Another Mind
Mr.Children Lyrics


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何故に卑屈な微笑浮ぶ この街角
行き交う人の波が
奏でてる discord

自分を打ち砕くリアルなものは
偽りだと目を伏せてた 個独な teenage

幼き日々のように
無邪気なふりをしては
愛すべき人達の 支えの中に溺れてゆく
傷つけずにいられない程

誰かが定めた自分を演じてる another mind
流されるのも慣らされて たどり着けばいつも oh no

何もかも投げ出せば (it's just dark side of my heart)
肩の荷もおりそうさ (it's just dark side of my heart)
わずかなプライドを守る為に
誰もが必死で暮してる

砂に書いたような "理想" の文字は
時代の波にさらわれてく
不思議なこの街

誰も愛さずにいれるものなら
罪な恋に惹かれてゆく この心を消してくれ

誰かが定めた自分を演じてる another mind
身動きもできない程に 抱えたプレッシャーはシュール
流されるのも慣らされて たどり着けばいつも oh no





振り向けば夕闇が (it's just dark side of my heart) 包む この街角

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mr.Children's song "Another Mind" portray a sense of dissatisfaction and disillusionment with society and oneself. The opening lines suggest a feeling of insecurity and a forced smile, which contrast with the discord and chaos of the people passing by in the city. The singer confesses to hiding from the harsh reality that shatters their sense of self, living as a teenage individual immersed in their own world. They pretend to be innocent and rely on the support of loved ones, but are unable to avoid causing harm and getting hurt themselves.


The chorus speaks about performing a predetermined role assigned by someone else, portraying a different version of oneself. The singer feels swept away by the current, always ending up in the same place. The lyrics imply a question of whether giving up on everything would alleviate their burdens, but maintaining a small amount of pride becomes essential as everyone struggles to survive. The idealized notions written in the sand are washed away by the waves of time, depicting the mysterious nature of the world.


Throughout the song, there is a sense of longing for love that exists beyond sin, as the singer is drawn to forbidden relationships that seem to erase their troubled heart. The pressures they carry become surreal, making it difficult to move or escape. The darkness of the city corner, depicted in the closing lines, is a metaphor for the singer's inner turmoil, enveloping them as they turn around.


Line by Line Meaning

何故に卑屈な微笑浮ぶ この街角
Why does a submissive smile appear on this street corner?


行き交う人の波が 奏でてる discord
The waves of passing people play a discordant melody


自分を打ち砕くリアルなものは 偽りだと目を伏せてた 個独な teenage
I averted my eyes from the real things that shatter myself, pretending they are lies, like a rebellious teenager


幼き日々のように 無邪気なふりをしては 愛すべき人達の支えの中に溺れてゆく 傷つけずにいられない程
I pretend to be innocent like in my childhood days, but I am drowning in the support of the people I love so much, unable to avoid hurting them


誰かが定めた自分を演じてる another mind
I am playing the role of someone else defined by others, another mind


流されるのも慣らされて たどり着けばいつも oh no
Even if I am swept away and accustomed to it, whenever I reach it, it's always 'oh no'


何もかも投げ出せば (it's just dark side of my heart) 肩の荷もおりそうさ (it's just dark side of my heart)
If I throw everything away, even the burden on my shoulders will be lifted, it's just the dark side of my heart


わずかなプライドを守る為に 誰もが必死で暮してる
Everyone is living desperately to protect their small pride


砂に書いたような '理想' の文字は 時代の波にさらわれてく 不思議なこの街
The characters of 'ideals,' written in the sand, are being swept away by the waves of the era in this mysterious town


誰も愛さずにいれるものなら 罪な恋に惹かれてゆく この心を消してくれ
If there is something that can be kept without anyone loving it, this heart will be drawn to sinful love, please erase it


誰かが定めた自分を演じてる another mind
I am playing the role of someone else defined by others, another mind


身動きもできない程に 抱えたプレッシャーはシュール
The pressure I carry is so overwhelming that I can't even move, it's surreal


流されるのも慣らされて たどり着けばいつも oh no
Even if I am swept away and accustomed to it, whenever I reach it, it's always 'oh no'


振り向けば夕闇が 包む この街角
When I turn around, the twilight envelops this street corner




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Kazutoshi Sakurai

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