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.
踊ろよベイビー1962
桑田佳祐 Lyrics
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二度とないこの瞬間を
Feeling alright 可愛いベイビー
止まらないこの想い
君がこんなに好きさ とっても
I'll always be in love with you
夜明けまで騒ごうよ twist and shout
You make me cry 浮気なベイビー
嘘じゃないこの気持ち
Wonderin' why あの娘はアイドル
叶わないこの願い
だから死んでもいいさ 本気で
You're gonna say you love me too
口唇でイカして knock me out
とろけそうな蜜の味
君を抱きしめて 愛こそすべて
恋に落ちたら "We would be married"
若い僕らはいつも
時を越え beat goes on
Tell me why you cried ベイビー
踊れない その理由を
Tears in my eyes さよならベイビー
忘れない いつまでも
今も愛してるのさ やっぱり
Remember I'll always be true
夜明けまで叫ぼうぜ twist and shout
あの頃の僕がいる
君を抱きしめて 愛こそすべて
恋に落ちたら "We would be married"
夢は終わり あの日は帰らない time goes by
若い僕らはいつも
時を越え beat goes on
The lyrics to 桑田佳祐's song 踊ろよベイビー1962 relays a narrative of a romantic relationship that is steeped in youthful exuberance and the highs and lows that come with it. Saturday night serves as a backdrop for the singer and his partner to savour the moment, feeling alive and in love. The singer assures his beloved that he will always love her, and they should revel in the night till daybreak, dancing to "twist and shout," knowing he will be by her side.
However, there are moments of doubt and heartbreak intertwined in the lyrics. The singer accuses his lover of unfaithfulness but simultaneously professes his unwavering love for her. He is also swept up in the longing for a girl who is already an idol and out of his reach. However, his passion for his love interest is so intense that he's ready to die for her. The song ends with a nostalgic reflection on the transience of dreams and youth, and the two lovers' enduring love. The singer expresses a desire to return to that time and relive the romance of his youth, which has stayed with him even as time goes by.
Line by Line Meaning
Saturday night 踊ろよベイビー
Let's dance, baby, it's Saturday night
二度とないこの瞬間を
Let's enjoy this moment that will never come again
Feeling alright 可愛いベイビー
I'm feeling good, baby, you look so cute
止まらないこの想い
These feelings won't stop
君がこんなに好きさ とっても
I love you so much
I'll always be in love with you
I'll love you forever
夜明けまで騒ごうよ twist and shout
Let's party until dawn, twist and shout
すぐそばに僕がいる
I'm right beside you
You make me cry 浮気なベイビー
You make me cry, unfaithful baby
嘘じゃないこの気持ち
These feelings are not a lie
Wonderin' why あの娘はアイドル
I wonder why that girl is an idol
叶わないこの願い
This wish won't come true
だから死んでもいいさ 本気で
That's why I'm ready to die, seriously
You're gonna say you love me too
You will say you love me too
口唇でイカして knock me out
Kiss me hard, knock me out
とろけそうな蜜の味
The taste of sweet, melting honey
君を抱きしめて 愛こそすべて
Embracing you, love is everything
恋に落ちたら "We would be married"
If we fall in love, "We would be married"
若い僕らはいつも
We, the young ones, always
時を越え beat goes on
Crossing time, the beat goes on
Tell me why you cried ベイビー
Tell me why you cried, baby
踊れない その理由を
Why can't you dance? Tell me the reason
Tears in my eyes さよならベイビー
Tears in my eyes, goodbye baby
忘れない いつまでも
I won't forget, forever
今も愛してるのさ やっぱり
I still love you now, as I thought
Remember I'll always be true
Remember that I'll always be faithful
夜明けまで叫ぼうぜ twist and shout
Let's scream 'twist and shout' until dawn
あの頃の僕がいる
The me from that time is still here
夢は終わり あの日は帰らない time goes by
The dream is over, that day won't come back, time goes by
若い僕らはいつも
We, the young ones, always
時を越え beat goes on
Crossing time, the beat goes on
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Keisuke Kuwata
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