Birthdate: April 26, 1956
Died: November 9. 2023 … Read Full Bio ↴大橋純子 (Ohashi Junko)
Birthdate: April 26, 1956
Died: November 9. 2023 (aged 73)
Birthplace: Yubari, Hokkaido Prefecture
Blood Type: A
Ohashi got her start in music when she joined a band while she was at Hokkaido University.
Inspired by such artists like Sergio Mendes & Brazil '66 and Janice Joplin, Ohashi hoped to add soulful singing to her music. She later became a DJ at a local radio station before having a part-time job at the Yamada Headquarters in Tokyo.
There, she auditioned for a chance to release music and won a record deal.
In 1974, Ohashi made her debut with the album Feeling Now and the single "Kagi wa Kaeshite". Her second album, Paper Moon, helped to gain Ohashi some popularity. But it wasn't till 1977 with the single "Simple Love" that Ohashi gained a smash hit. Throughout the late 70s and 80s, a couple of her singles also became big hits.
Hey! Mr.Rhythm
大橋純子 Lyrics
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街中が 踊り出す
Swinging あなたとSwinging
You’re the rhythm 誘うよ！
街の騒音 聞きかたでMusic
体が押されて 揺れるHeartbeat
工事の音も 慣れれば平気
雨の日も憂鬱も あなたに会えば
Winkで吹きとぶわ みんなの憧れ
うらやむ程の 視線を浴びて
得意気に踊る Hey! Mr.Rhythm
腰を振るその度に 悲鳴が上がる
投げKissされたなら 体が溶けちゃう
嘘はひとつ 相手は誰か？
ミスかミセスかミスター？？？ That’s the mystery
Dancing 陽気にDancing
この世は バラ色さ
Swinging 酔わせてSwinging
You’re the rhythm はじける！
いつも通りの にぎやかな街
お祭り騒ぎで 夜が明ける
噂はいつも 女の仕業
根も葉もないけど 笑っちゃうわ
ひと回りした頃に ナゾがナゾ呼び
話題なら中心は Mr.Rhythmあなたよ
噂はひとつ 相手は誰か？
ミスかミセスかミスター？？？ That’s the mystery
That’s the mystery Hey! Mr.Rhythm
That’s the mystery
Dancing 陽気にDancing
この世は バラ色さ
Swinging 酔わせてSwinging
You’re the rhythm はじける！
Dancing 陽気にDancing
街中が 踊り出す
Swinging あなたとSwinging
You’re the rhythm 誘うよ！
The lyrics of "Hey! Mr. Rhythm" by 大橋純子 depict a lively and cheerful atmosphere, with a joyful invitation to dance and let loose. The song sets the scene in a bustling city where the sounds of the streets blend into the music, creating a vibrant rhythm. The singer invites someone special, addressed as "You," to join in the swinging and dancing, emphasizing their captivating rhythm.
The lyrics describe how even on rainy or melancholic days, meeting this special person brings positivity and a sense of enchantment. With just a wink, they can blow away everyone's longing and become the object of admiration. The singer revels in the attention and dances proudly to their own beat. Each sway of their hips elicits joyous reactions, and if the person they desire throws them a kiss, it feels like their body is melting with bliss.
The song introduces a bit of intrigue when questioning the identity of this mysterious person they are entangled with. The lyrics playfully ponder whether they are a "Miss" or "Mrs.," or perhaps a "Mister," emphasizing the mystery surrounding them.
The second verse describes a lively town where every day is like a festival, and the nights are filled with excitement. Though rumors may circulate about the singer's actions being responsible for the commotion, they find amusement in these baseless claims. As time passes, they become the center of attention, drawing curiosity and discussions. The mystery surrounding the identity of the person being sung to continues to captivate.
Overall, the lyrics of "Hey! Mr. Rhythm" convey a sense of joy, celebration, and intrigue. They depict a lively city where music and dance fill the air, and the singer is thrilled by the attention they receive when embracing their own rhythm. The song exudes a carefree and vibrant energy, inviting listeners to join the dance and revel in the colorful world painted by the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Dancing 陽気にDancing
Dancing cheerfully
街中が 踊り出す
The whole town starts dancing
Swinging あなたとSwinging
Swinging with you
You’re the rhythm 誘うよ！
You're the one who invites us to dance!
