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.
HOLD ON
桑田佳祐 Lyrics
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老後の不安に苛まれし御同輩
年柄年中愛を唄いてナンボ
Life goes on, I'm dreamin' on
Well 優雅なピアスの少女を見て候
最終電車の通路にて朦朧
柔肌屏風を tattoo に晒してナンボ
Well 愛がありゃパンと薬をあの子に頂戴
喉元過ぎればテロも飢えも流行らない
日がな芸能ニュースに 泣いて笑ってナンボ
Life goes on, and the TV's on
You gotta hold on tight
You gotta go on
夢の続きは見れそうもない
No matter how you cry
No matter what makes you cry
You gotta hold on, hold on
It's alright
Well 大きなバストを目で追う僕がいる
都市の片隅に本当の僕がいる
人間は欲望に負けた 己を庇ってナンボ
Life goes on, and the thrill is gone
Well あの日世を嘆き国家を憂いた友が
今じゃ我が身の食いぶちを案じてる
時代の流れは皮肉な影を落としてナンボ
Life goes on and the time has gone
You'd better hang on tight
You'd better carry on
心の雨は止みそうにない
There is no place for you
There is no place you can go
You'd better hang on, hang on
It's alright
Well 美味しいネタがあります次期総裁
秘密の情報は漏れ暴かれ放題
国民すべてが番号を振られてナンボ
What's going on? When your fate is done
Well, 縁がありゃ 僕のブルースを聴いて頂戴
こんなに汚れた灰色の僕だけど
愛する君に逢えて人生はナンボ
Life goes on, keep dreamin' on
You gotta hold on tight
You gotta go on
夢の続きは見れそうもない
No matter how you cry
No matter what makes you cry
You gotta hold on, hold on
It's alright
You gotta hold on, hold on
It's alright
Well, you gotta hold on you gotta hold on you gotta hold on
It's alright alright
The lyrics of 桑田佳祐's song "HOLD ON" convey a message of resilience and determination in the midst of life's challenges. The song explores various themes including the passage of time, the pursuit of dreams, the power of love, and the resilience of the human spirit.
The first verse talks about someone asking for their stage to be watched, implying a desire for recognition and validation. They mention the worries and anxieties of growing older and the importance of continuing to express love through music. The lyrics emphasize that life goes on and that they are still dreaming.
The second verse describes seeing an elegant girl with classy earrings on the last train, creating a sense of ambiguity and mystery. They mention how fragile beauty can be, referring to delicate screens tattooed on soft skin. This verse emphasizes the continuation of life, with the mention of a new one being born.
The pre-chorus and chorus repeatedly emphasize the need to hold on and keep going, even when faced with difficulties and tears. It reassures that despite the challenges, everything will be alright. The verses that follow mention the pursuit of desires, the consequences of succumbing to them, and the irony that friends who once worried about the country are now consumed by personal worries.
The final verse mentions a delicious scoop of information about the future leader, highlighting the exposure and vulnerability of secrets. It talks about every citizen being assigned a number, questioning the state of affairs and one's fate. The concluding verse brings the focus back to the blues and asks someone to listen, despite feeling dirty and gray. The lyrics express gratitude for meeting a loved one, as it gives meaning to life.
In summary, the lyrics of "HOLD ON" encourage perseverance and resilience in the face of life's difficulties, acknowledging the passage of time and the pursuit of dreams. The song emphasizes the importance of love and relationships in finding purpose and solace in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Well 縁がありゃ 僕のステージを観て頂戴
If I have a connection, please watch my stage performance
老後の不安に苛まれし御同輩
Troubled by the anxieties of old age, my fellow peers
年柄年中愛を唄いてナンボ
Singing about love all year round
Life goes on, I'm dreamin' on
Life continues, I keep dreaming
Well 優雅なピアスの少女を見て候
I see a graceful girl with earrings
最終電車の通路にて朦朧
Fuzzy in the aisle of the last train
柔肌屏風を tattoo に晒してナンボ
Exposing soft skin as a tattoo
Life goes on and the new one's born
Life continues and a new one is born
Well 愛がありゃパンと薬をあの子に頂戴
If there is love, please give bread and medicine to that child
喉元過ぎればテロも飢えも流行らない
Once it passes your throat, neither terrorism nor hunger become popular
日がな芸能ニュースに 泣いて笑ってナンボ
Crying and laughing at celebrity news all day long
Life goes on, and the TV's on
Life continues, and the TV is on
You gotta hold on tight
You have to hold on tightly
You gotta go on
You have to keep going
夢の続きは見れそうもない
It seems like I won't be able to see the continuation of my dream
No matter how you cry
No matter how much you cry
No matter what makes you cry
No matter what causes you to cry
You gotta hold on, hold on
You have to hold on, hold on
It's alright
It's okay
Well 大きなバストを目で追う僕がいる
There is a me who chases after large busts with my eyes
都市の片隅に本当の僕がいる
In a corner of the city, there is the real me
人間は欲望に負けた 己を庇ってナンボ
Humans have succumbed to desires, protecting themselves
Life goes on, and the thrill is gone
Life continues, and the thrill is gone
Well あの日世を嘆き国家を憂いた友が
That day, a friend lamenting the world and worrying about the nation
今じゃ我が身の食いぶちを案じてる
Now worried about their own livelihood
時代の流れは皮肉な影を落としてナンボ
The flow of time casts an ironic shadow
Life goes on and the time has gone
Life continues and the time has passed
You'd better hang on tight
You should hold on tightly
You'd better carry on
You should keep going
心の雨は止みそうにない
The rain in your heart doesn't seem to stop
There is no place for you
There is no place for you
There is no place you can go
There is nowhere you can go
You'd better hang on, hang on
You should hold on, hold on
It's alright
It's okay
Well 美味しいネタがあります次期総裁
There is a delicious story about the next prime minister
秘密の情報は漏れ暴かれ放題
Secret information is leaked and exposed without restraint
国民すべてが番号を振られてナンボ
All citizens are assigned numbers
What's going on? When your fate is done
What's going on? When your fate is determined
Well, 縁がありゃ 僕のブルースを聴いて頂戴
If I have a connection, please listen to my blues
こんなに汚れた灰色の僕だけど
Even though I am so dirty and gray
愛する君に逢えて人生はナンボ
Meeting you, my beloved, makes life worthwhile
Life goes on, keep dreamin' on
Life continues, keep dreaming on
You gotta hold on tight
You have to hold on tightly
You gotta go on
You have to keep going
夢の続きは見れそうもない
It seems like I won't be able to see the continuation of my dream
No matter how you cry
No matter how much you cry
No matter what makes you cry
No matter what causes you to cry
You gotta hold on, hold on
You have to hold on, hold on
It's alright
It's okay
You gotta hold on, hold on
You have to hold on, hold on
It's alright
It's okay
Well, you gotta hold on you gotta hold on you gotta hold on
Well, you have to hold on, you have to hold on, you have to hold on
It's alright alright
It's okay, alright
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Keisuke Kuwata
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