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.
Drawing
Mr.Children Lyrics
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一瞬フラッシュバックしたんだ
笑いながら僕の頬に
キスをする少女が
君とオーバーラップして
淡い光の曇り空に
フワフワな時を刻んでいく
この素晴らしい 煩わしい気持ちを
絵に描いたとしても
時と共に何かが
色褪せてしまうでしょう
永遠はいつでも 形のない儚い幻影
君と共に 僕の元に
もっともっと上手にいろんな絵を描けたなら
やっぱり君を描きたいな
僕にとって君とは
つまりそう小さな点
そしてあらゆる総て
デタラメと嘘の奥に
本当の答えが眠っている
この素晴らしい 慌ただしい
人生を二人三脚で
越えて行けるかなぁ
どんな場面でも 僕の絵には
必ず君が描かれていて
目を閉じたまま
深呼吸してみれば分かる
君はいつも 僕のノートに
絵に描いたとしても
時と共に何かが
色褪せてしまうでしょう
永遠はいつでも
形のない儚い幻影
君と共に 僕の元に
そしていつも 僕のノートに
The lyrics to the song "Drawing" by Mr.Children explore the nostalgic memories of the singer's childhood and the elusive nature of capturing those moments through art. The first verse describes a flashback to the scenery the singer saw in their dreams as a child. They recall a fleeting moment where a girl kissed their cheek while laughing, intertwining their memory of her with the hazy cloudy sky. They express a desire to somehow preserve these wonderful yet troublesome feelings in a vacuum-pack.
The chorus reflects on the limitations of capturing these memories through art. Even if they are drawn, something will inevitably fade with time. The concept of eternity is depicted as a shapeless and transient illusion. Yet, the singer hopes that these ephemeral visions can stay with them forever, alongside the presence of the girl they hold dear. The second verse reveals the deeper significance of the girl's presence. To the singer, she represents a small dot, a core of existence, amidst all the chaos and lies. They believe that within the mess lies the true answer, and together they can navigate the bustling and unsteady path of life.
The final lines of the song emphasize the inseparability of the girl and the singer's art. No matter the situation, she is always depicted in their drawings. By closing their eyes and taking a deep breath, they realize that she is always present in their notebooks, a constant source of inspiration and comfort.
Line by Line Meaning
遠い遠い子供の頃夢で見た景色が
The scenery I saw in my dreams when I was a distant, distant child
一瞬フラッシュバックしたんだ
Suddenly flashed back
笑いながら僕の頬に
A girl who kisses my cheek while smiling
キスをする少女が
Overlapping with you
君とオーバーラップして
In the hazy sky of faint light
淡い光の曇り空に
Marking the fluffy time
フワフワな時を刻んでいく
Can't I vacuum pack this wonderful, troublesome feeling?
この素晴らしい 煩わしい気持ちを
Even if it's drawn as a picture
真空パックしておけないもんかなぁ
Something will inevitably fade away with time
絵に描いたとしても
Eternity is always a shapeless, fleeting illusion
時と共に何かが
With you, to my side
色褪せてしまうでしょう
I would still want to draw you
永遠はいつでも 形のない儚い幻影
For me, you are simply a small point
君と共に 僕の元に
And in every single thing
もっともっと上手にいろんな絵を描けたなら
The true answer lies within the nonsense and lies
やっぱり君を描きたいな
Can we overcome this wonderful, hectic life together?
僕にとって君とは
No matter the situation, you are always depicted in my art
つまりそう小さな点
If I take a deep breath with my eyes closed, I can understand
そしてあらゆる総て
You are always in my notebook
デタラメと嘘の奥に
Even if it's drawn as a picture
本当の答えが眠っている
Something will inevitably fade away with time
この素晴らしい 慌ただしい
Eternity is always a shapeless, fleeting illusion
人生を二人三脚で
And in every single thing
越えて行けるかなぁ
You are always in my notebook
どんな場面でも 僕の絵には
If I could draw various pictures more skillfully
必ず君が描かれていて
I would still want to draw you
目を閉じたまま
For me, you are simply a small point
深呼吸してみれば分かる
And in every single thing
君はいつも 僕のノートに
Even if it's drawn as a picture
絵に描いたとしても
Something will inevitably fade away with time
時と共に何かが
Eternity is always a shapeless, fleeting illusion
色褪せてしまうでしょう
And in every single thing
永遠はいつでも
You are always in my notebook
形のない儚い幻影
And always, in my notebook
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Kazutoshi Sakurai
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@shiromoto-games
遠い遠い子供の頃夢で見た景色が
一瞬フラッシュバックしたんだ
笑いながら僕の頬にキスをする少女が
君とオーバーラップして
淡い光の曇り空に
フワフワな時を刻んでいく
この素晴らしい 煩わしい気持ちを
真空パックしておけないもんかなぁ
※絵に描いたとしても
時と共に何かが色褪せてしまうでしょう
永遠はいつでも
形のない儚い幻影(かげ)
君と共に 僕の元に※
もっともっと上手に いろんな絵を描けたなら
やっぱり君を描きたいな
僕にとって君とは つまりそう小さな点
そしてあらゆる総て
デタラメと嘘の奥に
本当の答えが眠っている
この素晴らしい 慌ただしい
人生を二人三脚で越えて行けるかなぁ
どんな場面でも
僕の絵には必ず君が描かれていて
目を閉じたまま深呼吸してみれば分かる
君はいつも 僕のノートに
(※くり返し)
そしていつも 僕のノートに
@shiromoto-games
遠い遠い子供の頃夢で見た景色が
一瞬フラッシュバックしたんだ
笑いながら僕の頬にキスをする少女が
君とオーバーラップして
淡い光の曇り空に
フワフワな時を刻んでいく
この素晴らしい 煩わしい気持ちを
真空パックしておけないもんかなぁ
※絵に描いたとしても
時と共に何かが色褪せてしまうでしょう
永遠はいつでも
形のない儚い幻影(かげ)
君と共に 僕の元に※
もっともっと上手に いろんな絵を描けたなら
やっぱり君を描きたいな
僕にとって君とは つまりそう小さな点
そしてあらゆる総て
デタラメと嘘の奥に
本当の答えが眠っている
この素晴らしい 慌ただしい
人生を二人三脚で越えて行けるかなぁ
どんな場面でも
僕の絵には必ず君が描かれていて
目を閉じたまま深呼吸してみれば分かる
君はいつも 僕のノートに
(※くり返し)
そしていつも 僕のノートに
@kidq6555
drawingも出すとかマジで神だわ
ほんとに
@user-kd3kl8yi2q
1:16
え''〜〜〜
@user-ck4bg6eb7c
15年前じいちゃんちから帰る時に車で流れてて寂しくて泣いてた時に流れてた時の曲だけどその頃思い出して泣きそう
@pompom7102
ええ曲なのにマリオカートのアレで笑てまう身体になってしまった
@kairyuodaraiasan
村木さん、、、
@fukufuku3670
ここ最近、「マリオカートする桜井さん」ってコラ動画見たばっかりだからサビ入った瞬間に笑ってしまったｗ
@tmk8ta740
私もそこから飛びましたw
@giorno.giovanna469
僕もそこから来ましたw
@user-hx1oz8jy4x
同じくw