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.
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Mr.Children Lyrics
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ためらいのない想いが甦る
こんなわがまま言うのも久しぶりねと 君はつぶやく
海岸に沿った通りへ 君を連れ出し あの頃のように
夜は 君を不思議な程 綺麗に写すよ
誘われるように抱きしめたなら 不安は消えるから
誰より愛しい君よ いつの日もその胸に
離れていても変わらぬ想いを
いつも同じような事で 何度となくぶつかってたね
だけど髪を切るだけで 忘られるような 恋じゃないだろう
3年目のジンクスなど 怖くはないけど
いつでも君を ずっと近くに感じていたいから
防波堤に打ち寄せる波の飛沫 浴びれば
出会った日の二人が replay してる
はぐれた時間の隙間など きっとすぐ埋まるよ
ためらいのない想いが甦る
潮風が溜息を空に運ぶ
波音はくちづけの吐息 消して
誰より愛しい君よ いつの日もその胸に
離れていても変わらぬ想いを
二人で駆け抜けた季節も どんな場面も
振り返れば ほら 微笑み溢れてる
時は流れても don't change your heart
And keep loving you
The lyrics of Mr.Children's song Replay describe a couple who are remembering their past together and trying to rekindle the feelings they had. The first verse says that they can fill the gaps in their time apart with their memories and their strong, unhesitating emotions. The chorus repeats that the singer loves the other person the most and wants to keep that feeling alive, even if they are separated. The second verse acknowledges that they have fought in the past, but their love is more than just a fleeting moment. The singer wants to always feel close to the other person, even if they are apart, like they are when they replay the moments they first met. The song ends with the singer asking the other person to not change and to keep loving them.
The song is a powerful ode to the enduring nature of love and the importance of staying connected to the people we care about. It also acknowledges the difficulties and struggles that come with relationships, but reaffirms the belief that true love can withstand anything. The use of the ocean and the waves as a metaphor for the ups and downs of a relationship is particularly poignant and adds depth to the lyrics.
Interesting facts about the song "Replay" by Mr.Children:
Interesting Facts
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Line by Line Meaning
はぐれた時間の隙間なら きっとすぐ埋まるよ
If there's a gap in time, it'll surely be filled quickly.
ためらいのない想いが甦る
Our unhesitating thoughts are revived.
こんなわがまま言うのも久しぶりねと 君はつぶやく
You mutter that you haven't said such selfish things in a while.
海岸に沿った通りへ 君を連れ出し あの頃のように
Take you along the street along the coast, like the good old days.
夜は 君を不思議な程 綺麗に写すよ
At night, you're reflected stunningly beautifully.
誘われるように抱きしめたなら 不安は消えるから
If I hold you as if I'm being invited, the anxiety will disappear.
誰より愛しい君よ いつの日もその胸に
You, who are more beloved than anyone else, will always be in my heart.
離れていても変わらぬ想いを
Feelings that won't change even if we're apart.
いつも同じような事で 何度となくぶつかってたね
We always clashed over the same things, many times.
だけど髪を切るだけで 忘られるような 恋じゃないだろう
But it's not the kind of love where you can forget it just by cutting your hair.
3年目のジンクスなど 怖くはないけど
I'm not afraid of the third-year jinx or anything, but
いつでも君を ずっと近くに感じていたいから
I always want to feel you nearby.
防波堤に打ち寄せる波の飛沫 浴びれば
If you're hit by the splashes of waves that hit the breakwater,
出会った日の二人が replay してる
The two of us from the day we met are playing back.
はぐれた時間の隙間など きっとすぐ埋まるよ
If there's a gap in time, it'll surely be filled quickly.
ためらいのない想いが甦る
Our unhesitating thoughts are revived.
潮風が溜息を空に運ぶ
The sea breeze carries my sighs to the sky.
波音はくちづけの吐息 消して
The sound of waves erases the breath of our kisses.
誰より愛しい君よ いつの日もその胸に
You, who are more beloved than anyone else, will always be in my heart.
離れていても変わらぬ想いを
Feelings that won't change even if we're apart.
二人で駆け抜けた季節も どんな場面も
No matter what scenes or seasons we've run through together,
振り返れば ほら 微笑み溢れてる
If we look back, we're overflowing with smiles.
