Mr.Children or Misuchiru as they are known to their fans is a famous Japane… Read Full Bio ↴Mr.Children or Misuchiru as they are known to their fans is a famous Japanese pop/rock group formed in 1989 by Kazutoshi Sakurai, Kenichi Tahara, Keisuke Nakagawa, and Hideya Suzuki.

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.

星になれたら
Mr.Children Lyrics

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この街を出て行く事に
決めたのは　いつか　君と
話した夢の　続きが今も
捨て切れないから

何度も耳をふさいでは
ごまかしてばかりいたよ
だけど　今度はちょっと違うんだ

昨日の僕とは

こっそり出てゆくよ
だけど負け犬じゃない
もう　キャンセルもできない

さようなら　会えなくなるけど
さみしくなんかないよ
そのうちきっと　大きな声で
笑える日が来るから
動き出した　僕の夢　高い山越えて
星になれたらいいな

何かに　つまづいた時は
空に手をかざしてみよう
この風は　きっとどこかで君と
つながっているから

呼んでる声がする
だけど帰りたくない
笑われるのにも　慣れた

長く助走をとった方が
より遠くに　飛べるって聞いた
そのうちきっと　大きな声で　笑える日が来るはず
動き出した僕の夢　深い谷越えて
虹になれたらいいな

さようなら　会えなくなるけど
さみしくなんかないよ
そのうちきっと　大きな声で
笑える日が来るから
動き出した　僕の夢　高い山越えて
星になれたらいいな

虹になれたらいいな

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mr.Children's song "Hoshi ni Naretara" (If I could become a star) tell the story of a person who has decided to leave town and pursue a dream they once talked about with someone special. The dream is still too strong to let go, even after many attempts to ignore it. This time, the person is determined to try, even if others may perceive them as a loser. They hope that someday, they will be able to laugh loudly and become a shining star whose dream has been fulfilled. The song speaks to the longing for possibility and the courage to chase after those dreams, specifically in uncertain times, when life can be tough and uncertain.

The lyrics use a lot of imagery and metaphors to convey meaning. For example, the line "When you stumble on something, try raising your hand to the sky" suggests that the person can find strength when they feel lost or stuck by reaching up and connecting with something greater than themselves. Other lines like "The wind is surely connected to you somewhere" and "I hear a voice calling me, but I don't want to go back" suggest that there is a force beyond what we can see or understand that guides our lives.

Overall, the lyrics evoke a sense of hope and optimism, urging listeners to keep moving forward, even when the path ahead seems unclear. The song encourages listeners to believe in themselves and their dreams, despite what others may say, and to keep striving for something more significant than themselves.

Line by Line Meaning

この街を出て行く事に
I have decided to leave this city one day with you because I cannot get over the continuation of the dream I talked with you of.

決めたのは　いつか　君と
I had decided to leave it with you someday.

話した夢の　続きが今も
I still cannot get rid of the continuation of the dream we talked about.

捨て切れないから
I am unable to abandon it completely.

何度も耳をふさいでは
I had masked it several times in the past.

ごまかしてばかりいたよ
However, this time it is going to be a little different.

だけど　今度はちょっと違うんだ
I will be going away secretly, but I am not a loser.

昨日の僕とは
I am not the same as yesterday.

こっそり出てゆくよ
I will be leaving this place quietly.

だけど負け犬じゃない
I am not a pathetic loser.

もう　キャンセルもできない
I can't cancel this anymore.

さようなら　会えなくなるけど
Goodbye! Although I won't be able to meet you anymore,

さみしくなんかないよ
I won't be lonely because,

そのうちきっと　大きな声で
Someday, I will laugh out loud

笑える日が来るから
because my dreams have started and I am ready to conquer the high mountains to become a star.

動き出した　僕の夢　高い山越えて
When you feel stuck somewhere in life or when you are in trouble, try to reach for the sky. The wind is a reminder that we are all connected.

何かに　つまづいた時は
When you are lost, and someone is calling you back, it is natural to want to go back.

空に手をかざしてみよう
However, I feel I am not ready to go back yet.

この風は　きっとどこかで君と
It seems that someone is calling me, but I don't want to return.

つながっているから
I am comfortable being laughed at by people and will take a long start to reach even further,

呼んでる声がする
because I trust that someday I will laugh out loud to become a rainbow and fulfill my dream.

だけど帰りたくない
It is a way of believing in yourself and your unreachable dreams,

笑われるのにも　慣れた
and to keep moving forward as if we can soon become the stars and rainbows we dream about.

長く助走をとった方が
Saying goodbye, although challenging, does not mean that you will be lonely or unhappy.

より遠くに　飛べるって聞いた
Even though I am leaving this city with a lot of memories and dreams, I know someday I will return here transformed.

そのうちきっと　大きな声で　笑える日が来るはず
I am prepared to cross the deep valleys of my dreams and become a rainbow someday.

動き出した僕の夢　深い谷越えて
Even though we won't meet again, I won't be lonely because I believe that someday I will laugh out loud thinking about this goodbye.

虹になれたらいいな
In the end, I want to become a star in the sky and fulfill my long-lasting dream because that will give me immense joy and fulfilment.