Makihara was first discovered by 坂本龍一 (Ryuuichi Sakamoto) in November 1985 on his radio show, Sound Street during a segment where he played demo tapes submitted by aspiring music makers. Upon winning the Axia Music Audition '89 in March 1990 with his song "NG", he signed with Warner Music Japan and made his debut in October 1990. His first album was a moderate success, peaking at top 50 on the Oricon Weekly Album Charts. With the breakout of "Donna Toki Mo." selling more than one million copies in 1991 alone, he gained his first appearance on the NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen. Achieving his first million-seller in 1992 with "Kimi wa Boku no Takaramono" and making even more hits like "No. 1" and "SPY" into the mid-1990s, he has became one of the most popular singer-songwriters in Japan. Being arrested for possessing amphetamines in 1999, his career's success came to a standstill and despite making a comeback the subsequent year, his sales dipped and he entered a career slump. In 2003, upon writing the massive three-million-seller hit, "Sekai ni Hitotsu Dake no Hana" for SMAP, he had a second career breakout and has stayed successful ever since. He was subsequently put under arrest in 2020 for possessing stimulants but made a successful comeback in October 2021 with "Yosoro" and has recently concluded a 2-month tour around Japan for the album. Pulling through public opinion and homophobia after being forcibly exposed to having a male partner, he is currently the third best selling male solo act in Japan and has a stable and relatively big fanbase.
One could arguably compare him to Western pop stars such as Elton John, both in terms of musical ability and talent, and continued longevity despite playing to an intensely fickle industry. The two also seem to have shared something of a similar career path in terms of personal ups and downs, public scrutiny and survival through the years in spite of it all.
Makihara has managed to endure and maintain a healthy level of popularity in Japan and other nations worldwide, due to his soothing, appealing voice quality and flair for catchy melody. Not just your average manufactured pop star, real talent can be found in Mackey's work to this day.
It's interesting to note how, as the years have passed, the quality of Makihara's voice has deepened, bringing him into a soulful, velvety range that might remind one of Barry White or Luther Van Dross. Much of his music's lyrical content has revolved around the subject of romantic love, though themes of profound joy, reminiscence, gratitude and deeper spiritual aspects of the human condition have become predominant in recent years. When not more slowly paced and romantic, his tunes are bright and upbeat, and though certainly dated, even his albums from the 90's are still enjoyable and worth a listen. Remarkably, the cheesy, early 90's pop style lends an immortal charm to his early work, though he has been known to update and bring back old hits, such as "Donna Toki Mo.", which can be found currently as a B-side to his 2007 single, "Green Days."
To sum it up, Macky's an extremely good vibe, quality artist. The messages in his music are extremely positive, which only adds to the beauty of his arrangement and vocal appeal. If you haven't already, check him out! You won't be sorry.
彼女の恋人
槇原敬之 Lyrics
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かんたんに乗れるんだね
確かにちゃんと家まで
送るつもりだけど
僕とあいつの間にいつか
入り込んできた君を
最初に好きになったのを
雨続き終わった今夜
星がたくさん見える
あいつの前でならどんな
顔できれいねと言うの?
勇気だけじゃできない
ことがある
彼女の恋人は 僕の友達
でももしこの車に
ロケットがついてたら
あの星空へ連れさりたい
日頃は僕の方が割と
もてる方なんだけど
ここぞと言う時には
あいつがさらってく
自分の親友だから
いいやつに決まってるけど
友達ではじまった
三人だから困る
気持ちのアクセルなかなか
踏み込めない僕は
出足がよくないといつも
教習所でも言われてた
星の数ほどいる人の中で
どうして君が好きなんだろう
星の数ほどの人の中一番
不幸だなんて思わないけど
僕一人だけが友情なんて言葉出して
悩むくやしさより二人が
似合うのがもっとくやしい
星の数ほどいる人の中で
君と出会ったのは嘘じゃない
だから僕の車に
ロケットがついてても
どこへもつれさらない
僕のものじゃなくても
君がやっぱり 好きだから
The lyrics to 槇原敬之's song 彼女の恋人 tell a story of unrequited love and the complexities of relationships. The singer is in love with someone who is already taken by his friend. Despite this, he still feels a strong affection for her and struggles with his feelings. The first verse describes how easily she gets into his car and how he intends to drive her home. However, there is an unspoken tension between him, her, and his friend, as they are unaware that he was the first to develop feelings for her.
The second verse takes place on a night when the rain has stopped, and the sky is full of stars. He wonders how he should act in front of her and what kind of compliment he can give. The chorus reflects the singer's desire to do something beyond just having the courage to confess his feelings. He imagines having a rocket on his car and taking them to the starry sky, symbolizing his desire to escape from the constraints of his reality and be with her.
Throughout the song, the singer reflects on the dynamics of their friendship triangle. He acknowledges that his friend is a good person and that he often steals the attention when it matters the most. Despite being able to attract attention from others, the singer struggles to express his feelings, comparing himself to someone with poor driving skills. He questions why he has fallen for her among the countless people in the world but does not consider himself the most unfortunate.
In the final part of the song, he expresses his love for her, even if she may not be his. He wants to be with her, even if he doesn't possess her, because his feelings remain strong. The lyrics overall convey the internal struggles of unrequited love and the complexities of friendship and romantic relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
僕の車にそんな風に かんたんに乗れるんだね
You can easily get in my car like that, right?
確かにちゃんと家まで 送るつもりだけど
I do intend to take you home safely, for sure, but...