街の騒音 聞きかたでMusic
The noise of the city turns into music when you listen
体が押されて 揺れるHeartbeat
My body is pushed and my heartbeat trembles
工事の音も 慣れれば平気
Even the sounds of construction are fine when you get used to them
通りでClash 花火みたい
Clashes on the streets are like fireworks
雨の日も憂鬱も あなたに会えば
On rainy days and even in sadness, when I meet you
Winkで吹きとぶわ みんなの憧れ
I blow away everyone's longing with a wink
うらやむ程の 視線を浴びて
Bathed in gazes of envy
得意気に踊る Hey! Mr.Rhythm
Dancing proudly, Hey! Mr. Rhythm
腰を振るその度に 悲鳴が上がる
Every time I shake my hips, screams rise
投げKissされたなら 体が溶けちゃう
If I'm kissed by you, my body melts
嘘はひとつ 相手は誰か？
One lie, who is the other person?
ミスかミセスかミスター？？？ That’s the mystery
Miss? Mrs.? Mister??? That's the mystery
この世は バラ色さ
This world is rose-colored
Swinging 酔わせてSwinging
Intoxicate me with swinging
You’re the rhythm はじける！
You're the rhythm that bursts forth!
いつも通りの にぎやかな街
The bustling town as usual
お祭り騒ぎで 夜が明ける
The night dawns in a festive uproar
噂はいつも 女の仕業
The rumors are always the work of women
根も葉もないけど 笑っちゃうわ
Baseless, but I can't help but smile
ひと回りした頃に ナゾがナゾ呼び
When we go around in circles, mysteries call out more mysteries
話題なら中心は Mr.Rhythmあなたよ
If it's about a topic, the center is Mr. Rhythm, you
ミスかミセスかミスター？？？ That’s the mystery
Miss? Mrs.? Mister??? That's the mystery
That’s the mystery Hey! Mr.Rhythm
That's the mystery, Hey! Mr. Rhythm
Dancing 陽気にDancing
Dancing cheerfully
この世は バラ色さ
This world is rose-colored
Swinging 酔わせてSwinging
Intoxicate me with swinging
You’re the rhythm はじける！
You're the rhythm that bursts forth!
Dancing 陽気にDancing
Dancing cheerfully
街中が 踊り出す
The whole town starts dancing
Swinging あなたとSwinging
Swinging with you
You’re the rhythm 誘うよ！
You're the one who invites us to dance!
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Junko, 佐藤健, 和田春彦
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics
Ah, uu, five six seven o nine
Ah, uu, five six seven o nine
Wasurenaide watashi no terefon nanba
Komatta toki daiyaru shite hoshii itsudemo
Sou every night (sou every night) nomi tsudzukete iru anata no
Sabishi-sa ni, ah
Kidzuiteta, ah
Oh, loving you
Ah, uu (uu), five six seven o nine
Ah, uu (uu), five six seven o nine
Senotakai anata ga chiisaku mierukara
Tabidatsu asa egao de itte hoshii onegai
Sou everyday (sou everyday), beru o ki ni shite wa kurasu wa
kono ai ni, ah
kidzuitara, ah
Oh, loving me
Ah, uu (uu), five six seven o nine
Ah, uu (uu), five six seven o nine
Ah, uu, five six seven o nine
Ah, uu, five six seven o nine
Ah, uu, five six sven o nine
Ah, uu (uu, uu), five six seven o nine
Ah, uu (uu, uu), five six seven o nine
Ah, uu (uu, uu), five six seven o nine
@mikimatsubara6023
Awoooo!
@potato1793
56709
@Extr3m3rGamer
I LOVE YOUUUU (*-*)
@qq-vi9ki
godlike crossover
@SasafrasYT
R.I.P. Matsubara Miki
@shooks8166
Miki stay with me 😭
@RyoSaeba626
RIP Junko Ohashi (April 26, 1950-November 9, 2023). Thank you for bringing this song back to mainstream and for new people discovering the magic of 70s/80s Bubble Era music from Japan AKA "City Pop", especially with the 2-LP "Magical" reissue. You will be missed. Ars longa, vita brevis (Art is forever, life is short). ❤❤❤❤
@CookyMonzta
According to the post from (the former) Twitter (in Japanese), she was 73 (born 1950).
@jmvpams1380
She has finally joined Miki in the other side, together they can sing this & Stay with Me
For eternity..........
@Revealingstorm.
She died recently? Oh no that's terrible 😢