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.
雪に願いを
槇原敬之 Lyrics
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けっこうたくさんいて
そんな自分は照れる程
幸せだなって思った
今夜会いたい人だって
やっぱりたくさんいて
もしも雪が降ったら
"クリスチャンでもないのに"
そう思っていたけれど
クリスマスは優しい気持ちになるための日だね
Twinkle twinkle little white snow
願いは屋根にかけよう
こんな街じゃ星も
あんまり見えないから wow-oh
Twinkle twinkle little white snow
サンタが忙しい今夜
みんなに素敵な 笑顔つもりますように
誰かのことをいつでも
想い過ぎるときは
一人ぼっちの自分を
痛いくらい感じるね
魔法にかけられたように
輝く街の中で
ねじれる胸がまんする
背中なら心配です
今頃どうしてるのか
僕にはわからないけど
今君が元気でいるなら
それでうれしいよ
何度もくり返す一生のお願いに
神様も苦笑い
でも今夜は心から wow-oh
"I wish you a Merry Christmas"
例えば一人の夜でも
君のこと思ってる人は必ずいるから
Twinkle twinkle Little white snow
願いは屋根にかけよう
こんな街じゃ星も
あんまり見えないから wow-oh
Twinkle twinkle Little white snow
サンタが忙しい今夜
みんなに素敵な 笑顔つもりますように
The song "雪に願いを" by 槇原敬之 is a beautiful ballad that encapsulates the joy and warmth of Christmas through its lyrics. The song talks about the importance of loved ones in our lives and how we become aware of this fact during special moments like Christmas. The first verse talks about how there are so many important people in our lives and how lucky we are to have them. The singer feels overwhelmed with happiness and gratitude to have these significant people in their life.
The chorus of the song talks about the magic of Christmas and how we should make wishes upon the snow that falls on our roofs. The song acknowledges the fact that the stars are not visible in the bustling city, so we make a wish on the snow that falls on our roofs. The song also talks about how Santa is busy tonight but wishes everyone a happy smile.
The second verse talks about how we feel lonely when we think about someone too much, and it hurts us to be alone. However, the singer is in a glowingly beautiful city, and they hope the people they care about are doing well. The song rounds off with the notion that God may smile or laugh at our repeated wishes, but we should still make them as they are heartfelt.
Overall, the song "雪に願いを" is a beautiful song that tells us about the importance of love, family, and friends. The song reminds us that we should cherish the people in our lives and make the most of the special days that come just once a year.
Line by Line Meaning
大事な人を数えたら
If I count important people, there are quite a few, and I feel fortunate to have so many.
けっこうたくさんいて
There are quite a few important people in my life.
そんな自分は照れる程
I feel embarrassed to say, but having so many important people in my life makes me happy.
幸せだなって思った
I can't help but feel happy because of them.
今夜会いたい人だって
There are also many people I want to see tonight.
やっぱりたくさんいて
There are also quite a few people I want to see tonight.
もしも雪が降ったら
If only it snowed, I would have to pay for all those phone calls.
電話代すごいだろうな
I bet phone bills would be really high because of all those people I want to see tonight.
"クリスチャンでもないのに"
"I thought I wasn't a Christian,"
そう思っていたけれど
but then I realized
クリスマスは優しい気持ちになるための日だね
that Christmas is a day to feel kind and compassionate towards others.
Twinkle twinkle little white snow
Twinkle twinkle little white snow
願いは屋根にかけよう
I'll make a wish and hang it on the roof.
こんな街じゃ星も
In this town,
あんまり見えないから wow-oh
stars are hardly visible, so wow-oh.
Twinkle twinkle little white snow
Twinkle twinkle little white snow
サンタが忙しい今夜
Santa is busy tonight
みんなに素敵な 笑顔つもりますように
hoping everyone will have a great smile.
誰かのことをいつでも
Whenever I think of someone
想い過ぎるときは
a lot, to the point that
一人ぼっちの自分を
feeling alone makes my heart hurt.
痛いくらい感じるね
It hurts so much.
魔法にかけられたように
As if under some magical spell,
輝く街の中で
in the sparkling city,
ねじれる胸がまんする
I keep my twisted heart to myself
背中なら心配です
I'm more worried about my back.
今頃どうしてるのか
I wonder what others are doing now,
僕にはわからないけど
though I wouldn't really know,
今君が元気でいるなら
but if you're well and fine right now,
それでうれしいよ
that makes me happy.
何度もくり返す一生のお願いに
To my lifelong wish that I repeat many times,
神様も苦笑い
God probably just chuckles.
でも今夜は心から wow-oh
But tonight, with all my heart, wow-oh.
"I wish you a Merry Christmas"
"I wish you a Merry Christmas."
例えば一人の夜でも
Even if it's a lonely night,
君のこと思ってる人は必ずいるから
I'm sure there's someone thinking about you.
Twinkle twinkle Little white snow
Twinkle twinkle little white snow
願いは屋根にかけよう
I'll make a wish and hang it on the roof.
こんな街じゃ星も
In this town,
あんまり見えないから wow-oh
stars are hardly visible, so wow-oh.
Twinkle twinkle Little white snow
Twinkle twinkle little white snow
サンタが忙しい今夜
Santa is busy tonight.
