In a year, their popularity had surpassed the winner of the original competition (Michiyo Heike); in three they had surpassed the popularity of Sharan Q, who had broken up to become full time producers. The reach of MM and H!P extends to music, TV, radio, film, modeling, commercials, their own PS2 and GBA games, as well as their own indoor futsal and kickball teams, though their popularity has been waning in recent years. They also quickly became, and still remain, one of Japan's top all girl groups with a number of hit records and albums. They have sold over 17,746,446 copies in Japan alone. (dated figure)
The members of Morning Musume change often. Every year or two, auditions are held to add new members. Morning Musume's current line-up has 14 members, none of which are the original five or the three generations that followed. Fukumura Mizuki (譜久村聖) is the current leader of Morning Musume.
Morning Musume Generations (bolded names are part of the current line-up):
First Generation (1997):
Yuko Nakazawa (中澤裕子)
Aya Ishiguro (石黒彩)
Kaori Iida (飯田圭織)
Natsumi Abe (安倍なつみ)
Asuka Fukuda (福田明日香)
Second Generation (1998):
Kei Yasuda (保田圭)
Mari Yaguchi (矢口真里)
Sayaka Ichii (市井紗耶香)
Third Generation (1999):
Maki Goto (後藤真希)
Fourth Generation (2000):
Rika Ishikawa (石川梨華)
Hitomi Yoshizawa (吉澤ひとみ)
Nozomi Tsuji (辻希美)
Ai Kago (加護亜依)
Fifth Generation (2001):
Ai Takahashi (高橋愛)
Asami Konno (紺野あさ美)
Makoto Ogawa (小川麻琴)
Risa Niigaki (新垣里沙)
Sixth Generation (2003):
Miki Fujimoto (藤本美貴)
Eri Kamei (亀井絵里)
Sayumi Michishige (道重さゆみ)
Reina Tanaka (田中れいな)
Seventh Generation (2005):
Koharu Kusumi (久住小春)
Eighth Generation (2006-2007):
Aika Mitsui (光井愛佳)
JunJun (ジュンジュン)
LinLin (リンリン)
Ninth Generation (2011):
Mizuki Fukumura (譜久村聖)
Erina Ikuta (生田衣梨奈) (current leader)
Riho Sayashi (鞘師里保)
Kanon Suzuki (鈴木香音)
Tenth Generation (2011):
Haruna Iikubo (飯窪春菜)
Ayumi Ishida (石田亜佑美)
Masaki Sato (佐藤優樹)
Haruka Kudo (工藤遥)
Eleventh Generation (2012):
Sakura Oda (小田さくら)
Twelfth Generation (2014):
Haruna Ogata (尾形春水)
Miki Nonaka (野中美希)
Maria Makino (牧野真莉愛)
Akane Haga (羽賀朱音)
Thirteenth Generation (2016):
Kaede Kaga (加賀楓)
Reina Yokoyama (横山玲奈)
Fourteenth Generation (2017):
Chisaki Morito (森戸知沙希) (former Concurrent Country Girls member)
Fifteenth Generation (2019):
Rio Kitagawa (北川莉央)
Homare Okamura (岡村ほまれ)
Mei Yamazaki (山﨑愛生)
Sixteenth Generation (2022):
Rio Sakurai (櫻井梨央)
Seventeenth Generation (2023):
Haruka Inoue (井上春華)
Ako Yumigeta (弓桁朱琴)
As the members grow and become better singers or feel that Morning Musume no longer suits their careers, they "graduate" to become solo artists. Some H!P members graduate to leave the idol world and are not part of H!P anymore. As of March 31st, 2009, members of Hello! Project's Elder Club concert unit (also called the older sister group, including former Morning Musume members ("OG"), Aya Matsuura, Melon Kinenbi, Mai Satoda (Country Musume), Atsuko Inaba and Yuki Maeda) are not a part of Hello! Project anymore but remain under UFA management. Morning Musume, and other H!P acts (Berryz工房, ℃-ute, 真野恵里菜, スマイレージ, 吉川友, Hello! Project Egg, and all sub-units associated with them) continue releasing under the Hello! Project.
Danceするのだ!
モーニング娘。 Lyrics
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Ha-ah, ha, ha, ha, yeah, yeah
Da-la, ta-la, ta
Dance dance するのだ (dance, dance, dance, dance)
Kiss kiss するのだ (kiss, kiss, kiss, kiss)
Love love するのだ (love, love, love, love)
靴のひも 絡んだなら 行こう あの星へ
Clap clap するのだ
Jump jump するのだ
「お気に」の服に着替えて sing a song
まだ 長い長い人生を少し
駆け出したばかり (イエーイ)
Ah 青春は 上り坂もあるさ
でも長い長い人生をきっと
自分色に染めて (イエーイ)
絶対にゴールするのだ この汗を 拭きながら
Ha-ah, ha, ha, ha, yeah, yeah
Da-la, ta-la, ta
Funk funk するのだ (get up, get up)
Hip Hop するのだ (check it up, yo! Check it up, yo!)
