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.
掌
Mr.Children Lyrics
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何らかの意味を持って生まれてきた証
僕らなら 求め合う寂しい動物
肩を寄せるようにして 愛を歌っている
抱いたはずが突き飛ばして 包むはずが切り刻んで
撫でるつもりが引っ掻いて また愛 求める
解り合えたふりしたって 僕らは違った個体で
ステッカーにして貼られた本物の印
だけど そう主張している方がニセモノに見える
僕らなら こんな風な袋小路に
今も迷い込んだまま 抜け出せずにいる
夢見てるから儚くて 探すから見つからなくて
欲しがるから 手に入んなくて途方に暮れる
どこで間違ったかなんて 考えてる暇もなくて
でも答えがなきゃ不安で
君は君で 僕は僕 そんな当たり前のこと
何でこんなにも簡単に 僕ら
見失ってしまえるんだろう?
ひとつにならなくていいよ (All for, one for all, but I am one)
認め合うことができればさ (All for, one for all, but you are one)
もちろん投げやりじゃなくて (All for, one for all, but I am one)
認め合うことができるから (All for, one for all, but you are one)
ひとつにならなくていいよ (All for, one for all, but I am one)
価値観も 理念も 宗教もさ (All for, one for all, but you are one)
ひとつにならなくていいよ (All for, one for all, but I am one)
認め合うことができるから それで素晴らしい (All for, one for all, but you are one)
キスしながら唾を吐いて 舐めるつもりが噛みついて
着せたつもりが引き裂いて また愛 求める
ひとつにならなくていいよ 認め合えばそれでいいよ
それだけが僕らの前の 暗闇を 優しく 散らして
光を 降らして 与えてくれる
These lyrics, from Mr.Children's song "掌", explore the complexities of relationships and the longing for love and understanding. The first verse speaks of the distorted curves engraved in our hands, representing the unique paths we've taken in life and the signs that we were born with a purpose. It portrays the loneliness we feel as humans, but also highlights how we come together and express our love, seeking comfort in the embrace of another.
The next verse expresses the contradictions and struggles within relationships. It describes how sometimes we push away those we hold close, how we intend to protect but end up hurting, and how we seek love while also causing pain. Despite pretending to understand each other, the song emphasizes that we are individuals with different experiences and perspectives, yet still yearning to become one, desperately struggling in the darkness.
The following verse delves into the idea of authenticity and the difficulty of finding oneself. It references a genuine mark turned into a sticker, illustrating the paradox that when we assert our authenticity too strongly, we appear fake. It reflects on how we find ourselves trapped in these confusing situations, constantly searching for something elusive, desiring but not obtaining, and feeling lost. The lyrics express the anxiety of not having answers, yet holding onto the idea that if we can dream and search, we may eventually find what we're looking for.
The final verse contemplates the simplicity of being oneself, how naturally we should recognize and accept each other's individuality, yet why is it so easy to lose sight of it? It questions the need to always become one entity, suggesting that if we can acknowledge and accept each other, it is enough. It emphasizes that our values, beliefs, and religions don't have to align completely, as long as we can embrace and understand one another. The lyrics celebrate the idea that if we can do this, it is a wonderful thing that can dispel the darkness and bring light into our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
掌に刻まれた歪な曲線
The distorted curve engraved in the palm symbolizes some kind of meaning that was born
何らかの意味を持って生まれてきた証
as evidence that we were born with some sort of purpose
僕らなら 求め合う寂しい動物
We, as lonely creatures, seek each other's love
肩を寄せるようにして 愛を歌っている
We sing about love, as if leaning on each other
抱いたはずが突き飛ばして 包むはずが切り刻んで
What was supposed to be embraced is pushed away, what was supposed to be wrapped is torn apart
撫でるつもりが引っ掻いて また愛 求める
Intending to stroke, we scratch and seek love once again
解り合えたふりしたって 僕らは違った個体で
Even if we pretend to understand each other, we are different individuals
だけどひとつになりたくて 暗闇で もがいて もがいている
But we still struggle and wrestle in the darkness, longing to become one
ステッカーにして貼られた本物の印
A genuine mark that has been made into a sticker and attached
だけど そう主張している方がニセモノに見える
However, those who assert themselves appear more fake
僕らなら こんな風な袋小路に
We, in this kind of maze-like situation
今も迷い込んだまま 抜け出せずにいる
Are still trapped, unable to escape
夢見てるから儚くて 探すから見つからなくて
Because dreams are ephemeral and searching leads to not finding
欲しがるから 手に入んなくて途方に暮れる
Because we desire, but are left in despair when we can't obtain it
どこで間違ったかなんて 考えてる暇もなくて
There is no time to think about where we went wrong
でも答えがなきゃ不安で
But without an answer, we feel uneasy
君は君で 僕は僕 そんな当たり前のこと
You are you, and I am me, that's just how it is
何でこんなにも簡単に 僕ら 見失ってしまえるんだろう?
