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.
Stay Together
DA PUMP Lyrics
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いつもひとりきりの君
どんな辛い夜が
君をダウンさせたんだろう
真っ暗闇に迷うような
だれも信じられないそんな君に
明けない夜は決してないことを
俺が教えてあげるから
Stay together いつもまぶしい
俺だけのあの笑顔とりもどすから
Keep on lovin' you
大切な運命 俺が守るから
みんな同じさ現実が
怖い逃げ出したくなる
だけど肩をそうっと
あたためる誰かがいればもう
めまいするよな街の波に
ひとり流され涙することもない
やっと出会えたふたりができる
なにかがみつかるはずだから
Stay together いつもやさしい
俺だけのその笑顔はなさないから
Keep on lovin' you
大切な未来 俺が守るから
雨の夜近寄る孤独せまりくる
耐える君に愛のエール贈る
夢はこの暗闇の出口の彼方
光差すのさ耐える
君にきたるべき明日
まぶしい朝ふたりむかえるまで
俺はここに stay together
Stay together いつもまぶしい
俺だけのこの笑顔愛してるから
Keep on lovin' you
大切な運命 俺が守るから
Stay together いつもやさしい
俺だけのその笑顔はなさないから
Keep on lovin' you
大切な未来 俺が守るから
Stay together
The lyrics of DA PUMP's song, Stay Together, convey the message of being there for someone who is going through a tough time. The song starts with the lines, "明日におびえひざを抱く いつもひとりきりの君" which translates to "You always hold your knees in fear for tomorrow, alone." The singer wonders what kind of difficult nights have made the person feel this way. The lyrics then offer the assurance that they will be there for the person, and that no night will be endless.
The chorus of the song, "Stay Together," emphasizes that the singer will always be there for their loved one, and that they will retrieve their smile. The lyrics have a positive and encouraging message, telling the person not to be afraid because they have someone who will be with them. The song ends with the lines "Stay together いつもまぶしい 俺だけのこの笑顔愛してるから Keep on lovin' you 大切な未来 俺が守るから" which means "Stay together, always shining, I love your smile, Keep on lovin' you; I will protect our important future."
Line by Line Meaning
明日におびえひざを抱く
You're always scared of tomorrow and face it alone, holding your knees. I wonder what kind of painful nights you've had that made you feel down.
どんな辛い夜が君をダウンさせたんだろう
I wonder what kind of difficult nights brought you down.
真っ暗闇に迷うようなだれも信じられないそんな君に
You who feel lost in the darkness and don't trust anyone.
明けない夜は決してないことを 俺が教えてあげるから
I'll teach you that there is no such thing as a never-ending night, so don't give up hope.
Stay together いつもまぶしい 俺だけのあの笑顔とりもどすから
Stay together with me, and I'll bring back that bright smile that belongs only to me.
大切な運命 俺が守るから
I'll protect our precious destiny.
みんな同じさ現実が怖い逃げ出したくなる
We're all the same; reality is scary, and we feel like running away.
だけど肩をそうっとあたためる誰かがいればもう
But if someone warmly embraces and supports us, we won't feel alone anymore.
めまいするよな街の波にひとり流され涙することもない
We won't be swept away by the dizzying waves of the city and cry alone anymore.
やっと出会えたふたりができるなにかがみつかるはずだから
Since we've finally met, we'll surely find something together.
Stay together いつもやさしい 俺だけのその笑顔はなさないから
Stay together with me, and I'll never let go of that gentle smile that belongs only to me.
大切な未来 俺が守るから
I'll protect our precious future.
雨の夜近寄る孤独せまりくる 耐える君に愛のエール贈る
On a rainy night, as loneliness draws near, I send you cheers of love for enduring it.
夢はこの暗闇の出口の彼方 光差すのさ耐える
The dream is beyond this darkness, and we endure knowing that light will shine on us.
君にきたるべき明日 まぶしい朝ふたりむかえるまで
Until we meet the dazzling morning of the future that awaits you,
俺はここに stay together
I'll be here, so stay together with me.
Stay together いつもまぶしい 俺だけのこの笑顔愛してるから
Stay together with me, and I'll love that dazzling smile that belongs only to me.
Keep on lovin' you 大切な運命 俺が守るから
I'll keep on loving you and protect our precious destiny.
Stay together いつもやさしい 俺だけのその笑顔はなさないから
Stay together with me, and I'll never let go of that gentle smile that belongs only to me.
Keep on lovin' you 大切な未来 俺が守るから
I'll keep on loving you and protect our precious future.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: m.c.A.T, Akio Togashi
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-iz9eq1bv6j
丁度DA PUMP全盛期の頃の4人です
どうして4人がバラバラにならなきゃいけなかったのでしょうか……
現代、これほど実力のあるアーティストはどんなに探しても居ない現状だと思います。
あどけない笑顔の4人。
4人の楽しさが観ているこちらにも伝わります。
何とかもう一度、4人で歌える日が来て欲しい
叶わない夢かもしれないけど願いを込めて待っています。
いつまでも4人のファンです。
@user-dm8sy1rl3c
スーツ姿がめっちゃ似合って踊れて歌えてラップできるイケメングループDAPUMP以外いる？
@user-vw2in1vv5h
やっぱ4DPは特別…
四人にしか出せない空気感がある…
変な意味じゃなくISSAと平等に渡り合えるのはこの3人しかいない気がする
@mikamizuno1818
この時代に「世界で最もハンサムな顔100人」があったらISSAは間違いなくTOP10入りしていただろうなあ✨因みに女性部門は1990年から、男性部門は2013年からだそうです。
それにしても、パンプは歌もダンスも衣装もMVのクオリティも高くて、今見てもカッコイイーー！ISSAの高音はシビれるね🥰惚れてまう
@___12286
何回見ても本当に飽きない。
ダンスも歌もやっぱりセンス抜群だなー。今のDA PUMPもISSAさんが頑張ってきた証だし大好きだけど、やっぱりこの4人のDA PUMPが最強すぎる！再結成とはいかなくてももう一度この間4人の歌が聴きたいです。
@ishiihiromi0102
お稽古
@user-ow7tg1kl1f
何故だろう、切ない· · ·。
@user-qo4ob3sx4j
「明けない夜は決して無い」この歌詞は
苦労を乗り越えたDA PUMPだからこそ
より心に響き、勇気づけられます。
特にサビの「大切な」の伸びが最高。
@user-zi4kf9dp9t
みんなカッコいいんだけど、忍がやばすぎるかっこよさよ💞
@user-iz9eq1bv6j
丁度DA PUMP全盛期の頃の4人です
どうして4人がバラバラにならなきゃいけなかったのでしょうか……
現代、これほど実力のあるアーティストはどんなに探しても居ない現状だと思います。
あどけない笑顔の4人。
4人の楽しさが観ているこちらにも伝わります。
何とかもう一度、4人で歌える日が来て欲しい
叶わない夢かもしれないけど願いを込めて待っています。
いつまでも4人のファンです。
@user-wg2ig1lt2y
四人時代のDA PUMPの曲でこれが一番好きかも。
どれもいいんだけどね。
つか、しのぶ…めちゃめちゃタイプ。