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.
Best Friend
Smap Lyrics
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ケンカなんかしても 僕は本気じゃないよ
やさしさなんて誰も見えないし
素直にこの気持ち うまく言えないだけ
分かっているよ 僕を心配
してることは だけど
(思いをそっと つたえておくれ)
Best friend, best friend 大切なひと
一番身近な僕の best friend
そんな悲しげな 顔をしないでほしい
僕だってちょっと困って目をそらす
耳を塞いでも ココロ閉ざさない
聞こえているよ 信じていいよ
ずっと僕を だから
(思いをそっと つたえておくれ)
Best friend, best friend 大好きなひと
とってもとっても 僕の best friend
今夜テーブルに メモを置いておくよ
「ごめんなさい!」って小さく書くつもり
風が吹きぬけて 嵐過ぎたあと
必ずきっと いつも通りに
空が晴れる ように
(思いはそっと むねまで届け)
Best friend, best friend 素敵な笑顔
明日は見せてよ 僕の best friend
Best friend, best friend 大好きなひと
とってもとっても 僕の best friend
The song "BEST FRIEND" by SMAP is an ode to a beloved friend. The lyrics "Best friend, best friend, taisetsuna hito" translate to "Best friend, best friend, the most important person." The singer expresses that, even if they fight, he is not serious about it, and his friend should not take it to heart. He also believes that no one can see the kindness in his heart, and he struggles to express his feelings. Nonetheless, he understands that his friend worries about him, and he asks his friend to understand him patiently.
The singer of the song knows that his friend is going through a difficult time, and he wants to be there for him. The phrase "sonna kanashige na kao wo shinaidehoshii" translates to "I don't want to see that sad face." He encourages his friend to talk to him about his worries, even if he feels like he wants to shut off his feelings. The singer also promises to leave a note on the table, apologizing for any wrong he may have done, hoping that after the storm, everything will go back to normal.
Overall, the song "BEST FRIEND" tells the story of a sincere, kind, and loyal friendship that people can rely on. The singer recognizes the value of friendship and reassures his best friend that he is always there for him, even in challenging times.
Line by Line Meaning
Best friend, best friend 大切なひと
Your existence in my life is unmeasurably important to me.
ケンカなんかしても 僕は本気じゃないよ
Even if we fight, it doesn't mean I'm no longer your true friend.
やさしさなんて誰も見えないし
Kindness is often invisible to others.
素直にこの気持ち うまく言えないだけ
I just can't articulate my feelings honestly.
分かっているよ 僕を心配してることは だけど
I know that you're worrying about me, but...
(思いをそっと つたえておくれ)
...please understand my unspoken feelings.
一番身近な僕の best friend
You are my closest friend.
そんな悲しげな 顔をしないでほしい
I don't want to see you with such a sad face.
僕だってちょっと困って目をそらす
Even I sometimes get troubled and look away.
耳を塞いでも ココロ閉ざさない
Even when I try to ignore it, I can't keep my heart from feeling it.
聞こえているよ 信じていいよ
I hear you, you can believe me.
ずっと僕を だから (思いをそっと つたえておくれ)
That's why, please always communicate with me your thoughts.
Best friend, best friend 大好きなひと
You are my beloved friend.
今夜テーブルに メモを置いておくよ
Tonight, I'll leave a note on the table.
「ごめんなさい!」って小さく書くつもり
I'm planning to write 'I'm sorry' in a small letter.
風が吹きぬけて 嵐過ぎたあと
After the storm, the wind blows through.
必ずきっと いつも通りに 空が晴れる ように
Definitely, the sky will clear up and everything will be as it used to be.
(思いはそっと むねまで届け)
Please let my feelings reach your heart.
Best friend, best friend 素敵な笑顔
Your lovely smile, my beloved friend.
明日は見せてよ 僕の best friend
Please show me your smile tomorrow too, my best friend.
とってもとっても 僕の best friend
Truly and completely, you are my best friend.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Yuko Fukushima, Hiromi Mori, Kyohei Tsutsumi
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-su9jq3op8o
このBESTfriendには、
メンバー1人1人の、
思いが詰まっている曲なんだと思う。
歌い出しから、うつむき加減な、
中居くんを見て、また泣いてるの?
心配そうに、していましたね。
中居くんの分も四人が一生懸命に、
BESTfriendを歌われていて、
見てる側も胸があつくなりました。
@tensai_238
Best Friend Best Friend 大切なひと…
口論(ケンカ)なんかしても 僕は本気じゃないよ
やさしさなんて誰も見えないし…
素直にこの気持ち うまく言えないだけ
分かっているよ 僕を心配
してることは… だけど…
(思いをそっと つたえておくれ)
Best Friend Best Friend 大切なひと
一番身近な僕の Best Friend
そんな悲しげな 顔をしないでほしい
僕だってちょっと困って目をそらす
耳を塞いでも ココロ閉ざさない
聞こえているよ 信じていいよ
ずっと僕を だから…
(思いをそっと つたえておくれ)
Best Friend Best Friend 大好きなひと
とってもとっても 僕の Best Friend
今夜テーブルに メモを置いておくよ
「ごめんなさい!」って小さく書くつもり…
風が吹きぬけて 嵐過ぎたあと
必ずきっと いつも通りに
空が晴れるように…
(思いはそっと むねまで届け)
Best Friend Best Friend 素敵な笑顔
明日は見せてよ 僕の Best Friend
Best Friend Best Friend 大好きなひと
とってもとっても 僕の Best Friend
@user-ed9sb6lz7x
五人旅で中居くんが泣きながら歌ってるの思い出した。
泣ける。
@momomo9245
分かります
@user-uw4ez7th6d
ジャニーズは色々凄いと思うけど、SMAPはやっぱ最強だと俺は思う
@user-pg1jp6yo9s
SMAPを特別視してるけど、歌唱力はキンキキッズ、トキオ,V6より低いよ。本音、SMAPのどこが良いのか全く分からない。
@user-ss4nw2uy5c
@@user-pg1jp6yo9s SMAPが平成にどれだけ影響を与えたか分かってないからじゃないですか!
@user-pg1jp6yo9s
@デントシ 知ってるよ。でも、ジャニーズを代表する花唄に値しない。キンキのフラワーの方が素敵。
@user-dv8fb2gx6e
@@user-pg1jp6yo9s 「俺は」ここ読めな
そもそもそんなん好みの問題だろw押し付けがましいわ
@user-sp6qs6cr9l
@@user-pg1jp6yo9s 世界に一つだけの花に勝てる訳ないだろ。
@user-uz7be7fu8j
SMAPって自然なんですよね、
木があって
草があって
稲もあって
香りもある
その中にいるんですよ僕は、
by中居正広
@user-vp2zf4sk2u
抜けた森且行君がいてもそれが成り立つからすごい。