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.
Nightbird
B'z Lyrics
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さあ目を閉じよう シーツは暖かい
ひとりになれば痛いほどわかってしまう
抑え続けてきた想いあふれてくる
月の明かりに羽をひろげ 飛んでゆこう
あなたのもとへと風を切り まっすぐに
めまぐるしい時の中へと 紛れてく
急に口を閉ざし 僕を見つめてる
深い夜のような 瞳に吸いこまれて
おろかな心 どこまで見透かされているの
真っ白い太陽は 僕にはまぶしすぎる
あなたがすべて許している人がいて
その手を誰より柔らかに包んでいる
乱れる海のような心 惨めなら
紅蓮の炎に焼かれよう 思い切って
その寝顔も髪のぬくもりも知らないで
本気で流す涙の色も知らないで
月の明かりに羽をひろげ 飛んでゆこう
あなたのもとへと風を切り まっすぐに
誰にも邪魔されることなく 空を舞う
希望に満ちてるまなざしの 鳥になろう
さあ目を閉じよう シーツは暖かい
The lyrics to "Nightbird" by the Japanese band B'z describe a feeling of overwhelming emotion that can only be truly experienced when a person is alone. The opening lines set the mood by stating that there is nothing left to watch on the news and that it's time to close one's eyes and sink into the warmth of the sheets. The chorus speaks of flying to a loved one under the moonlight, letting go of one's hidden emotions, and getting lost in the bustle of life. The verses describe a deep connection between the two people, with the singer feeling like their soul is being absorbed by the other person's deep, dark eyes.
The song speaks of the desire to be seen and loved for one's true self, even if it means sacrificing everything else. The lyrics paint a picture of a person who has tried to suppress their feelings and desires for too long, and now they are finally opening up and letting themselves be vulnerable. The idea of becoming a nightbird represents the freedom and release that comes with surrendering oneself completely, even if it means being burned by the flames of passion.
Overall, the song carries a message of hope and the power of love to overcome fear and uncertainty. Its imagery and emotion are evocative and raw, making it a powerful piece of music that speaks to the core of the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
もう灯を消すよ Newsはなにもない
I'll turn off the lights now, there's no news to hear
さあ目を閉じよう シーツは暖かい
Now let's close our eyes, the sheets are warm
ひとりになれば痛いほどわかってしまう
When you're alone, you realize the pain more deeply
抑え続けてきた想いあふれてくる
Feelings you've kept repressed start overflowing
月の明かりに羽をひろげ 飛んでゆこう
Spread your wings in the moonlight and fly away
あなたのもとへと風を切り まっすぐに
Cut through the wind and go straight to where you belong
朝日とともにまた迷いが生まれてきて
With the morning sun, new doubts arise again
めまぐるしい時の中へと 紛れてく
And you get lost in the midst of turbulent times
急に口を閉ざし 僕を見つめてる
You suddenly close your mouth and stare at me
深い夜のような 瞳に吸いこまれて
I'm drawn into your eyes, like a deep night
おろかな心 どこまで見透かされているの
How much does your foolish heart see through me?
真っ白い太陽は 僕にはまぶしすぎる
To me, the pure white sun is too dazzling
あなたがすべて許している人がいて
There's someone who forgives everything about you
その手を誰より柔らかに包んでいる
And they hold your hand more gently than anyone else
乱れる海のような心 惨めなら
If your heart is like a stormy sea and miserable
紅蓮の炎に焼かれよう 思い切って
Then burn in the flames of a blazing fire and be bold
その寝顔も髪のぬくもりも知らないで
Not knowing even the warmth of your sleeping face or hair
本気で流す涙の色も知らないで
I don't even know the color of your tears shed in earnest
誰にも邪魔されることなく 空を舞う
Fly freely in the sky without anyone bothering you
希望に満ちてるまなざしの 鳥になろう
Let's become birds with hopeful, fulfilled gazes
さあ目を閉じよう シーツは暖かい
Now let's close our eyes, the sheets are warm
Contributed by Lucas F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
愛あい
わあ♡︎ 選曲♫最高です✨(/^-^)/
切なさいっぱいの曲を
力強く熱く歌うとみさん♡︎
歌ってる姿はもちろん
かっこいいんですが、、、
表現力のすごさと
感情豊かなとみさんの歌声に
胸がぎゅーって押し潰されそうなぐらい
素敵でしたぁ(*´ｰ`*)♪
ドキドキが止められないぐらいの
歌声をありがとうございます♡︎⁎ˇ◡︎ˇ⁎
32 mat
B'zファンです。大好きな曲！！
ありがとうございます！
歌おうとするとめっちゃ難しいです…
うますぎて…凄いです…
さっこ
こりゃいかん😳素敵すぎです❤️
迫力といい、感情の込め方といい、歌にかける熱意がたまりません🥺
とみさんのそんな所が好きなんだよな〜
(｡・//ε//・｡)
ゆほちゆほち
とみさん、うまい👏ほんと素晴らしい😊
佐藤恵理
SAY YESが大好きで歌聞いて感動してきました✨
心に響く歌声😌頑張ってください！
マロン大好き
アップテンポで激しいB'z曲も大好きですが
深みのあるバラードも良いですね〜(*^^*)
雄々しく力強い歌声が
本当に素敵でした(*´-`)
深夜に聴くにはぴったりの選曲♪( ´▽｀)
今夜もありがとうございました😊
ブーゲンビリア
うっっっわ、カッコイイ！
ありがとうございます！
もーりん
素晴らしい😍そのドアの向こうで立ち止まる人達が見えますね〰👀
있을 수 없다
とみさん😎流石(さすが)👏👏👏👏
ウグイ
好きな曲検索するたびにとみさんの動画出てくるわ。
もうチャンネル登録します！笑
次回も楽しみにしてます！
MaRi
切りの良い100いいねを…私が101にしてしまいました🙈
昨夜、夫がとみさんを見つけてくださり、めっちゃ上手い方がいるーーーと教えてくれて2人で3時間ほど投稿を拝見させて頂きました(o＾—＾o)
私はB'zの大、大、大ファンで、とみさんの歌唱力に鳥肌が立ちました！
ありがとうございます。。