Why is it so easy for us to lose sight of each other?
ひとつにならなくていいよ (All for, one for all, but I am one)
We don't have to become one (All for, one for all, but I am one)
認め合うことができればさ (All for, one for all, but you are one)
If we can accept each other (All for, one for all, but you are one)
もちろん投げやりじゃなくて (All for, one for all, but I am one)
Of course, it's not apathy (All for, one for all, but I am one)
認め合うことができるから (All for, one for all, but you are one)
Because we can acknowledge each other (All for, one for all, but you are one)
ひとつにならなくていいよ (All for, one for all, but I am one)
We don't have to become one (All for, one for all, but I am one)
価値観も 理念も 宗教もさ (All for, one for all, but you are one)
Values, beliefs, religions, everything (All for, one for all, but you are one)
ひとつにならなくていいよ (All for, one for all, but I am one)
We don't have to become one (All for, one for all, but I am one)
認め合うことができるから それで素晴らしい (All for, one for all, but you are one)
Because we can accept each other, and that is wonderful (All for, one for all, but you are one)
キスしながら唾を吐いて 舐めるつもりが噛みついて
While kissing, intending to lick, we end up biting
着せたつもりが引き裂いて また愛 求める
Intending to dress up, we end up tearing apart, and again seeking love
ひとつにならなくていいよ 認め合えばそれでいいよ
We don't have to become one, it's enough to accept each other
それだけが僕らの前の 暗闇を 優しく 散らして
That alone gently disperses the darkness in front of us
光を 降らして 与えてくれる
And bestows upon us the falling light
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Kazutoshi Sakurai
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@HarapekoTukubon
掌
歌手 Mr.Children
作詞 Kazutoshi Sakurai
作曲 Kazutoshi Sakurai
掌に刻まれた歪な曲線
何らかの意味を持って生まれてきた証
僕らなら 求め合う寂しい動物
肩を寄せるようにして 愛を歌っている
抱いたはずが突き飛ばして
包むはずが切り刻んで
撫でるつもりが引っ掻いて
また愛 求める
解り合えたふりしたって
僕らは違った個体で
だけどひとつになりたくて
暗闇で もがいて もがいている
ステッカーにして貼られた本物の印
だけど そう主張している方がニセモノに見える
僕らなら こんな風な袋小路に
今も迷い込んだまま 抜け出せずにいる
夢見てるから儚くて
探すから見つからなくて
欲しがるから手に入んなくて
途方に暮れる
どこで間違ったかなんて
考えてる暇もなくて
でも答えがなきゃ不安で
君は君で 僕は僕 そんな当たり前のこと
何でこんなにも簡単に 僕ら
見失ってしまえるんだろう?
ALL FOR ONE FOR ALL
BUT I AM ONE
ALL FOR ONE FOR ALL
BUT YOU ARE ONE
ひとつにならなくていいよ
認め合うことができればさ
もちろん投げやりじゃなくて
認め合うことができるから
ひとつにならなくていいよ
価値観も 理念も 宗教もさ
ひとつにならなくていいよ
認め合うことができるから
それで素晴らしい
キスしながら唾を吐いて
舐めるつもりが噛みついて
着せたつもりが引き裂いて
また愛 求める
ひとつにならなくていいよ
認め合えばそれでいいよ
それだけが僕らの前の
暗闇を 優しく 散らして
光を 降らして 与えてくれる
下記は翻訳サイトで変換してみました
Palm
Singer
Mr.Children
Words
Kazutoshi Sakurai
Composition
Kazutoshi Sakurai
The distorted curve that was engraved into a palm
The proof that was born with some kind of meanings
The lacking animal which demands us
I sing love as if putting a shoulder
Though you should have held it, push it away
Though you should wrap it, cut it
An intention to pat scratches and
In addition, I demand love
Even if I pretend to understand it, and to have tossed it
We are different individuals
But I want to become one and
I struggle in darkness and struggle
The genuine seal which I made a sticker, and was put
But the one that I insist so on looks like an imitation
In the blind alley that is like this if it is us
I cannot still get away with being at a loss, and being crowded
Because I dream, it is vain and
Because I look for it, I am not found and
Because I want it, it is not available and
At a loss
Where was it wrong?
