my babe's gone
From me like a bird, woo
Give me just one more chance, come on
Give me one more chance
Say that for it gonna get more oh oh
Gonna give you anything that you want
I'm gonna give you anything that you want, woo
Gonna give you anything that you want, come on
Just got me, don't, uh
Just step in on, ah woo
The lyrics of サザンオールスターズ's song "Please!" paint a vivid picture of love, loss, and longing. The opening lines talk about a flower given by someone special, symbolizing a love that feels like a powerful summer romance but eventually fades into a melancholic blues. The recipient of the flower is described as magical, while the singer feels trapped in a tragic loneliness, pleading for some form of relief with the repeated plea of "oh oh please!"
The imagery of a romantic encounter in a shower, with intimate gestures and whispers lasting for an hour, creates a sense of fleeting passion and intense connection. However, the mention of an angel who has disappeared and the singer's realization that their love has turned into a gospel of acceptance highlight the bittersweet nature of love and relationships. The yearning is palpable as the singer expresses a desire for closeness, but also a feeling of resignation with the plea of "oh oh squeeze!"
The lyrics shift to memories of a past lover who is no longer present, leaving behind unfulfilled emotions and a sense of loss that is embedded deep within the singer's heart. The nostalgia for past love and the realization that it has turned into a blues song reflect a poignant theme of yearning for something that can never be recaptured. The mention of a mysterious lover and a hidden story in the depths of the singer's heart adds a layer of secrecy and complexity to the emotional landscape portrayed in the song.
The final verses touch on themes of surrendering to the changing seasons and allowing oneself to be carried away by the colors of autumn, hinting at a sense of acceptance and a willingness to embrace new beginnings. The desire for love and the hope of being loved again are expressed with a sense of optimism and vulnerability. The repeated pleas for another chance and the declaration of readiness to give anything to make amends convey a deep longing for connection and reconciliation. The song concludes with a yearning for redemption and a plea for understanding and forgiveness, encapsulating the complex emotions of love, loss, and longing that permeate throughout the lyrics of "Please!"
Line by Line Meaning
君がくれた flower
The flower you gave me
花言葉は "最後の I love you"
Its meaning was 'the last I love you'
夏の恋は power
Summer love is powerful
夢を見てるよに ただ 消滅哀愁 blues
Like dreaming, just disappearing melancholy blues
And you 君は magic
And you, you are magic
潮風に香る
Fragrant with the sea breeze
And I 俺に tragic
And I, for me, tragic
独り身に泣ける oh oh please!
I can cry alone, oh please!
恋人との shower
In the shower with my lover
その茂みに愛撫の going down
Caressing down in those thickets
吐息まで one hour
Even the breath, one hour
波に乗るほどに ただ愛倫交情 love
Just love as we ride the waves of affection
And you 消えた angel
And you, the disappeared angel
言葉にならない
Unspeakable
And I 雨の gospel
And I, the gospel of rain
あきらめに変わる oh oh squeeze!
Turning into resignation, oh squeeze!
もう今はいない あの日の恋人
My lover from that day is no longer here
届かぬ思い
Unreachable feelings
Oh my babe has gone blues
Oh my babe has gone, blues
Oh 他の誰が lover?
Oh, who else is a lover?
女の身に内緒の story board
A secret story board for a woman
胸の奥にゃ sour
Deep in the heart, there's a sourness
虹の彼方には 小粋な浪漫憂想 dream
Beyond the rainbow, an elegant romantic dream
And you 君は magic
And you, you are magic
渚にて憂う
Dwelling on the shore
And I 俺に tragic
And I, for me, tragic
ためらいに溶ける oh oh please!
Melting into hesitation, oh please!
もう秋の色に この身をまかせて
Now entrusting this body to the colors of autumn
いつの日かまた
Someday again
Oh I will be loved please!
Oh, I will be loved, please!
One, two
One, two
Let me tell you 'bout the story
Let me tell you about the story
Yesterday my babe's gone
Yesterday, my babe's gone
From me like a bird, woo
Away from me like a bird, woo
Give me just one more chance, come on
Just give me one more chance, come on
Give me one more chance
Give me one more chance
Say that for it gonna get more oh oh
Saying that for it will become more, oh oh
Gonna give you anything that you want
I'm going to give you anything that you want
I'm gonna give you anything that you want, woo
I'm going to give you anything that you want, woo
Gonna give you anything that you want, come on
I'm going to give you anything that you want, come on
Just got me, don't, uh
Just have me, don't, uh
Just step in on, ah woo
Just step in on, ah woo
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Keisuke Kuwata
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