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.
天頂バス
Mr.Children Lyrics
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隅から隅まで未来を書きためたネタ帳 A.B.C
Ah ここの連中と慰め合っちまえば
向こう側の奴が笑ってたって気づきもせず game over
望んでいれば いつまででも成長期
ずっとチャレンジャー でいてぇ訳じゃねぇんだ
Ooh 天国行きのバスで行こうよ
Ooh 揺れるぞ 地に足を着けろ
己の直感と交わした約束を
果たすまできっと僕に 終点などねぇぞぉ
で何だっけ?
「明日こそきっと」って戯言ぬかして
自分を変えてくれるエピソードをただ待ってる木偶の坊
そうしてれば 時間だけ無駄に過ぎるよ
もう すぐそば 待ってろブルーバード
今捕まえに行くぞ
Ooh 天国行きのバスで行こうよ
Ooh 揺れるぞ 地に足を着けろ
己の感覚と交わした約束を
果たすまで降りはしないぜ
Yeah どんな暴風雨が襲っても
Yeah 全力疾走で駆け抜けろ
僕らは雑草よ でも逆の発想を
この胸に秘めているよ
このバディーに秘めているよ
トンネルを抜けると 次のトンネルの入り口で
果てしない闇も 永遠の光もないって近頃は思う
だから「自分のせいと思わない」とか言ってないでやってみな yeah, yeah, yeah
Ooh 天国行きのバスで行こうよ
Ooh さぁ乗っかって 君もおいでよ
Yeah どんな暴風雨が襲っても
Yeah 全力疾走で駆け抜けろ
僕らは雑草よ でも逆の発想を
この胸に秘めて
Yeah 天国へと続く滑走路
Yeah 全力疾走で駆け昇ろう
108の煩悩と 底知れぬ本能を
この胸に秘めているよ
このバディーに秘めているよ
The lyrics to Mr.Children's song "天頂バス" (Tenchou Basu) convey a message of optimism, resilience, and embracing one's own potential. The song begins with a sense of urgency as the singer packs their bag, ready to go on a journey. The "A.B.C" mentioned refers to a notebook filled with ideas and dreams for the future, as if the singer is prepared to write their own story from every corner.
The next verse suggests that by comforting and supporting each other, the singer fails to realize that someone on the other side is laughing at them, without even realizing it's a game over. This could reflect the idea that seeking validation from others can lead to disappointment, and it's important to focus on personal growth and goals instead.
The chorus emphasizes the journey on a bus bound for heaven (symbolically representing personal fulfillment and success) and encourages the singer to stay grounded and fulfill the promises they've made to themselves. The lyrics imply that the final destination doesn't matter as long as they keep their intuition and promises intact.
The bridge highlights the singer's longing for change and waiting for something that will transform them. However, the lyrics suggest that time passes in vain if they don't take action, and they declare their determination to catch their dreams. The song concludes with a sense of empowerment, urging the listener to face any storm that comes their way with full force, embracing a different perspective and unleashing their hidden potential.
Line by Line Meaning
Ah そろそろ時間だ 急いで鞄に詰めよう
Oh, it's about time, let's hurry and pack our bags
隅から隅まで未来を書きためたネタ帳 A.B.C
A notebook filled with ideas for the future, from corner to corner, A.B.C
Ah ここの連中と慰め合っちまえば
Oh, if we console each other with the people here
向こう側の奴が笑ってたって気づきもせず game over
Even if the person on the other side is laughing, without realizing, it's game over
望んでいれば いつまででも成長期
If you desire, the growth period can last forever
ずっとチャレンジャー でいてぇ訳じゃねぇんだ
I'm not always a challenger
ベルトを奪いに行くぞ
I'm going to snatch the belt
Ooh 天国行きのバスで行こうよ
Ooh, let's go on a bus to heaven
Ooh 揺れるぞ 地に足を着けろ
Ooh, it's shaking, keep your feet on the ground
己の直感と交わした約束を
The promises exchanged with my intuition
果たすまできっと僕に 終点などねぇぞぉ
Until I fulfill them, there is no such thing as an endpoint for me
で何だっけ?
