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.
旅立ちの唄
Mr.Children Lyrics
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手当たり次第に灯り点けなくても
いつか 一人ぼっちの夜は明けていくよ
転んだ日は はるか遠くに感じていた景色も
起き上がってよく見ると なんか辿り着けそうじゃん
君の大好きだった歌 街に流れる
それは偶然が僕にくれた さりげない贈り物
Ah 旅立ちの唄
さぁ どこへ行こう？ また どこかで出会えるね Ah
とりあえず「さようなら」
自分が誰か分からなくなるとき君に語りかけるよ
でも もし聞こえていたって返事はいらないから・・・
大切なものを失くして また手に入れて
そんな繰り返しのようで その度新しくて
「もうこれ以上 涙流したり笑いあったりできない」
と言ってたって
やっぱり人恋しくて
今が大好きだって躊躇などしないで言える
そんな風に日々を刻んでいこう
どんな場所にいても
Ah はじまりを祝い歌う最後の唄
僕は今手を振るよ Ah
悲しみにさようなら
疲れ果てて足が止まるとき 少しだけ振り返ってよ
手の届かない場所で
The song "Tabidachi no Uta" by Mr.Children is a heart-warming song that talks about the experience of embarking on a journey and leaving behind what is familiar. It aims to reassure someone who is about to go on a new adventure that they need not be afraid, even if they feel like they will be alone sometimes. The first part of the song encourages the listener not to be scared because even in the darkest of moments, the dawn will eventually break. The imagery of the fallen person being able to get up and see that the destination is not as far as they had imagined is uplifting and inspiring. The song also talks about how a song the person they loved played on the radio is a gift they received by chance. The melody of this particular song sets the tone for the new journey and will accompany them throughout their experience.
The second part of the song talks about how every time the person loses something important, they gain something new in its place. They are not afraid to continue experiencing life's highs and lows and are grateful for every new opportunity. Even when they think they cannot bear any more heartache, they still long for the company of others. They celebrate the present moment and time that they have with the people around them. The song ends with a hopeful tone of the person waving goodbye and celebrating the journey's start, knowing that even if they feel tired, they need only take a small step back to where they began.
Line by Line Meaning
怖がらないで。
Don't be afraid.
手当たり次第に灯り点けなくても
Even if you don't light up everything around you.
いつか 一人ぼっちの夜は明けていくよ
Someday, the night you spend alone will end.
転んだ日は はるか遠くに感じていた景色も
Even the scenery that seemed far away on the day you fell.
起き上がってよく見ると なんか辿り着けそうじゃん
If you stand up and take a closer look, you might be able to reach it after all.
君の大好きだった歌 街に流れる
The song you loved is playing in the city.
それは偶然が僕にくれた さりげない贈り物
It's a casual gift that chance gave me.
Ah 旅立ちの唄
Ah, the song of departure.
さぁ どこへ行こう？ また どこかで出会えるね Ah
So where shall we go? We'll meet again somewhere, won't we?
とりあえず「さようなら」
For now, goodbye.
自分が誰か分からなくなるとき君に語りかけるよ
When I don't know who I am, I'll talk to you.
でも もし聞こえていたって返事はいらないから・・・
But even if you hear me, you don't have to answer...
大切なものを失くして また手に入れて
Losing and regaining something precious.
そんな繰り返しのようで その度新しくて
It's like a repeating cycle, but each time is new.
「もうこれ以上 涙流したり笑いあったりできない」
"I can't cry or laugh anymore."
と言ってたって
Even if I said that...
やっぱり人恋しくて
I still long for human connection.
今が大好きだって躊躇などしないで言える
I can say without hesitation that I love the present moment.
そんな風に日々を刻んでいこう
Let's carve out our days like that.
どんな場所にいても
No matter where we are.
Ah はじまりを祝い歌う最後の唄
Ah, the last song celebrating the beginning.
僕は今手を振るよ Ah
I'll wave my hand now, ah.
悲しみにさようなら
Goodbye to sadness.
疲れ果てて足が止まるとき 少しだけ振り返ってよ
When you're exhausted and can't go on, look back just a little.
