Keisuke Kuwata (桑田佳祐, born February 26, 1956) is a Japanese musician from … Read Full Bio ↴Keisuke Kuwata (桑田佳祐, born February 26, 1956) is a Japanese musician from Chigasaki, Kanagawa Prefecture. He is a singer-songwriter and Southern All Stars's leader.

He is a multi-instrumentalist who performs on guitar, bass, drums and keyboard. 'Suteki na Mirai wo mite hoshii'（素敵な未来を見て欲しい） was recorded entirely by Kuwata Keisuke. He played all the musical instruments on this record.

Kuwata directed the movie Inamura Jane, released in 1990.

His wife, Yuko Hara is also a member of Southern All Stars. She was in the same music circle at their university. She likes blues too and they hit it off in a moment. They have two sons.

In July 2010, Kuwata was diagnosed with esophageal cancer, causing him to cancel an album planned for October 20th and a live concert tour to undergo treatment.

いいひと～Do you wanna be loved ?～
桑田佳祐 Lyrics

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あっち向いて "いい顔"
こっち向いてニコッ!
アンタは本当に "いいひと" さ

曖昧中庸シャイ気まぐれ
そんなニッポンの "お家芸" が好きかい!?

他人の顔色を気にして

ひとりじゃ何も決めれない
嗚呼リーダーシップが足らんのォ!

お愛想を言う前に我が首相よ
自尊心を示しておくれ
Can you show me?
晴れの舞台に立って意地を見しておくれ
Do you wanna be loved? Oh oh oh
Do you wanna be loved?

情報の網が世界中を駆け巡る時代に

ニヤけた妙な "八方美人" じゃ
国内も外交も任されへん

どれだけ "顔" を変えても
"政策" の中身は同じかい!?
"雇われママ" は辛いモノ!

お辞任になる前に総理よ
そっとツブやいておくれ
Baby! Tweet! Baby!
"現代" が何処に向かって何を唱うべきかを
あ笑ってら! Oh oh

そうあっち向いて "いい顔"
こっち向いてニコッ!
アンタは本当に "いいひと" さ

お愛想を言う前に我が首相よ
自尊心を示しておくれ
Can you hear me?
金と政権の匂いに媚びるのはよしておくれ
Do you wanna be loved? Oh oh oh

Do you wanna be loved?
ほらまた笑ってら!

Overall Meaning

In the song いいひと～Do you wanna be loved?～, 桑田佳祐 sings about the importance of being confident in oneself and true to one's beliefs in the face of societal expectations and pressures. The first verse encourages the listener to face forward and smile confidently, recognizing oneself as a truly good person despite others' opinions. The second verse comments on the societal tendency towards ambiguity, mediocrity, shyness, and caprice, and asks if this is really what people like about Japan's "trademark" tendencies. The chorus asks if the listener wants to be loved, and advises that they stand firm and show their strength, both on the national and personal levels. The bridge urges the listener to resist the temptation to bow to the smell of money and power, and to instead constantly strive towards a positive and hopeful future.

Overall, the lyrics of the song seem to be encouraging listeners to affirm their own individuality and confidence, to resist the pressure of societal expectations, and to strive towards a future built on hope rather than greed or fear.

Line by Line Meaning

あっち向いて "いい顔"
Look that way and show me a good face

こっち向いてニコッ!
Look this way and smile

アンタは本当に "いいひと" さ
Are you really a good person?

曖昧中庸シャイ気まぐれ
Vague, moderate, shy, and capricious

そんなニッポンの "お家芸" が好きかい!?
Do you like Japan's "art" of being vague and moderate?

他人の顔色を気にして
Worrying about what other people think

ひとりじゃ何も決めれない
Can't make any decisions alone

嗚呼リーダーシップが足らんのォ!
Ah, lacking in leadership!

お愛想を言う前に我が首相よ
Before you make pleasantries, Mr. Prime Minister,

自尊心を示しておくれ
Show some self-respect

Can you show me?
Can you show me?