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.
Da Funk
DA PUMP Lyrics
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なんてキャッチー・ミュージック
モットーに相応しい (相応しい)
スウィングするブラスはハートみたい
次の展開はオレら次第 (次第)
ピンチさえ魅せたい 背後は断崖
超ハラハラするだろ?
君の愛をかっさらい
愛で還元したい
(Supah funk) 想像の未来で君は笑っているかい?
(Future funk) 抗って 繋いで ずっと
楽しむスタンス
どんな逆境の中だって舞いたいや
(Supah funk) yeah!
(Future funk) yeah!
イライラ・メソメソしないで da funk
Do da, do da funk, ho!
Supah, supah funk
固まってフリージング (whoa!)
止まってた日々 (あの日々)
でも "別れ" より ちょっと多い "出逢い" (yeah)
諦めたはずの夢をもう一回 (もう一回)
君の肩越しに見たミッドナイト (ayy)
嗚呼 目頭が too hot
普遍のノスタルジア (君にノスタルジア)
そのモザイクとっぱらい
真実を知りたい
(Supah funk) ダンシング・ビートを君と刻むハーモナイズ
(Future funk) 絡まって 解いて 結って 運命のアーカイブ
どんな状態の君だって愛したいや
(Supah funk) yeah!
(Future funk) yeah!
日に日に・スクスク育ってく love
(Hoo)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
スクラッチしがちなライフをキャッチし合う
まっさらなハートをいつだって差し出すから
どうか信じて 未来永劫
想像の未来で君は笑っているかい?
(Future funk) 抗って 繋いで ずっと
楽しむスタンス (ずっと楽しむスタンス)
(Supah funk) 想像の未来で君は笑っているかい? (笑ってるかい?)
(Future funk) 抗って 繋いで ずっと楽しむスタンス
どんな逆境の中だって舞いたいや
(Supah funk) yeah!
(Future funk) yeah!
イライラ・メソメソしないで da funk (da funk)
Su-su-su-su-supah funky, yeah
Su-su-su-su-supah funky, yeah
どんな逆境の中だって舞いたいや
(Supah funk) yeah!
(Future funk) yeah!
イライラ・メソメソしないで da funk
(Gotta get that supah funk)
Ho!
The lyrics to "DA FUNK" by DA PUMP are about embracing a positive and upbeat attitude, even in the face of adversity. The song encourages listeners to let go of frustrations and dance to the rhythm of life. It highlights the importance of remaining joyful and not succumbing to negative emotions. The lyrics emphasize the power of love and the desire to create a future filled with happiness and connectedness.
The song celebrates the catchy music and the swinging brass instruments that represent the heart. It mentions wanting to show even the challenging moments, as if hanging on a cliff, to captivate and inspire. The lyrics also touch upon freezing and stopping in the past, but emphasizing that there are more encounters than farewells. It speaks of revisiting dreams that were once abandoned and the nostalgia felt in the presence of someone special.
Overall, "DA FUNK" encourages listeners to embrace a carefree and positive attitude, face challenges with a dance, and cherish connections and love in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, hey
Expressing enthusiasm and excitement.
なんてキャッチー・ミュージック
What a catchy music.
モットーに相応しい (相応しい)
Suitable for our motto.
スウィングするブラスはハートみたい
The swinging brass is like a heart.
次の展開はオレら次第 (次第)
The next development is up to us.
ピンチさえ魅せたい 背後は断崖
Even want to show off in times of trouble, the back is a cliff.
超ハラハラするだろ?
It must be super thrilling, right?
情熱はサファイア
Passion is like a sapphire.
君の愛をかっさらい
Taking away your love.
愛で還元したい
Want to reciprocate with love.
(Supah funk) 想像の未来で君は笑っているかい?
In the imagined future, are you smiling?
(Future funk) 抗って 繋いで ずっと
Resisting, connecting, forever.
楽しむスタンス
Enjoying the stance.
どんな逆境の中だって舞いたいや
I want to dance in any adversity.
イライラ・メソメソしないで da funk
Don't get frustrated and gloomy, da funk.
Do da, do da funk, ho!
Do the funk, ho!
Supah, supah funk
Super, super funky.
固まってフリージング (whoa!)
Frozen, immobile.
止まってた日々 (あの日々)
The days that were stopped (those days).
