Famed for their ability in both dancing and singing, and for their good looks, Da Pump's debut as four members, Issa, Ken, Yukinari, and Shinobu, came in 1997 with the song "Feelin' Good - It's PARADISE". The group originally came from Okinawa Actors School but are now part of the Avex Network and are produced by Akio Togashi. Their songs tend to have a quick tempo and often include elements of rap. Da Pump often appears in TV shows, movies, and magazines throughout Japan.
Following a DUI arrest in 2005, Shinobu temporarily suspended all activities from the group. However, on 7 April 2006, he officially announced that he has left the group. The remaining members of DA PUMP will continue on as three. During his leave, he returned to Okinawa and in a letter posted on his management company's website he explained that during his time there he felt an urge to perform the music of the perfecture and with those sentiments decided to leave the group. In December 2008, Yukinari also announced his leaving the group, and within hours, it was announced that Da Pump would add seven new members and become a multimedia entertainment group. In December 2009, Ken left the group to pursue a solo career, leaving Issa as the only remaining member from the groups original lineup.
In mid-2018, Da Pump made their comeback with the song "U.S.A.", which became a smash hit and somewhat popularized the famous dance move created by American rapper Blocboy JB, the Shoot, in Japan, as a result of the music video and choreography using said dance move during the chorus of the song.
Com'on Be My Girl!
DA PUMP Lyrics
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それでもクールに決める
冷や汗まみれの一途な oh! my mind
君はまだ気付かない
こんな苦しさと背中あわせにある
充実感 穏やかさ
恋が gave to me, gave to me!
俺の術
何万回も言える love you!
Do you wanna be, be my girl!
この思いは届く 届けるさ
(Baby, baby, baby, baby)
過去最大級の baby, I love you!
Do you wanna be, be my girl!
手に汗にぎる 決意今
(Promise, promise, promise, promise)
言葉じゃ照れちゃうようじゃ
大事な君に失礼
誘惑だらけの街は玉手箱
君はまだ気付かない
遠い気がしてた君を守りたくて
騙さない 泣かさない
恋が gave to me, gave to me!
俺の術
何万回も言える love you!
Do you wanna be, be my girl!
そう今も明日も 誰よりも
(Baby, baby, baby, baby)
問題ないって言い聞かす
Do you wanna be, be my girl!
街に繰り出す5時に角
(Promise, promise,promise, promise)
Hey! one, two
Check it! check it! mic
I like な君の前に立ちゃ vibe
大分押さえきれずにまたバイク
またがる度に思うやっぱ my girl!
Yo! yo! これまさに恋愛!
絶対 high な気分 要 check it!
I said it one for da honey!
Two for da love!
Come on yo! be my girl!
何万回も言える love you!
Do you wanna be, be my girl!
この思いは届く 届けるさ
(Baby, baby, baby, baby)
過去最大級の baby, I love you!
Do you wanna be, be my girl!
手に汗にぎる 決意今
(Promise, promise, promise, promise)
(Baby, baby, baby, baby)
The song "Com'on! Be My Girl!" by DA PUMP starts off with the feeling of being unable to look at the person they like and still trying to play it cool. The singer's mind is in turmoil, as they try to hide their feelings towards their lover. They are willing to endure the pain that comes with it, keeping calm and composed with their one-sided love. They feel fulfilled and peaceful thanks to the love given to them. They want to profess their love to their lover thousands of times and ask if they want to be their girl. The singer compares the city to a treasure box, full of temptations, but the most important thing to them is protecting their lover, who they feel is unaware of their feelings. Throughout the song, they promise to not deceive or make their lover cry, as their love has given them confidence and power.
Overall, the song is about the singer's intense love for their crush and the lengths they will go through to protect and cherish them. The lyrics are passionate and heartfelt, with a mix of feelings like anxiety, happiness, and love.
Line by Line Meaning
まともに顔さえ見れず
I can't even look at you properly
それでもクールに決める
Despite that, I try to look cool
冷や汗まみれの一途な oh! my mind
My mind is filled with dedication and sweat
君はまだ気付かない
You still haven't realized
こんな苦しさと背中あわせにある
I am faced with this pain, always right behind me
充実感穏やかさ 恋が gave to me, gave to me! 俺の術
The sense of fulfillment and calm that love gives me; it's my trick
何万回も言える love you!
I can say 'I love you' thousands of times
Do you wanna be, be my girl!
Do you want to be my girl?
この思いは届く届けるさ (Baby, baby, baby, baby)
I will make my feelings reach you (Baby, baby, baby, baby)
過去最大級の baby, I love you!
This is the biggest love I've ever had, baby!
手に汗にぎる決意今 (Promise, promise, promise, promise)
Making a sweaty-handed pledge right now (Promise, promise, promise, promise)
言葉じゃ照れちゃうようじゃ 大事な君に失礼
If I get embarrassed with my words, I'll be rude to you
誘惑だらけの街は玉手箱
This town is like a treasure box with temptations
遠い気がしてた君を守りたくて
I want to protect you, who seems so far away
騙さない泣かさない 恋が gave to me, gave to me! 俺の術
I won't deceive you or make you cry; it's my trick with love
そう今も明日も誰よりも(Baby, baby, baby, baby)
Yes, today and tomorrow, more than anyone else (Baby, baby, baby, baby)
問題ないって言い聞かす
I tell myself that there's no problem
街に繰り出す5時に角 (Promise, promise,promise, promise)
Corner of the streets when I venture out to town (Promise, promise, promise, promise)
Hey! one, two Check it! check it! mic
Hey! One, two! Check it! Check it! Mic!
I like な君の前に立ちゃ vibe
I get a good vibe standing in front of you
大分押さえきれずにまたバイク
I can hardly contain myself and end up on my bike again
またがる度に思うやっぱ my girl!
Every time I ride, I think, 'Yes, she's my girl!'
Yo! yo! これまさに恋愛!
Yo! Yo! This is absolutely love!
絶対 high な気分要 check it!
Definitely check out this high feeling!
I said it one for da honey! Two for da love!
I said it's one for the honey and two for the love!
Come on yo! be my girl!
Come on, be my girl!
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: m.c.A.T, Akio Togashi
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