髪型が決まったなら
行こう あの星へ
Clap, clap, clap your hands
Just, just, just once more kiss
「お気に」の曲を覚えて sing a song
ほら 長い長い人生を少し
駆け出したけれど (イエーイ)
Ah 青春さ 一休みもいいさ
でも長い長い人生のゴール
自分で決めてさ (イエーイ)
絶対にゴールするのだ この涙 拭きながら
Wow, oh, oh, oh (wow, oh, oh)
Say yeah, say yeah
Ha-ah, ha, ha, ha, yeah, yeah
Da-la, ta-la, ta
まだ長い長い人生を少し
駆け出したばかり (イエーイ)
Ah 青春は上り坂もあるさ
でも 長い長い人生をきっと
自分色に染めて (イエーイ)
絶対にゴールするのだ この汗を 拭きながら
The lyrics to モーニング娘。's song Danceするのだ! convey a message of positivity and determination. The repetitive phrases "Dance! Dance! するのだー! Yeah" serve as a rallying cry to embrace the joy of dancing and celebrate life. The song encourages the listener to dance, kiss, love, and whistle with enthusiasm. It suggests that when faced with obstacles or challenges, it is important to push forward and pursue one's dreams without hesitation.
The lyrics also emphasize the idea of personal growth and self-determination. It acknowledges that life is long and filled with ups and downs, but encourages the listener to make their own choices and color their life with their unique personality. The song highlights the importance of perseverance and reaching one's goals, even if it means wiping away the sweat and tears along the way.
Overall, Danceするのだ! is an upbeat and empowering song that encourages listeners to embrace life's challenges, express themselves through dance, and strive for their own personal growth and success.
Line by Line Meaning
Dance dance するのだ (dance, dance, dance, dance)
Let's dance, dance, dance, and dance
Kiss kiss するのだ (kiss, kiss, kiss, kiss)
Let's share kisses, kisses, kisses, and kisses
Love love するのだ (love, love, love, love)
Let's express love, love, love, and love
ウィッスウィッスするのだ (ウィーッス)
Let's whistle, whistle
靴のひも 絡んだなら 行こう あの星へ
If our shoe laces get tangled, let's go to that star
Clap clap するのだ
Let's clap, clap
Jump jump するのだ
Let's jump, jump
「お気に」の服に着替えて sing a song
Change into your favorite clothes and sing a song
まだ 長い長い人生を少し 駆け出したばかり (イエーイ)
We've only just started running in this long, long life (Yeah)
Ah 青春は 上り坂もあるさ
Ah, youth has its ups and downs
でも長い長い人生をきっと 自分色に染めて (イエーイ)
But we will surely color this long, long life with our own hue (Yeah)
絶対にゴールするのだ この汗を 拭きながら
We will definitely reach the goal, wiping off this sweat along the way
Funk funk するのだ (get up, get up)
Let's groove to the funk, get up, get up
Hip Hop するのだ (check it up, yo! Check it up, yo!)
Let's bust some Hip Hop moves, check it up, yo! Check it up, yo!
髪型が決まったなら 行こう あの星へ
If our hairstyle is decided, let's go to that star
Clap, clap, clap your hands
Clap, clap, clap your hands
Just, just, just once more kiss
Just, just, just one more kiss
「お気に」の曲を覚えて sing a song
Remember your favorite song and sing a song
ほら 長い長い人生を少し 駆け出したけれど (イエーイ)
Look, we've started running in this long, long life, but (Yeah)
Ah 青春さ 一休みもいいさ
Ah, it's good to take a break in our youth
でも長い長い人生のゴール 自分で決めてさ (イエーイ)
But we will decide the goal of this long, long life by ourselves (Yeah)
絶対にゴールするのだ この涙 拭きながら
We will definitely reach the goal, wiping away these tears along the way
Wow, oh, oh, oh (wow, oh, oh)
Wow, oh, oh, oh
Say yeah, say yeah
Say yeah, say yeah
まだ長い長い人生を少し 駆け出したばかり (イエーイ)
We've only just started running in this long, long life (Yeah)
Ah 青春は上り坂もあるさ
Ah, youth has its ups and downs
でも 長い長い人生をきっと 自分色に染めて (イエーイ)
But we will surely color this long, long life with our own hue (Yeah)
絶対にゴールするのだ この汗を 拭きながら
We will definitely reach the goal, wiping off this sweat along the way
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Tsunku
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
図画工作
どれだけ時間が経っても、曲を聴くと当時の描写や思い出が鮮明に蘇ってくる☺️
いつも学校の帰り道に夕方の川沿いの土手を歩きながら聴いてた曲🌆🌇
kei
懐かしい！2000年代の前半って結構宇宙っぽい感じ(伝わるかな？)の演出があってそれが好きだった！
Baphomet
hideとか！
ポンコツマシンジェットアローンくん
恋愛レボリューション21もミニモニ ジャンケンぴょん！でも宇宙を感じさせられるPVでしたね。
NINE JYO
共感！
近未来的なイメージのセット多くてワクワクしました！
Jimmy Shen
10 member’s morning musume is the best time in their history.
S S
この時代に戻りたい、、
青春ドンピシャ世代より。
安藤昭雄
このpvﾓ娘。の中で可愛いくて1番好きだな♡″気分のいい時に聴いてます
サクラまいみー
中澤と吉澤振り付け間違えてるの可愛い！
!イルカ
加護ちゃんと梨華ちゃんかわいい～♥️