僕とあいつの間にいつか 入り込んできた君を
You who slipped in between me and him at some point
最初に好きになったのを 二人は知らない
Two of them don't know that I liked you first
雨続き終わった今夜 星がたくさん見える
Tonight, after the rain has stopped, I can see many stars
あいつの前でならどんな 顔できれいねと言うの?
What face should I make to say, 'You look beautiful' in front of him?
勇気だけじゃできない ことがある
There are things that cannot be done with just courage
彼女の恋人は 僕の友達
Her lover is my friend
でももしこの車に ロケットがついてたら
But if this car had a rocket attached to it
あの星空へ連れさりたい
I want to take you to that star-filled sky
日頃は僕の方が割と もてる方なんだけど
Usually, I'm the more popular one, relatively speaking
ここぞと言う時には あいつがさらってく
But when it really counts, he steals the spotlight
自分の親友だから いいやつに決まってるけど
Since he's my best friend, it's obvious that he's a good guy
友達ではじまった 三人だから困る
Because it started with friendship, the three of us are in a predicament
気持ちのアクセルなかなか 踏み込めない僕は
As someone who can't step on the accelerator of my feelings easily
出足がよくないといつも 教習所でも言われてた
I was always told, even at driving school, that my start was slow
星の数ほどいる人の中で どうして君が好きなんだろう
Among the many people in the world, why do I like you?
星の数ほどの人の中一番 不幸だなんて思わないけど
I don't think of myself as the most unfortunate person among all those people
僕一人だけが友情なんて言葉出して
It's only me who talks about friendship
悩むくやしさより二人が 似合うのがもっとくやしい
Rather than being frustrated about being troubled, it's more irritating that the two of you match each other
星の数ほどいる人の中で 君と出会ったのは嘘じゃない
Among the many people in the world, meeting you is not a lie
だから僕の車に ロケットがついてても
That's why, even if my car had a rocket attached to it
どこへもつれさらない 僕のものじゃなくても
I won't take you anywhere, even if you're not mine
君がやっぱり 好きだから
Because I still love you
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Noriyuki Makihara
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
引退した🍭あめだま🍬
同意
でも聞き手役は時代の流れとさまざまな影響で変化していくので見向きもしなくなる人もいれば、そんなこと私には関係ないわという人もいるだろう
欲に言う人それぞれということさ
ある人は私は以前は槇原のファンだった、でも今の私にはこの時代に合ってる人の曲がいいの
なぜって？
それは過去のことをいつまでも思い出にふけたくないので
人間、何でもそうだけど現代のデジタル社会へ簡単に吸い込まれていくからね
自分も連れの結婚式に参加して何十年ぶりに同級生に会った
久しぶりに学生時代の頃を話してたら急にそいつが、おまえ、まだそんなことをやってるの？
いい加減におまえも今の時代に合った考え方をかえたほうがいいぞと言われた
いや、俺は俺なんだよと返事を返したけど
、別にいいけどいつまでも古い考えでいると取り残されるぞ！世間ってそんなもんだわさ
常に時代に合った生き方をしないとこの先、生きていくうえで損するぞとその同級生は言ってた
あれから3年経ったけどやはり俺は俺なりの人生を歩んでいく気持ちはなぜか変わらなかった
ごめん、個人的なことを書いてしまって長文で失礼
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僕の車にそんな風に かんたんに乗れるんだね
確かにちゃんと家まで 送るつもりだけど
僕とあいつの間にいつか 入り込んできた君を
最初に好きになったのを 二人は知らない
雨続き終った今夜 星がたくさん見える
あいつの前でならどんな
「顔で綺麗ね」と言うの？
勇気だけじゃ できないことがある
彼女の恋人は 僕の友達 でももしこの車に
ロケットがついてたら
あの星空へ連れさりたい
日頃は僕の方が割と もてる方なんだけど
ここぞと言う時には あいつがさらってく
自分の親友だから いいやつに決まっているけど
友達ではじまった 三人だから困る
気持ちのアクセルなかなか 踏み込めない僕は
出足がよくないといつも 教習所でも言われてた
星の数ほどいる人の中で
どうして君が好きなんだろう
星の数ほどの人の中一番
不幸だなんて思わないけど
僕一人だけが友情なんて言葉出して
悩むくやしさより 二人が
似合うのがもっとくやしい
星の数ほどいる人の中で
君と出会ったのは嘘じゃない
だから僕の車に ロケットがついてても
どこへもつれさらない 僕のものじゃなくても
君がやっぱり 好きだから
濃厚顔面
カラオケで歌うとわかるけどめっちゃ難しいよね
自分で曲を作るだけでも凄いのにこんなに素敵に歌いこなせるって本当に素晴らしい
永遠に評価されてほしい
オレオレ
自分では歌そこそこうたえる方だと思ってるんだけど、この歌マジでむずかしいな
ぎんじり
大人になってから改めて聴くと歌詞が秀逸すぎて凄すぎる。
ルーシェ
@kenichi tahara
こういうコメントしてるお前もモテないし、それを相手してる俺もモテない。
kenichi tahara
そうか こういう歌詞を書く男はモテナイぞ
e e
どの曲もだけど、あえて普通のリリックを斬新なサビにのせちゃう気の衒い方好きだ
mamisa baba
マッキーの歌は情景が目に浮かんでまるで小説やドラマを見ているかのような感覚になる。言葉選びやイントネーションが抜群にうまいと思う
Yana
очень красивая песня и клип!!!
T T
Однако певца дважды арестовывали по обвинению в хранении наркотиков.
つね
槇原敬之の凄いのは作詞、作曲をして編曲もするところ。この才能は日本の宝ですね。