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.
Yin Yang
桑田佳祐 Lyrics
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夢見るイバラ道
あの頃はセブンティーン
女にゃうぶな俺
あれから幾度も修羅場を見たよ
ひと目で惚れ抜いて
命を懸けた恋
憧れのダイヤモンド・リング
イカした車で迎えに行ったよ
Every day, I'm so lonely
悲しき世の運命
Don't you know 'bout my story?
涙滲む 酒 to me baby
貢いだ挙句に捨てられたのさ
どしゃぶり雨の中
雷様がなく
お気に入りの old blue jeans
ずぶ濡れ男泣き
カラダの芯まで縮こまっちゃう
嗚呼
Yin Yang, Papa Yin Yang
Yin Yang, such a Yin Yang
Every night, I'm so lonely
"綺麗な薔薇にゃ棘" だ
Don't you go, please don't leave me
甘い罠にハマっちゃい love you baby
可愛いお尻にもてあそばれて
ただれた愛の傷
太陽は燃え尽きた
真夜中のリズムアンドブルース
孤独な胸に響くよ
遠くで汽笛がわかれを告げた
嗚呼
Yin Yang, Papa Yin Yang
Yin Yang, such a Yin Yang
These lyrics from 桑田佳祐's song "Yin Yang" explore the ups and downs of a man's life, particularly his experiences with love and loneliness. The opening lines describe his youthful innocence, reminiscing about his time at seventeen when he was naïve and in awe of women. However, as time passed, he encountered numerous difficulties and heartbreaks, risking everything for a love that ended up being one-sided.
The lyrics convey a sense of loneliness and sadness, expressed by the repetitive phrases "Every day, I'm so lonely" and "Every night, I'm so lonely." The singer feels trapped in the fate of a sorrowful world, seeking solace in alcohol and tears. He reflects on the pain of being used and discarded by someone he consoled with gifts and love. Even his favorite old blue jeans become soaked with rain as he cries in despair, feeling his entire being shrink.
The chorus repeatedly mentions "Yin Yang," symbolizing the duality of life's experiences. Yin represents darkness, sadness, and femininity, while Yang symbolizes light, happiness, and masculinity. The repetition of the phrase reinforces the concept that life is a blend of contrasting emotions and situations.
Line by Line Meaning
男の人生は
A man's life is
夢見るイバラ道
A thorny path of dreams
あの頃はセブンティーン
Back then, I was seventeen
女にゃうぶな俺
I was naive when it came to women
あれから幾度も修羅場を見たよ
Since then, I've experienced countless hardships
ひと目で惚れ抜いて
Falling deeply in love at first sight
命を懸けた恋
A love that I risked my life for
憧れのダイヤモンド・リング
The longed-for diamond ring
無理して買っちゃって
I bought it even though it was beyond my means
イカした車で迎えに行ったよ
I went to pick her up in a fancy car
Every day, I'm so lonely
Each day, I feel so lonely
悲しき世の運命
The sad fate of this world
Don't you know 'bout my story?
Don't you know about my story?
涙滲む 酒 to me baby
Tears mix with my drink, baby
貢いだ挙句に捨てられたのさ
In the end, I was betrayed after all I've given
どしゃぶり雨の中
In the pouring rain
雷様がなく
Without a sign of thunder
お気に入りの old blue jeans
My favorite old blue jeans
ずぶ濡れ男泣き
Soaked and crying
カラダの芯まで縮こまっちゃう
My whole body shrinks inward
嗚呼
Oh
Yin Yang, Papa Yin Yang
Yin Yang, Papa Yin Yang
Yin Yang, such a Yin Yang
Yin Yang, what a Yin Yang
Every night, I'm so lonely
Every night, I feel so lonely
"綺麗な薔薇にゃ棘" だ
"Even a beautiful rose has thorns"
Don't you go, please don't leave me
Don't go, please don't leave me
甘い罠にハマっちゃい love you baby
I fell into a sweet trap, love you baby
可愛いお尻にもてあそばれて
Teased by your lovely backside
ただれた愛の傷
The wounds of a corroded love
太陽は燃え尽きた
The sun has burned out
真夜中のリズムアンドブルース
The rhythm and blues of midnight
孤独な胸に響くよ
Resonating in my lonely heart
遠くで汽笛がわかれを告げた
In the distance, a train whistle announced our parting
Yin Yang, Papa Yin Yang
Yin Yang, Papa Yin Yang
Yin Yang, such a Yin Yang
Yin Yang, what a Yin Yang
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Keisuke Kuwata
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Chen Hunter
歌詞：
男の人生は
夢見るイバラ道
あの頃は17才(セブンティーン)
女にゃうぶな俺
あれから幾度も修羅場を見たよ
ひと目で惚れ抜いて
命を懸けた恋
憧れのダイヤモンド・リング
無理して買っちゃって
イカした車で迎えに行ったよ
Everyday, I'm so lonely.
悲しき世の運命
Don't you know 'bout my story?
涙滲む 酒 to me baby
貢いだ挙句に捨てられたのさ
どしゃぶり雨の中
雷様が哭(な)く
お気に入りの Old blue jeans
ずぶ濡れ男泣き
カラダの芯まで縮こまっちゃう
嗚呼…
Yin Yang…
Everynight, I'm so lonely.
“綺麗な薔薇にゃ棘”だ
Don't you go. Please don't leave me.
甘い罠にハマっちゃい Love you baby
可愛いお尻に翻弄(もてあそ)ばれて
爛(ただ)れた愛の傷
太陽は燃え尽きた
真夜中のR & B(リズムアンドブルース)
孤独な胸に響くよ
遠くで汽笛が別離(わかれ)を告げた
嗚呼…
まりん
男の人生は
夢見るイバラ道
あの頃は17才(セブンティーン)
女にゃうぶな俺
あれから幾度も修羅場を見たよ
ひと目で惚れ抜いて
命を懸けた恋
憧れのダイヤモンド・リング
無理して買っちゃって
イカした車で迎えに行ったよ
Everyday, I'm so lonely.
悲しき世の運命
Don't you know 'bout my story?
涙滲む 酒to me baby
貢いだ挙句に捨てられたのさ
どしゃぶり雨の中
雷様が哭(な)く
お気に入りのOld blue jeans
ずぶ濡れ男泣き
カラダの芯まで縮こまっちゃう
嗚呼…
Yin Yang…
Everynight, I'm so lonely.
"綺麗な薔薇にゃ棘"だ
Don't you go. Please don't leave me.
甘い罠にハマっちゃいLove you baby
可愛いお尻に翻弄ばれて
爛れた愛の傷
太陽は燃え尽きた
真夜中のR ＆ B(リズム アンド ブルース)
孤独な胸に響くよ
遠くで汽笛が別離(わかれ)を告げた
嗚呼…
Yin Yang…
リーフライプス
他の誰にも書けない、中毒性溢れるキャッチーな曲調を立て続けに生み出す鬼才
ドナルドマクドナルド
未だにこういう歌が作れるのはさすがだよね…
天才だ
minna224
桑田さんの魅力がいっぱいな曲。
JUNICHI OHBA
桑田佳祐のワールドは、凄すぎる！この曲、誰もカバー出来ない！
さんでーさんでー
桑田さんの声好き( 〃▽〃)
Kelarie
This is my new favourite song!!! So love it!
Room 707
Love this song! ^^
missyissy
LOVE IT!!!
3banlight
こういう歌い口も好きです!!
のあ
プロポーズ大作戦と最高の離婚は大好きなんだけど主題歌も神がかってる