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.
Thinking Of You
B'z Lyrics
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引きはがすように 今日も起き上がる
窓から顔を出して 息を吸い込めば
知らない街の匂い 心震わす
夕べは何処にいた? どうやって眠りにおちていった?
次から次へ 忘れてゆく…
気の利かない言葉で 怒らせたんだ
ふりかえらず歩いて 何もかもが遠くに見える
帰りたい想いを今 胸に抱いた自分がいる
You know I'm thinking of you
今 僕は何処にいる?いつも足元を見失うな
狂ったふりをしても正気をたもて
たったひとつだけ 忘れないもの
笑顔で手を振って 見送ってくれた人
ふりかえらず歩いて 何もかもが遠くに見える
失くしたもの 手にいれたもの 胸の中をかけめぐるよ
Yes,I'm thinking of you
迷わないで歩いて
まっすぐ君に会いにいこう…
The lyrics of B'z's song Thinking of you explore themes of nostalgia, lost love, and self-realization. The singer wakes up every day, struggling to peel themselves from the bed and face the world. When they do, they look out the window and breathe in the smell of an unfamiliar town. They don't know where they were the night before, or how they fell asleep. Memories are slipping through their fingers, fading away one after the other.
The singer then admits to drunkenly calling someone they love. They use clumsy words that upset the other person. They continue walking, without looking back, everything seeming far away. They hold inside a strong desire to return home. The phrase "You know I'm thinking of you" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the poem's dedication to a lost love. They ask where they are, wandering aimlessly and struggling to remain sane. The only thing they can't forget is someone waving goodbye with a smile.
Overall, Thinking of you is an incredibly atmospheric and emotional song. It perfectly captures the feeling of longing and nostalgia, and the sadness that comes with memories of the past. The lyrics are simple yet profound, and the melody beautifully emphasizes the emotion behind the words.
Line by Line Meaning
ベッドにはりついただるい体を 引きはがすように 今日も起き上がる
Dragging my tired body off the bed as if peeling off, I wake up again today
窓から顔を出して 息を吸い込めば 知らない街の匂い 心震わす
Putting my face out the window and inhaling, the scent of an unknown city shakes my heart
夕べは何処にいた? どうやって眠りにおちていった? 次から次へ 忘れてゆく…
Where was I last night? How did I fall asleep? Forgetting one thing after another...
少し酔って 君に電話したんだ 気の利かない言葉で 怒らせたんだ
I got a little drunk and called you, and ended up making you angry with my inconsiderate words
ふりかえらず歩いて 何もかもが遠くに見える 帰りたい想いを今 胸に抱いた自分がいる You know I'm thinking of you
Walking without looking back, everything seems far away. I'm now holding my desire to go back in my heart. You know I'm thinking of you
今 僕は何処にいる?いつも足元を見失うな 狂ったふりをしても正気をたもて
Where am I now? Don't always lose sight of my feet. Even if I pretend to be crazy, I must keep my sanity.
たったひとつだけ 忘れないもの 笑顔で手を振って 見送ってくれた人
The only thing I won't forget is the person who waved their hand and said goodbye with a smile
失くしたもの 手にいれたもの 胸の中をかけめぐるよ Yes,I'm thinking of you 迷わないで歩いて まっすぐ君に会いにいこう…
Lost things, things I gained, they spin around in my heart. Yes, I'm thinking of you. Don't hesitate, let's walk straight ahead to meet you.
Contributed by Katherine J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
にしながロビーノ
本当にB'zが好きなBrotherな方なんですね😢
松本さんのギターを丁寧に奏でて本当に感動しました!
ありがとうございます!
STARSを、改めて自分なりに楽しむキッカケの動画に感謝です!
これからも動画楽しみにしてます😊
hiro mina
本当に嬉しいコメントありがとうございます😊
松本孝弘さんの奏でるギターが本当に大好きです‼️
ヒロ
素敵
なる推しの先輩
まさかHighway XでELVENの曲を歌うなんて思ってなかったです
hiro mina
ご覧いただきありがとうございます!
本当にそうですよね!
改めて良い曲だと思いました🎸
生きる摩擦
ええな🤗
末恵 伊達
ギターの上手な人から教えてもらいたいです