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.

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Mr.Children Lyrics

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あまりリアル過ぎぬように　いつの日か笑えるように
君の名は伏せるよ　匿名を使って

積み重ね合う嘘　つじつま合わせでもう
抱えきれなくなった荷物降ろした気分はどう？

OH　曇った日の海のようにどんより　重く湿って気怠い
君のキスが胸を離れない

ロザリータ　僕のロザリータ
さよならなんて言わないで　恋多き女
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この部屋の鏡に映る退屈な男
君の部屋の鏡ならマシに見えたのに

もう全てのデータを捨てたはずなのに
どこかで君からの言葉を期待して過ごしている

ロザリータ　僕のロザリータ
また会いたいって囁いて　愛しているよ
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甘い言葉　完璧な微笑み　そばかす　唇　下品に濡れる果実

OH　曇った日の海のようにどんより　暖かくて凍えそうな
君の肉体　胸を離れたい

ロザリータ　僕のロザリータ
さよならなんて言わないで　恋多き女
ロザリータ　僕のロザリータ
また会いたいって囁いて　愛しているよ
ロザリータ　僕のロザリータ

あまりリアル過ぎぬように　いつの日か笑えるように

君の名は伏せるよ　匿名を使って
君の歌う　ロザリータ

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Rosetta" by Mr.Children are about a man who is remembering a past relationship with a woman named Rosetta. The first verse talks about the lies they used to tell each other, and how he feels like he can't carry the weight of those lies any longer. He compares his mood to that of a cloudy day by the ocean, heavy and listless. He can't stop thinking about her and the way she used to make him feel, and the song is filled with conflicting emotions of desire and frustration. He can't let go of her, even though he knows it's best to move on.

The chorus repeats the phrase "Rosetta, my Rosetta," and begs her not to say goodbye. He remembers her as a woman who loves deeply, and he wants to be with her again. The second verse talks about how he's still waiting for her to reach out to him, even though he's thrown away all their old memories. He sees himself as a boring man in a boring room, and wonders if she could have ever seen anything worthwhile in him. He remembers the way she used to speak to him and kiss him, and longs to be close to her again, even though he knows it's probably not healthy.

Overall, the song is a wistful and melancholy recollection of a love that has been lost. It captures the feeling of longing and heartbreak that comes with the end of a relationship, and showcases the band's ability to create songs that are both beautiful and emotionally complex.

Line by Line Meaning

あまりリアル過ぎぬように　いつの日か笑えるように
Don't let it become too real, so that we can laugh someday

君の名は伏せるよ　匿名を使って
I'll keep your name hidden, and use anonymity

積み重ね合う嘘　つじつま合わせでもう
Our lies keep piling up, even though we're trying to keep them straight

抱えきれなくなった荷物降ろした気分はどう？
How does it feel to have dropped the baggage that was too heavy to carry?

OH　曇った日の海のようにどんより　重く湿って気怠い
Like the cloudy ocean, heavy and damp, making me feel sluggish

君のキスが胸を離れない
Your kiss lingers in my heart

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Rosarita, my Rosarita

さよならなんて言わないで　恋多き女
Don't say goodbye, my loving woman

この部屋の鏡に映る退屈な男
The boring man reflected in the mirror of this room

君の部屋の鏡ならマシに見えたのに
If it was your mirror, it might look better

もう全てのデータを捨てたはずなのに
Even though I thought I had discarded all the data