Mr.Children or Misuchiru as they are known to their fans is a famous Japane… Read Full Bio ↴Mr.Children or Misuchiru as they are known to their fans is a famous Japanese pop/rock group formed in 1989 by Kazutoshi Sakurai, Kenichi Tahara, Keisuke Nakagawa, and Hideya Suzuki.

Mr.Children is one of the most popular bands in Japan. They made their major debut in 1992 with the release of their first album, "EVERYTHING", but it wasn't until one of their singles was used as a drama theme song, like their fourth single "Cross Road", that they started getting noticed. They got their big break in 1994 with the release of their fifth single, "innocent world", which made record sales and earned the Japan Record Award in 1994. Their fourth album, "Atomic Heart", which was released in the same year, is still their top selling album to date. Since then, all their singles have been number one hits in the Oricon charts like "Tomorrow never knows" and "Namonaki-uta", and many of them became million sellers, and they've produced other noteworthy albums.

In 1997, they took a long vacation, and came back to the Japanese music scene the next year with the single "Owari-naki-tabi."

Their sound is essentially a blend of light pop and classic rock. But due to the band's inclination to experiment with various music styles, their sound is constantly evolving. They have delved into various types of rock as well as jazz, blues, folk, country, and dance. Despite this constant change, however, their music has progressed successfully, proving them to be a versatile band that can last.

The main force behind the band is their singer and songwriter, Kazutoshi Sakurai, who composes almost all of their songs. The rest of the band include Kenichi Tahara on guitar, Keisuke Nakagawa on bass, and Hideya Suzuki (Jen) on drums and backing vocals. They also have supporting musicians on keyboards, guitar, brass instruments (trumpet and saxophone), and computer programming for their tours because they usually embellish their recordings.

It must be noted that a good part of what makes Mr.Children's songs unique is Sakurai's remarkable vocal ability. His vocal range is higher than the typical male range, and he sings with a noticeable Western style. Also, it is because he is influenced by the great classic rock artists of the '60s and '70s (in particular, the Beatles and the Rolling Stones) that the band's music usually has a classic rock feel. But being the vocalist of the band doesn't prevent him from sometimes sharing guitar solos with Tahara, or playing them by himself. He also plays the piano and harmonica proficiently.

Tahara and Nakagawa are the quietest members of the group, often choosing to remain in the background when the band appears on TV shows. Jen seems to be the most extroverted member who takes his top off onstage at any opportunity. He also always matches Sakurai's sense of humor. They are all very talented musicians who make vital contributions to the band.

On December 31, 2004, their song "Sign," was again awarded the Japan Record Award, ten years after the first.

Mr. Children has a long-time association with the Toys Factory record label.

#2601
Mr.Children Lyrics

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ルームサービスの食事など嫌
怒鳴り声上げては悩んで yeah
パラシュートで飛び降りたいな
ホテルから覗く望遠レンズ

ミッシェルファイファーの唇が好き
ドレスから覗く鎖骨も好き yeah
ビデオテープを生きがいにして

旅から旅へのツアーバンド

愛とは何と問えば
歌の中にあると答えよう
言うなれば僕ら愛の伝道師
北へ南へ答えを探して

壊れかけた夢の続きは誰と見る
破れかぶれのまま
今宵は誰と寝るの?

ヒステリックな声を上げて
おなごたちは跳ね回る
意味なんて無くたって素敵
日常を忘れてみないか yeah

夢は叶うよなんて
軽はずみで口にしないが
言っちゃうぞ君は夢の救世士
北へ南へ答えを探して

忘れられた愛は果たして何処にある
破れかぶれのまま今宵は誰と寝る
誰と寝るの?

ミッシェルファイファーの唇が好き
「恋の行方」見てはしごいて
いやはやしごいてはやしごいて

壊れかけた夢の続きは誰と見る
破れかぶれのまま今宵は誰と寝る
忘れられた愛ははたして何処にある

破れかぶれのまま今宵は誰と寝る
誰と寝るの?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mr.Children's song #2601 talk about the complexities of life, love and the search for one's purpose. The first verse talks about being unhappy with the room service meals and the annoyance of the loud noises, to the point of wanting to jump out of the hotel window with a parachute. The second verse reveals the singer's admiration for Michelle Pfeiffer, from her lips to the clavicles seen from her dress. The video tapes become the livelihood of the tour band, indicating the difficult journey ahead.

The chorus ponders on the meaning of love, with an answer that it can be found in songs. They liken themselves to messengers of love, travelling north and south in search of answers. The broken dreams are posed with the question of who will share them with the singer, still hurtling towards the unknown. The third verse suggests that it is okay to be hysterical and forget the mundane. However, the question of where forgotten love goes remains unanswered. The song ends with the repeating question of who the singer will share tonight with.

Overall, the lyrics touch upon the longing for a sense of belonging, love, and purpose while navigating the madness of the world.

Line by Line Meaning

ルームサービスの食事など嫌
I hate room service meals and the like

怒鳴り声上げては悩んで
I am troubled by shouting

パラシュートで飛び降りたいな
I want to jump out with a parachute

ホテルから覗く望遠レンズ
A telephoto lens peering from a hotel

ミッシェルファイファーの唇が好き
I like Michelle Pfeiffer's lips

ドレスから覗く鎖骨も好き
I also like peeking at the collarbone from a dress

ビデオテープを生きがいにして
Using videotapes as a source of purpose in life

旅から旅へのツアーバンド
A traveling tour band

愛とは何と問えば
If asked what love is

歌の中にあると答えよう
I'll answer that it's found within a song