Under the recommendation of Steve Vai, B’z were inducted into the Hollywood Rock Walk in 2007 as the first Asian artist. As a world acclaimed six-string virtuoso, Tak Matsumoto joined legendary guitarists Jimmy Page, Joe Perry, Ace Frehley and Slash, to become the fifth guitarist in the world to have his own Gibson USA signature model, the ‘Tak Matsumoto Les Paul.’ In 2010, Matsumoto released Take Your Pick with jazz guitarist, Larry Carlton, and won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Album at the 53rd Grammy Awards last February. Koshi Inaba’s solo efforts include the studio album, Hadou, which was also released in 2010 and debuted number one on the Oricon album charts. Inaba also appeared as a guest vocalist on Slash’s solo album last year.
Besides releasing a long line of number one singles and albums in Japan, B’z are known for their dynamic live shows. They began 2010 with a sold-out dome tour in Japan, including 4 nights at the famed Tokyo Dome with 600,000 fans in attendance.
B’z had North American tour visiting Vancouver, San Francisco, Los Angeles in July 2011. After providing a song to “Download to Donate Tsunami Relief” organized by Music For Relief, B’z was asked to join the intimate private show with Linkin Park to raise money for Japan earthquake/Tsunami relief. The show took place on 8/31 with great success raising more than $35,000. They will start the Japan tour with 2 shows in Sendai which will benefit the affected area. Their tour “B’z LIVE-GYM 2011 –C’mon-“ includes 17 arena shows and 9 dome shows and continues till the last show on 12/25 at Tokyo Dome.
煌めく人
B'z Lyrics
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そして今日はどの道を通る? そこは好奇心よ導きたまえ
時に醜いことさえ救い
僕はうたれるほどでしゃばる杭
我らみんな似て非なる人類
ゆえに最後までつっぱる人がKING
Hey Hey 煌めく人よ どこにもまぎれない
誰が何年ごろ始めた? この愛のないイビリの習慣
着物も肌も声も心も 一色にぬりつぶす気ですか
祭りのあと イジメの的 忘れるな心にふるさと
違いを讃え、光を放て、嘲笑を笑え、魂を解き放て
Hey Hey 煌めく人よ 後ろを見せないで
Hey Hey 煌めく人よ Hey Hey 立て、立て、立て、立て、立て
チガウ、チガウ キミはボクとチガウ
ぜんぜんチガウ だから好きだ
チガウ、チガウ 何かはみだしている
みんなチガウ だから光る
The song "煌めく人" by the Japanese rock band B'z is an uplifting song about being yourself and shining brightly. The lyrics encourage the listener to follow their own self-interest and curiosity, even if it means standing out or being different from others. The song also encourages the listener to have a positive attitude and to appreciate differences, even in the face of negativity or bullying.
The opening lines of the song ask the listener what shirt they will choose and what path they will take, implying that these small choices can have a big impact on one's life. The lyrics then discuss the idea of standing out or being different, with the line "we are all similar yet different humans" suggesting that everyone is unique in their own way. The song then encourages the listener to stay true to themselves and keep pushing forward until they succeed, as the "person who persists until the end is king."
The song also has a message of standing up against negativity and bullying, with lines about not forgetting the pain that comes after a festival (a reference to the common occurrence of bullying and teasing during school festivals in Japan) and celebrating differences by "shining a light" on them.
Overall, "煌めく人" is an inspiring song about being true to oneself and standing up for what is right.
Line by Line Meaning
さあ どのシャツを選ぶ? そこは自己顕示欲に従え
Now, which shirt will you choose? Follow your self-centered desires there.
そして今日はどの道を通る? そこは好奇心よ導きたまえ
And which way will you go today? Let your curiosity guide you there.
時に醜いことさえ救い
Sometimes even ugly things have redemption.
僕はうたれるほどでしゃばる杭
I'm the kind of person who stands out even if I'm hit.
我らみんな似て非なる人類
We're all similar yet different human beings.
ゆえに最後までつっぱる人がKING
Therefore, the person who perseveres until the end is King.
Hey Hey 煌めく人よ どこにもまぎれない
Hey Hey shining person, you can't hide anywhere.
Hey Hey 煌めく人よ どこにもかくれない
Hey Hey shining person, you won't hide anywhere.
誰が何年ごろ始めた? この愛のないイビリの習慣
Who started this loveless habit of bullying and when?
着物も肌も声も心も 一色にぬりつぶす気ですか
Do you intend to paint over everything, including clothing, skin, voice, and heart, with a single color?
祭りのあと イジメの的 忘れるな心にふるさと
After the festival, don't forget your hometown in your heart, where the target of bullying also resides.
違いを讃え、光を放て、嘲笑を笑え、魂を解き放て
Praise the differences, shine light, laugh at mockery, and release your soul.
Hey Hey 煌めく人よ 後ろを見せないで
Hey Hey shining person, don't look back.
Hey Hey 煌めく人よ Hey Hey 立て、立て、立て、立て、立て
Hey Hey shining person, stand up, stand up, stand up, stand up, stand up.
チガウ、チガウ キミはボクとチガウ
Different, different, you are different from me.
ぜんぜんチガウ だから好きだ
You're totally different, that's why I love you.
チガウ、チガウ 何かはみだしている
Different, different, something is sticking out.
みんなチガウ だから光る
Everyone is different, that's why they shine.
Contributed by Juliana T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ayapenpen122
久々に見ました。
当時、
前日夕方の地方放送のラジオでゲリラライブの情報をゲットし、友達にメール。
当日は大学の授業サボりましたよ。そりゃ。
出席日数ギリギリだったけど。
時計台近くの現場にたどり着いた時にはかなりの人だかりでしたが
あれよあれよと人に押されて、撮影時には最前列で見れました。
もう20年位前の出来事なんですね。
ふと思い出して胸が熱くなりました。
一時停止して自分の姿を探しました。
@user-oi4we7ne8u
これ確か札幌でやったんだよな。ネットもない当時、事後に知ってショックだったわ。30分で行けるところだったので。
@user-uq5kc8tr5s
このゲリラライブに行った人たちが最高に羨ましいです。ビーズのライブをただで見られるなんて、めちゃめちゃ贅沢ですね！
@bikungokun986
一生物の思い出でしょこんなん…。
Juiceの撮影？Juice三回それとギリギリchopとZEROをこんな目の前で？
無い無い無い。二度と無い。
@user-xs6ov9lo5j
私も見たかった‼️ 仕事ほうり出して走っていくわ。
@user-fz5ie7lx7f
めっちゃ羨ましい😙
@user-ks4zs2bk1j
札幌ゲリラライヴ
懐かしい映像をUP
ありがとうございます。
😉👍️🎶
@user-xh5kw7hg6n
もう世界のB'zと言える程のオーラと歌唱力。
@user-dp1qt7zm9c
生で見ました。
はじめは皆が上を見ていたので、飛び降りか？って感じでしたが、会場に着くとBZが…って言っていて。
大好きだったので大興奮て盛り上がりました。でも、スーツは汗だくでビチョビチョ。会社に戻って皆に笑われた良い思い出です。
@user-ig9tq7cc9k
どういう訳か夏になると聞きたくなる曲
@user-jn9wi4fu4c
裸足の女神も