Born in Tokyo, Japan, Matsumoto is the youngest child of his parents. He has an older sister whose support of KinKi Kids influenced his decision to join Johnny's Entertainment in 1996. Thinking it might bode good luck, he sent his application to the agency on his elementary school graduation day and received a phone call weeks later from the president himself, Johnny Kitagawa, inviting him to attend a rehearsal instead of being auditioned. Matsumoto began his career in the entertainment industry as a back-up dancer for other groups like many other juniors in the agency before he was drafted into a five-member group named Arashi in 1999 at the age of 16. He graduated from Horikoshi High School, a renowned high school known for its many performing arts alumnae, at the age of 18 with other contemporaries 深田恭子 (Fukada Kyoko) and 加藤あい (Kato Ai) whom he counts as high school seniors.
Matsumoto made his television debut as an actor in 1997 in the mystery-thriller series, Bokura no Yuki ~Miman Toshi~, opposite both members of KinKi Kids and bandmate Aiba Masaki. Matsumoto is also an award-winning actor and is primarily known for his roles in the Hana Yori Dango series, the first season of Gokusen, Bambino!, Kimi wa Petto, Smile and the third season of Kindaichi Shonen no Jikenbo.
Matsumoto was once designated the "Comedy Leader" of Arashi but has more or less lost that image as he grew up. Now known more for his frank nature and sharp tongue, he has been called "DoS" (extreme sadist) by his bandmates and openly admits to being rather neurotic and methodical. Despite this, all of Arashi have stated that he cares most for the members and the group itself. He is close to his bandmates and has stated that they have never properly fought since they were brought together by the agency. He is also known for his serious work ethic; often juggling several projects (music, television, film and radio) at the same time.
Shake it !
松本潤 Lyrics
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Shake it, shake it, shake it body
Shake it, shake it, shake it body
Shake it, shake it, shake, shake, shake
密やかな策略のもとで
激しく燃やしてくれないか?
軽そうな態度から大人染みてる face と fake
渦巻く情熱を分け合って
揺らぎ合うならそれは step by step
とけ合うならば いっそ night and day
本能が望むままに
揺れな dance, dance, dance 夜に紛れては
Sad and cry な君を攫う
ほら簡単じゃん 思いのままに
今以上 強く掻き乱してよ
Dance, dance, dance 肌で感じれば
散々愛について語らうより簡単じゃん 言葉じゃなく
身体でビートを感じてくれ yeah
Shake it, shake it, shake it body
Shake it, shake it, shake it body
Shake it body 今夜 No.1の shiny girl
君は super funky style で言うなら gorgeous さ
Dance dance 頭の先から bounce, bounce 足の先まで
Beat に乗っかっちゃいな 耳の奥 鼓膜に count down
激しく求めつつも gentle style
それを受け取る君は lonely girl
重ね合うなら ここで I'll show love
情報に染まる前に
今は dance, dance, dance 喉を嗄らすまで
Your just dance 求めればいい
ほら簡単じゃん 思いのままに
身体でビートを感じてくれ
what's this?
Shake it, shake it, shake it body
Shake it, shake it, shake it body
Shake it, shake it, shake it body
Oh 揺れな dance, dance, dance 夜に紛れては
Sad and cry な君を攫う
ほら簡単じゃん 思いのままに
今以上 強く掻き乱してよ
Dance, dance, dance 肌で感じれば
散々愛について語らうより簡単じゃん 言葉じゃなく
身体で 頭で 心でビートを感じてくれ yeah
Shake it, shake it, shake it body
Shake it, shake it, shake it body
Shake it, shake it, shake it body
Shake it, shake it, shake, shake, shake
The lyrics to 松本潤's "Shake it!" are a call to let go and dance freely, enjoying the moment and the physical sensations of moving to the music. The verses speak of hidden agendas and fake attitudes, suggesting that the singer wants to cut through the social games and connect at a more primal level. The chorus repeats the phrase "shake it" over and over, urging the listener to shake their body and feel the beat. The bridge section adds a layer of romantic desire, as the singer wants to take the sad and lonely girl and make her feel alive through dancing and sharing their passion.
