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.
Gold
B'z Lyrics
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街はざわめき 今日の事 振り返る
みんなの声が 聞こえたかい?
一人でも恐くない 気がついただろう?
誰より一番あなたが 真新しい勇気くれるよ
朝の光よりまぶしい微笑みは 胸に染みる
火傷しそうな 焦げついた体丸めて
ゆっくりと目を閉じよう 闇に導かれて
戦いの記憶を たどっても
悔やむのは一夜に 歓びは永遠に
誰より一番 あなたの 心の平和を祈ろう
何も心配しないでいいから 明日へと無邪気に進め
欲望にも 期待にも 不安にも絶対押しつぶされない
(I don't wanna lose, I don't wanna cry, I wanna try, I'm gonna aim high)
惜しまずに 自分に火をつけて
私を染めていった あなたの炎忘れない
誰より一番あなたが 無垢な情熱をくれるよ
透き通る鐘の音のように さみしげな世界に響け
誰より一番私が あなたを最後まで見届けよう
羽根にくるまれて寝るように ひたすら最高の時を想え
新しい日々が始まるよ
The lyrics to B'z's song Gold describe an evening in which the singer observes the setting sun painting the sky with golden hues. As the city around them buzzes with activity and people reflect on their day, the singer asks if everyone can hear the voices of others. The singer reflects on the fact that even when alone, they are not afraid, and they attribute this newfound courage to someone special in their life who has provided it to them.
The song then shifts to describe a physical state of exhaustion, with the singer describing their burnt-out body curling up and slowly closing their eyes as they are guided into darkness. The lyrics then touch on the idea of memories of battles and the inevitability of regret, but also the permanence of joy. The singer prays for peace in someone else's heart and encourages moving forward into tomorrow without worry or fear.
The lyrics then describe the singer's determination to not let their desires, expectations, or anxieties crush them, with the repeated refrain of "I don't wanna lose, I don't wanna cry, I wanna try, I'm gonna aim high." The song ends with the singer reflecting on the influence of someone who has ignited a fire within them, providing them with pure passion that can resonate in a lonely world. The singer promises to see this person through until the end as they enter into new days.
Line by Line Meaning
空を 黄金色に潤ませて陽が消えてゆく
The sky turns golden as the sun fades away
街はざわめき 今日の事 振り返る
The city bustles and looks back at today's events
みんなの声が 聞こえたかい?
Did you hear everyone's voices?
一人でも恐くない 気がついただろう?
You realized you're not scared to be alone, right?
誰より一番あなたが 真新しい勇気くれるよ
You give me the freshest courage more than anyone else
朝の光よりまぶしい微笑みは 胸に染みる
A smile brighter than the morning light sinks into my heart
火傷しそうな 焦げついた体丸めて
I curl up my burned body as if it would blister
ゆっくりと目を閉じよう 闇に導かれて
I slowly close my eyes, led by the darkness
戦いの記憶を たどっても
Even if I trace the memories of battle
悔やむのは一夜に 歓びは永遠に
Regrets last only one night, but joys last forever
誰より一番 あなたの 心の平和を祈ろう
I pray for your peace of mind, more than anyone else
何も心配しないでいいから 明日へと無邪気に進め
You don't have to worry about anything, so move forward innocently towards tomorrow
欲望にも 期待にも 不安にも絶対押しつぶされない
I will never be crushed by desires, expectations, or anxieties
(I don't wanna lose, I don't wanna cry, I wanna try, I'm gonna aim high)
(I don't want to lose, I don't want to cry, I want to try and aim high)
惜しまずに 自分に火をつけて
Without hesitation, light your own fire
私を染めていった あなたの炎忘れない
I won't forget the flames that colored me, ignited by you
誰より一番あなたが 無垢な情熱をくれるよ
You give me pure passion more than anyone else
透き通る鐘の音のように さみしげな世界に響け
Resonate in this lonely world like the sound of a clear bell
誰より一番私が あなたを最後まで見届けよう
I will watch over you until the very end, more than anyone else
羽根にくるまれて寝るように ひたすら最高の時を想え
Think only of the best times as if you were sleeping wrapped in feathers
新しい日々が始まるよ
New days are beginning
Contributed by Noah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@erigondeepwell
Gold 歌詞
空を 黄金色に潤ませて 陽が消えてゆく
街はざわめき 今日の事振り返る
みんなの声が 聞こえたかい?
一人でも恐くない 気がついただろう?
誰より一番あなたが
真新しい勇気くれるよ
朝の光よりまぶしい
微笑みは胸に染みる
火傷しそうな 焦げついた体丸めて
ゆっくりと目を閉じよう 闇に導かれて
戦いの記憶を たどっても
悔やむのは一夜に 歓びは永遠に
誰より一番 あなたの
心の平和を祈ろう
何も心配しないで いいから
明日へと無邪気に進め
欲望にも 期待にも 不安にも
絶対押しつぶされない
惜しまずに 自分に火をつけて
私を染めていった あなたの炎忘れない
誰より一番あなたが
無垢な情熱をくれるよ
透きとおる鐘の音のように
さみしげな世界に響け
誰より一番私が
あなたを最後まで 見届けよう
羽にくるまれて 寝るように
ひたすら 最高の瞬間を想え
新しい日々が始まるよ
@user-rr7od2xx5u
この動画にはないですが、２番のサビの
"誰より一番あなたの心の平和を祈ろう
何も心配しないでいいから
明日へと無邪気に進め"
の歌詞が大好きです。
こんな優しい歌詞あります？なかなかないですよ。
本当に隠れた名曲、もっとファン以外にも広まって欲しい。
@shim9790
イントロで込み上げる曲。なぜこんなに評価されてないのか不思議すぎる…
@user-wu2bc4tu6h
わかるで、わかるでそれ！
@user-gh3in8vy6y
B'zのファンクラブに入っていた私からの意見ではこの頃はB'zや邦楽が落ち目になっていた時代だからです😅
@go2628
私達の知らない、スタッフさんの方々が最高の仕事をすることで、
Ｂ’ｚが最高の舞台で歌うことができる。
とても素敵なＰＶです。
特に、スタッフさん達の笑顔が最高
@user-ee9cr4xg6m
よく解ります。
ライブでも稲葉さんは必ずスタッフさんのことを讃えますよね✨
シンプルで壮大な曲も魅力ですが、この曲は稲葉さんの歌詞が光ってます。胸をうつ。
@satoshimen
隠れた超名曲。B'zは本来こういうスケールのどでかい壮大なバラードが良くハマる。
@user-eo5pp6gb7f
隠れてないと思う。
@5556shin
誰もが知る代表曲を隠れた、って・・・笑っちゃった
@c35na28
@@5556shin
B'zといえば！って時には紹介されんと思う。
ウルトラソウルとかALONEばっかりで。ゴールドはGLAYならスペシャルサンクス的な存在