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.
靴ひも
Mr.Children Lyrics
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どうすべきかは知ってるんだ
君の絵の具で濁った僕がいい
こだわってたものみんな
誰かに譲ったっていいや
失いたくない 急がなくちゃ
靴ひもも結ばずに 駆け足で飛び出して
あぁ 一秒でも早く君の待つ場所へ
スーパーの前の歩道に
主人を待つ雑種の犬
ガードレールに繋がれている
君に微笑んで欲しくて
吊り革握っている僕とどこか似ている
そわそわして
愛しくて 苦しくて そして自分を見失って
ウザッたくて 終わらして でももっと 苦しくて
あぁ 一瞬でも早く君の待つ場所へ
渋滞で 停車した このバスを飛び出して
靴ひもも気にせずに 全力で駆け出して
愛しくて 切なくて 君の色で 濁っている
その部分が 今一番 好きな色 僕の色
あぁ 一秒でも早く君の待つ場所へ
あぁ 一瞬でも早く君の待つ場所へ
The lyrics of Mr.Children's song "靴ひも" (Kutsuhimo / Shoelaces) talk about a sense of urgency and a desire to reach someone or a specific place quickly. The singer seems to be tired of procrastinating and knows what needs to be done. They mention how they, like brushstrokes with mixed paints, have become unclear or diluted. Yet, they feel attached to everything they have cherished but are willing to let go if necessary, as long as they don't lose it and have to hurry.
They mention running out without tying shoelaces, implying a hasty departure, passing by a bus stop and jumping into a bus to reach the place where the person they are waiting for is. There is a connection made to a dog waiting for its owner, tied to a guardrail on the sidewalk in front of a supermarket. The singer wishes for a smile from the person they long for, as they grip a handrail on the bus, feeling restless and uneasy.
The lyrics express a mix of emotions - love, pain, and a sense of losing oneself. They express a desire to reach the person's place as soon as possible, even if it's just a second or a moment faster. The frustration of the singer is evident, wanting to end something that bothers them but feeling the pain intensify. In the end, they mention how their love for the person they're waiting for has made them feel muddy or colored by their presence, and that part, colored by the person they love, has become their favorite color.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of urgency and longing to reach someone beloved, even if it means rushing and sacrificing some attachments along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
いつまでうだうだしてるんだ
How long will I continue to be indecisive?
どうすべきかは知ってるんだ
I already know what I should do.
君の絵の具で濁った僕がいい
I prefer the version of myself colored by your paint.
こだわってたものみんな
Things I was fixated on,
誰かに譲ったっていいや
It's fine to let someone else have them.
失いたくない 急がなくちゃ
I don't want to lose them, I have to hurry.
靴ひもも結ばずに 駆け足で飛び出して
Without tying my shoelaces, I rush out.
停留所を通過してく そのバスに飛び乗って
Passing by the bus stop, I jump onto that bus.
あぁ 一秒でも早く君の待つ場所へ
Ah, I want to reach the place where you are waiting, even a second faster.
スーパーの前の歩道に
On the sidewalk in front of the supermarket,
主人を待つ雑種の犬
A mongrel waiting for its owner.
ガードレールに繋がれている
Tied to the guardrail.
君に微笑んで欲しくて
I want you to smile at me.
吊り革握っている僕とどこか似ている
I resemble the person gripping the strap.
そわそわして
Feeling restless.
愛しくて 苦しくて そして自分を見失って
Loving you, feeling pain, and losing myself.
ウザッたくて 終わらして でももっと 苦しくて
Being annoying, asking for it to end, but still feeling more pain.
あぁ 一瞬でも早く君の待つ場所へ
Ah, I want to reach the place where you are waiting, even a moment faster.
渋滞で 停車した このバスを飛び出して
Leaving behind this bus that stopped in traffic.
靴ひもも気にせずに 全力で駆け出して
Without concerning myself with my shoelaces, I start running with all my might.
愛しくて 切なくて 君の色で 濁っている
Loving you, feeling nostalgic, and being clouded by your color.
その部分が 今一番 好きな色 僕の色
That part is currently my favorite color, my own color.
あぁ 一秒でも早く君の待つ場所へ
Ah, I want to reach the place where you are waiting, even a second faster.
あぁ 一瞬でも早く君の待つ場所へ
Ah, I want to reach the place where you are waiting, even a moment faster.
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Written by: Kazutoshi Sakurai
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歌：Mr.Children
作詞：桜井和寿
作曲：桜井和寿
いつまでうだうだしてるんだ
どうすべきかは知ってるんだ
君の絵の具で濁った僕がいい
こだわってたものみんな
誰かに譲ったっていいや
失いたくない 急がなくちゃ
靴ひもも結ばずに 駆け足で飛び出して
停留所を通過してく そのバスに飛び乗って
あぁ 一秒でも早く君の待つ場所へ
スーパーの前の歩道に
主人を待つ雑種の犬
ガードレールに繋がれている
君に微笑んで欲しくて
吊り革握っている僕とどこか似ている
そわそわして
愛しくて 苦しくて そして自分を見失って
ウザッたくて 終わらして でももっと 苦しくて
あぁ 一瞬でも早く君の待つ場所へ
渋滞で 停車した このバスを飛び出して
靴ひもも気にせずに 全力で駆け出して
愛しくて 切なくて 君の色で 濁っている
その部分が 今一番 好きな色 僕の色
あぁ 一秒でも早く君の待つ場所へ
あぁ 一瞬でも早く君の待つ場所へ
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消されても消されても戻ってくる靴ひものライブ映像ww本当にいい曲
@omochisan0615
この時のJENめっちゃかっこいい、、、、
@komentodaisyougun
この時も…だろ?
@user-ro6qp4jl8u
2:54 からのベース好き
@user-jl1zk9dt6w
まさに「青春」って感じの甘酸っぱさが滲み出てる曲🥴
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この曲からはなぜか「甘酸っぱい青春感」を感じるのはなぜだろう？🥴
@user-cc2ti8ki8f
Another storyと靴ひもは俺の人生ソング
@user-pj6hv2ny2x
わかりすぎる
この2つは2個1
@kusa6752
えまじで同じ
夢の中にいるような現実を突きつけられるような切なくなるような涙が出るような聞く時によって全く変わる。
@user-su9re6rf8t
自分が不安にさせ続けていたからもう別れようか悩んでいると彼女の女友達から内緒で教えられて、学校が休みの日だったけど気付いたら彼女の家まで向かっていた。
彼女の家までバスに乗っていた時にふと開いたLINEミュージックのプレイリストの4番目にあった靴ひもを聞いていたあの日の事を今でも覚えている。