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.
JOURNEY
桑田佳祐 Lyrics
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人も岐れゆく 遥かな道
旅立つ身を送る時
帰りくる駅はなぜに見えない
大空を駆け抜けたまぼろしは
世の中を憂うように 何かを語るだろう
あの人に守られて過ごした時代さ
遠い過去だと涙の跡がそう言っている
またひとつ夜が明けて
嗚呼 何処へと "Good-bye Journey"
雲行く間に 季節は過ぎ
いつか芽ばえしは 生命の影
母なる陽が沈む時
花を染めたのは雨の色かな
寂しくて口ずさむ歌がある
名も知らぬ歌だけど 希望に胸が鳴る
きっと誰かを愛した人はもう知っている
優しさに泣けるのは ふとした未来さ
今日もせつなく秋の日差しが遠のいてゆく
さよならは永遠の旅
嗚呼 黄昏の "Good-bye Journey"
とうに忘れた幼き夢はどうなってもいい
あの人に守られて過ごした時代さ
遠い過去だと涙の跡がそう言っている
またひとつ夜が明けて
嗚呼 何処へと "Good-bye Journey"
In the song "Journey" by 桑田佳祐, the lyrics reflect on the journey of life and the inevitable passage of time. The singer embarks on a journey without a destination, symbolizing the uncertainty and unpredictability of life. As people diverge on their own paths, the singer wonders why they cannot see the return station, a metaphor for the inability to foresee the future or find stability in the present moment.
The lyrics also touch upon the fleeting nature of existence, comparing the illusions and dreams that have been long forgotten to the passage of time. The singer realizes that it doesn't matter what happens to those childhood dreams, as they have been overshadowed by the time spent being protected by someone else. The tears that mark the distant past signify the acknowledgment that another night has passed and a new day has dawned, a bittersweet reminder of the constant cycle of beginnings and endings.
The song also explores the beauty and transience of nature. As seasons change, life sprouts and the colors of the flowers are painted by the rain. Amidst the melancholy of loneliness, there is a nameless song that brings hope and resonates within the depths of the heart. It is a testament to the power of music in uplifting spirits and inspiring optimism.
Overall, "Journey" encapsulates the deep reflections on life's uncertainties, human connections, and the fleeting nature of existence, all set against the backdrop of a never-ending journey.
Line by Line Meaning
我れ行く処に あてはなく
I have no destination for where I go
人も岐れゆく 遥かな道
People also choose different paths on a distant road
旅立つ身を送る時
When bidding farewell to a departing self
帰りくる駅はなぜに見えない
Why can't I see the station I'll return to?
大空を駆け抜けたまぼろしは
The illusion that raced through the vast sky
世の中を憂うように 何かを語るだろう
Seems to talk about something that laments the world
とうに忘れた幼き夢はどうなってもいい
It doesn't matter what happened to the forgotten childhood dreams
あの人に守られて過ごした時代さ
Those days spent being protected by that person
遠い過去だと涙の跡がそう言っている
The traces of tears say it's a distant past
またひとつ夜が明けて
Another night breaks into dawn
嗚呼 何処へと "Good-bye Journey"
Ah, where shall I say "Good-bye Journey"?
雲行く間に 季節は過ぎ
While the clouds pass by, the seasons change
いつか芽ばえしは 生命の影
One day, buds will sprout as the shadow of life
母なる陽が沈む時
When the motherly sun sets
花を染めたのは雨の色かな
Perhaps it is the color of rain that dyed the flowers
寂しくて口ずさむ歌がある
There's a song I hum when feeling lonely
名も知らぬ歌だけど 希望に胸が鳴る
It's an unknown song, but it resonates with hope in my heart
きっと誰かを愛した人はもう知っている
Surely those who have loved someone already know
優しさに泣けるのは ふとした未来さ
The tenderness that makes me cry is a sudden future
今日もせつなく秋の日差しが遠のいてゆく
Today too, the bittersweet autumn sunlight fades away
さよならは永遠の旅
Farewells are an eternal journey
嗚呼 黄昏の "Good-bye Journey"
Ah, the twilight "Good-bye Journey"
とうに忘れた幼き夢はどうなってもいい
It doesn't matter what happened to the forgotten childhood dreams
あの人に守られて過ごした時代さ
Those days spent being protected by that person
遠い過去だと涙の跡がそう言っている
The traces of tears say it's a distant past
またひとつ夜が明けて
Another night breaks into dawn
嗚呼 何処へと "Good-bye Journey"
Ah, where shall I say "Good-bye Journey"?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Keisuke Kuwata
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