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.
思春期の夏 ～君との恋が今も牧場に～
Mr.Children Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
思春期の夏
あの牧場にある
ベンチにいつも腰かけて
自転車に乗って
つゆ草をかきわけて行く
君をずっと 眺めていた
生まれて初めて誰かを
好きになったのに
どうしていいのか解らずに
また陽が暮れる
明日になればきっと
Ah 君のもとに届くように
君の髪が陽に照らされて
色が変わるね
それはこの世で
一番すてきな景色
青い空はどこまでも
続いてゆくけれど
未来だけ 見えずにいた
君は野原に飛びかう
トンボを見ていた
どうしていいのか解らずに
また陽が暮れる
明日になればきっと
Ah 恋の果実 実るように
8ミリフィルムのような
思い出のスクリーン
モノクロームの僕がいる
君との恋が 今も牧場に
明日になればきっと
Ah 恋の果実 実るように
The song 思春期の夏 ～君との恋が今も牧場に～ by Mr.Children is about a teenage boy in love with a girl during the summertime. He spends his days waiting at a bench in a pasture and watching her from a distance as she plays. The lyrics describe his confusion about his feelings and his uncertainty about how to proceed with his newfound love. Despite his confusion, he romanticizes the experience and believes that his love will come to fruition.
The song speaks to the universal experience of teenage love and the anxiety that comes with it. The lyrics paint a picture of simple, nostalgic scenes like cycling through the wet grass and watching dragonflies together in a field. The themes evoke feelings of innocence, naivety, and hopefulness that are characteristic of teenage romance.
Overall, the song is nostalgic and bittersweet, with a wistful hope for the future of the boy's love. It's a poignant portrait of a moment in time, filled with all the complexities of young love.
Line by Line Meaning
昼も夜も待ち続けてた
Waiting for you day and night
思春期の夏
The summer of adolescence
あの牧場にある
Located in that pasture
ベンチにいつも腰かけて
Always sitting on the bench
自転車に乗って
Riding a bicycle
つゆ草をかきわけて行く
Pushing through the dewy grass
君をずっと 眺めていた
Staring at you the whole time
生まれて初めて誰かを
For the first time in my life
好きになったのに
I fell in love
どうしていいのか解らずに
Without knowing what to do
また陽が暮れる
The sun sets again
明日になればきっと
Surely, tomorrow
Ah 君のもとに届くように
I'll arrive where you are
君の髪が陽に照らされて
Your hair shines in the sunlight
色が変わるね
Its color changing
それはこの世で
That's the most beautiful view
一番すてきな景色
In this world
青い空はどこまでも続いてゆくけれど
The blue sky seems to go on forever
未来だけ 見えずにいた
I couldn't see the future
君は野原に飛びかう
You're jumping in the field
トンボを見ていた
Looking at dragonflies
明日になればきっと
Surely, tomorrow
Ah 恋の果実 実るように
May our love bear fruit
8ミリフィルムのような
Like 8mm film
思い出のスクリーン
The screen of memories
モノクロームの僕がいる
There's me in black and white
君との恋が 今も牧場に
Our love is still in the pasture
明日になればきっと
Surely, tomorrow
Ah 恋の果実 実るように
May our love bear fruit
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Takeshi Kobayahsi, Kazutoshi Sakurai, Hideya Suzuki
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@63storato35
もう20年も前のライブなのに、JENさんのテンションも、桜井さんの笑顔もほとんど変わってない
@user-ng9dr1ld9l
25周年ライブから来た人🙋♂️
@user-yy2bf3yi9o
リョウ リョウ 帰りの千歳空港でジェンに遭遇しました！
@user-ek5rw9uy3f
リョウ リョウ 広島で聞きました！
ジェンの意外な一面が見れたし他のメンバーの演奏もとても心に染みてMr.Childrenをよりいっそう好きになれた曲でもあります！
@SS-lv7mn
かりん 11 僕も広島で聞きましたよ！！
@user-ne4uk6ul5n
来た来た！笑笑
@user-di1xt5zy9r
相方が塩過ぎてホント笑うwwww
@user-fj4on8xy2h
芸人に見えてきたwwwwww
@doraemonthemovie6707
デビュー3年でスタジアムツアーはもう化物
@KEI91390
二人の声の相性がいいｗ