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.
ロードムービー
Mr.Children Lyrics
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寝ぼけた君を乗せて ほんの少しだけ急いで
月明かりが誘う場所へ
嘆きもぼやきもため息も 風に飛んでいくよ
そして幸福なあの歌を 高らかに歌いながら
500Rのゆるいカーブへ
時の流れに少し身を委ねてみよう
この路の上の何処かにあるはずのゴールライン
そんなビジョンを道連れにして
カーラジオも無くそしてバックもしないオートバイが走る
ただ君の温もりを その優しい体温を
この背中に抱きしめながら
泣きながら君が見てた夢は 何を暗示してるの?
カラスが飛び交う空に モノクロの輝く虹
誰も笑っていやしない動物園
汗ばむ季節 君がふと見せてくれた情熱
ファミレスの裏の 野良犬が見てたキス
スカートの裾を濡らしはしゃいでた あのビーチハウス
そんなシーンを道連れにして
街灯が2秒後の未来を照らし オートバイが走る
等間隔で置かれた 闇を越える快楽に
また少しスピードを上げて
もう1つ次の未来へ
The lyrics of Mr.Children's song "road movie" depict a journey on a motorcycle, with the singer carrying a drowsy companion as they hurry towards a place illuminated by moonlight. The uneven waves of emotions and frustrations are left behind as they soar through the wind, singing a happy song together. The 500R motorcycle takes them to a gentle curve, as they navigate through some of life's problems.
The song reflects on the couple's current challenges, suggesting that they let go and surrender to the passage of time. They are accompanied by a vision of a finish line that should be somewhere along this road. The motorcycle continues to ride, without a car radio or any reverse gear. The warmth of the person seated behind the singer brings comfort, as they embrace their gentle body temperature.
The lyrics mention a dream that the crying companion was watching, hinting at its hidden meaning. The sky filled with crows and a monochrome shining rainbow create a scene where no one in the zoo is laughing. In the sweaty season, the passion that the singer glimpsed from their companion is shown. A stray dog behind a family restaurant witnessed their kiss, and memories of an exuberant beach house where the hem of a skirt got wet are also shared along the journey.
The street lights illuminate the future two seconds ahead, as the motorcycle continues to race. They accelerate, surpassing the intervals of darkness and indulging in the pleasure beyond. They are ready to speed towards the next future.
Line by Line Meaning
いびつなうねりを上げながら オートバイが走る
The motorcycle runs, accelerating on the uneven waves.
寝ぼけた君を乗せて ほんの少しだけ急いで
Carrying you, half asleep, we hurry for just a little bit.
月明かりが誘う場所へ
To the place where the moonlight invites us.
嘆きもぼやきもため息も 風に飛んでいくよ
Our complaints and sighs, all fly away with the wind.
そして幸福なあの歌を 高らかに歌いながら
While singing that happy song out loud.
500Rのゆるいカーブへ
Towards the gentle curve of the 500R.
今も僕らに付きまとう幾つかの問題
Still, several problems haunt us.
時の流れに少し身を委ねてみよう
Let's surrender ourselves a little to the flow of time.
この路の上の何処かにあるはずのゴールライン
The goal line that should be somewhere on this road.
そんなビジョンを道連れにして
Let's bring that vision along with us.
カーラジオも無くそしてバックもしないオートバイが走る
The motorcycle runs without a car radio or a rearview mirror.
ただ君の温もりを その優しい体温を
Just holding your warmth and gentle body temperature in my embrace.
この背中に抱きしめながら
While embracing you from behind.
泣きながら君が見てた夢は 何を暗示してるの?
What does the dream you were watching while crying imply?
カラスが飛び交う空に モノクロの輝く虹
A monochromatic shining rainbow in the sky filled with ravens.
誰も笑っていやしない動物園
A zoo where nobody laughs.
汗ばむ季節 君がふと見せてくれた情熱
In the sweaty season, you suddenly showed me your passion.
ファミレスの裏の 野良犬が見てたキス
The stray dog behind the family restaurant witnessed a kiss.
スカートの裾を濡らしはしゃいでた あのビーチハウス
At that beach house, you were splashing water on the hem of your skirt and playing around.
そんなシーンを道連れにして
Let's bring along such scenes with us.
街灯が2秒後の未来を照らし オートバイが走る
The streetlights illuminate the future two seconds ahead as the motorcycle runs.
