Before I started writing this particular article, I was trying to decipher the meaning of "Ru-Pa-Ra" by throwing the katakana title into the Google Translate machine, more out of desperation than anything else. Couldn't find a thing. I'm now wondering if EPO, who wrote and composed this otherwise very pleasant tune, just wanted to come up with her own "Sussudio".
EPO's lyrics were quite interesting in that behind that light bossa rhythm, there was a mention of circadian rhythms...and biological clocks. The woman of the song really wants to settle with down with that perfect guy...and quickly. Perhaps she will find him on some Fantasy Island or the Love Boat. Mr. Roarke...over here!
To finish off, if any EPO or Yakushimaru fan has any insight on the title, I'm all ears and eyes. It's kinda ironic with "Sincerely Yours" and "Freestyle". I've got a lot of the early 80s albums by Yakushimaru and EPO but these 1988 releases are ones that are currently not on my shelf.
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