SMAP was first formed in 1988, though their debut single came in 1991. SMAP officially stands for the English words "Sports and Music Assemble People". SMAP originally consisted of the current five members plus 森且行 (Mori Katsuyuki) who left in May 1996 to pursue a career in auto racing.
SMAP was started as an idol group by the famous "Johnny & Associates", a conglomerate known for its "cute boys only" policy. The SMAP members met each other in 1987 and were called "Skate Boys." They were backup dancers for 光GENJI (Hikaru GENJI), which was a popular idol group at the time. In 1988, they formed SMAP. Nakai, the oldest, became the group's leader. Their debut in 1991, in a time when there weren't many music programs, was not immediately successful. Of all of Johnny's groups, SMAP was the least popular. Since SMAP was so unsuccessful, Nakai asked Johnny's office to let SMAP have a variety program to make people laugh with their unique personalities.
The program was called "I Love SMAP." Through this program, SMAP slowly gained popularity. 1993 was a year of opportunities for SMAP. They had a hit single, and SMAP member Takuya Kimura was in a dorama called 'Asunaro Hakusho," in which he played Osamu Toride, a shy cute boy. Asunaro was a big hit and Kimura's popularity soared. At the same time, SMAP also provided the opening ("Egao no GENKI") and ending songs for the anime Hime-chan's Ribbon, and Tsuyoshi Kusanagi appeared in multiple episodes both as himself as the voice of a regular character.
After that SMAP members starred in movies both individually and as a group, and SMAP continued to release new hit singles. Their song "Yozora no Mukou" is now in some Japanese textbooks.
In 1996, SMAP started their own variety program called SMAP X SMAP (also called S x S or SmaSma). On S x S, they cook, perform in comedy sketches, play games, sing, dance, and so on. S x S has been one of the most well-known TV programs in Japan since it started. The members of SMAP did things on the show that Japanese celebrities had never done on television before, steering Japanese television in new creative ways and creating even more publicity and popularity for the group. As "the super idol group that does anything", they began starring in a wide variety of programs ranging from live stage to music, dancing, hosting other programs, acting in movies, commercials, etc.
In 2001, Inagaki was involved in a traffic altercation. There were allegations of wrongdoing on his part, and he briefly retreated from the public spotlight. However, the ultimate result of the incident was to put SMAP in the public eye once more, which only increased their popularity. Inagaki has since made a comeback, and starred in a 2004 drama about a fictional Japanese investment banker killed in the events of September 11.
SMAP members are said to be the most famous stars in Japan. Though a comparison to American groups like The Backstreet Boys is not entirely musically inaccurate, even at the peak of their popularity, no American boy band has come close to the pervasiveness of SMAP. To give a sense of the popularity (and ubiquity) of SMAP, note that in 2003, SMAP leader Nakai was identified as the highest tax payer of any entertainer in Japan by the Japanese National Tax Bureau. That same year, he was involved in at least four television shows simultaneously, in addition to commercials.
There were speculations that SMAP would disband following Takuya Kimura's announcement of his marriage and Goro Inagaki's traffic altercation in 2001. Although they did not release even a single in 2004, the popularity of SMAP is still strong. This is reflected in the charts, where both their latest album and a recent single (017 SAMPLE BANG! and BANG BANG! バカンス!) topped the respective daily charts just moments after their release.
These releases were followed by the album "Pop Up! SMAP!" in 2006, which included the popular single "Dear Woman" used in a commercial for Tsubaki face care.
In 2007 musical activities seemed to have quieted down, with all members busy with other projects like TV dramas and movie, but the two singles of that year, "Arigatou" for Tsuyoshi's drama "Boku no aruku michi" and "Dangan Fighter" used a a theme for the TBS baseball coverage, again were major hits.
Besides more hit dramas in 2008, the singles "Sonomama/White Message" and "Sono toki, kitto yumejanai" were release, followed by a short surprise tour and a new album called "super.modern.artistic.performance" with it's release in September 2008.