等間隔で置かれた 闇を越える快楽に
In the pleasure that surpasses the evenly placed darkness.
また少しスピードを上げて
Let's increase the speed a little more.
もう1つ次の未来へ
Towards one more future.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Kazutoshi Sakurai
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
ikidearitashi1030
歌：Mr.Children
作詞：桜井和寿
作曲：桜井和寿
いびつなうねりを上げながら オートバイが走る
寝ぼけた君を乗せて ほんの少しだけ急いで
月明かりが誘う場所へ
嘆きもぼやきもため息も 風に飛んでいくよ
そして幸福なあの歌を 高らかに歌いながら
500Rのゆるいカーブへ
今も僕らに付きまとう幾つかの問題
時の流れに少し身を委ねてみよう
この路の上の何処かにあるはずのゴールライン
そんなビジョンを道連れにして
カーラジオも無くそしてバックもしない オートバイが走る
ただ君の温もりを その優しい体温を
この背中に抱きしめながら
泣きながら君が見てた夢は 何を暗示してるの?
カラスが飛び交う空に モノクロの輝く虹
誰も笑っていやしない動物園
汗ばむ季節 君がふと見せてくれた情熱
ファミレスの裏の野良犬が見てたキス
スカートの裾を濡らしはしゃいでた あのビーチハウス
そんなシーンを道連れにして
街灯が2秒後の未来を照らし オートバイが走る
等間隔で置かれた 闇を越える快楽に
また少しスピードを上げて
もう1つ次の未来へ
Yoshi G
桜井さん言ってたけど
街灯が2秒後の未来を照らしオートバイが走る
こんな歌詞思い浮かばん(笑)
街灯が照らしてるのは2秒後の未来で、また１つ、また１つ次の未来へと走る。
特にがんばれとかエールになる言葉は歌詞に入ってないんだけど、「さて、もうちょっとやってみようかな」って気持ちにさせてくれる。
腕捲りするみたいな？
言葉に表すのがなかなか難しくて上手く書き出せたかわからないけど、何はともあれロードムービーは神曲。
この曲に出会えて、AAGツアーで生で聴けて本当によかったです。人生変わりました。
和寿じぇーん田原さんナカケーサニーありがとう！
うみ
ニューアルバムmiss youを聴いてから、桜井さんの今を見つめて、この曲は感慨深すぎるものがある…
フレンズ
ほんまロードムービーは神。
気だるさと懐かしさとなんやろなこれ。言葉で言い表されへん。
カイル・エラー
ノスタルジー、センチメンタル、何もかもを感じるのか、感じないのか。
何回聞いても不思議なほど飽きない。 そしてここの桜井さんがマジですき 2:08
フレンズ
@カイル・エラー ケラー今年は頼むで
カイル・エラー
@フレンズ ワカッタヨ
カイル・エラー
個人的に西純開幕ありやと思ってる
カイル・エラー
まあ去年投げれなかったヤギが投げたい言うやろけど
JON
冬になると聞きたくなる名曲😊
ikidearitashi1030
歌：Mr.Children
作詞：桜井和寿
作曲：桜井和寿
いびつなうねりを上げながら オートバイが走る
寝ぼけた君を乗せて ほんの少しだけ急いで
月明かりが誘う場所へ
嘆きもぼやきもため息も 風に飛んでいくよ
そして幸福なあの歌を 高らかに歌いながら
500Rのゆるいカーブへ
今も僕らに付きまとう幾つかの問題
時の流れに少し身を委ねてみよう
この路の上の何処かにあるはずのゴールライン
そんなビジョンを道連れにして
カーラジオも無くそしてバックもしない オートバイが走る
ただ君の温もりを その優しい体温を
この背中に抱きしめながら
泣きながら君が見てた夢は 何を暗示してるの?
カラスが飛び交う空に モノクロの輝く虹
誰も笑っていやしない動物園
汗ばむ季節 君がふと見せてくれた情熱
ファミレスの裏の野良犬が見てたキス
スカートの裾を濡らしはしゃいでた あのビーチハウス
そんなシーンを道連れにして
街灯が2秒後の未来を照らし オートバイが走る
等間隔で置かれた 闇を越える快楽に
また少しスピードを上げて
もう1つ次の未来へ
やす
田原さんが天才だと分かる曲ですね✨