To be honest, I am not fond of most of Jun-kun’s solos due to his very nasalized vocals. Yes, shame on me..hehe..but I still love him to bits. However, La Familia is an exception, beautifully written by Jun-kun for Arashi’s Iza Now concert. It’s a heartwarming song that showcases the friendship shared between his band members and the journey taken during the first five years of Arashi. Without a doubt is a wonderful song and always brings a grin to my lips.
Live Performance ~ 2004 Iza, Now Concert
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPjj15sK3BQ
Lyrics:
La Familia
Vocals & Lyrics: Matsumoto Jun ~ Music: SPIN
Subete wa hawai de hajimari ARASHI ARASHI for DREAM
Haado na mainichi ga tsuzuku naka de minna to kawashita akushu
Chikara ga nakute jibun ga nakute Fuan bakari kakaeteta
Sore demo mienai michi wo mite Hitasura hashitte ita
It all began in Hawaii
A.RA.SHI A.RA.SHI for dream
Clasping hands alternately with everyone,
while keeping up each day’s arduous schedules
Lacking the ability, and cannot find one’s self,
holding in unease the entire day
Still, even if the road ahead is undefined,
Run towards the present with all your strength
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