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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Kyoudakewa
DREAMS COME TRUE Lyrics
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心の中で言えたって だめだよね
あらたまって 今までありがとなんて
親じゃないのにいいって
きつい言い方して 大失敗
今日だけは
変わったことは何にもしないで
いつもどおりまったりして
さえないねってふたりで笑って
テレビに文句とか言おうよ
明日からは こんな時間もなくなるから
覚えてる? あの花瓶割ったの あたしなの
糸ノコで椅子を切ったのも あたしなの
かしこまって お互いしあう告白 今思うと極悪
ふたり同時に泣く 可笑しくて
今日だけは
変わることは何にもないのに
いつもどおりにしたいのに
胸がつまってふたりでしんとして
「ぜったいしあわせになってね」が言えない
明日からは がらんとするね となりの部屋
うれしいのに 泣いたりして ごめんね
うれしいのに さびしい顔で ごめんね
明日には
笑って輝いてはしゃいで
歌って顔真っ赤にして
手を繋いでキスとハグをして
さらって行く人に甘えて
そしてここへ 帰らないんだ もう一緒には
(今日だけ 今日だけ 今日だけ 一緒にいよう 今日だけ 一緒に笑おう)
(今日だけ 今日だけ 今日だけは 今日だけ 今日だけは 今日だけ しあわせになってね ぜったい)
The lyrics to DREAMS COME TRUE's song "Kyoudakewa" express feelings of regret and longing for someone to understand and connect with. The singer begins by apologizing for not being able to express themselves honestly and wishing they could speak their mind without fear of rejection. They then reflect on past experiences and inside jokes with the person they are addressing, trying to recapture the ease and comfort they once had with each other.
Despite their desire to stay the same and enjoy each other's company, the singer can't help feeling overwhelmed by emotions and is unable to say the words they want to say. The song ends with a bittersweet message, expressing sadness at the thought of losing what they have but also looking forward to the future with hope for happiness. Overall, the lyrics seek to convey the complexity of human emotion and the difficulty of communication, while also expressing the desire for genuine connection and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
素直になれなくて ほんとごめんね
I'm sorry I can't be honest with you
心の中で言えたって だめだよね
Even if I could say it inside my heart, it wouldn't matter
あらたまって
Let's be serious
今までありがとなんて 親じゃないのにいいって きつい言い方して 大失敗
Thanking you until now as if I were your parent was a big mistake, delivering harsh words
今日だけは 変わったことは何にもしないで いつもどおりまったりして さえないねってふたりで笑って
Let's not change anything today, let's just relax as usual together and laugh
テレビに文句とか言おうよ
Let's complain about the TV or something
明日からは こんな時間も なくなるから
Starting tomorrow we won't have this time together
覚えてる? あの花瓶 割ったの あたしなの
Remember? I'm the one who broke that vase
糸ノコで椅子を切ったのも あたしなの
I'm the one who cut the chair with a saw
かしこまって お互いしあう告白 今思うと極悪 ふたり同時に泣く 可笑しくて
Our formal mutual confessions were actually evil in retrospect, and we cried at the same time, which was comical
今日だけは 変わることは何にもないのに いつもどおりにしたいのに 胸がつまってふたりでしんとして 「ぜったいしあわせになってね」 が言えない
Today, although I don't want anything to change, my heart feels heavy, and we are silent, unable to say "Definitely become happy" to each other
明日からは がらんとするね となりの部屋
Starting tomorrow, it will be empty next door
うれしいのに 泣いたりして ごめんね
I'm sorry I cry even though I'm happy
うれしいのに さびしい顔で ごめんね
I'm sorry I have a sad face even though I'm happy
明日には 笑って輝いてはしゃいで 歌って顔真っ赤にして 手を繋いでキスとハグをして さらって行く人に甘えて そしてここへ 帰らないんだ もう一緒には
Tomorrow we'll be laughing, shining, singing, blushing, holding hands, kissing, hugging, and relying on each other as we go our separate ways, never to return here together again
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Masato Nakamura, Miwa Yoshida
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-bt1pi5oo7n
ほんと、最初から涙涙😂大大大好きです♡愛でいっぱい。
@Chan87imagine
この曲聞くとほんと冒頭から涙が出てくる…
@satu101
自分も姉妹だからよくこの曲聴いて泣いてた😿この曲大好き💕
@welcomekt0423
最高です!
嫌なことがあっても、忘れられる名曲です!
すぐに聞きたくなります!
@user-fy9nn8qn3j
豪華な俳優さん達が出てる❗️スゴい😆
@user-kq6tk6ux6o
ライブ披露はほとんどないけど隠れ名曲！
@user-vn4nn6ph6e
懐かしい。
@potatosalad6232
昔このPVが好きで、お母さんの車で助手席に座ってずっと何回も観てました。懐かしすぎます
@ah-fd6mk
ライブでやってほしい
@kaame1988
姉が旦那さん連れてきて結婚報告の食事会のあとに行ったカラオケでこの曲歌いました。
その後帰ってお風呂の中で色々込み上げてきて無愛想に部屋に戻ったらお姉ちゃんが来て
｢もーあんな歌ダメよ｣て
｢結婚して苗字は変わるけどこれからもアンタのお姉ちゃんだよ｣て互いに泣きながら抱きしめ合いました
今も2人の息子育ててるお姉ちゃんと仲良し姉妹です♡