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.
Shake
Smap Lyrics
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ボクも今そう思っていた
テレパシーみたいでウレしい
明日は休みだ仕事もない
早起きなんかしなくてもいい
キミと昼まで眠れそう
Oh 渋滞のタクシーも
シェイクシェイク ブギーな胸騒ぎ
チョーベリベリ最高ヒッピハッピシェイク
シューシュー星が流れてく あしたからハレルヤ
ふたりならヤレルヤ
ポケットティッシュを2個もらった
ネオンボードは輝いてる
街は楽しくうたってる
すれ違ってく恋人たち
ウデを組んだりけんかしたり
みんなどこへ行くんだろう?
Oh ガムをふんづけても
Oh きょうはオコらない イライラしない yeah!
シェイクシェイク ブギーな胸騒ぎ
チョーベリベリ最高ヒッピハッピシェイク
ヘイヘイ嫌な顔しない キミと会えるから
あしたからハレルヤ
Oh 吹き抜けてく風
Oh 気持ちがいいもんだ
夜はこれから yeah! yeah! yeah!
シェイクシェイク ブギーな胸騒ぎ
チョーベリベリ最高ヒッピハッピシェイク
ヨーヨーキミが待っている しあわせな気分さ
シェイクシェイク ブギーな胸騒ぎ
チョーベリベリ最高ヒッピハッピシェイク
シューシュー星が流れてく あしたからハレルヤ
ふたりならヤレルヤ
The song “Shake” by SMAP is an upbeat, catchy tune that captures the excitement and anticipation of a carefree day spent with someone special. The lyrics describe the singer’s enthusiastic desire to spend time with their lover, and the sense of joy and freedom that comes along with it. The line “kyou awanai? tte kimi no denwa” (Won't we meet today? That's what I was thinking too) suggests that the two have made plans to hang out, but it’s still not confirmed. This creates a sense of anticipation and excitement as they eagerly await each other’s company.
Throughout the song, the singer describes their carefree day spent exploring the city, enjoying each other’s company, and escaping the monotony of everyday life. The lyrics “shibuya no karaoke ni yorisotte, hajimari no uta” (snuggling up together in a Shibuya karaoke booth, singing along to our favorite songs) convey a sense of intimacy and closeness between the two. The song is heavily influenced by disco and funk music, which is evident in the repeated refrain of “shake, shake, boogie na munasawagi” (shake, shake, boogie-like excitement in my chest). The song is about letting go, having fun, and enjoying the moment with one’s special someone.
Line by Line Meaning
きょう会わない? ってキミの電話
Did you say we won't meet today? You know I was thinking the same thing.
ボクも今そう思っていた
I was also thinking the same thing just now.
テレパシーみたいでウレしい
It's kind of cool how we both think alike, almost like telepathy.
明日は休みだ仕事もない
Tomorrow is a day off, no work to worry about.
早起きなんかしなくてもいい
We don't have to wake up early for anything.
キミと昼まで眠れそう
We can sleep in till noon with you.
Oh 渋滞のタクシーも Oh 進まなくたって イライラしない yeah!
Even if we get stuck in traffic and don't move, we won't get upset because we're together.
シェイクシェイク ブギーな胸騒ぎ
This feeling in our hearts is like a boogie-shake.
チョーベリベリ最高ヒッピハッピシェイク
We're really happy and excited, like a hippy-happy shake.
シューシュー星が流れてく あしたからハレルヤ
The shooting stars are passing by, and we're feeling so good that we can say hallelujah from tomorrow.
ふたりならヤレルヤ
We can do it if we're together.
ポケットティッシュを2個もらった
I got two packs of pocket tissues.
ネオンボードは輝いてる
The neon signs are shining brightly.
街は楽しくうたってる
The city is singing joyfully.
すれ違ってく恋人たち
Couples are passing by each other.
ウデを組んだりけんかしたり
They're either holding hands or fighting.
みんなどこへ行くんだろう?
I wonder where everyone's headed.
Oh ガムをふんづけても Oh きょうはオコらない イライラしない yeah!
Even if someone throws gum at us, we won't get angry or upset today because we're together.
ヘイヘイ嫌な顔しない キミと会えるから
I won't make an unpleasant face because I get to see you.
あしたからハレルヤ
Starting tomorrow, I can say hallelujah.
Oh 吹き抜けてく風 Oh 気持ちがいいもんだ 夜はこれから yeah! yeah! yeah!
The wind is blowing through, it feels great. The night is just beginning, yeah yeah yeah!
ヨーヨーキミが待っている しあわせな気分さ
Knowing that you're waiting for me makes me so happy like a yo-yo.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Hiromi Mori, Minoru Komorida
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-qy4ri1pv4l
こんなに人の心を動かす作品をつくれるグループがいるってことをもっと多くの人に知ってほしいし、知られるべきだと思う
@user-cu9hr4mn9y
音楽の日から気になって来ました。
この表現力、パフォーマンス力最高ですね
@user-kw3qd5bc4s
➕81にようこそ！
@user-km7ch1fq3q
トラジャって本当に凄いですね、、。
踊りの中に表現したいことがとてもよく出ていて、ミュージカルのような演劇のようなものを見ている気にもなりました💐
とにかく表現力がジャニーズのなかでも圧倒的に凄いです😌
このチャンネルハマりそうです(；；)
@reet3456
振り付けが海ちゃんと聞いてすぐに見に来たけどほんと楽しそうに踊るなぁ☺️
単純にダンスがうまいだけじゃなく、ダンスが好きって気持ちとかが身体の動きに現れてて見ているこっちまで楽しいし、こういう表現力も素晴らしいんだなぁ
@user-ce4ms5eg5u
長期の舞台を駆け抜けてさらにダンスのキレが増してる気がする！Travis Japanの進化スピードすごすぎる
@MS-hp4zq
流されず惑わされず、自分たちのカラーや信念を貫き続けているTravis Japanを尊敬します。日本のエンタメ界の未来は明るい。もっと多くの人に、早く知ってほしい。時代を待つのではなく創っていくってきっとこういうことなんだなって、私もファンとして信じて突き進みます。
@Mtk_14
個人的に今までの+81のダンスの中で1番TravisJapanにあってるなと思う振り付け😿バチバチダンスもしなやかなダンスも魅了されるけど笑顔で心からダンス楽しいです！！ってわかる動画でめちゃくちゃTravisJapanが大事にしてるものが伝わるダンス動画だなと思った😭😭みんな楽しそうに踊ってるのが何より🥺
@user-og4jv1kj1q
私自分のどこにも自信ないと思って生きてきたけど、Travis Japanに出会って好きになって応援している自分には堂々と胸を張れるよ
@ruru2877
TravisJapanの自己プロデュース力を見せてくれる姿が大好きなので、今回のパフォーマンスはドンピシャにハマります！技術たっぷりのchoreographerさんから学ぶダンスも凄いなぁと思いますが、このSHAKEは自分達の魅せ方をわかっているというか...今までと全てが格段に違っていて好き♡