Thinking time does not have it either and
But it is uneasy without an answer
You are you, and I am I such commonplace
It is so easily us why
I lose sight, and may you put it away
ALL FOR ONE FOR ALL
BUT I AM ONE
ALL FOR ONE FOR ALL
BUT YOU ARE ONE
It does not need to become one
If I can recognize it
Of course it is not neglectful and
Because I can recognize it
It does not need to become one
As for the sense of values and the idea as for the religion
It does not need to become one
Because I can recognize it
So it is splendid
Vomit saliva while kissing
An intention to experience bites and
The intention that I put tears it up and
In addition, I demand love
It does not need to become one
It is all right if I recognize it
It is in front of us only it
Scatter darkness kindly
I bring light and give it
@HarapekoTukubon
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歌手 Mr.Children
作詞 Kazutoshi Sakurai
作曲 Kazutoshi Sakurai
掌に刻まれた歪な曲線
何らかの意味を持って生まれてきた証
僕らなら 求め合う寂しい動物
肩を寄せるようにして 愛を歌っている
抱いたはずが突き飛ばして
包むはずが切り刻んで
撫でるつもりが引っ掻いて
また愛 求める
解り合えたふりしたって
僕らは違った個体で
だけどひとつになりたくて
暗闇で もがいて もがいている
ステッカーにして貼られた本物の印
だけど そう主張している方がニセモノに見える
僕らなら こんな風な袋小路に
今も迷い込んだまま 抜け出せずにいる
夢見てるから儚くて
探すから見つからなくて
欲しがるから手に入んなくて
途方に暮れる
どこで間違ったかなんて
考えてる暇もなくて
でも答えがなきゃ不安で
君は君で 僕は僕 そんな当たり前のこと
何でこんなにも簡単に 僕ら
見失ってしまえるんだろう?
ALL FOR ONE FOR ALL
BUT I AM ONE
ALL FOR ONE FOR ALL
BUT YOU ARE ONE
ひとつにならなくていいよ
認め合うことができればさ
もちろん投げやりじゃなくて
認め合うことができるから
ひとつにならなくていいよ
価値観も 理念も 宗教もさ
ひとつにならなくていいよ
認め合うことができるから
それで素晴らしい
キスしながら唾を吐いて
舐めるつもりが噛みついて
着せたつもりが引き裂いて
また愛 求める
ひとつにならなくていいよ
認め合えばそれでいいよ
それだけが僕らの前の
暗闇を 優しく 散らして
光を 降らして 与えてくれる
@poem1097
歌詞が本当にすごい
恋愛で悩んでいる時何回も何回もきいた
相手のためを思って、とやったことが
相手にとっては重荷だったり
良かれと思ったことが、悪かったり
人は人と理解をしながらも
擦り合わせしながら答えを出したり
でも出なかったり。
自分と他人とは、を考えさせられる歌詞
@user-bx2lr6bx5f
掌に刻まれた歪な曲線
何らかの意味を持って生まれてきた証
僕らなら 求め合う寂しい動物
肩を寄せるようにして 愛を歌っている
抱いたはずが突き飛ばして
包むはずが切り刻んで
撫でるつもりが引っ掻いて
また愛 求める
解り合えたふりしたって
僕らは違った個体で
だけどひとつになりたくて
暗闇で もがいて もがいている
ステッカーにして貼られた本物の印
だけど そう主張している方がニセモノに見える
僕らなら こんな風な袋小路に
今も迷い込んだまま 抜け出せずにいる
夢見てるから儚くて
探すから見つからなくて
欲しがるから手に入んなくて
途方に暮れる
どこで間違ったかなんて
考えてる暇もなくて
でも答えがなきゃ不安で
君は君で 僕は僕 そんな当たり前のこと
何でこんなにも簡単に 僕ら
見失ってしまえるんだろう?
