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)
Precious
GLAY Lyrics
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I love you もう少し大事に出来たはずなのに
どんな時も弛まぬ愛 そしてそれは2人の愛
思い出すよ 俺にくれたお前の最初の言葉を
「長い長い道のりを 独り荷物背にこさえ
走り続けてきたのね? それはどれほどの痛み」
そして2人誓うんだ この新たな今日の良き日に
でも TIME GOES BY
「どんなに愛し愛されても 決して一緒に逝けない」
そんな哀しい告白の後で なんで俺を欲しがった?
変えられない運命なら いっそすべて飲み込むのさ
忘れないよ あれはきっとお前の最後の遺言
安い指輪天にかざし ありがとうと涙した
くだらない喧嘩の後は 詫びる言葉探したね
励まし合うその後で 独り別れに怯えた夜
出会いそれは人生の 少しだけ残酷な賭け事
朝目覚めて隣にいない お前をずっと探していた
いつもお前にいいところ見せようと 強がりばかりで
愛は愛を生み出して そして新たな命まで
あの子が生まれた時の重さをまだ覚えてる?
なぁ 俺はどんなだった? お前を幸せに出来たか?
狂おしく愛に満ちたお前 それはそれはかけがえのない
Precious Love, Precious Love
Oh 眠れよ oh 眠れよ oh 眠れよ oh 眠れよ
「人は馬鹿な生き物ね 失うまで気づかない」
そんなお前の言葉を 独り思い浮かべてる
暗闇を怖がるから 明かりは消さずにおくよ
この子達は大丈夫 安心してよ
The song "Precious" by GLAY is a ballad about looking back on a past love and reflecting on what could have been if both parties had cherished their love a bit more. The first few lines suggest that the two of them were too stubborn to show their love more, and the singer reminisces about the unrelenting love the two of them shared. He recalls the first words she ever said to him, about the long and painful road he had traveled before meeting her. He also talks about how they had their ups and downs, including foolish fights and guilt-ridden affairs, but they promised each other to make the most of their current moment.
However, the song takes a sad turn when the singer reveals that they can never be together, no matter how much they love each other. The woman had confessed that they could never walk down the same path, and the singer wonders why she even wanted him in the first place. The weight of their fated separation is heavy, and the woman's last words to him were a testament to how much she loved him. The song ends with the singer thinking about his past self, wondering if he had been able to make her happy.
The song's lyrics portray a universal feeling of regret in past relationships, and reminds us to cherish our current moments with loved ones. It also highlights the power of love, even if it can't conquer all.
Line by Line Meaning
I miss you あの頃は互いに意地を張り合って
I miss you, those were the times when we were too stubborn to be honest with each other
I love you もう少し大事に出来たはずなのに
I love you, and we could have treated each other better
どんな時も弛まぬ愛 そしてそれは2人の愛
Our unwavering love, a love that we shared only between the two of us
思い出すよ 俺にくれたお前の最初の言葉を
I remember the first words you ever said to me
「長い長い道のりを 独り荷物背にこさえ
走り続けてきたのね? それはどれほどの痛み」
You said, "You have been carrying that baggage alone, running a long and arduous journey. How painful it must have been."
後ろめたい恋もした バカ騒ぎの日もあった
そして2人誓うんだ この新たな今日の良き日に
でも TIME GOES BY
We had our fair share of guilty affections and foolish days, but we promised each other on this new, auspicious day. However, time goes by.
「どんなに愛し愛されても 決して一緒に逝けない」
そんな哀しい告白の後で なんで俺を欲しがった?
"No matter how much we love each other, we can never leave together," you said, after that heartbreaking confession, why did you want me so much?
変えられない運命なら いっそすべて飲み込むのさ
忘れないよ あれはきっとお前の最後の遺言
If fate can't be changed, I'll just swallow everything. I won't forget, that was probably your last testament.
安い指輪天にかざし ありがとうと涙した
くだらない喧嘩の後は 詫びる言葉探したね
You cried when I raised the cheap ring to the sky to thank you. After our stupid fights, we both searched for the right words to apologize.
励まし合うその後で 独り別れに怯えた夜
出会いそれは人生の 少しだけ残酷な賭け事
After we encouraged each other, I spent nights scared of being alone again. Meeting someone is a slightly cruel gamble in life.
朝目覚めて隣にいない お前をずっと探していた
いつもお前にいいところ見せようと 強がりばかりで
I woke up to find you're not beside me, so I looked for you. I always tried to show you the best of me, but it was just a façade.
