In 1993, they recorded "Winter Song" for the opening theme of the TriStar Pictures film Sleepless in Seattle and the following year recorded the song "Eternity" for the animated film The Swan Princess by New Line Cinema. In Japan, they recorded theme songs for TBS television shows, and it wasn't long before they caught the attention of the Walt Disney company, and were hired to create musical-tunes for their television shows, and attractions at the Tokyo Disney Resort. In 2001, they composed the theme song for the Japanese release on the Disney film Atlantis, and Miwa was hired to be the voice actor for the character Audrey Rocio Ramirez in the Japanese version.
Miwa Yoshida started a solo music career in 1995, and the following year appeared on the cover of Time Magazine. She has also appeared in advertisements for Sony, Visa, Honda, Shiseido, Lotte, Vodafone, and Coca Cola. Meanwhile Masato was hired to compose the music for television commercials, and around the same time compiled various "Dreams Come True" songs for Konami to be used in their game series Dance Dance Revolution. He had previously been hired to compose the music for the Sonic the Hedgehog video games on the Sega Mega Drive.
On April 1, 1996, they released Love Unlimited, which would be their final album for Sony Music. News of their departure would cause Sony Music shares to drop severely on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
They later signed with Virgin Music America and Toshiba-EMI in Japan, due to that label's promises to break the group into the American market--something Sony was unwilling to do. Their first album under the new contract, Sing Or Die (a title that half-jokingly described the band's relationship with their former label, according to Nakamura), was released in an English-language version, but received very little promotion and even less airplay. It would be the band's final album as a trio, and Takahiro Nishikawa would depart the band shortly after its release. Sing or Die was Virgin's only attempt to penetrate the American market, and its failure would taint the band's future relationship with that label.
Part of the failure of the Virgin-DCT relationship can be laid at the label's attempt to renovate the band into something the American audiences could relate to. Miwa dropped her last name, Nakamura became "King Masa," but Nishikawa remained the same, and only received a passing mention on Sing or Die's liner notes. Musically, the album veered away from the classic DCT formula and deeper into the hip-hop dance theme begun on Delicious and Love Unlimited. The combination was not well-received by American audiences, nor DCT's legion of loyal Japanese fans.
There are conflicting accounts concerning Nishikawa's departure. Nishikawa himself states both he and longtime DCT producer Mike Pela were forced out by Virgin because they didn't fit into the label's makeover for the band. However, he also adds that prior to that, he hadn't been touring with DCT for some time, which supports the official account. At present, there seems to be little chance of Nishikawa playing with his former bandmates ever again.
Following 2001's monkey girl odyssey, DCT severed all ties with Virgin and Toshiba-EMI, and set up shop with Universal Music Japan. More recent albums such as The Love Rocks and And I Love You have returned to the classic DCT sound, and have been received more warmly.
They have also been involved in charity events. Including a collaboration with Ryuichi Sakamoto in 2001 to help raise funds for land mine removal agencies, and taking part in the Live 8 benefit concert in 2005.
In 2008, their single "Tsuretette Tsuretette" debuted a top on the Oricon weekly chart, nine years since their last number-one single "Asa ga Mata Kuru". The song also appears on the band's album Do You Dreams Come True?. The album is available in three versions: A single disc version, containing the main album; a second that adds Greatest Hits: The Soul 2, a sequel to their 2000 greatest-hits package; and a third that adds a live DVD, "Winter Fantasia 2008."
In 2010, they released their download only single "Godspeed", where the title is meant to be an even stronger wish of "Good Luck" for everyone to listen to it. In November of that same year, they released their 23rd album, Love Central, their second on Universal Music Japan's Nayutawave label.
In 2011, another Best-Of compilation, titled " THE SOUL FOR THE PEOPLE~Higashi-Nihon Daishinsai Shien Best Album~ . The profits from this album's sales go completely towards the Japanese Red Cross' Tohoku earthquake relief efforts.
DCT's latest single, "MY TIME TO SHINE", is set to be released on May 16th, 2012.
2) The 80's Hi NRG disco duo, Abbe Kanter and Stacy Dunne, that released one single in 1989, "Sweet Magic".
うれしはずかし朝帰り
DREAMS COME TRUE Lyrics
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素足にふれる空気が まだ少し冷たい
ショーウィンドウに映る姿 気にしながら
ちょっとむくんだまぶたを 右手で押さえる
人が見たら 朝帰りってわかるかしら
髪もイマイチきまってないし
うれしはずかし朝帰り ママに会うまで考えなくちゃ
うれしはずかし朝帰り うまい言い訳
信号の赤無視して 車が急ブレーキ
ためいきをついたら アスファルトに落ちる陽光が
もうお昼を示す 短い影つくる
少しほほが染まってるのを かくすように
足を速めて 日陰へ逃げる
うれしはずかし朝帰り ママに会うまで落ち着かなくちゃ
うれしはずかし朝帰り コドウが激しい
電車の中で思い出し笑い 人に見られて
赤い顔して 眠ったふり
うれしはずかし朝帰りたまにはこんなスリルもいいワ
うれしはずかし朝帰り…
The song "うれしはずかし朝帰り" by Dreams Come True tells the story of someone who is walking home in the early morning after a night out. The opening lines describe the bustling cityscape just before it opens for business, and the feeling of the cold air on bare feet. The singer is self-conscious about her appearance and tries to conceal her slightly puffy eyes with her hand. She wonders if people can tell that she's been out all night. As she continues walking, she ignores traffic signals and almost gets hit by a car, and the shock of it makes her heart race. She recalls the events of the night before and giggles to herself on the train, but then tries to pretend to be asleep to hide her embarrassment.
