Years active:2000 - Present
Genres:Punk, Ska
Labels:Tissue Freak Records/Highwave
Members:
-Uezu Kiyosaku - bass guitar, vocals
-Gima Takashi - guitar
-Takazato Satoshi - drums
MONGOL800 (モンゴル800) is a Japanese rock band that has found popular success over the past years. The melodic punk rock band from Okinawa broke into the mainstream with their 2001 release MESSAGE. Ever since then, their works have been highly anticipated. So is the case now, shortly after the release of their 4th full-length album, Daniel.
The trio consists of vocalist Kiyosaku Unzu, guitarist Takashi Gima, and Satoshi Takazato on drums. Thier notable LP, MESSAGE was actually originally an indies released. It stunned all when it sold an unprecedented 2,600,000 copies. In 2004, MONGOL800 released MOMO (Peach). The album was very successful and reached #3 on the Oricon charts. Following up their success they played a show in Los Angeles in March of 2005.
MONGOL800′s brand of melodic punk rock mixed with pop has put them on the map. Their lyrics often read like poetry and the vocal harmonies that they pull off are amazing. Dominant bass lines and unique song progression are also notable.
Daniel was released August 8th, 2006. Though it created buzz after-the-fact, the release was a rather abrupt. MONGOL800 found the spotlight in the early 2000′s and doesn’t show any sign of wanting to give that up.
Ever since I heard MONGOL800′s MESSAGE LP, I’ve been hooked. It is on eof my overall favorite albums. I recently got to listen to Daniel. I’m just as impressed as I was with MESSAGE. In their latest installment, MONGOL800 does drift a bit away from the heavily-pop/punk likings of MESSAGE. It’s surely a good thing. They explore a different musical route while remembering all of the elements that make them famous.
One of the touches that made MESSAGE so memorable were the beautiful vocal harmonies. To my slight dissapointment those were seemingly absent in Daniel. While it’s there, harmony is not emphasized nearly as much in the new release. Despite that fact, Daniel is stellar.
Rainy Day
MONGOL800 Lyrics
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I was on the way my home
I was just walking in the rain
And I found way to go
It's all right
It's all right
It's all right
It's all right
I'll be all right
It was a rainy day
I was on the way my home
I was just walking in the rain
And I found something precious
It's all right.It's all right. I'll be all right
I always dreamed about good image of pleasure to the earth.
Close your eyes. Make a wish on a starry night.
I wish it would stop the rain of tears all over the world.
I have a dream that such a simple thing but all we need.
And the rain changed into rainbow. Rainy day.
Will you wait for me?
I fell down. Down with the heavy rain drops.
Believe yourself because I love you.
Don't be afraid you are not alone.
I'll be there.
Rainy day Yeah…
Rainy day Yeah…
Rainy day Yeah…
Rainy day Yeah…
I don't look back yet.
Even if the time is changing.
Everything changes over by the time.
Nobody knows what's going to happen tomorrow.
Well I must be going. So long.
Rainy day. Will you wait for me?
I fell down. Down with the heavy rain drops.
Believe yourself because I love you.
Don't be afraid you are not alone.
I'll be there. Rainy day.
Will you wait for me?
I fell down. Down with the heavy rain drops.
Believe yourself because I love you.
Don't be afraid you are not alone.
I'll be there.
Rainy day Yeah…
Rainy day Yeah…
Rainy day Yeah…
Rainy day Yeah…
Rainy day…
Rainy day…
Rainy day…
Rainy day…
The song "Rainy Day" by MONGOL800 is a song about finding something precious on a rainy day. The singer is walking home in the rain and finds something that gives him hope and comfort. Throughout the song, he reassures himself that everything will be alright and that he will be there for the person he loves.
The song has a message of hope and resilience. Despite the rain and the uncertainty of the future, the singer believes that everything will be alright. He offers support to the person he loves and asks them to wait for him.
The line "Close your eyes. Make a wish on a starry night. I wish it would stop the rain of tears all over the world" is particularly poignant. It suggests that the rain is not just physical rain, but also tears. The singer wishes for a world where people are not constantly crying and hurting.
Overall, "Rainy Day" is a song about finding hope and love in difficult times. It encourages the listener to persevere and believe that everything will be alright.
Line by Line Meaning
It was a rainy day
The weather was rainy that day
I was on the way my home
I was on my way home
I was just walking in the rain
I was simply walking in the rain
And I found way to go
I found a path to take
It's all right
Everything is okay
I'll be all right
I'll be fine
I always dreamed about good image of pleasure to the earth.
I always dreamed of a world filled with happiness and joy
Close your eyes. Make a wish on a starry night.
Close your eyes and make a wish while looking at the stars
I wish it would stop the rain of tears all over the world.
I wish that the world could stop crying
I have a dream that such a simple thing but all we need.
I have a dream that the world could have something simple, but everything we need
And the rain changed into rainbow. Rainy day.
The rain transformed into a rainbow on this rainy day
Will you wait for me?
Can you wait for me?
I fell down. Down with the heavy rain drops.
I fell down due to the heavy rain drops
Believe yourself because I love you.
Believe in yourself because I love you
Don't be afraid you are not alone.
Don't be afraid, you are not alone
I'll be there.
I will be there
Rainy day Yeah...
This is a rainy day
I don't look back yet.
I haven't looked back yet
Even if the time is changing.
Even if time changes
Everything changes over by the time.
Everything changes over time
Nobody knows what's going to happen tomorrow.
No one knows what will happen tomorrow
Well I must be going. So long.
Well, I have to go now. Goodbye.
Rainy day. Will you wait for me?
This is a rainy day. Can you wait for me?
Rainy day Yeah..
This is a rainy day
Rainy day…
This is a rainy day
Contributed by Christian G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.