Kubota's musical genre has varied throughout his career including R&B, Go-go, soul, funk, blues, reggae, old skool, psychedelia, jazz, and pop. His artistic influences include Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Donny Hathaway, and Sly Stone. Kubota has pioneered in the sound "Japanese hip hop" and "Japanese soul", an amalgam of funk, pop, R&B and go go that has influenced many other musicians.
Kubota has a tenor and falsetto vocal range and is known for his signature songs "Dance If You Want It", "Missing", "Love Rain (Koi no Ame)", "You Were Mine", "Give You My Love", and "La La La Love Song", which was the theme song of the television drama Long Vacation. Kubota has a total of nineteen studio albums and ten compilation albums. He has sold over sixteen million records worldwide to date.
What's The Wonder?
久保田利伸 Lyrics
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wonder, wonder?
慣れない空気が迫る
なぜか wonder, wonder, wonder?
胸さわぎ What's going down?
煙が絵を描いたまんま
この部屋の時間止めてWatching
朝になればいつもなら
What is this wonder,
wonder, wonder?
呼吸が宙を彷徨う
なぜか wonder,wonder,wonder?
胸さわぎ What's going down?
そんなハズじゃない
そんなワケない
俺のルールには
そんなのはNothing
でもよじれたまんまのシーツ
まぬけに見とれてる
I'm freaking
What is this wonder,
wonder, wonder?
慣れない空気が迫る
なぜか wonder, wonder, wonder?
胸さわぎ What's going down?
低温の冷たいシャワー
アタマに カラダに ぶつけてみる
でもきつく 閉じたまぶたも
Low Speed な残像に盗まれる Woo!
P-Funkでのりかえる
でもどうしてか lsleyにMoving
One nightな生き方に
More nightsな予感がCrushing
What is this wonder,
wonder, wonder?
呼吸が宙を彷徨う
なぜか wonder,wonder,wonder?
胸さわぎ What's going down?
手づかみの氷を落とす
グラスに2杯目の
Vodka On the Rocks
Mr.Stone Cold Man
それじゃなおさら
妙な気持ちに犯される Ah Oh!
What, What, What...
What is on my mind
I, I, I......
I'm gonna be your man
What, What, What...
What is on my mind
I, I, I......
I'm gonna be your man
What, What, What...
What is on my mind
These lyrics are from the song "What's The Wonder?" by Japanese artist Toshinobu Kubota. The song expresses a sense of wonder and confusion in various aspects of life.
In the first verse, the lyrics talk about an unfamiliar atmosphere that is approaching and causing a vague sense of wonder. The imagery of the smoke painting a picture and time stopping in the room implies a moment of contemplation and introspection. The singer feels a sense of restlessness in their heart and wonders what is happening.
The second verse continues this theme of wonder and restlessness. The lyrics mention that this feeling is not what was expected and not in line with the singer's rules or expectations. The use of the word "freaking" suggests a sense of frustration or confusion. The singer is captivated by the twisted bedsheets and feels foolishly engrossed in them.
The chorus repeats the questions about the wonder and unfamiliar atmosphere that is present. The lyrics express a puzzlement about why this feeling is lingering and causing confusion. The mention of a low-temperature cold shower and the impact on the mind and body further emphasizes the intensity of this wonder.
In the bridge of the song, the lyrics mention transitioning to a different music style, P-Funk, but still feeling pulled towards the artist lsley. The contrast between one night's way of living and the anticipation of more nights suggests a struggle between immediate pleasures and a desire for deeper connections.
The second chorus repeats the questions about the wonder and confusion. The lyrics describe dropping an ice cube into a glass and having a second glass of vodka on the rocks. The mention of being a "Stone Cold Man" suggests a detached or emotionless state, amplifying the strange feelings that the singer is experiencing.
The concluding lines express a strong emotional reaction, as the singer feels overwhelmed by these unusual sensations. The repetition of "What, What, What..." signifies the persisting confusion in the singer's mind, followed by the declaration that they want to be the person for their partner.
Overall, the lyrics of "What's The Wonder?" convey a sense of bewilderment, uncertainty, and exploration of emotional experiences that are beyond the singer's usual understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
What is this wonder, wonder, wonder?
I am experiencing something incredible and inexplicable.
慣れない空気が迫る
Unfamiliar air surrounds me.
なぜか wonder, wonder, wonder?
For some reason, I am filled with wonder and amazement.
胸さわぎ What's going down?
My heart is unsettled. What is happening?
煙が絵を描いたまんま
The smoke remains like a painting.
この部屋の時間止めてWatching
I am captivated, watching time stand still in this room.
朝になればいつもなら
Usually, by morning, it would easily disappear, that touching feeling.
簡単に消える あのTouching
That comforting feeling would usually fade away easily.
呼吸が宙を彷徨う
My breath wanders through the air.
そんなハズじゃない
It shouldn't be like this.
そんなワケない
It can't be true.
俺のルールには
According to my rules.
そんなのはNothing
That means nothing to me.
でもよじれたまんまのシーツ
But the twisted bedsheets.
まぬけに見とれてる
I am foolishly captivated.
I'm freaking
I am overwhelmed.
低温の冷たいシャワー
A cold shower of low temperature.
アタマに カラダに ぶつけてみる
I try to knock it into my head and body.
でもきつく 閉じたまぶたも
But even my tightly closed eyelids.
Low Speed な残像に盗まれる Woo!
Are stolen by slow-moving afterimages. Woo!
P-Funkでのりかえる
I switch to P-Funk.
でもどうしてか lsleyにMoving
But somehow, I find myself moving to Isley.
One nightな生き方に
In a one-night only lifestyle.
More nightsな予感がCrushing
A premonition of more nights is crushing me.
手づかみの氷を落とす
I drop the ice I hold in my hand.
グラスに2杯目の
The second glass in the glass.
Vodka On the Rocks
Vodka on the rocks.
Mr.Stone Cold Man
I become Mr. Stone Cold Man.
それじゃなおさら
That's why even more so.
妙な気持ちに犯される Ah Oh!
I am overcome with a strange feeling. Ah Oh!
What, What, What...
What, What, What...
What is on my mind
What is occupying my thoughts.
I, I, I......
I, I, I...
I'm gonna be your man
I am going to be your man.
What, What, What...
What, What, What...
What is on my mind
What is occupying my thoughts.
I, I, I......
I, I, I...
I'm gonna be your man
I am going to be your man.
What, What, What...
What, What, What...
What is on my mind
What is occupying my thoughts.
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Written by: 利伸 久保田
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