みんなに素敵な 笑顔つもりますように
hoping everyone will have a great smile.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Noriyuki Makihara
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
牛乳石鹸
Wish upon a Snowflake
When I count important people
There are many more than I thought
I found myself, embarrassedly,
feeling so happy
When it comes to the people I want to see tonight
There are many as I thought
If it snows down
My phone bill's high
"I ain't a christian"
That's what I've thought
Christmas is
A day for gentle feelings
TWINKLE TWINKLE LITTLE WHITE SNOW
Let's place our wishes on the roof
In the town like this,
it's not easy even to see the stars... Woo Oh
TWINKLE TWINKLE LITTLE WHITE SNOW
Santa's busy with his work tonight
May a smile like mine
Be beautiful to you
Every time you take it too far
To think about someone
You will find yourself
Feeling it's so painful being alone
Like falling under the spell
In a brilliant town
Enduring the pain in the chest
From behind, that's what has worried me
I don't even know
Where you've been now
If you are doing well
That's quite fine with me
Repeating over and again
An once-in-a-lifetime wish
The God wrily smiles
But from my heart for tonight... Woo Oh
"I wish you a Merry Christmas"
Even if it's a night alone
There must be someone
Who thinks of you
TWINKLE TWINKLE LITTLE WHITE SNOW
Let's place our wishes on the roof
In the town like this,
it's not easy even to see the stars... Woo Oh
TWINKLE TWINKLE LITTLE WHITE SNOW
Santa's busy with his work tonight
May a smile like mine
Be beautiful to you
愛子にゃん
マッキーの隠れた名曲。歌詞も音作りもありえない高レベルの曲作り。特にサビの部分
twinkle twinkle little white snow~
何度も繰り返す〜
ここのちょっと前から、最後までの流れがすごい。どうやったらこんな歌詞と音が思いつくのかな？
マッキーの曲って、特にシングルはどれも音作りと歌詞が、計算しつくされていますよね。完璧な曲作りを目指しているのがわかります。歌詞については、抽象的、難解にしてアートっぽくしているシンガーソングライターも多い中で、マッキーは具体的でわかりやすく、英語を入れても簡単な言葉。
だから自然に心に染み入ってくるんでしょう。
鋼鉄の魁馬-韋駄天RIDER-
もう慣れてしまった1人のクリスマス
何とも思わない自分でもこの歌を聴くと
仲間や恋人といる気持ちになる
少し寂しいと言う気持ちを思う
ドライな私はただその気持ちを味わうだけ
多くの人たちの嬉しい気持ちを
少しだけ分けてもらっているのかな
今年の12月24日も何もないだろう
この歌くらいは聴こうかな
metanco girl
小学校6年の時だったかな。
クリスマスが好きで、手当たり次第にクリスマスソングのCDを集めてた。そして、地元の古本屋で見つけたこのCD。
これを聴いてから、真剣にマッキーにハマった(笑)
カップリングのRed nose reindeer も
最高のX'masソング
青と黄色で彩られた、CDの内装がとても良かった。
魔法にかけられたように～
のとこ、とても素敵です
今年も、もうすぐクリスマスがやってきますね。
日本中のみなさんに、素敵なクリスマスがありますように…♥️
kaeru 10000
わ～
売り込んでるんですか？(^_^;)
同率で２曲あるから決戦があるのですね？
確かにI need youはパッとは出ないですよね。
実を言うとわたしもあれこれ見てて思い浮かんだのです（笑）
ケイコさんは正直♪で偉いと思います(^_^)
わたしはクリスマスにチキンを食べながら聴く歌として
雪に願いを、を推しておきます(^_^)
kaeru 10000
いやいや。嫌とかそういうんじゃないから安心してくださいな。
「それとなく推し」ですね（笑）
大好きで応援してくれてるなんて(〃ω〃)ﾃﾚﾃﾚ
でもそうやって宣伝？して再生が増えてこの曲の使用を許可してるワーナーを通してマッキーの収入にでもなったら良いですね。
どーなんでしょうね～？💰
（ちなみにわたしには1銭も入りませんが 笑）
「してやったり気分」でほっこりしましたよ(^_^)
とととにゃんたろう
この歌を聴いてるみなさんにも幸せが積もりますように。心から。😊
B B
この歌好きすぎてどの季節でも聴いてる
田村憲治
この曲が発売されてから26年経つが今でも好きすぎて、
カラオケでもつい歌ってしまいます。
フル
メロディーと歌いだしがすごい好き
MINNA NO KinoP
前向きだし、「例えば1人の夜でも、君の事想ってる人は必ずいるから」「みんなに素敵な笑顔積もりますように」って歌詞が利他的でイイ(T . T)
sins ria
マッキーの歌声は本当に良い声
高柳公人
冬になると必ず槇原敬之さんの冬に願いをと北風が聴きたくなります。やはりマッキーの曲はストーリーがあって好きな楽曲が多いです。世代、性別問わずファンが多いのも納得です。
Sa Fu
今聴いても少しも古臭くなくて、何度聴いても飽きない一曲です！
三日月ロック
やっぱりクリスマスはこの曲だなぁ…
小さい頃から聴いててすごく馴染む
みっつぽん
この歌い出しにメロディー。
25年も前の歌とは思えないくらい色褪せてない…。