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.
ファスナー
Mr.Children Lyrics
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スカートのファスナー
およそ期待した通りの
あれが僕を締めつけた
大切にしなきゃならない
ものがこの世には
いっぱいあるという
でもそれが君じゃないこと
きっとウルトラマンのそれのように
君の背中にも
ファスナーが付いていて
僕の手の届かない闇の中で
違う顔を誰かに見せているんだろう
そんなの知っている
帰り際 リビングで
僕が上げてやるファスナー
御座なりの優しさは
今一つ精彩を欠くんだ
欲望が苦し紛れに
次の標的を探している
でもそれが君じゃないこと
想像してみて少し萎えてしまう
もしも ウルトラマンの
それのように
総ての事には
ファスナーが付いていて
僕が背中見せているその隙に
牙を剥ぐつもりでも
信じてみる値打ちは
あると思えるんだ
きっと 仮面ライダーの
それのように
僕の背中にも
ファスナーが付いていて
何処か心の奥の暗い場所で
目を腫らして大声で
泣きじゃくってるのかも
きっと ウルトラマンの
それのように
君の背中には
ファスナーが付いていて
僕にそれを剥がし取る術はなくても
記憶の中焼き付けて
そっと胸のファスナーに
閉じ込めるんだ ah
惜しみない敬意と
愛を込めてファスナーを
The lyrics of Mr.Children's song ファスナー (Fasunaa) delve into the themes of expectation, realization, and the complexities of relationships. The song describes a moment when the singer realizes that something they held dear is not what they expected. It starts with the metaphorical image of a zipper on a skirt that the singer believes to be something significant, something that holds them tightly. However, they come to the realization that there are many important things in the world, but the person they were expecting it to be isn't one of them. This realization leaves the singer somewhat disappointed.
The song then introduces the imagery of Ultraman, a Japanese superhero known for his ability to fight monsters, with a zipper on their back. This metaphor suggests that even the person the singer thought they knew well might be showing a different side to someone else, hidden in the darkness that is out of their reach. Despite this awareness, the singer understands this reality and acknowledges that they are aware of it.
In the later verses, the song mentions Kamen Rider, another popular Japanese superhero, and the hint that the singer may also have a zipper on their back, concealing their own hidden emotions and pain. It suggests that even if they wanted to expose their vulnerability, they might struggle to do so. However, they believe in the value of trusting someone enough to reveal themselves fully, even if they may end up hurt or disappointed in the process.
Overall, the lyrics of ファスナー highlight the complexities of relationships, the expectations we have of others, and the need for vulnerability and trust to truly understand and connect with each other.
Line by Line Meaning
昨日 君が自分から下ろした
Yesterday, you unzipped it yourself
スカートのファスナー
The zipper of your skirt
およそ期待した通りの
Exactly as expected
あれが僕を締めつけた
That tightened around me
大切にしなきゃならない
I must cherish
ものがこの世には
The things that exist in this world
いっぱいあるという
There are plenty
でもそれが君じゃないこと
But it's not you
今日僕は気付いてしまった
Today, I realized
きっとウルトラマンのそれのように
Surely, just like Ultraman
君の背中にも
On your back too
ファスナーが付いていて
There is a zipper
僕の手の届かない闇の中で
In the darkness out of my reach
違う顔を誰かに見せているんだろう
You must be showing a different face to someone else
そんなの知っている
I know that
帰り際 リビングで
When we were about to part in the living room
僕が上げてやるファスナー
I will zip it up for you
御座なりの優しさは
The kindness that is worth mentioning
今一つ精彩を欠くんだ
Lacks a bit of brilliance
欲望が苦し紛れに
In the midst of suffering desires
次の標的を探している
Searching for the next target
でもそれが君じゃないこと
But it's not you
想像してみて少し萎えてしまう
When I imagine it, I lose a bit of excitement
もしも ウルトラマンの
If, just like Ultraman
それのように
It's the same
総ての事には
In everything
ファスナーが付いていて
There is a zipper
僕が背中見せているその隙に
While I show my back to you
牙を剥ぐつもりでも
Even if I bare my fangs
信じてみる値打ちは
The value of trying to believe
あると思えるんだ
I think it exists
きっと 仮面ライダーの
Surely, just like Kamen Rider
それのように
It's the same
僕の背中にも
On my back too
ファスナーが付いていて
There is a zipper
何処か心の奥の暗い場所で
Somewhere deep in my heart's dark place
目を腫らして大声で
With swollen eyes and a loud voice
泣きじゃくってるのかも
Maybe crying and sobbing
きっと ウルトラマンの
Surely, just like Ultraman
それのように
It's the same
君の背中には
On your back
ファスナーが付いていて
There is a zipper
僕にそれを剥がし取る術はなくても
Even if I have no way to take it off
記憶の中焼き付けて
I'll engrave it in my memory
そっと胸のファスナーに
Gently, to the zipper on my chest
閉じ込めるんだ ah
I'll lock it up
惜しみない敬意と
With abundant respect
愛を込めてファスナーを
And love, I'll hold the zipper
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Kazutoshi Sakurai
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@user-xr1bn6cb5d
昨日 君が自分から下ろしたスカートのファスナー
およそ期待した通りのあれが僕を締めつけた
大切にしなきゃならないものが
この世にはいっぱいあるという
でもそれが君じゃないこと
今日 僕は気付いてしまった
きっと ウルトラマンのそれのように
君の背中にもファスナーが付いていて
僕の手の届かない闇の中で
違う顔を誰かに見せているんだろう
そんなの知っている
帰り際 リビングで僕が上げてやるファスナー
御座なりの優しさは 今一つ精彩を欠くんだ
欲望が苦し紛れに
次の標的(ターゲット)を探している
でもそれが君じゃないこと
想像してみて少し萎えてしまう
もしも ウルトラマンのそれのように
総ての事にはファスナーが付いていて
僕が背中見せているその隙に
牙を剥くつもりでも 信じてみる値打ちは
あると思えるんだ
きっと 仮面ライダーのそれのように
僕の背中にもファスナーが付いていて
何処か心の奥の暗い場所で
目を腫らして大声で泣きじゃくってるのかも
きっと ウルトラマンのそれのように
君の背中にはファスナーが付いていて
僕にそれを剥がし取る術はなくても
記憶の中焼き付けて
そっと胸のファスナーに閉じ込めるんだ
惜しみない敬意と愛を込めてファスナーを…
@user-oy4ph6pl5h
こんな素晴らしい歌、世界一。
@user-sngarhyon
2年ぶりくらいに聞いたけど
ほんと良い曲だな、、
@user-iv5po7hh9l
妄想、想像ですが、愛と敬意の歌ですね😊
ミスチル様、ありがとうございます！
@na_4130
ミスチルファン同士の友人と考察をしたところ、私は「愛について歌っている」でしたが、友人は「これは友人関係だと思う」と意見が違いました。
桜井さんに聞いてみたい。
この曲は何について歌っているんですかｰｰ？！
どちらにせよ、大好きな曲にはかわりありませんが。
@user-gw8xt7kl6v
好きです
@cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeE
俺がミスチルで1番好きな歌
@RA-ti7hc
4:34 どうせお前らここ好きやろ
@user-oy4ph6pl5h
今度平井美紗子のkじゃ木下曲歌います！すっごく楽しみ！！キャンキャン叫んじゃっていつものようにもだえちゃってくださあい。曲名は「サントリーオールド」平井美紗子歌詞作曲
@ybdlove0524
この頃の桜井さん、本当に素敵ですね✨(もちろん、今も、素敵です✨)
@CHIBA-KUROU
アコギを弾く健一さんもすてき