ALL FOR ONE FOR ALL
BUT I AM ONE
ALL FOR ONE FOR ALL
BUT YOU ARE ONE
ひとつにならなくていいよ
認め合うことができればさ
もちろん投げやりじゃなくて
認め合うことができるから
ひとつにならなくていいよ
価値観も 理念も 宗教もさ
ひとつにならなくていいよ
認め合うことができるから
それで素晴らしい
キスしながら唾を吐いて
舐めるつもりが噛みついて
着せたつもりが引き裂いて
また愛 求める
ひとつにならなくていいよ
認め合えばそれでいいよ
それだけが僕らの前の
暗闇を 優しく 散らして
光を 降らして 与えてくれる
@koutetsunokaiba-idatenrider-
本当の幸いとはなんだろう
あんなに欲しかったはずなのに
手に入るといらなくなる
本当に無くならないものとは何か？
永遠に消えないものとは何か？
本当に求めているものとは何か？
人が欲しいのは人の気持ち
誰かを想う事
誰かから想われる事
誰かの幸せを想う事
誰かから幸せを想われる事
いらないものに満ちたこの世界で
本当に求めている事を浮き上がらせる歌
何度聴いても共感してまう
Mr.Childrenは本当にすごい
@krndao
この黒くてドロドロした液体は、はちみつらしいですね、、🍯
桜井さんの身体に甘いものが流れてると思うと、愛おしくなってきた🥺(洗うの大変だったろーな)
@HarapekoTukubon
掌
歌手 Mr.Children
作詞 Kazutoshi Sakurai
作曲 Kazutoshi Sakurai
掌に刻まれた歪な曲線
何らかの意味を持って生まれてきた証
僕らなら 求め合う寂しい動物
肩を寄せるようにして 愛を歌っている
抱いたはずが突き飛ばして
包むはずが切り刻んで
撫でるつもりが引っ掻いて
また愛 求める
解り合えたふりしたって
僕らは違った個体で
だけどひとつになりたくて
暗闇で もがいて もがいている
ステッカーにして貼られた本物の印
だけど そう主張している方がニセモノに見える
僕らなら こんな風な袋小路に
今も迷い込んだまま 抜け出せずにいる
夢見てるから儚くて
探すから見つからなくて
欲しがるから手に入んなくて
途方に暮れる
どこで間違ったかなんて
考えてる暇もなくて
でも答えがなきゃ不安で
君は君で 僕は僕 そんな当たり前のこと
何でこんなにも簡単に 僕ら
見失ってしまえるんだろう?
ALL FOR ONE FOR ALL
BUT I AM ONE
ALL FOR ONE FOR ALL
BUT YOU ARE ONE
ひとつにならなくていいよ
認め合うことができればさ
もちろん投げやりじゃなくて
認め合うことができるから
ひとつにならなくていいよ
価値観も 理念も 宗教もさ
ひとつにならなくていいよ
認め合うことができるから
それで素晴らしい
キスしながら唾を吐いて
舐めるつもりが噛みついて
着せたつもりが引き裂いて
また愛 求める
ひとつにならなくていいよ
認め合えばそれでいいよ
それだけが僕らの前の
暗闇を 優しく 散らして
光を 降らして 与えてくれる
下記は翻訳サイトで変換してみました
Palm
Singer
Mr.Children
Words
Kazutoshi Sakurai
Composition
Kazutoshi Sakurai
The distorted curve that was engraved into a palm
The proof that was born with some kind of meanings
The lacking animal which demands us
I sing love as if putting a shoulder
Though you should have held it, push it away
Though you should wrap it, cut it
An intention to pat scratches and
In addition, I demand love
Even if I pretend to understand it, and to have tossed it
We are different individuals
But I want to become one and
I struggle in darkness and struggle
The genuine seal which I made a sticker, and was put
But the one that I insist so on looks like an imitation
In the blind alley that is like this if it is us
I cannot still get away with being at a loss, and being crowded
Because I dream, it is vain and
Because I look for it, I am not found and
Because I want it, it is not available and
At a loss
Where was it wrong?
