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.
Niji no Kanata he
Mr.Children Lyrics
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雨上がりの 路上に輝く
飛び出した My dream
この胸の Raindrops
目をふせても
何も変わらない
ゆずれない My soul
凍えそうな 雨に打たれて
I'm walkin' on the rainbow
数えきれない 夢が溢れて
The future in my eyes
wishes come true
僕だけの rainbow
ギターケースに
溢れてる メロディー
奏でるよ My soul
燃えるような 日に照らされて
投げ出してた あの頃さ
I'm walkin' on the rainbow
じっとしてたら ショートしそうだ
The future in my eyes
wishes come true
廻り続ける この世界に
取り残された夜 いくつもの瞳が
あてのない 夜明けを探して
さまよってる
Walkin' on the rainbow
雨上がりの 路上に輝く
飛び出した My dream
I'm walkin' on the rainbow
数えきれない 夢が溢れて
The future in my eyes
wishes come true
The future in your eyes
wishes come true
The lyrics of "Niji no Kanata e" by Mr. Children describe someone walking on a rainbow, their dreams and soul in their heart like raindrops. They are determined not to give up on their dreams despite the challenges they may face. They are aware that they may get cold and battered by the rain, but they remember the times when they were close to giving up and were saved by their passion.
The lyrics also express a sense of hope and ambition for the future. The singer sees himself standing on the rainbow, surrounded by countless dreams that overflow with the melodies of his guitar, and he knows that wishes can come true if he holds on long enough. Even when things get difficult, he remembers the moment when he found his dreams and is reminded that they are all just steps away from achieving it.
The lyrics have a universal appeal that can be relatable to anyone who has dreamed for something or faced challenges in life, and Mr. Children's music manages to capture the emotions behind those experiences perfectly.
Line by Line Meaning
Walkin' on the rainbow
Walking with confidence in my dreamlike state
雨上がりの 路上に輝く
The shining road after the rain signifies hope after a hard time
飛び出した My dream
My dream that took off from the ground, just like a rainbow
この胸の Raindrops
The raindrops from my heart symbolize the emotions I feel
目をふせても
Even if I close my eyes
何も変わらない
Nothing changes inside me
ゆずれない My soul
I won't give up my soul
凍えそうな 雨に打たれて
Standing in the bitter rain that feels like ice
投げ出してた あの頃さ
The time I felt like I gave up on everything
数えきれない 夢が溢れて
My countless dreams overflowing in my head
The future in my eyes
My view of the future
wishes come true
My wishes will come true
僕だけの rainbow
My very own rainbow
ギターケースに
In my guitar case lie
溢れてる メロディー
The overflowing melodies
奏でるよ My soul
Playing out from my soul
燃えるような 日に照らされて
Exposed to the burning sun
じっとしてたら ショートしそうだ
If I stand still I feel like I'll short circuit
廻り続ける この世界に
In this world that keeps spinning
取り残された夜 いくつもの瞳が
Countless eyes from nights left behind
あてのない 夜明けを探して
Searching for a dawn without direction
さまよってる
Wandering around
The future in your eyes
The vision of the future in your eyes
wishes come true
Your wishes will come true
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@koukipp
「全力で社会に逆らってやる。」っていう表情でPOPな曲歌われるのたまらん。
@mr.adults3206
こんなにポップなメロディなのに目が笑ってないの妙にクセになる。好き。
@hirahiraayumi464
今日バイト中ファミマで11時ちょうどにこの曲が流れました。懐かしさで泣きそうで聞きに来ました。
@SaulGoodman-on7tc
死んだ目で爽やかな歌を歌うギャップが好き
@shinya733
その後も散々ヒット曲生み出して、飽きるほどドーム埋め尽くしてきたのに、50代の今の方が目がキラキラしてんのワロケル😂
@ironaoarurico_10
人を寄せ付けない感じの孤高の天才な雰囲気を醸し出してた時期の桜井さんもかっこよくて好きでした
@user-mu8tg7kj8w
これリアルタイムで観てました。
自分は当時メディアで見るたび彼らの表情に違和感を感じ初めてて、このとき桜井さんの顔が映った瞬間まず「あ、この人死んじゃうかも」って思ったのを覚えてる。
20年以上経っても深海聴くとこの頃の心臓が締め上げられるような思いが蘇ってくる。今となっては愛おしい古傷ですが。
ほんとよく生き延びてくれたと思う
@user-xr3ku8wq8d
曲始まる直前にアナウンサー？がちょこっと喋る感じが懐かしい感じがして本当すき
@sunjalapenos4756
この番組のナレーションは、時任三郎さんです。
@planets0407
JEN、この頃のJENが一番すきだ。圧倒的なキレがあって、バンドがかっこいい。