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.
現代東京奇譚
桑田佳祐 Lyrics
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羊達の群れ
都会の間に彷徨い
身を守るだけ
娼婦が無情に散った日も
顔を背けるようにして
傷ついた者だけを
街の灯りに佇む
欲まみれの亡霊
笑みを浮かべた狼が
手招きしてる
飼い慣らされた僕は
一人じゃ立てそうもない
川は流れ ただそれを
見つめるばかり
淋しくて 淋しくて
魂に死化粧
忘られぬ面影が
逝くなと呼び止める
愛し合う悦びを
もう一度噛みしめて
この頬を濡らすのは
熱いひと筋の涙
人間はあてなき旅路に
疲れ果てたまま
己れの仕掛けた罠に
堕ちてゆくのね
幼き日見た夢が
全て嘘と言うのなら
世の中は裏表
何故か教えて
階段を下りるように
沈む夕陽を見て
やるせない運命だと
言うのは易いけど
生まれくる子供らに
真心を伝えて
この胸に響くのは
母の大切な言葉
淋しくて 淋しくて
魂に死化粧
今は亡き面影が
泣くなと呼び掛ける
愛し合う悦びを
誰かと分かち合い
この命燃やすのは
赤い血の如き涙
The lyrics to 桑田佳祐's song 現代東京奇譚 describe a sense of disorientation and loneliness in the bustling city of Tokyo. The singer feels lost and unprotected amidst the crowds of people, comparing himself to a domesticated animal who cannot survive alone in the wild. The song references the callous treatment of prostitutes and other marginalized members of society, who are often abandoned and forgotten. The imagery of ghosts and wolves adds to the feeling of isolation and danger in the city.
Despite the bleakness of the lyrics, there is a sense of longing for connection and meaning. The singer urges listeners to cherish moments of joy and to pass on heartfelt messages to future generations. The final lines suggest that tears can be as powerful as blood in expressing the depth of human experience.
The song highlights the complexities of urban life and the struggle to find meaning and connection amidst the chaos. It also draws attention to societal inequality and the treatment of marginalized groups.
Line by Line Meaning
明日の行方も知らない
Not knowing where tomorrow will take us
羊達の群れ
Like a herd of sheep
都会の間に彷徨い
Wandering between the city blocks
身を守るだけ
Just trying to stay safe
娼婦が無情に散った日も
Even on the day when prostitutes were killed without mercy
顔を背けるようにして
Looking away
傷ついた者だけを
Leaving only the wounded behind
置き去りにした
Abandoning them
街の灯りに佇む
Standing in the city lights
欲まみれの亡霊
Ghosts filled with greed
笑みを浮かべた狼が
A laughing wolf
手招きしてる
Beckoning
飼い慣らされた僕は
I who have become tamed
一人じゃ立てそうもない
Cannot stand alone
川は流れ ただそれを
The river flows, but
見つめるばかり
I can only stare at it
淋しくて 淋しくて
So lonely
魂に死化粧
Putting make-up on my soul
忘られぬ面影が
Memory of that face I cannot forget
逝くなと呼び止める
Telling it not to leave
愛し合う悦びを
The joy of loving each other
もう一度噛みしめて
Tasting it once again
この頬を濡らすのは
What is making these cheeks wet
熱いひと筋の涙
Are tears filled with intense emotions
人間はあてなき旅路に
Humans are on a journey without a destination
疲れ果てたまま
Exhausted along the way
己れの仕掛けた罠に
Falling into the trap we set for ourselves
堕ちてゆくのね
Descending down into it
幼き日見た夢が
The dream I had in my youth
全て嘘と言うのなら
If it's all a lie
世の中は裏表
The world is full of hidden sides
何故か教えて
Please tell me why
階段を下りるように
Like going down a staircase
沈む夕陽を見て
Watching the setting sun
やるせない運命だと
Feeling helpless about my fate
言うのは易いけど
But it's easy to say
生まれくる子供らに
For the children who will be born
真心を伝えて
Passing on my truest feelings
この胸に響くのは
What resounds in my heart
母の大切な言葉
The precious words of my mother
今は亡き面影が
The memory of the one who is gone now
泣くなと呼び掛ける
Calling out, 'Don't cry.'
愛し合う悦びを
The joy of loving each other
誰かと分かち合い
Sharing it with someone
この命燃やすのは
What is burning in my life
赤い血の如き涙
Are tears like red blood
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: keisuke kuwata
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@user-tr4ee2bx4y
何て素晴らしい🎶でしょう💘胸にずきっと刺さり胸涙が出そうです😢桑田さんの気持ちがこもった歌声素晴らしいです💕💕
@KA-lu1hl
個人的に桑田さんの曲の中でトップ５に入ります！
@user-ye8rv6br5z
とってもさみしいうた
だけどやらなきゃと
少しやる気が生まれる❗
@galaxyexpress117
東京という喧騒の中にある切なさ、寂しさ、虚しさが美しいメロディーとして現れていて素晴らしいです。
@gogogo1212
この歌詞とメロディが心にささる・・
@user-en6ik2kf7x
今時代の寂しく、何ともやるせない想いを 見事にセンスよく歌に乗せましたね さすがです
@user-wv3zn8pd3z
バックの写真が
いいですね、無なしさを感じます、それと、歌詞を上げてもらって、大変良いです。
@user-xe6cx5ds8j
叙情的な詩と美しいメロディ✨そして背景が見事に組み合わされ曲をさらに盛り立ててますね👍👍👍
@nonbe37
数多い桑田佳祐の名曲の中でもこれが1番好きな曲です。
@user-he6hq7ys9k
今の高橋優も好きだけど、この当時の、人間臭い、粗刻みな高橋優が大大大好きです。ライブで昔の歌歌ってください。