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.
WAKE ME UP
Mr.Children Lyrics
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Wake up Wake up
Wake up Wake up
Wake up Wake up
宁愿的午夜 狂风暴雨前
苏醒的瞬间 背负着危险
无尽的梦魇 暧昧的是非
重覆着每天 胜与负对决
界限被瓦解 神不知不觉
脆弱的蔷薇 被正义包围
这一刻枯萎 下一秒绽放鲜艳
模糊轮廓的人偶
挣脱控制线
催促顽固同类
Move on Move on Move on
不再跟随传说里 说的是谁
不再怀疑证明了 一句誓言
快要消灭 这完美的欺骗
不再眷恋让昨天 碎成碎片
不再妥协只为了 轰轰烈烈
光荣面对 蜕变世界
Wake up Wake up Wake up
Wake up Wake up
月亮的残缺 自然的人为
爱日积月累 恨越来越远
每一次预见 每一次改变
孤独被撕裂 倒数准备就要实现
迷失在黑与白的情节
故事尽头还有多远
不再跟随传说里 说的是谁
不再怀疑证明了 一句誓言
快要消灭 这完美的欺骗
不再眷恋让昨天 碎成碎片
不再妥协只为了 轰轰烈烈
光荣面对 蜕变世界
Wake up Wake up Wake up
Wake up Wake up yeah
就算是畏惧 还是要靠近
封闭的核心 重新开启
未知的自己 跳动的呼吸
Come on Come on Come on
Come on Come on
不再跟随传说里 说的是谁
不再怀疑证明了 一句誓言
快要消灭 这完美的欺骗
不再眷恋让昨天 碎成碎片
不再妥协只为了 轰轰烈烈
光荣面对 蜕变世界
Wake up Wake up Wake up
Wake up Wake up
The song "Wake me up" by Mr.Children speaks to the idea of waking up and facing reality. The lyrics suggest that it is better to wake up in the middle of the storm and deal with the danger head-on rather than remaining in a state of slumber. The song touches on themes of perseverance and resilience, as the lyrics emphasize the need to face both winning and losing with each passing day. The idea of breaking free from control and not giving in to conformity is also present, with the phrase "Move on" repeated throughout the song.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of challenging traditional narratives. The song suggests that blindly following legends and mythology can lead to misunderstandings and confusion. It is only when one stops doubting and starts believing in oneself that they can overcome the deception of perfection and make progress towards a better future. The theme of self-discovery is also present in the lyrics, with the line "unknown self, beating breath."
Overall, Mr.Children's "Wake me up" is a call to action, reminding listeners to wake up and take charge of their lives. It encourages individuals to stay focused on their goals, persevere through the good and the bad, and break free from societal norms to pursue their own paths.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up Wake up
An urgent call to action, urging the listener to awaken from their slumber and become alert and attentive.
宁愿的午夜 狂风暴雨前
More willing to awaken in the middle of the night, before the stormy weather hits.
苏醒的瞬间 背负着危险
The moment of awakening brings potential danger and risk.
无尽的梦魇 暧昧的是非
Repetitive nightmares and unclear distinctions between right and wrong.
重覆着每天 胜与负对决
Repeatedly facing battles of winning and losing each day.
天空的边缘 该如何分辨
How to distinguish the edge of the sky?
界限被瓦解 神不知不觉
Boundaries are being broken down unconsciously.
脆弱的蔷薇 被正义包围
A fragile rose is surrounded by justice.
这一刻枯萎 下一秒绽放鲜艳
This moment withers away, while the next second blooms brightly.
模糊轮廓的人偶
A puppet with blurred outlines.
挣脱控制线
Breaking free from the strings of control.
催促顽固同类
Urging stubborn peers to change.
不再跟随传说里 说的是谁
No longer following someone else's legend, whose story is it?
不再怀疑证明了 一句誓言
No more doubt, a promise has been proven.
快要消灭 这完美的欺骗
About to eradicate the perfect deception.
不再眷恋让昨天 碎成碎片
No longer clinging to yesterday that has shattered into pieces.
不再妥协只为了 轰轰烈烈
No longer compromising just for the sake of grandeur.
光荣面对 蜕变世界
Gloriously facing the world, transforming oneself.
月亮的残缺 自然的人为
The incomplete moon, the natural and human elements.
爱日积月累 恨越来越远
Love accumulates over days and months, while hate fades away.
每一次预见 每一次改变
Each foresight, each change.
孤独被撕裂 倒数准备就要实现
Loneliness is torn apart, the countdown to realization is about to begin.
迷失在黑与白的情节
Lost in the plot of black and white.
故事尽头还有多远
How far is it to the end of the story?
