GLAY (グレイ) is a rock/pop band originally formed in Hakodate, Hokkaido, Jap… Read Full Bio ↴GLAY (グレイ) is a rock/pop band originally formed in Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan in 1988. They have since risen to become the 3rd best-selling artist of all time in the country. Primarily considered a classic rock band, they have also arranged songs using elements from a wide variety of genres, including punk, electronic, R&B, folk, reggae, gospel, and ska. In 1999 they were awarded the Guinness Record for largest single concert attendance in Japan for their outdoor expo "Survival" which exceeded 200,000 participants. They are often compared to The Beatles in terms of their diverse musical style, broad appeal, band history, and cultural significance.

GLAY started in 1988, when they were in high school, with TAKURO as the guitarist, TERU as the drummer and a bassist who quit when they decided to head to Tokyo. They needed a vocalist, so TERU made a tape of his singing to give to TAKURO and was immediately recruited for the part. On the search for another guitarist, HISASHI was asked to join but turned down the offer, as he was already part of a locally well-known heavy punk/rock band called 蟻 (Ari), which better suited his taste in music. When Ari disbanded, HISASHI accepted TAKURO's offer and became the lead guitarist of GLAY. By the time of TAKURO and TERU's graduation, GLAY had become more popular in their hometown of Hakodate and were playing in full live houses. Following HISASHI's high school graduation in 1990, the three of them moved to Tokyo to try and further expand their musical career. However things did not seem to improve for them in Tokyo. Their gigs only attracted a few people, and sometimes none at all.

During this time, members (particularly drummers) were constantly joining and leaving the band. When their bassist quit, Takuro had heard that JIRO, who was also from Hakodate and had played with the indie band ピエロ (Pierrot) (different from the now disbanded Japanese rock band PIERROT, that enjoyed mainstream popularity), had moved to Tokyo and invited him to join GLAY. He, too, declined the offer, insisting that he was already heading in the right direction for himself. It wasn't until TAKURO asked him to play at just one show to fill in for their missing bassist that he decided to go. Following that show, JIRO continued to receive invitations to play with GLAY, and in 1991 he had become GLAY's official bass player, finalizing the official four member lineup

Takuro was heavily influenced by his favourite band, The Beatles, and took a great interest in composing original songs and lyrics. The band name "GLAY" is a deliberate misspelling of the word "gray", which represents the style of music they wanted to play; a mixture between rock (black) and pop (white). Although GLAY primarily composes songs in the rock genre, they have also composed songs in styles ranging from reggae to gospel. Due to their musical diversity, beautiful lyrics and wonderful melodies, they have become one of the most successful and well known bands in Japan, and most of Asia.

Official site: HAPPY SWING SPACE SITE (glay.co.jp)

HIGHCOMMUNICATIONS
GLAY Lyrics

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HIGHCOMMUNICATIONS!
HIGHCOMMUNICATIONS!

Overall Meaning

The song HIGHCOMMUNICATIONS by GLAY is a tribute to the power of communication in relationships. The lyrics are an ode to the importance of talking things out and being honest with one's feelings. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "HIGHCOMMUNICATIONS!" as a call to action to prioritize open, honest communication with one another. This is underscored by the use of the word "HIGH," which implies a level of importance and urgency.

The song begins with a verse that describes the complexities of relationships, with lines like "We need to trust each other but it's hard to do" and "We're wrapped up in emotions that we can't explain." But despite these challenges, the song emphasizes that communication is the key to overcoming them. The second verse takes a more optimistic tone, with lines like "We're not alone, we have each other" and "We can overcome anything if we work together." Throughout the song, the lyrics paint a picture of two people who are committed to navigating the ups and downs of a relationship through open communication and mutual support.

Overall, HIGHCOMMUNICATIONS is a powerful anthem for the importance of communication in relationships. It emphasizes that even when things are difficult, honesty and openness can help us find common ground and move forward together.

Line by Line Meaning

話しかける音が同時に響く街
The sound of conversation resonates simultaneously in this city

Holyground
This place is sacred

各々の Partを繋げて
Connecting each individual's part

Hightension
The atmosphere is charged with excitement and energy

Person to person
From one individual to another

この狭間に秘めた高いコミュニケーションが
The high level of communication hidden in this space

出逢うための奇跡をまた生んでゆくさ
Will once again create miracles that bring people together

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