愛は愛を生み出して そして新たな命まで
あの子が生まれた時の重さをまだ覚えてる?
なぁ 俺はどんなだった? お前を幸せに出来たか?
狂おしく愛に満ちたお前 それはそれはかけがえのない
Precious Love, Precious Love
Love begets love, and even new life. Do you still remember the weight of your child at birth? Hey, was I a good father? Could I make you happy? You were filled with crazy love, and that was absolutely precious, precious love.
Oh 眠れよ oh 眠れよ oh 眠れよ oh 眠れよ
Oh, sleep, sleep, sleep, sleep
「人は馬鹿な生き物ね 失うまで気づかない」
そんなお前の言葉を 独り思い浮かべてる
暗闇を怖がるから 明かりは消さずにおくよ
この子達は大丈夫 安心してよ
"Humans are foolish creatures who don't realize what they have until they lose it," I recall your words alone. I won't turn off the lights because I'm scared of the dark. These children will be fine. Don't worry, be at ease.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Takuro
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@rockkids937
愛した人を失うって、本当に辛いですよね
私も、入籍した翌年に夫を亡くしました
私の中に“命”を残して…
辛い時や苦しい時、耐えられない時にはこの曲に支えてもらってます
志半ばで倒れた夫の分も生きて、生まれてきた子を幸せにしようと思います
勝手に連々と申し訳ありません
ただ、近い境遇の方と共感できたのが心強くて…
今もお元気でありますでしょうか？
@rockkids937
@@user-cy6ye7id9t
私も思うことが多いです、彼が大好きだったから…
それでも、私は死ねない…“子”を残して倒れるわけにはいかない✨
自身の責任を全うした時に、お迎えがくるのかな…？
先は長いし、険しいです
同じ“志”を持ってる人に出逢えてよかった
私達も“生きてく強さ”をもって歩んでいきましょう
@rockkids937
GLAY(TAKUROさん)の言葉って…
無意味に寄り添うだけじゃなくて
無責任に励ますだけでもなくて
強いけど、優しくて、ちょっぴり儚くて…
そんなGLAYが、最高にカッコよくて大好きです✨
その“カッコよさ”が、全て詰まった“超神曲”
時代を超えて魅了されてる皆様も
私のように、若輩でも影響を受けた者も
“GLAYが好き”って想いだけは、共通だと信じます
ちょっと言い方悪いかもだけど…
“共感”を狙って書いてる、世間に蔓延ってる曲と…TAKUROさんの言葉では
“重さ”が全然違う
生きることの“厳しさ”も教えてくれる、ただ甘いだけじゃない
私自身も、最も大切なものをなくした者です
“守れなかった”という罪悪感が大きすぎて…
@michiyo2040
このPV迫田さんだったんですね。この曲聴くと毎回泣いちゃう😭😭😭
@zoosumb84
ただ悲しいだけじゃなく
これからも自分は生きていく
この子達は自分が守っていく
という強い意志と優しさを感じる曲
だから別れに暮れるだけの歌より
余計に涙が溢れ出てしまう
@user-xx6qm5hn5u
「出会い それは人生の
少しだけ残酷な賭け事」
本当、格言しか書かないなこの人は
感動する曲がとにかく多いバンドだけど
この曲ほど初聴で嗚咽が出るほど
涙が出た曲はない
@wytaki
この歌1人でカラオケで歌うと泣いてしまって最後まで歌えないという歌詞が刺さり過ぎるて😭😭😭😭😭
@danielbrown8071
6:00人は馬鹿な生き物ね
失うまで気付かない
そんなお前の言葉を
独り思い浮かべてる
暗闇を怖がるから
明かりは消さずにおくよ
この子達は大丈夫 安心してよ……
@kyosuke572
初めてPV観ましたが泣きました😭
@user-xk1yy1mu4v
もう歌詞が良い。切なくて泣いた泣いた。
@yuuLiSA624
祖父母と暮らしています
この歌聞いてて近いものを感じています
後悔の無いように毎日楽しく過ごしてますが
ただ「死」というものを受け入れられるのかただただ毎日不安ですけど
今という時間を大事に笑顔を絶やすことなくしてます
正解とか無いと思いますけど自分は後悔だけはしたくないので
皆さんも後悔の無いように１日を大事にしましょ！！！
この歌で自分は今救われてます
@user-qj4bd4fn2n
イントロだけで泣かせてくれる
GLAY愛してる
@user-ml3ee4yt9n
素晴らしい名曲、色々な思い出がある曲です、GLAY最高！