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.
Sanctuary
B'z Lyrics
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それは優しくて 完全なる愛の動き
ささやいた言葉は 心の隅にとどき
この小さな宇宙に ずっといたいと思う
これ以上は 望むものは
ないはずなのに 胸がさけそう
Come on 今動き出せと
Hello まばゆいサンクチュアリ hello hello
Come on さがしてるんだろ
Come on 夢に見てるんだろ
Hello 僕だけのサンクチュアリ hello hello
I will be there
わかってる僕は 選ばれし者じゃない
不思議な力を 授かったわけでもない
でもこの胸の奥 望みは湧いてるから
決して遅くはない 旅に出てもいいころ
雲が割れ 光がもれて
血は流れ 体はふるえる
Come on 声が聞こえる
Come on 今動き出せと
Hello まばゆいサンクチュアリ hello hello
Come on ぶちこわせるかい
Come on 全部なくせるかい
Hello 僕だけのサンクチュアリ hello hello
I will be there
Come on 声が聞こえる
Come on 今動き出せと
Hello まばゆいサンクチュアリ hello hello
Come on さよならじゃない
Come on 逃げるわけでもない
Hello 僕だけのサンクチュアリ hello hello
I will be there
辿りつけるよ
The lyrics of "Sanctuary" by B'z capture the essence of a pure, unconditional love that exists between two people. The initial lines describe the gentle touch of fingers tracing the singer's back. This action embodies the perfect movement of love that is kind and tender. The whispered words reach the corners of the heart and make the singer want to remain in this small universe forever. Despite having everything one could want, the heart feels like it's about to burst with contentment.
The chorus of the song encourages the listener to come out and take the first step forward towards their dream. The call to action is to seek one's own sanctuary and move towards it. The lyrics hold the promise that the singer will be present through the journey. The second verse acknowledges that the singer is not a chosen one and has not been bestowed with any miraculous power. However, the heart is full of hope and ready to embark on this journey. The lyrics beautifully describe the singer's realization that it's essential to step forward, even if it's later than expected.
Overall, the song's theme revolves around love, hope, and the pursuit of one's true sanctuary. The lyrics provide encouragement and a gentle nudge towards taking the first step towards one's dream.
Line by Line Meaning
やわらかい指が 僕の背中をなぞる
Soft fingers trace my back, gentle movements of perfect love
それは優しくて 完全なる愛の動き
Those movements are kind and represent the perfect expression of love
ささやいた言葉は 心の隅にとどき
Whispered words linger in the corner of my heart
この小さな宇宙に ずっといたいと思う
I want to stay in this small universe forever
これ以上は 望むものは
There is nothing else I could desire
ないはずなのに 胸がさけそう
Yet my heart is bursting with feelings
Come on 声が聞こえる
Come on, I can hear a voice
Come on 今動き出せと
Come on, start moving now
Hello まばゆいサンクチュアリ hello hello
Hello, a dazzling sanctuary
Come on さがしてるんだろ
Come on, you're searching for something, right?
Come on 夢に見てるんだろ
Come on, you're dreaming about something, right?
Hello 僕だけのサンクチュアリ hello hello
Hello, my own private sanctuary
I will be there
I will be there
わかってる僕は 選ばれし者じゃない
I know I'm not a chosen one
不思議な力を 授かったわけでもない
I didn't receive any magical powers
でもこの胸の奥 望みは湧いてるから
But hope springs from the depths of my heart
決して遅くはない 旅に出てもいいころ
It's never too late to start a journey
雲が割れ 光がもれて
The clouds part and light seeps through
血は流れ 体はふるえる
Blood flows and my body trembles
Come on ぶちこわせるかい
Come on, can you break everything down?
Come on 全部なくせるかい
Come on, can you make it all disappear?
Come on さよならじゃない
Come on, it's not goodbye
Come on 逃げるわけでもない
Come on, we're not running away from anything
Hello 僕だけのサンクチュアリ hello hello
Hello, my own private sanctuary
I will be there 辿りつけるよ
I will be there, I can reach it
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Koshi Inaba, Takahiro Matsumoto
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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こんばんは⭐️
旧垢時代に録った全く音圧の無い音源ですが、素敵なボーカル&コーラスで息を吹き込んで頂き有難うございました☺️
guuB'z
いつも気持ち良く歌われてるのが素敵ですね！久々に聴きたくなりました。
キキ23
選曲のセンスよ！！
歌声最高です！
今日からリピートしまくりで聴きます！
🤩
Asumiちゃんねる【葉月あすみ。】
ありがとうございます🎶！
ザックスLIVE-GYM
素晴らしい歌声に 感極まり泣きそうになったよ🥺🥺
アスミンの歌声は神秘的だね✨✨
もう少しで退院やから 早く生配信に参加したいよ〜😁
堀池武史
あすみさんの大好きな曲だけあって、凄く気持ちがこもってて痺れましたよ😊この曲はもう、あすみさんの聖域だなっ😌最高です✨あすみさんありがとうございます🙇♂️この動画見たあと「THE CIRCLE」聴き直したくらいですよ。パルスなんかも聴きたいね〜😆
boowystaka
休みの最後にあすみさんの歌声聴けて最高です✨明日からまた頑張れそうです🙆
篠原和男
心に響きますね。 この曲を聴くと、LIVEを会津まで観にいった日を思い出す。
rimo hidy
サビんとこ、ほとんどシャウトに思えるんやけど、めっちゃ熱く感じたー！
この曲も難しかしいよね。
あぁ、この曲が入ってる“パルス”も聴きたいかも！
唄ってくれてありがとう！
堀池武史
rimoさん、パルスもテンション上がるよね😊