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.
Prism
Mr.Children Lyrics
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失って寂しくって
歌うあの日の love song
思いしらしてよ 君の偉大さを
自分に嘘をつくのが
だんだん上手くなってゆく
流れ行く時代に しがみつく僕を
世間や社会が どんなに醜くても
いつだって君にだけ
真実を話せたのに
戻っておいでよ 何もない顔してさ
仮面を着けた姿が
だんだん様になってゆく
飾りたてた 言葉を吐いては
笑うよ自ら
どうしてなんだろう
何もかもが 憂鬱
自分に嘘をつくのが
だんだん上手くなってゆく
流れ行く時代に
しがみつく僕を笑って
仮面を着けた姿が
だんだん様になってゆく
今日も一人 立ちすくむ僕を
もう一度 支えてよ
傍に居て 笑ってみてよ
The lyrics of Mr.Children's song "Prism" explore the themes of self-deception, loneliness, and the struggle to maintain authenticity in an ever-changing society. The opening lines, "Only when I fall, do I notice the hardness of the concrete / Feeling lost and lonely / That day's love song that I sing," describe a moment of vulnerability and self-reflection. The singer realizes the pain of losing something and longs for the love and understanding they once had.
The lyrics go on to acknowledge the gradual improvement in the singer's ability to deceive themselves, as they navigate through a society that they cling onto. This can be seen in the lines, "Wearing a mask, gradually becoming more presentable / Speaking adorned words and laughing at myself." This reflects the singer's growing adaptation to their surroundings, pretending to be someone they're not.
The song also highlights the paradox of the singer's relationship with the world. Despite acknowledging the ugliness of society, the singer confesses that they were always able to speak the truth to only one person, their loved one. They invite this person to return, even though they may have nothing to offer on the surface.
The chorus lines, "Why is everything so melancholic?" express the singer's feelings of despair and dissatisfaction with life. They struggle with the act of self-deception, realizing that they are becoming more skilled at it, and yearn for support and laughter from their loved one who has been a pillar of support.
Overall, "Prism" is a powerful introspective song that delves into the complexities of self-deception, yearning for authenticity, and the desire for connection in an increasingly superficial world.
Line by Line Meaning
転んだ時だけ 気付く混凝土の固さ
Only when I fall do I realize the hardness of the concrete
失って寂しくって
Feeling lonely because I've lost something
歌うあの日の love song
The love song from that day we sang together
思いしらしてよ 君の偉大さを
Let me know how great you are
自分に嘘をつくのが
Getting better at lying to myself
だんだん上手くなってゆく
Gradually improving
流れ行く時代に しがみつく僕を
Holding onto myself in this ever-changing era
笑い飛ばしてよ
Laugh it off for me
世間や社会が どんなに醜くても
No matter how ugly the world and society are
いつだって君にだけ
Always, only to you
真実を話せたのに
I could tell you the truth
戻っておいでよ 何もない顔してさ
Come back to me, wearing an expression of emptiness
仮面を着けた姿が
The figure wearing a mask
だんだん様になってゆく
Gradually becoming more refined
飾りたてた 言葉を吐いては
Spitting out words that I embellished
笑うよ自ら
Laughing at myself
どうしてなんだろう
I wonder why
何もかもが 憂鬱
Everything is melancholic
自分に嘘をつくのが
Getting better at lying to myself
だんだん上手くなってゆく
Gradually improving
流れ行く時代に
In this ever-changing era
しがみつく僕を笑って
Laughing at me who clings on
仮面を着けた姿が
The figure wearing a mask
だんだん様になってゆく
Gradually becoming more refined
今日も一人 立ちすくむ僕を
Today, I stand frozen alone
もう一度 支えてよ
Support me once again
傍に居て 笑ってみてよ
Be by my side and try to smile
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Kazutoshi Sakurai
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@yozora052
作詞：桜井和寿
作曲：桜井和寿
転んだ時だけ 気付く混凝土の固さ
失って寂しくって 歌うあの日の Love song
思いしらしてよ 君の偉大さを
自分に嘘をつくのが
だんだん上手くなってゆく
流れ行く時代に しがみつく
僕を笑い飛ばしてよ
世間や社会が どんなに醜くても
いつだって君にだけ 真実を話せたのに
戻っておいでよ 何もない顔してさ
仮面を着けた姿が
だんだん様になってゆく
飾りたてた 言葉を
吐いては笑うよ自ら
どうしてなんだろう
何もかもが 憂鬱
自分に嘘をつくのが
だんだん上手くなってゆく
流れ行く時代に しがみつく
僕を笑って
仮面を着けた姿が
だんだん様になってゆく
今日も一人 立ちすくむ
僕をもう一度 支えてよ
傍に居て 笑ってみてよ
@mr.adults3206
discoveryのアルバム曲だとラララとかSimpleに目が行きがちだけど、Prismとimageが俺は1番心にくる
@user-nd4ir4fv2c
imageは神
@ene2duo
同氏発見...
@LOVE-rr7yy
Iは？
@amenochihare_
@@LOVE-rr7yyIはsense
@user-hd7dx1te8l
転んだ時だけ 気づく混凝土の固さ という歌詞
なんという発想力
@epl5169
本当に病んでる時はこの曲まじ沁みる
@user-qe1dd8yp3r
この曲と花の中毒性はヤバい。
@yozora052
作詞：桜井和寿
作曲：桜井和寿
転んだ時だけ 気付く混凝土の固さ
失って寂しくって 歌うあの日の Love song
思いしらしてよ 君の偉大さを
自分に嘘をつくのが
だんだん上手くなってゆく
流れ行く時代に しがみつく
僕を笑い飛ばしてよ
世間や社会が どんなに醜くても
いつだって君にだけ 真実を話せたのに
戻っておいでよ 何もない顔してさ
仮面を着けた姿が
だんだん様になってゆく
飾りたてた 言葉を
吐いては笑うよ自ら
どうしてなんだろう
何もかもが 憂鬱
自分に嘘をつくのが
だんだん上手くなってゆく
流れ行く時代に しがみつく
僕を笑って
仮面を着けた姿が
だんだん様になってゆく
今日も一人 立ちすくむ
僕をもう一度 支えてよ
傍に居て 笑ってみてよ
@user-gp3kj7kg1h
ずっとモヤモヤしてた、
やりたいこととやりたくないことのど真ん中で。
そんな時にこの曲聴いたら背中押してもらえた。