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.
Dance Dance Dance
Mr.Children Lyrics
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世界中を旅してる気分
あまりに低い天井を見上げれば
救いようもなく また寝転がる
Give me love, give you up, give me one true
Give me love, give you up, give me one true
テレビに映るポーカーフェイス
裏のコネクション 闇のルート
揉み消された真相
君の傷口 そっと舐めると
よじれて涙がこぼれた
ビタミン剤が主食の生活で
ヘルスメーターにも笑われ
Give me love, give you up, give me one true
Give me love, give you up, give me one true
今日もハイテンション ロックンロールスター
虚像を背負って ツイスト and シャウト
みんなでファッション 舞い上がれ
落ちる定めのヒットチャート
満たされない夢と欲望の彼方に
残された君と希望の橋を渡ろう
(Give me love, give me love, give me love, give me love, give me love)
さぁ 踊ろう 世界が終わるまで
(Give me love, give me love, give me love, give me love)
その未来を 僕の手に委ねたなら (give me love)
Oh dance dance dance
飽和しそうなほどのインフォメーション
欲望が服着て歩く グラビアの彼女に恋をして
一目会って 嫌気がした
Give me love, give you up, give me one true
Give me love, give you up, give me one true
今日もディスカッション 深夜のトーク
偽善だらけの love and peace
きわどいコレクション ランジェリーラブ
今夜も一人 lonely play
満ち足りたマニュアルにそった恋の中
もがいてる 将来有望な僕らがいるよ
(Give me love, give me love, give me love, give me love, give me love)
さぁ 踊ろう 鼓動が止まっても
(Give me love, give me love, give me love, give me love)
気にしないよ 君ともっと 汚れてみたい
満たされない夢と欲望の彼方に wow
残された君と希望の橋を渡ろう
(Give me love, give me love, give me love, give me love, give me love)
さぁ 踊ろう 世界が終わるまで
(Give me love, give me love, give me love, give me love)
その未来を 僕の手に委ねたなら (give me love)
Wow dance dance dance
The lyrics of Mr. Children's song Dance Dance Dance are quite complex and intriguing. The song seems to be a commentary on the state of the world, with themes of love, power, and disappointment woven throughout. The lyrics start with the singer spinning a globe and feeling like they are traveling the world, but then the low ceiling and lack of escape make them feel trapped once again. The repeated phrase "give me love, give you up, give me one true" emphasizes the desperation for something real amidst the chaos of the world.
The second verse seems to criticize the media and those who use it for personal gain. The "poker face" on TV is a reflection of the hypocrisy in promoting justice for personal fame. The notion of behind-the-scenes connections and dark routes obscuring the truth is explored in the line "smothered truth." The third verse speaks to personal pain and vulnerability, with the singer licking a loved one's wound and wiping away tears. The notion of being laughed at by a health meter reflects the pressure to conform to society's expectations and the feeling of not measuring up.
The final verses are a call to action in the face of dissatisfaction and disillusionment. The line "dancing until the end of the world" suggests the need to keep living fully even in the face of impending doom. The idea of crossing a bridge with hope and love is reminiscent of a renewed sense of purpose and connection. Overall, the song is a poignant commentary on the state of society and the struggles of individual beings to find their place and meaning within it.
Line by Line Meaning
クルクルと地球儀を回して 世界中を旅してる気分
Spinning the globe round and round / Feeling like traveling the world
あまりに低い天井を見上げれば 救いようもなく また寝転がる
If you look up at the too low ceiling / There's no way to comfort you but to lie down again
テレビに映るポーカーフェイス 正義をまとって売名行為 裏のコネクション 闇のルート 揉み消された真相
Poker faces on TV / Selling fame with justice / Hidden connections, the dark routes / Truths that have been covered up
君の傷口 そっと舐めると よじれて涙がこぼれた ビタミン剤が主食の生活で ヘルスメーターにも笑われ
When I tenderly licked your wound / You twisted and tears spilled out / Laughed even by health meters / With a vitamin diet for life
今日もハイテンション ロックンロールスター 虚像を背負って ツイスト and シャウト みんなでファッション 舞い上がれ 落ちる定めのヒットチャート
Today is a high-tension rock and roll star / Carrying an illusion and twisting and shouting / Everyone soaring in fashion / On the hit chart with a predetermined fall
満たされない夢と欲望の彼方に 残された君と希望の橋を渡ろう
Let's cross the bridge of hope with you left behind / Beyond the unfulfilled dreams and desires
(Give me love, give me love, give me love, give me love, give me love) さぁ 踊ろう 世界が終わるまで
(Give me love, give me love, give me love, give me love, give me love) Now let's dance until the end of the world
その未来を 僕の手に委ねたなら (give me love) Oh dance dance dance
If you leave that future in my hands / Oh dance dance dance (give me love)
飽和しそうなほどのインフォメーション 欲望が服着て歩く グラビアの彼女に恋をして 一目会って 嫌気がした
Information that seems to be saturated / The desire to walk dressed in clothes / Fell in love with the Gravure girlfriend / But saw her once and got sick of her
今日もディスカッション 深夜のトーク 偽善だらけの love and peace きわどいコレクション ランジェリーラブ 今夜も一人 lonely play
Today's discussion, late-night talk / Love and peace full of hypocrisy / Edgy collection, lingerie love / Tonight, another lonely play
満ち足りたマニュアルにそった恋の中 もがいてる 将来有望な僕らがいるよ
In love that follows a fulfilled manual / We, who are promising for the future, are struggling
(Give me love, give me love, give me love, give me love, give me love) さぁ 踊ろう 鼓動が止まっても
(Give me love, give me love, give me love, give me love, give me love) Now let's dance even if our hearts stop beating
(Give me love, give me love, give me love, give me love) 気にしないよ 君ともっと 汚れてみたい
(Give me love, give me love, give me love, give me love) I don't care, I want to get dirty with you more
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Kazutoshi Sakurai, Takeshi Kobayashi
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mr.Adults
目立とうとしないギタリスト。
でもそれが逆に色気と格好良さを引き立たせる。
田原さんマジでエモい。
はる
ナカケーもかっけぇよ
5年後に億るギブチル暴威
@2 K ただのCsus4のコード歪ませて弾いてるだけなのにカッコよすぎよな！
y o
田原さんとナカケーって職人臭するんだよな！
カッコいいわ。
田原さん→五右衛門
ナカケー→次元
桜井さん→ルパン
ジェン→銭形
なんとく思った笑
停滞さくたろう
そんでもってミスなく弾く姿がええんよな
西武快特
田原さんと言えば｢いぶし銀のギタリスト｣と言われていますよね。
目立たないようにしてながらキレッキレのギターを披露するからこそかっこいいし、ライブで喋ったり歌ったりするとファンが上がるんですよね。
ゆで
このツアーのDance Dance Danceは自分が参加してきたチルライブ史上1、2位を争うぐらいカッコ良かった。
映像ではどんな風に収録されるか楽しみにしてたけど、ミスチル4人だけでなくサポート2人にもスポットを当ててくれて本当にありがたい。6人全員がそれぞれに光輝いている。
ゆこちまるまる
田原さんが前面に出てきてるの珍しいしバンドで音を奏でることを全身で楽しんでいるのが伝わってきてすごく素敵だ！
「重力と呼吸」愛好家の高校生
27年前の曲でこんなにLIVE映えするなんて本当凄い！！
特に田原さんのギターが最高すぎる。
daruma meoto
1:18
ここの戻ってくる田原さんの歩き姿が地味にめっちゃ好き