朝日を見に行こうよ
Smap Lyrics
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一人きりの真夜中って とても寂しいでしょ
夜空の星に 願いを込めてみれば
いつかきっとかなう日が 君には来るだろう
いつか大人になって恋をして 心が変わっていても
今見てる風景の様に 変わらないものもある
きっと忘れないで その澄んだ心を大切にね
悲しいことも いつかきっとあるはず
でも夢を捨てるなんて とても馬鹿なこと
手をつないで歩いたことなんて とっくに忘れていても
"きれいね"とつぶやいた そのままでいて欲しい
僕とあの桟橋まで 朝日を見に行こうよ
ほらオレンジ色の 海がきれいでしょ
そうさ悲しくなったとき 思い出してみてごらん
きっと忘れないで 二人の思い出を大切にね
いつかこの桟橋まで 朝日を見においでよ
あの日口ずさんだ 歌が聴こえるでしょう
そうさ戻っておいでよ 時がずっと流れても
この朝日は変わらないよ いつでも待ってる
僕とこの先の海へ 朝日を見に行こうよ
きっと忘れないで その澄んだ心を大切にね
いつまでも
The lyrics of SMAP's song "朝日を見に行こうよ" (Let's go see the morning sun) describe the longing for connection and shared experiences with someone special. The verses depict the loneliness of sleepless nights and the wish for companionship, and the chorus reinforces the idea that some things, like the beauty of nature and cherished memories, never change despite the ups and downs of life.
The song encourages the listener to hold onto their dreams and not to give them up, even when faced with hardship. The bridge suggests that even if the memory of holding hands and walking together has faded, the sentiment behind a simple compliment ("you're beautiful") still holds weight, and should be cherished. The final verse promises that the morning sun will always be there, waiting for us to come and see it.
Overall, "朝日を見に行こうよ" is a touching reminder of the importance of connection, shared memories and the power of nature to lift us up. Its message is universal and timeless, and can be appreciated by anyone who has ever longed for companionship, held onto a cherished memory, or appreciated the beauty of a sunrise.
Line by Line Meaning
眠れない夜は 僕を起こして欲しい
When I can't sleep at night, I want someone to wake me up
一人きりの真夜中って とても寂しいでしょ
Being alone at midnight is very lonely
夜空の星に 願いを込めてみれば
If you put your wish into the stars in the night sky
いつかきっとかなう日が 君には来るだろう
Someday, there will surely come a day when your wish comes true
いつか大人になって恋をして 心が変わっていても
Even if you grow up and fall in love, and your heart changes
今見てる風景の様に 変わらないものもある
There are things that don't change, just like the scenery you see now
僕とこの先の海へ 朝日を見に行こうよ
Let's go see the sunrise together at the sea ahead with me
きっと忘れないで その澄んだ心を大切にね
Don't forget to cherish your pure heart
悲しいことも いつかきっとあるはず
There will surely be sad things someday
でも夢を捨てるなんて とても馬鹿なこと
But giving up on your dreams is a very foolish thing
手をつないで歩いたことなんて とっくに忘れていても
Even if we forget about holding hands and walking together, long ago
"きれいね"とつぶやいた そのままでいて欲しい
I want you to stay just the way you are, muttering 'how beautiful'
僕とあの桟橋まで 朝日を見に行こうよ
Let's go see the sunrise together at that pier with me
ほらオレンジ色の 海がきれいでしょ
Look, the orange-colored sea is beautiful, isn't it?
