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.
REM
Mr.Children Lyrics
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僕は何故血を流してるの?
ロープで両手縛られてる時に見付けたナイフ
でも その先の記憶がない
ここで何してるの? 僕はどこにいるの?
こんな場所に来るのを 望んだ訳じゃないんだ
ヘンゼルとグレーテルが迷い込んだ世界に
もう dang-ding-dong, dang-ding-dong, dang-ding-dong
こんな自由を奪うような夢のない夢なら見たくはない
要らない要らない
シャングリラを探して旅していたんだ
もしかして君のいる場所がそう?
そこで何してるの? 君を愛してるよ
呼びかけてみても まるで返答がないんだ
Where will you go? 怒ってるみたいに
背を向けたまま dang-ding-dong, dang-ding-dong, dang-ding-dong
そんな理想と違うような優しくない女なら居たくもない
要らない要らない
AとBにXYZも交差するよ この絡まる三次元が現実
いい人も悪い人もないっていう理論 テキストにて今日も展開中
そこで何してるの? 君はどこにいるの?
ずっと探してるよ 君を愛してるよ
ここで何してるの? 僕はどこにいるの?
こんな場所に来るのを 望んだ訳じゃないんだ
ヘンゼルとグレーテルが迷い込んだ世界に
また dang-ding-dong, dang-ding-dong, dang-ding-dong
どこに行こう 探してた僕はどこにもいない
こんな理想と違うような愛のない世界なら居たくもない
要らない要らない
出口を探しているんですが あなた知らないか?
僕は何故涙流してるの?
These lyrics from Mr.Children's song "REM" seem to explore themes of confusion, frustration, and the search for meaning and purpose in life. The singer is seemingly lost and seeking an exit, asking if the listener knows where it is while wondering why they are bleeding.
The mention of being bound by ropes and finding a knife suggests a sense of entrapment or restriction. However, the singer cannot remember what happened after discovering the knife, perhaps indicating a lack of control or recollection of their actions.
The chorus mentions the fairy tale characters Hansel and Gretel, who wandered into a world that takes away their freedom. The repetition of "dang-ding-dong" creates a feeling of frustration and disappointment, as the singer expresses not wanting to see a dream without dreams or freedom and stating that they don't need it.
The second verse introduces the notion of searching for Shangri-La, a mythical utopia, perhaps suggesting the search for an ideal place or a person. The singer expresses love for someone but doesn't receive a response, questioning where they are and expressing a desire not to be with someone who is unkind and different from their ideals.
The bridge section touches on the complexities of human relationships and the intersection of different personalities and perspectives in a three-dimensional reality. It introduces the idea that there are no inherently good or bad people and that this concept is merely a theory written in texts, highlighting the complexities and the ongoing narrative of life.
The last chorus repeats the questions about searching for an exit and why the singer is crying. It expresses a sense of frustration with a world that lacks the ideal love and a desire not to be part of such a loveless reality.
Overall, these lyrics paint a picture of someone lost and searching for answers, grappling with confusion and disappointment in their journey while yearning for love and meaning in a world that may not always meet their expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
出口を探しているんですが あなた知らないか?
I'm searching for an exit, do you happen to know where it is?
僕は何故血を流してるの?
Why am I bleeding?
ロープで両手縛られてる時に見付けたナイフ
I found a knife when my hands were bound with a rope
でも その先の記憶がない
But I have no memory of what happened next
ここで何してるの? 僕はどこにいるの?
What am I doing here? Where am I?
こんな場所に来るのを 望んだ訳じゃないんだ
I didn't wish to come to a place like this
ヘンゼルとグレーテルが迷い込んだ世界に
In a world where Hansel and Gretel got lost
もう dang-ding-dong, dang-ding-dong, dang-ding-dong
No more dang-ding-dong, dang-ding-dong, dang-ding-dong
こんな自由を奪うような夢のない夢なら見たくはない
I don't want to see dreams that take away this kind of freedom
要らない要らない
I don't need it, I don't need it
シャングリラを探して旅していたんだ
I was traveling, searching for Shangri-La
もしかして君のいる場所がそう?
Could it be that the place you're in is that?
