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.
Forever
Mr.Children Lyrics
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この胸を通り過ぎた
どんより僕はソファーの上
アザラシと化してグダグダ
自暴自棄になるほど
分別をなくしちゃいないけど
Forever, forever
そんな甘いフレーズに少し酔ってたんだよ
もういいや もういいや
付け足しても 取り消すと言っても
もう受付けないんなら
なんだか僕ら似通ってんだ
ちょっぴりそんな気がした
本当はお互い頑張ってた
近づきたくて真似た
きっと嘘なんてない
だけど正直でもないんだろう
ともすれば ともすれば
人は自分をどうにだって 変えていけんだよ
そういえば そういえば
「君の好きな僕」を演じるのは
もう演技じゃないから
どうすれば どうすれば
君のいない景色を 当たり前と思えんだろう
Forever, forever
そんな甘いフレーズを まだ信じていたいんだよ
そう言えば 今思えば
僕らの周りにいくつもの愛がいつもあったよ
Forever, forever
The song Forever by Mr.Children is a dark and introspective piece that explores the idea of running away from one's past mistakes and the consequences of that decision. The lyrics suggest a deep sense of guilt and regret, as the singer struggles to come to terms with their actions and their desire to escape the truth. The opening lines "I gotta say sometimes I just can't / deem all the things I've done" suggest that the singer is overwhelmed by their past and the weight of their own conscience. They feel haunted and unable to break the silence, trapped by their own inner turmoil.
The second stanza of the song provides more insight into the singer's mindset. They long to return to a place of drunken ignorance, where they can feel safe to rage and act mad without regret. This suggests that the singer is aware of the destructive nature of their actions, but also feels trapped by their own impulses. They long to be free from the consequences of their choices, but also seem resigned to their fate. The lines "Relentless. no way I'm giving up. / I dare you make me stop" suggest that the singer is determined to keep running, no matter what. They are reckless and willing to risk everything to escape their past.
Overall, the song Forever is a powerful and evocative exploration of guilt, regret, and the human struggle to find redemption. The lyrics are deeply introspective, and the melody and instrumentation provide a haunting backdrop to the singer's emotional journey.
Line by Line Meaning
I gotta say sometimes I just can't
There are moments where I struggle to process all my experiences
Deem all the things I've done
Reflect deeply on all of my actions
Haunted to break the silence
Tortured by the truth that I need to reveal
Out crying the truth that I want gone
Expressing the truth that I've been hiding
And I'll run
Fleeing from my problems
Back to the place where
Returning to a familiar environment
I was told. drunken ignorance
Where I was taught that drunkenness was blissful ignorance
Is Pure. true gold
As if it is the epitome of perfection
Feeling safe to rage, start acting mad
Feeling at ease to unleash my anger and act out of control
No regret. I'm content to be bad
Unrepentant and satisfied with being morally corrupt
Relentless. no way I'm giving up.
Determined and unwilling to give up
I dare you make me stop
Challenging anyone who tries to impede my progress
Reckless - shattered dreams and broken ribs
Acting heedlessly, leading to damaged aspirations and physical harm
Annihilated into bits
Destroyed into small pieces
Forever, I'll stay on the run
Choosing to remain a fugitive indefinitely
You like to cling to my back like a monkey
You cling to me, never letting go as if you were a monkey on my back
Not even a chance you'd let me go
You have no intention of ever releasing me
Fuck yeah I'm a madman. a Jameson junkie
I proudly admit to being insane and addicted to Jameson whiskey
But I know u reap what u sow.
But I acknowledge the consequences of my actions
And it all just goes to show
All of this reveals
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Kazutoshi Sakurai
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チカ 森田
「君の好きな僕｣を演じるのは
もう演技じゃないから
この歌詞は感慨深かったな
なんか一線を越えてる、、、
初めて聴いたとき 絶対これはファンための曲だと思った
モンダミン
SENSEが「深海からの脱却」なんて言われてますけど、まさにそれを感じる一節ですよね。
ミスチルの歴史を振り返ることがコンセプトのようなセトリで、その締めくくりにこの曲が位置してるのもとても感慨深いです。
NO NAME
「きっと嘘なんてない だけど正直でもないんだろう」
この大切にしたい気持ちと傷つきたくない気持ちを見事に対比して表現できるのがミスチルの真骨頂だと思います😭
「Forever そんな甘いフレーズをまだ信じていたいんだよ」
わしや!!
諦めと後悔と愛と悲しみと思い出の曲、こんなの作れる才能すごすぎる。
声が出せるＬＩＶＥっていいよね。
シフクノオト
Mr.Children｢Forever｣
作詞:Kazutoshi Sakurai
作曲:Kazutoshi Sakurai
歌:Mr.Children
ひんやりとした空気が今
この胸を通り過ぎた
どんより僕はソファーの上
アザラシと化してグダグダ
自暴自棄になるほど 分別をなくしちゃいないけど
Forever Forever
そんな甘いフレーズに少し酔ってたんだよ
もういいや もういいや
付け足しても 取り消すと言っても
もう受付けないんなら
なんだか僕ら似通ってたんだ
ちょっぴりそんな気がした
本当はお互い頑張ってた
近付きたくて真似た
きっと嘘なんてない だけど正直でもないんだろう
ともすれば ともすれば
人は自分をどうにだって変えていけんだよ
そういえば そういえば
｢君の好きな僕｣を演じるのは
もう演技じゃないから
どうすれば どうすれば
君のいない景色を当たり前と思えんだろう
Forever Forever
そんな甘いフレーズをまだ信じていたいんだよ
そう言えば 今思えば
僕らの周りにいくつもの愛がいつもあったよ
Forever Forever