時は流れても don't change your heart
Even if time passes, don't change your heart
And keep loving you
And keep loving you
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Kazutoshi Sakurai
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
高田とんかつ
歌:Mr.Children
作詞:桜井和寿
作曲:桜井和寿
はぐれた時間の隙間なら
きっとすぐ埋まるよ
ためらいのない想いが甦る
こんなわがまま言うのも久しぶりねと君はつぶやく
海岸に沿った通りへ君を連れ出し あの頃のように
夜は君を不思議な程 綺麗に写すよ
誘われるように抱きしめたなら 不安は消えるから
誰より愛しい君よ いつの日もその胸に
離れていても変わらぬ想いを
いつも同じような事で何度となくぶつかってたね
だけど髪を切るだけで忘られるような恋じゃないだろう
3年目のジンクスなど怖くはないけど
いつでも君をずっと近くに感じていたいから
防波堤に打ち寄せる 波の飛沫浴びれば
出会った日の二人が Replay してる
はぐれた時間の隙間など
きっとすぐ埋まるよ
ためらいのない想いが甦る
潮風が溜息を空に運ぶ
波音はくちづけの吐息消して
誰より愛しい君よ いつの日もその胸に
離れていても変わらぬ想いを
二人で駆け抜けた季節もどんな場面も
振り返ればほら微笑み溢れてる
時は流れても Don't change your heart.
and keep loving you
ユナユ
作詞:桜井和寿
作曲:桜井和寿
はぐれた時間の隙間なら
きっとすぐ埋まるよ
ためらいのない想いが甦る
こんなわがまま言うのも久しぶりねと君はつぶやく
海岸に沿った通りへ君を連れ出し あの頃のように
夜は君を不思議な程 綺麗に写すよ
誘われるように抱きしめたなら 不安は消えるから
誰より愛しい君よ いつの日もその胸に
離れていても変わらぬ想いを
いつも同じような事で何度となくぶつかってたね
だけど髪を切るだけで忘られるような恋じゃないだろう
3年目のジンクスなど怖くはないけど
いつでも君をずっと近くに感じていたいから
防波堤に打ち寄せる 波の飛沫浴びれば
出会った日の二人が Replay してる
はぐれた時間の隙間など
きっとすぐ埋まるよ
ためらいのない想いが甦る
潮風が溜息を空に運ぶ
波音はくちづけの吐息消して
誰より愛しい君よ いつの日もその胸に
離れていても変わらぬ想いを
二人で駆け抜けた季節もどんな場面も
振り返ればほら微笑み溢れてる
時は流れても Don't change your heart.
and keep loving you
Sh T
0:45
【歌詞】
はぐれた時間(とき)の隙間なら
きっとすぐ埋まるよ
ためらいのない想いが甦る
こんなわがまま言うのも久しぶりねと君はつぶやく
海岸に沿った通りへ君を連れ出し あの頃のように
夜は君を不思議な程 綺麗に写すよ
誘われるように抱きしめたなら 不安は消えるから
誰より愛しい君よ いつの日もその胸に
離れていても変わらぬ想いを
いつも同じような事で何度となくぶつかってたね
だけど髪を切るだけで忘られるような恋じゃないだろう
3年目のジンクスなど怖くはないけど
いつでも君をずっと近くに感じていたいから
防波堤に打ち寄せる 波の飛沫浴びれば
出会った日の二人が Replay してる
はぐれた時間(とき)の隙間など
きっとすぐ埋まるよ
ためらいのない想いが甦る
潮風が溜息を空に運ぶ
波音はくちづけの吐息消して
誰より愛しい君よ いつの日もその胸に
離れていても変わらぬ想いを
二人で駆け抜けた季節もどんな場面も
振り返ればほら微笑み溢れてる
時は流れても Don't change your heart.
and keep loving you
H N
Replayめちゃくちゃ好きですごく聴いてたからPV見られてとても嬉しい!
こうして改めて聴いてみるとMr.Childrenの音楽の基本軸は変わってないんだなとか思う。
最近の曲を聴けば物凄く洗練された音になったんだなあとは思うけどこの頃から完成度が高いなぁとも思うし。とても素敵。
じーえむ
CMソングのために書き下ろしたらしいけど、こんな良いサビをCMの時間キッチリで作る才能が凄い
Yoko
ポッキーのための曲だったとは…😳
こんく
俺だけかも知んないけど、海とかプールとかに入った後に浴びる風の心地よさ感があるんよなこの曲
Kevin
わかる。波のしぶきとかの歌詞もあるし
マネさん
わかる!
ちょっと泳ぎ疲れたあと、なんだかいい意味でだるい中に浴びる心地よい風。
Morpheus
分かり味が深い
ManS
歌詞の影響もあるけど、聞いてた当時に何をしてたかってのも強いと思う!思い出とつなげるくらい強い曲っていう。
私は口笛を聞くと当時いた猫のおしっこの匂いを思い出すのがある笑
モスバーガー
@ManS
猫のおしっこはワロタ
K
何年も何度もリプレイしてるけど「夜は君を不思議な程綺麗に写すよ」のフレーズが天才過ぎる