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.

Blue
Mr.Children Lyrics

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待ち合わせの場所へ
向かう車の中で
君の好きなうた
あわてて探した

さりげなく君を
誘うその言い訳を
いくつも用意して

ここまでこぎつけたのに

Ah ぼんやり君は
窓の外見てる
You're waiting someone
You need his love
いつまでひきずっているの?

隠しきれないその胸の中
今も誰かを待ち続けてるけど
怒る資格も今の僕にはないの?

君と過ごす日のその喜びと
別れた後の ah 悲しみが
また僕の心を戸惑いの中に
そして今日も Blue

友達に君を
自慢してみたいけど
笑顔でいつでも
上手にかわされて

Ah 僕の話も
まるでうわの空
You're waiting someone
You need his love
いつまでためらっているの?

隠しきれないこの胸の中
いつも遠くで君を見ていたから
簡単には諦められずにいるよ
さみしい夜だけ電話くれるのも
わかってるから ah 悲しみが
また僕の頭をかき回してく
そして今日も Blue

隠しきれないその胸の中
今も誰かを待ち続けて
また僕の心を戸惑いの中に
そして今日も Blue

それでもいいさ
So I'm waiting for your heart

Overall Meaning

The song "Blue" by Mr.Children is a melancholic tune that is filled with longing and heartache. The lyrics tell a story of a person who is waiting for someone they love at a designated location. They go on to say that they prepared many excuses to convince the person to meet them but in the end, even after successfully convincing them to come, the person remains distant. The singer then questions themselves if they have the right to be angry with the situation, and wonders if the person still waits for someone else. The song talks about the mixed emotions of joy and sadness that the singer feels when they are with the person they love, the longing they feel when the person is not there, and the hesitation they have in expressing their true feelings.

The words in the song are presented in a way that is open to interpretation on many levels. At the core of the song, it is about the universal feeling of heartbreak and sadness that everyone goes through at some point in their life. The song talks about the feeling of being in love with someone who might not feel the same way or is unable to return the love, and the pain that comes with that. The singer questions whether they should keep waiting for that person, or move on and let go of the past. The song is a reflection on the complex and often difficult feelings that come with being in love.

Line by Line Meaning

待ち合わせの場所へ
On our way to the meeting place

向かう車の中で
In the car on the way there

君の好きな曲(うた)
Your favorite song

あわてて探した
Frantically searching for it

さりげなく君を誘うその言い訳を
Casually making excuses to invite you

いくつも用意して
Preparing many of them

ここまでこぎつけたのに
Despite having come this far

Ah ぼんやり君は
Ah, you are absent-minded

窓の外見てる
Looking out the window

You're waiting someone
You're waiting for someone

You need his love
You need his love