His real name is Shigeyuki Ueda ( UEDA Shigeyuki 上田成幸).
Official site:http://www.aiesu.co.jp/talents/fk_index.html
His acting career can be found at IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0298572/
銭形平次
舟木一夫 Lyrics
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かけてもつれた 謎をとく
誰がよんだか 誰がよんだか
銭形平次
花のお江戸は 八百八町
今日も決めての
今日も決めての 銭がとぶ
みせてききたい こともある
悪い奴らにゃ 悪い奴らにゃ
先手をとるが
恋のいろはは 見当つかぬ
とんだことさと
とんだことさと にが笑い
道はときには 曲がりもするが
曲げちゃならない 人の道
どこへゆくのか どこへゆくのか
銭形平次
なんだ神田の 明神下で
胸に思案の
胸に思案の 月をみる
The song "銭形平次" by 舟木一夫 is an uplifting tribute to the popular Japanese fictional detective, Zenigata Heiji. The lyrics speak of the mysteries that Zenigata Heiji solves, and his reputation as a skilled detective. The opening lines, "If you're a man, put all your energy into it. Even if it gets tangled up, solve the mystery. Who summoned me? Who summoned me? Zenigata Heiji," set the tone for the rest of the song. It's a song about determination, bravery, and solving puzzles.
The chorus of the song is an ode to Edo, which was the old name for Tokyo: "Flower of Edo has 808 towns. Today, money flies with every decision made." The verses alternate between discussing Zenigata Heiji's detective work and his personal life. The line, "I don't want to show anyone my shabby weapon, but there are times when I want to prove myself" speaks of his devotion to his job and the challenges he faces in his personal life.
The lyrics also reference Zenigata Heiji's tendency to take the initiative when dealing with bad guys. The line, "To the bad guys, he takes the initiative. The colors of love are unpredictable. As unexpected as a sudden outburst of laughter," speaks to Zenigata Heiji's fearless nature and how it helps him catch the criminals he's after.
Overall, "銭形平次" is a song that celebrates the heroism and determination of one of Japan's most beloved fictional detectives.
Line by Line Meaning
男だったら 一つにかける
If you're a man, you bet everything on one card
かけてもつれた 謎をとく
Even if it's tangled, you solve the mystery
誰がよんだか 誰がよんだか
Whoever calls you, whoever calls you
銭形平次
It's Zenigata Heiji's intro
花のお江戸は 八百八町
The flower of Edo has 808 streets
今日も決めての 今日も決めての 銭がとぶ
Spending money again today, spending money again today
やぼな十手は みせたくないが
I don't want to show my weak Jutte, but
みせてききたい こともある
Sometimes I need to show it
悪い奴らにゃ 悪い奴らにゃ
To bad people, to bad people
先手をとるが
I'll make the first move
恋のいろはは 見当つかぬ
The ABC's of love, I have no idea
とんだことさと にが笑い
A bitter smile at such a thing
道はときには 曲がりもするが
Sometimes the path takes a turn too
曲げちゃならない 人の道
We shouldn't bend over, even on the path of humanity
どこへゆくのか どこへゆくのか
Where are we going, where are we going
銭形平次
It's Zenigata Heiji's intro
なんだ神田の 明神下で
What is it, under the Meijin in Kanda
胸に思案の
Pondering in my heart
胸に思案の 月をみる
Pondering in my heart, looking at the moon
Writer(s): 安藤 実親, 関沢 新一, 関沢 新一, 安藤 実親
Contributed by Alex P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.