でも '別れ' より ちょっと多い '出逢い' (yeah)
But there are a bit more 'encounters' than 'goodbyes' (yeah).
諦めたはずの夢をもう一回 (もう一回)
Giving up on dreams, but one more time.
君の肩越しに見たミッドナイト (ayy)
Midnight I saw over your shoulder (ayy).
嗚呼 目頭が too hot
Ah, eyes are too hot (filled with tears).
普遍のノスタルジア (君にノスタルジア)
Eternal nostalgia (nostalgia for you).
そのモザイクとっぱらい
Remove that mosaic.
真実を知りたい
Want to know the truth.
(Supah funk) ダンシング・ビートを君と刻むハーモナイズ
Harmonizing the dancing beat with you.
(Future funk) 絡まって 解いて 結って 運命のアーカイブ
Entwining, unraveling, tying, the archive of fate.
どんな状態の君だって愛したいや
I want to love you in any state.
日に日に・スクスク育ってく love
Love growing day by day.
(Hoo)
Expression of emphasis.
スクラッチしがちなライフをキャッチし合う
Catching each other's scratch-prone life.
まっさらなハートをいつだって差し出すから
Always offering a blank heart.
どうか信じて 未来永劫
Please believe, forever and ever.
想像の未来で君は笑っているかい?
In the imagined future, are you smiling?
(Future funk) 抗って 繋いで ずっと
Resisting, connecting, forever.
楽しむスタンス (ずっと楽しむスタンス)
Enjoying the stance (always enjoying the stance).
(Supah funk) 想像の未来で君は笑っているかい? (笑ってるかい?)
In the imagined future, are you smiling? (Are you laughing?)
(Future funk) 抗って 繋いで ずっと楽しむスタンス
Resisting, connecting, always enjoying the stance.
どんな逆境の中だって舞いたいや
I want to dance in any adversity.
イライラ・メソメソしないで da funk (da funk)
Don't get frustrated and gloomy, da funk (da funk).
Su-su-su-su-supah funky, yeah
Su-su-su-su-supah funky, yeah
どんな逆境の中だって舞いたいや
I want to dance in any adversity.
(Supah funk) yeah!
(Supah funk) yeah!
(Future funk) yeah!
(Future funk) yeah!
イライラ・メソメソしないで da funk
Don't get frustrated and gloomy, da funk.
(Gotta get that supah funk)
(Gotta get that supah funk)
Ho!
Expression of excitement or surprise.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Matt Ermine, Shungo.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Lockinon
演出も振付も情報過多になりがちな時代にここまで引き算で振付できるのカッコいいすぎる。
シンプルでキャッチーを、ゴリゴリのストリートダンサー達が挑戦しているのが今のDA PUMPの意義！
あさえもん
常に進化し続けてるよなDA PUMP(*´ｪ`*)
めめちゃん
爽やかさを残してかっこ良さ伝えれるのはDAPUMPしかいない‼️
Jun Mercury
何回リピートしてもハッピーになります。DA PUMPって凄い‼️
mocoもこ
100万回 おめでとう🙌
イライラめそめそしないでのフレーズが胸に刺さる。DA PUMPに励まされてる私です
あんころもち
有線でかかってて気になって見に来たらこれ中毒性ヤバい…
ISSAの声が本当に心地よくて何度も聴きたくなる
ぴょんぴょん
USENで初めて耳にしたとき、爽快感すごかった。
仕事中でもルンルンになれるっていうか・・・さすがDA PUMPだね。みんなをハッピーにさせるね。
Kaoru HK
ノリのいい粋なファンクミュージックに大人の遊びゴコロ溢れるダンス、ISSAさんの突き抜けるボーカルが気持ち良すぎて聴けば聴くほどクセになる💕
DA PUMPの表現の幅広さと奥行きの深さ、プロフェッショナルな技術と懐の深いエンターテイメント性が抜群の大好きな一曲です🎉✨
Chibimaru
㊗️25万回再生✨
アルバム発売日までに着々と再生回数上がってるのが嬉しい😊
沢山の方にアルバムとこの楽曲が届いて欲しいですね✨
楽しく踊ってるDA PUMPのみんなを見てると癒しと元気を貰えます🥰
otu OTU
これ中毒性あるわ
何回もリピートして満足してるはずなのに、気がつくとまた聴きに来てる