The song's lyrics are simple and repetitive, but they convey a powerful message of liberation and connection. The urge to shake one's body and feel the beat is a universal human impulse, and the song taps into that energy with infectious enthusiasm. At the same time, the lyrics hint at deeper emotions and desires, suggesting that dancing can be a way to break down barriers and express oneself authentically.
Overall, "Shake it!" is a fun and uplifting song that encourages the listener to let loose and enjoy the physical and emotional release of dancing. It celebrates the power of music to connect people and transcend social norms, reminding us that at the end of the day, we are all human beings with bodies that want to move and hearts that want to love.
Line by Line Meaning
Shake it, shake it, shake it body
Let's dance passionately together
Shake it, shake it, shake it body
Let's dance passionately together
Shake it, shake it, shake it body
Let's dance passionately together
Shake it, shake it, shake, shake, shake
Let's dance passionately together, don't stop!
密やかな策略のもとで
Under the guise of a secret plan
激しく燃やしてくれないか?
Can we burn fiercely together?
軽そうな態度から大人染みてる face と fake
Your demeanor may seem light but your mature face shows a different story
それなんかイイじゃん
That's okay, I like it
渦巻く情熱を分け合って
Let's share our swirling passion
揺らぎ合うならそれは step by step
If we sway together, it's step by step
とけ合うならば いっそ night and day
If we melt together, let it be night and day
本能が望むままに
Let's follow our instincts
揺れな dance, dance, dance 夜に紛れては
Let's dance, dance, dance and get lost in the night
Sad and cry な君を攫う
I'll take away your sadness and tears
ほら簡単じゃん 思いのままに
See, it's simple, just follow your heart
今以上 強く掻き乱してよ
Let's dance even more passionately
Dance, dance, dance 肌で感じれば
If we feel it on our skin while we dance
散々愛について語らうより簡単じゃん 言葉じゃなく
It's simpler than talking extensively about love, it's not about words
身体でビートを感じてくれ yeah
Just feel the beat with your body, yeah.
Shake it body 今夜 No.1の shiny girl
Shake your body, tonight you're the number one shiny girl
君は super funky style で言うなら gorgeous さ
You're super funky style, or in other words, gorgeous
Dance dance 頭の先から bounce, bounce 足の先まで
Dance dance, bounce from your head to your toes
Beat に乗っかっちゃいな 耳の奥 鼓膜に count down
Ride the beat, let it countdown in your ear drums
激しく求めつつも gentle style
Demanding yet in a gentle style
それを受け取る君は lonely girl
You who receives it, are a lonely girl
重ね合うなら ここで I'll show love
If we become one here, I'll show love
情報に染まる前に
Before we're stained by information
今は dance, dance, dance 喉を嗄らすまで
For now, let's dance, dance, dance until we're hoarse
Your just dance 求めればいい
Just dance, you should ask for what you want
身体でビートを感じてくれ
Just feel the beat with your body
what's this?
What's this?
Oh 揺れな dance, dance, dance 夜に紛れては
Oh, let's dance, dance, dance and get lost in the night
Sad and cry な君を攫う
I'll take away your sadness and tears
ほら簡単じゃん 思いのままに
See, it's simple, just follow your heart
今以上 強く掻き乱してよ
Let's dance even more passionately
Dance, dance, dance 肌で感じれば
If we feel it on our skin while we dance
散々愛について語らうより簡単じゃん 言葉じゃなく
It's simpler than talking extensively about love, it's not about words
身体で 頭で 心でビートを感じてくれ yeah
Just feel the beat with your body, head and heart, yeah.
Shake it, shake it, shake it body
Let's dance passionately together
Shake it, shake it, shake it body
Let's dance passionately together
Shake it, shake it, shake it body
Let's dance passionately together
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: The Sendai Sepia
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