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.
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晴れたらいいね
DREAMS COME TRUE Lyrics
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雨が降れば 川底に沈む橋越えて
胸まである 草分けて ぐんぐん進む背中を
追いかけていた 見失わないように
抱えられて 渡った小川 今はひらり 飛び越えられる
一緒に行こうよ ‘こくわ'の実 また採ってね
幼稚園 最後の日は 爪に赤いインクを
こっそり塗った私 叱って泣かせたあなたにも
肩がならんで 人並みには恋だってしたよ
一緒にいようよ 彼の話しも聞いてね
お茶も 上手にいれるからね
一緒に行こうよ いつも眠った帰り道
今度は 私が運転するから
一緒にね いろんな話ししよう
晴れたらいいね 晴れたらいいね 晴れたらいいね
The lyrics of DREAMS COME TRUE's song 晴れたらいいね (I Hope It Clears Tomorrow) are filled with nostalgia and a longing for the carefree days of childhood. The song talks about going on a hike to the mountains on a Sunday, just like they used to do before. The singer reminisces about the times they used to chase after their friend's back as they move through the grassy fields, trying not to lose sight of them. Even when the rain comes down and the bridge they were crossing sinks, they continue forward with determination, overcoming obstacles as they go.
The song then shifts to memories of the past, from the last day of kindergarten when they secretly painted their nails red and got scolded by their teacher, to their first crush when they learned to love just like everyone else. However, despite all these changes, the singer wants to remain together with their friend, to continue on this journey of life together. They offer to be a reliable navigator and even know how to make tea well. They look forward to driving together and discussing various things, hoping that someday it will all clear up and they can enjoy the sunny day together.
Line by Line Meaning
山へ行こう 次の日曜 昔みたいに
Let's go to the mountains next Sunday, just like old times.
雨が降れば 川底に沈む橋越えて
We'll cross the bridge and wade through the river if it rains.
胸まである 草分けて ぐんぐん進む背中を
We'll follow the back that boldly leads the way through the firmly rooted grass.
追いかけていた 見失わないように
We'll chase after it, so as not to lose sight of it.
抱えられて 渡った小川 今はひらり 飛び越えられる
The small stream we once had to be carried across can now easily be jumped over with a light step.
一緒に行こうよ ‘こくわ'の実 また採ってね
Let's go together and collect 'kokuwa' nuts again.
かなり たよれるナビゲーターになるよ
I'll become a pretty reliable navigator.
幼稚園 最後の日は 爪に赤いインクを こっそり塗った私 叱って泣かせたあなたにも
On the last day of kindergarten, I secretly painted my nails with red ink, making even you scold and cry.
肩がならんで 人並みには恋だってしたよ
I fell in love, just like everyone else, without putting my shoulder to the wheel.
一緒にいようよ 彼の話しも聞いてね
Let's stay together and listen to his stories too.
お茶も 上手にいれるからね
I can also brew tea really well.
一緒に行こうよ いつも眠った帰り道
Let's go together on the way home we always slept through.
今度は 私が運転するから
This time, I'll be driving.
一緒にね いろんな話ししよう
Let's talk about various things together.
晴れたらいいね 晴れたらいいね 晴れたらいいね
It would be nice if it clears up, it would be nice if it clears up, it would be nice if it clears up.
Contributed by Cooper W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-xv6he4uz2b
美和さんの声ってほんと落ち着く
@user-hh7ou3sh4e
この歌ほんとに元気になる
@sakumania
楽しそうに歌うの世界一の方達だと思います
@user-li3wr8sv3e
色褪せないね この曲は 好きだな
@stakachi1q8q
みんなが楽しそうなのが最高!
@mt-qb9dm
口ずさめるメロディーなのにかなりの歌唱力がないと歌えきれない名曲であるものの、作者である吉田美和本人は上手く歌わなくて良い、楽しく歌って欲しいと絶対思っている極上の名曲。
大好き!!!!!!!!!!
@RunrunTS
この人の歌まじですごい
@user-fc6wp9kx2i
やっぱりドリカム最高だよね
@blessthefall777
Hermosa canción ❤
@user-nj8dk4nr3l
雨の日、ドライブ中に聴きたくなる