The lyrics capture the sense of exhilaration and shame that come with a night of partying and the awkwardness of returning home in the light of day. The singer is torn between feeling happy and proud of herself for having a good time and feeling guilty about how her behavior might be perceived by others. It's an ode to the experience of being young and wild and free, but also a recognition of the reality that there are consequences to these experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
開店直前の街並はあわただしくて
The cityscape just before opening is busy and chaotic.
素足にふれる空気が まだ少し冷たい
The air touching my bare feet is still a little chilly.
ショーウィンドウに映る姿 気にしながら
I look at my reflection in the shop window while trying not to be too self-conscious.
ちょっとむくんだまぶたを 右手で押さえる
I press my slightly puffy eyelids with my right hand.
人が見たら 朝帰りってわかるかしら
I wonder if people can tell that I came back this morning.
髪もイマイチきまってないし
My hair doesn't look great either.
うれしはずかし朝帰り ママに会うまで考えなくちゃ
I'm excited and embarrassed about coming back this morning and have to think of an excuse for my mom.
うれしはずかし朝帰り うまい言い訳
I need to come up with a good excuse for my morning return.
ちょっとリアルなイマジンまぶたにちらついて想わず
Suddenly, a scene flashes in my mind's eye.
信号の赤無視して 車が急ブレーキ
Ignoring the red light, a car slams on its brakes.
ためいきをついたら アスファルトに落ちる陽光が
As I let out a sigh, sunlight falls on the pavement.
もうお昼を示す 短い影つくる
The shadow is so short, it indicates that it's already noon.
少しほほが染まってるのを かくすように
I try to hide the blush on my cheeks a little.
足を速めて 日陰へ逃げる
I walk briskly, trying to get away from the sun and into the shade.
うれしはずかし朝帰り ママに会うまで落ち着かなくちゃ
I can't calm down until I see my mom and explain my morning return.
うれしはずかし朝帰り コドウが激しい
I'm feeling excited and embarrassed about coming back this morning.
電車の中で思い出し笑い 人に見られて
I remember something funny and accidentally laugh out loud, making people look at me.
赤い顔して 眠ったふり
Blushing, I pretend to be asleep.
うれしはずかし朝帰りたまにはこんなスリルもいいワ
Sometimes it's good to have this kind of thrill about a morning return.
うれしはずかし朝帰り…
Excited and embarrassed about coming back this morning...
Contributed by Aaron W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-so4rs3nn6p
開店直前の街並みは慌ただしくて
素足に触れる空気が
まだ少し冷たい
ショーウィンドウに映る姿
気にしながら
ちょっと浮腫んだ瞼を
右手で押さえる
人が見たら朝帰りって
分かるかしら？
髪もイマイチ決まってないし
嬉し恥ずかし朝帰り
ママに会うまで考えなくちゃ
嬉し恥ずかし朝帰り
上手い言い訳
ちょっとリアルなイマジン
瞼にちらついて思わず
信号の赤無視して
車が急ブレーキ
ため息をついたらアスファルトに
落ちる陽光がもうお昼を示す
短い影つくる
少し頬が染まってるのを隠す様に
足を速めて日陰へ逃げる
嬉し恥ずかし朝帰り
ママに会うまで落ち着かなくちゃ
嬉し恥ずかし朝帰り
鼓動が激しい
電車の中で思い出し笑い
他人に見られて
赤い顔して眠ったフリ
嬉し恥ずかし
嬉し恥ずかし朝帰り
たまにはこんなスリルもイイわ
嬉し恥ずかし朝帰り・・・。
@Amuro89
What a song! I love it!
@kwaichangkang
I love this song.
@zul
Superb song, awesome audience participation moves and choreography.....what is it not to like bout Dorikamu, Miwachan tokuni... Upload arigatou.
@user-hk5jj1nv3r
1:36くらいのダンサーの人の笑顔が最高
すごく元気が出ます！
@KT0921
懐かしいな～
なんか笑顔でいられながら、涙出てくる…
これだけ動いて、あの声量と上手さを、この年齢でも維持出来るのは、すごい努力されてると思うな。
次のライブ行ってみようかな！
@1314OBC
ダンスパフォーマンスがカッコいい！
@user-zf1wv9cs2y
こんなん楽しいに決まってるやんドリカムのライブ行ってみたい、、
@yuutoniyama3278
親がドリカム好きだからまだ18だけど三回連れてってもらったけど最高だよ！ 絶対に行くべき！
@user-cy6vm2rh7p
今テレビで一番聴くことの出来るドリカムの曲であり、何故か聴いた後中華を食べたくなるし、瓶ビールも呑みたくなる。
@user-up4xv2hk2s
楽しそうに踊るお客さんたち見て泣いたわ