手の届かない場所で
In a place out of reach.
Contributed by Cooper C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
クリーミィーちゃねる
友人の旦那さんがガンで余命1ヶ月です。
今、寝たきり状態ですが
最後の力を振り絞って
5月のミスチルのライブに行くらしいです。
櫻井さんの声が彼に力をくれますように。
そして、彼の気持ちも櫻井さんに
届きますように。
アーティストの素晴らしさを
実感していまはす。
生きている人に生きる希望
癒やしを与えてくれる。
本当に素晴らしいです。
belna3 エレン
音楽って…
曲が好きだから、リズムが好きだから歌詞が好きだから…色んな理由の好きがあると思うけど、私はあんまり歌詞を深く聴くとかってより、あぁ、いいメロディだねー曲だねーってなりがちだけど…
ミスチルだけは本当に歌詞が入ってくる
感情移入ができる
こんなに歌詞をちゃんと聴くグループ(歌手)は私には珍しいこと。
そして、言葉を大切にしてること、音楽を通してそれを表現していること、彼の笑顔と涙に全てが表現されていて感動する
それを支え盛り上げるバンドのメンバーもありき、ミスチルは国宝級グループ🥰
歌詞・再生リスト担当大臣
歌詞です。歌いたいときにどうぞ。
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怖がらないで
手当たり次第に灯り点けなくても
いつか 一人ぼっちの夜は明けていくよ
転んだ日は はるか遠くに感じていた景色も
起き上がってよく見ると なんか辿り着けそうじゃん
君の大好きだった歌 街に流れる
それは偶然が僕にくれた さりげない贈り物
Ah 旅立ちの唄
さぁ どこへ行こう? また どこかで出会えるね Ah
とりあえず「さようなら」
自分が誰か分からなくなるとき君に語りかけるよ
でも もし聞こえていたって返事はいらないから…
大切なものを失くして また手に入れて
そんな繰り返しのようで その度新しくて
「もうこれ以上 涙流したり笑いあったりできない」と言ってたって
やっぱり人恋しくて
今が大好きだって躊躇などしないで言える
そんな風に日々を刻んでいこう
どんな場所にいても
Ah はじまりを祝い歌う最後の唄
僕は今手を振るよ Ah
悲しみにさようなら
疲れ果てて足が止まるとき 少しだけ振り返ってよ
手の届かない場所で背中を押してるから
Ah 旅立ちの唄
さぁ どこへ行こう? また どこかで出会えるね Ah
とりあえず「さようなら」
自分が誰か忘れそうなとき
ぼんやり想い出してよ
ほら 僕の体中 笑顔の君がいるから
背中を押してるから
でも返事はいらないから
Janet Bolaños
Me encanta Mr Children! Desde hace 10 años que escucho su música.
🇲🇽✨♥️
Lia Nakahashi
Essa música é tao linda que parece que faz carinho na gente ...
Kevin Aramayo Roque
A veces olvidamos que tenemos grandes amores y el tiempo no perdona ... Hermosa canción 🤩🤩🤩💞
りょう
この曲は特に
「語りかけるように歌う」
誰にも真似できない桜井さんの
魅力が詰まってる
野沢宗雄式野沢宗雄的野沢宗雄風野沢宗雄式分野沢山野沢宗雄系野沢宗雄型野沢宗雄版野沢宗雄派野沢宗雄
ですね🌹🌍️
eriri
この世から旅立ってしまった人目線の歌にも聴こえるし、旅立たれた側にもとれる。本当に素敵な曲
自然を愛するおさるさん
音楽って、なんでこんなに素晴らしいんだ
野沢宗雄式野沢宗雄的野沢宗雄風野沢宗雄式分野沢山野沢宗雄系野沢宗雄型野沢宗雄版野沢宗雄派野沢宗雄
音楽の素晴らしさを最大限に理解させてくれる名曲やと思います🌹
チコタン
いいな━本当、いつだってあの日あの時の思いがよみがるんだよ、
歌はいいズート残るから、ステキな歌沢山大好き歌ありがとう。
365日も好きだ━✨
Jessica Iveth Navarro
I really love this song ♡