Then, what was it again?
「明日こそきっと」って戯言ぬかして
Spouting nonsense like 'Tomorrow, surely'
自分を変えてくれるエピソードをただ待ってる木偶の坊
Just waiting for an episode that will change myself, like a puppet
そうしてれば 時間だけ無駄に過ぎるよ
If you keep doing that, time will just pass by wastefully
もう すぐそば 待ってろブルーバード
Wait for me, Bluebird, I'm already very close
今捕まえに行くぞ
I'm going to catch it now
Ooh 天国行きのバスで行こうよ
Ooh, let's go on a bus to heaven
Ooh 揺れるぞ 地に足を着けろ
Ooh, it's shaking, keep your feet on the ground
己の感覚と交わした約束を
The promises exchanged with my senses
果たすまで降りはしないぜ
I won't get off until I fulfill them
Yeah どんな暴風雨が襲っても
Yeah, no matter what storm comes
Yeah 全力疾走で駆け抜けろ
Yeah, run through with all your might
僕らは雑草よ でも逆の発想を
We are weeds, but with a different way of thinking
この胸に秘めているよ
Hidden in this heart of mine
このバディーに秘めているよ
Hidden in this buddy of mine
トンネルを抜けると 次のトンネルの入り口で
When you pass through a tunnel, the entrance of the next tunnel
果てしない闇も 永遠の光もないって近頃は思う
Lately, I think there is no endless darkness or eternal light
だから「自分のせいと思わない」とか言ってないでやってみな yeah, yeah, yeah
So instead of saying 'It's not my fault', just try doing it, yeah, yeah, yeah
Ooh 天国行きのバスで行こうよ
Ooh, let's go on a bus to heaven
Ooh さぁ乗っかって 君もおいでよ
Ooh, come on, get on board, you too
Yeah どんな暴風雨が襲っても
Yeah, no matter what storm comes
Yeah 全力疾走で駆け抜けろ
Yeah, run through with all your might
僕らは雑草よ でも逆の発想を
We are weeds, but with a different way of thinking
この胸に秘めて
Hidden in this heart of mine
Yeah 天国へと続く滑走路
Yeah, a runway leading to heaven
Yeah 全力疾走で駆け昇ろう
Yeah, let's climb up with all our might
108の煩悩と 底知れぬ本能を
108 desires and inexhaustible instincts
この胸に秘めているよ
Hidden in this heart of mine
このバディーに秘めているよ
Hidden in this buddy of mine
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Kazutoshi Sakurai
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
皇帝ペンギン2号
全力疾走してたのによくあんなにも大きな声が出せるんだ……凄すぎるよ
((((；ﾟДﾟ)))))))
Jpop Channel
この人達のファンじゃないけど定期的にヒット曲作れるバンドって本当に実力があるんだなって思う
さぁ、はじめようか!
すごいな…ミスチルのライブで1番パワーを感じる
kiyochabo
シフクツアーはアレンジが神ががってた。 口笛、Everything(it's you)、掌 、ニシエヒガシエ、天頂バス。 ライブの演出、クオリティ共に過去最高だと思う。
エイター通信
kiyochabo 掌の「それぞれがー」ってところマジで最高だった記憶
くまこう
口笛の「そのからだ～」ってとこエモすぎ
Mapurou Channel
アレンジもそうだけどセトリが神がかってる。
DISCOVERYからの選曲が多かったのがすごく良かった。Imageとか開幕終わりなき旅とか。
テスト
youthful daysも原曲と違うところがあったような？？w
やま
いいなあ、このころ小学1年生だったからまだライブいけなかった。ライブ映像だけ見てもめちゃくちゃすげーのがわかる。
dx s
こんなにライブ映えする曲ないね
最高。