Thinking time does not have it either and
But it is uneasy without an answer
You are you, and I am I such commonplace
It is so easily us why
I lose sight, and may you put it away
ALL FOR ONE FOR ALL
BUT I AM ONE
ALL FOR ONE FOR ALL
BUT YOU ARE ONE
It does not need to become one
If I can recognize it
Of course it is not neglectful and
Because I can recognize it
It does not need to become one
As for the sense of values and the idea as for the religion
It does not need to become one
Because I can recognize it
So it is splendid
Vomit saliva while kissing
An intention to experience bites and
The intention that I put tears it up and
In addition, I demand love
It does not need to become one
It is all right if I recognize it
It is in front of us only it
Scatter darkness kindly
I bring light and give it
@kyoheikawaguchi3338
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@HarapekoTukubon
Kyohei Kawaguchi
I was combine the album tracks in one song now smartphone for
The NON-STOP MEGAMIX Full Album Tracks
For Android smartphone
http://yahoo.jp/KGZC7m
Or
https://www.mediafire.com/folder/9pfi...
You go to
http://buffalonas.com/
In the input frame put the [nas-tukubon7373bf4]
My server → favorite was sorting in the initials of the album album → music file next to right-click (menu click) the Open in the favorite → I've been in the glue that save
the target file delivery of club music such as music data
Please come to take the people want.
It should be noted that, after installing iPhone users the iTunes on the PC to PC
Please put the DL data using iTunes.
This process is cumbersome or not good person to ask to Dekiru acquaintance
Please save in Craving Explorer or Freemake Video Downloader.
Music data that there was placed in my server → MUSIC A → ANIME JOINT iTunes MIX !! Take9 is
The thing within two hours you have connected a PC you wish, but evaluation.
@user-ds6es4fy8i
はじめまして。同じこと考えてる人がいてなんだか面白いなと思いました。勝手に割行ってすいません😅
1人でいるときに口ずさんでると、なんか、歌詞的に英訳できそうだなと思うとしたくなるときがあります😅
フリーターだった頃に一度、X JAPANのArt of Life を一通り英訳してみましたが、途中で力尽きました😅
@HarapekoTukubon
@@user-ds6es4fy8i
なるほど～
@user-go7pk6ib3g
ありがとうございます！
@downup5452
人間関係に嫌気が刺した時に聴きたくなる
@user-lw7gz4rf9w
歌詞がまさに今の時代に刺さってる。
価値観は押し付けるものなんかではない。
違いを認め合えればそれでいいんだよ。
@user-yy7dr7ni2x
歌手 Mr.Children
作詞 Kazutoshi Sakurai
作曲 Kazutoshi Sakurai
掌に刻まれた歪な曲線
何らかの意味を持って生まれてきた証
僕らなら 求め合う寂しい動物
肩を寄せるようにして 愛を歌っている
抱いたはずが突き飛ばして
包むはずが切り刻んで
撫でるつもりが引っ掻いて
また愛 求める
解り合えたふりしたって
僕らは違った個体で
だけどひとつになりたくて
暗闇で もがいて もがいている
ステッカーにして貼られた本物の印
だけど そう主張している方がニセモノに見える
僕らなら こんな風な袋小路に
今も迷い込んだまま 抜け出せずにいる
夢見てるから儚くて
探すから見つからなくて
欲しがるから手に入んなくて
途方に暮れる
どこで間違ったかなんて
考えてる暇もなくて
でも答えがなきゃ不安で
君は君で 僕は僕 そんな当たり前のこと
何でこんなにも簡単に 僕ら
見失ってしまえるんだろう?
ALL FOR ONE FOR ALL
BUT I AM ONE
ALL FOR ONE FOR ALL
BUT YOU ARE ONE
ひとつにならなくていいよ
認め合うことができればさ
もちろん投げやりじゃなくて
認め合うことができるから
ひとつにならなくていいよ
価値観も 理念も 宗教もさ
ひとつにならなくていいよ
認め合うことができるから
それで素晴らしい
キスしながら唾を吐いて
舐めるつもりが噛みついて
着せたつもりが引き裂いて
また愛 求める
ひとつにならなくていいよ
認め合えばそれでいいよ
それだけが僕らの前の
暗闇を 優しく 散らして
光を 降らして 与えてくれる