そうさ悲しくなったとき 思い出してみてごらん
When you feel sad, try and remember
きっと忘れないで 二人の思い出を大切にね
Don't forget to cherish our memories
いつかこの桟橋まで 朝日を見においでよ
Come and see the sunrise at this pier someday
あの日口ずさんだ 歌が聴こえるでしょう
You can probably hear the song you hummed that day
そうさ戻っておいでよ 時がずっと流れても
Yes, come back, no matter how much time has passed
この朝日は変わらないよ いつでも待ってる
This sunrise will never change, waiting for you anytime
いつまでも
Forever
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Shinji Yasuda
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-vu9gy4qe4s
歌を流しながら、、、
なにしよう、、
お茶を入れながらとか
心地よい音とリズム😊
映像を見ちゃうと見入って
白くて丸いっていうのがホワッといい
ゆっくりタイミングが良くて
雰囲気があって
やわらかい気持ちになる✨✨✨
目に入った
髪型、後ろのカットいい素敵✨
@maki9151
「眠れない夜は 僕を起こして欲しい
一人きりの真夜中って とても寂しいでしょ」
歌い始めから瞬くんの優しい歌声と優しい歌詞とメロディに包まれ自然と涙溢れてきます( ˘˘̥ )
そしてミディアムテンポで心穏やかになるし優しさに包まれ癒されました♡
澄んだ心を大切にね…
大人になっても忘れたくないそんな気持ちがこもった素敵な曲
SMAPの曲の中で大好きな曲でした
優しいカバーをありがとう♡
@emi-cm1iy
前日に明日アップできると思うので
楽しみに待っていてくださいね😊
と、キャスで言っていたので
今年初めにアップされる歌は何だろう？
あれかな🙄それとも…と予想しながら
楽しみに待っていたら
YouTubeのお知らせ、タイトル見た瞬間
ビックリ✨全く想像してなかった😆
SMAPの「朝日を見に行こうよ」
この優しい歌詞とメロディが
瞬くんの包み込んでくれるような
やわらかな歌声に合っていて心が落ち着き
その中に芯の強さも感じとっても安心する☺️
なのに涙が止まらない😢 心は笑顔🙌✨
嬉しい時♡も涙って出るんだなぁ～笑
2020年も瞬くんの歌をたくさん聴いたな♬*ﾟ
特に12月は毎日投稿してくれたから
ワクワクの連続だった😄
3月以降は思っていた形ではなかったけど
いつも嬉しい楽しいドキドキわくわく♡
大好きをありがとう😌
ラストは オリジナルの「strawberry 」
そして 「UPDATE」 弾き語りで始まった
2021年✨なっちゃった(笑)の始まりw
その歌と受け取れる場所♪それが私の
朝日なんだと思う🌅🌈✨✨✨✨✨
誰もが頑張るときも必要だと思うけど
あまり無理はしすぎないでね🤗
今年も共に変わらず✨よろしくね♡😉
@stfe12
いいことない今のこのときに、めちゃくちゃ癒せます
有り難うございます❗
@user-wh6hs7eg2c
めちゃくちゃいいです
ここんとこ、毎日聴いてる
昔から俺この歌好きでカラオケでもよく歌ってた
@YUKI-ho3qe
冷たい雨の朝だけど、雨男さんが朝日を見に連れて行ってくれたからあったかくなりました。心は晴れです☀️いつも優しい歌声ありがとうございます。今日も頑張れます🤗
@makiume5495
大好きな曲です❤
ありがとうございます。
@am2076ok
この曲がすごく好きで最近見つけてからめっちゃ聞いています！
@yaya32u49
素晴らしいです、探し当てた気分です。
@user-uz2rx4sv1e
初めて聞きました！名曲を…なんと！！いい声すぎてリピートして聴いてます♪
@kao7648
イケボですね☺️
今までこの曲カバーした人のなかで
一番聴きやすい声でした👏🎶
@user-fi5hg7oy5r
本日あさイチ、これを聞いて気分よくスタートしました😆🎵💐
本当にいいお声です❣️
いつもたくさんの癒しをありがとう☀️🌄
かなり😂年下なのに、この包容力に包まれて幸せ😆🍀
@user-zm4hn9fn1k
失恋したら、この曲を聴いて泣けるだけ泣いたら良いね!そうすれば、新しい出会いが必ず有るからね🐭