そこで何してるの? 君を愛してるよ
What are you doing there? I love you
呼びかけてみても まるで返答がないんだ
Even if I call out, there is no response at all
Where will you go? 怒ってるみたいに
Where will you go? It seems like you're angry
背を向けたまま dang-ding-dong, dang-ding-dong, dang-ding-dong
With your back turned, dang-ding-dong, dang-ding-dong, dang-ding-dong
そんな理想と違うような優しくない女なら居たくもない
I don't want to be with a woman who is unkind and different from that ideal
要らない要らない
I don't need it, I don't need it
AとBにXYZも交差するよ この絡まる三次元が現実
A and B intersect with XYZ, this entangled three-dimensional is reality
いい人も悪い人もないっていう理論 テキストにて今日も展開中
The theory that there are no good or bad people, continuing today in the text
そこで何してるの? 君はどこにいるの?
What are you doing there? Where are you?
ずっと探してるよ 君を愛してるよ
I've been searching all along, I love you
ここで何してるの? 僕はどこにいるの?
What am I doing here? Where am I?
こんな場所に来るのを 望んだ訳じゃないんだ
I didn't wish to come to a place like this
ヘンゼルとグレーテルが迷い込んだ世界に
In a world where Hansel and Gretel got lost
また dang-ding-dong, dang-ding-dong, dang-ding-dong
Again dang-ding-dong, dang-ding-dong, dang-ding-dong
どこに行こう 探してた僕はどこにもいない
Where should I go? The me I was searching for is nowhere to be found
こんな理想と違うような愛のない世界なら居たくもない
I don't want to be in a world without love that is different from this ideal
要らない要らない
I don't need it, I don't need it
出口を探しているんですが あなた知らないか?
I'm searching for an exit, do you happen to know where it is?
僕は何故涙流してるの?
Why am I shedding tears?
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Kazutoshi Sakurai
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鰻のひまつぶし
作詞：桜井和寿
作曲：桜井和寿
出口を探しているんですが、あなた知らないか?
僕は何故血を流してるの?
ロープで両手縛られてる時に見付けたナイフ
でも、その先の記憶がない
ここで何してるの?僕はどこにいるの?
こんな場所に来るのを望んだ訳じゃないんだ
ヘンゼルとグレーテルが迷い込んだ世界にもうdang-ding-dong dang-ding-dong dang-ding-dong
こんな自由を奪うような夢のない夢なら見たくはない要らない要らない
シャングリラを探して旅していたんだ
もしかして君のいる場所がそう?
そこで何してるの?君を愛してるよ
呼びかけてみてもまるで返答がないんだ
Where will you go? 怒ってるみたいに背を向けたまま
dang-ding-dong dang-ding-dong dang-ding-dong
そんな理想と違うような優しくない女(ひと)なら居たくもない要らない要らない
AとBにXYZも交差するよこの絡まる三次元が現実
いい人も悪い人もないっていう理論テキストにて今日も展開中
そこで何してるの?君はどこにいるの?
ずっと探してるよ君を愛してるよ
ここで何してるの?僕はどこにいるの?
こんな場所に来るのを望んだ訳じゃないんだ
ヘンゼルとグレーテルが迷い込んだ世界にまた
dang-ding-dong dang-ding-dong dang-ding-dong
どこに行こう。。 探してた僕はどこにもいない
こんな理想と違うような愛のない世界なら居たくもない要らない要らない
出口を探しているんですが、あなた知らないか?
僕は何故涙流してるの?
Child Mr.
ボーカルとして低迷期に陥った時に作ったとは思えないほどの音域の高さ
Jpop Channel
音楽のクオリティも神がかってるけどMVも劣らないほど神ってる
横断歩道を渡る人
デビューから20年以上経ってまたこんな歌出してくれるなんて惚れ直すしかないですよね。
pappy-brown
これ、出だしから格好良すぎる！
中毒性あるねーこういう曲もっと聴きたい！
Keane United
久しぶりの曲調でとても好きです。20年ミスチルを聴き続けてるけど全く飽きません。Mr.Childrenは人生に欠かせないアーティストになりました。
𝑨𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒕_𝑻𝒐𝒎
Mr.Childrenのダーク系Songって、中毒性が本当高いよな。
Kの人
REM→WALTZ→進化論の流れがギャップありすぎて好き
Kyoyo
つまりreflectionは最高
syuze
3:25 からのベースがたまらなく好き
篠田達也
何度も人の心を動かす音楽を作るって本当にすごいと思う。