就算是畏惧 还是要靠近
Even if it's fearful, still have to get closer.
封闭的核心 重新开启
The closed core opens once again.
未知的自己 跳动的呼吸
An unknown self, a beating breath.
Come on Come on Come on
Encouragement to move forward, to take action.
Wake up Wake up Wake up
A repeated call to wake up, to become aware and conscious.
Wake up Wake up
An urgent call to action, urging the listener to awaken from their slumber and become alert and attentive.
Wake up Wake up yeah
A strengthening call to wake up, with a sense of determination and excitement.
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@user-nt7si3bg2h
水平線がおひさまとキスしながら
一日の始まりを讃える
僕は大きく背伸びをしながら
あくびなんかしてそれに答える
耳を澄ましたら ほら聞こえてきそうだよ
ジワジワって地球が回る音
まるでイントロみたいに
Wake me up! 今日こそ
吐き気をもよおしそうな 鏡の中の湿っぽい顔した自分に手を振るよ
凹んではひねくれていた 昨日も連れて行こう
この目の前にある恐ろしくて それでいて優しい海原を
僕は泳いでく
表彰台に登った記憶なんかない
それで何不自由なく暮らしてきた
ひょっとしたら「あきらめろ」って僕は
僕自身を説得してきたのかも
自分らしくある事 そこに甘えずに生きていたい
でもそのための一歩が踏み出せずにいるんだ
Wake me up! 祈るように ありきたりの日々を
自分自身にかけた催眠術を解いて 目を開こう
「心の闇」だなんだって 時代の所為にしてきたろう?
この街中にある 満ち足りていて でも空虚な砂漠を
君と歩いてく
明日になる前に 今日が終わる前に
見出せるかな 産まれては消える命の意味を
Wake me up! 行こうよ
吐き気をもよおしそうな 鏡の中の湿っぽい顔した人よ またいつか会おう
凹んではひねくれていた 昨日も連れて行こう
この目の前にある恐ろしくて それでいて優しい海原を
僕は泳いでく
君と泳いでく
革命は起きない
ありきたりの日々を
祈るように生きよう
Wake me up
Wake me up
@user-iy6zh1kt3n
水平線がおひさまとキスしながら
一日の始まりを讃える
僕は大きく背伸びをしながら
あくびなんかしてそれに答える
耳を澄ましたら ほら聞こえてきそうだよ
ジワジワって地球が回る音
まるでイントロみたいに
Wake me up! 今日こそ
吐き気をもよおしそうな 鏡の中の湿っぽい顔した自分に手を振るよ
凹んではひねくれていた 昨日も連れて行こう
この目の前にある恐ろしくて それでいて優しい海原を
僕は泳いでく
表彰台に登った記憶なんかない
それで何不自由なく暮らしてきた
ひょっとしたら「あきらめろ」って僕は
僕自身を説得してきたのかも
自分らしくある事 そこに甘えずに生きていたい
でもそのための一歩が踏み出せずにいるんだ
Wake me up! 祈るように ありきたりの日々を
自分自身にかけた催眠術を解いて 目を開こう
「心の闇」だなんだって 時代の所為にしてきたろう?
この街中にある 満ち足りていて でも空虚な砂漠を
君と歩いてく
明日になる前に 今日が終わる前に
見出せるかな 産まれては消える命の意味を
Wake me up! 行こうよ
吐き気をもよおしそうな 鏡の中の湿っぽい顔した人よ またいつか会おう
凹んではひねくれていた 昨日も連れて行こう
この目の前にある恐ろしくて それでいて優しい海原を
僕は泳いでく
君と泳いでく
革命は起きない
ありきたりの日々を
祈るように生きよう
Wake me up
Wake me up
@user-of8qp9zo3r
革命は起きない
ありきたりの日々を
祈るように生きよう
この詩まじで良すぎる
@shosei240
めちゃくちゃ気持ちいい曲の繋ぎ
@gulugul.
5:58ここからが好きすぎる...
@user-nt7si3bg2h
水平線がおひさまとキスしながら
一日の始まりを讃える
僕は大きく背伸びをしながら
あくびなんかしてそれに答える
耳を澄ましたら ほら聞こえてきそうだよ
ジワジワって地球が回る音
まるでイントロみたいに
Wake me up! 今日こそ
吐き気をもよおしそうな 鏡の中の湿っぽい顔した自分に手を振るよ
凹んではひねくれていた 昨日も連れて行こう
この目の前にある恐ろしくて それでいて優しい海原を
僕は泳いでく
表彰台に登った記憶なんかない
それで何不自由なく暮らしてきた
ひょっとしたら「あきらめろ」って僕は
僕自身を説得してきたのかも
自分らしくある事 そこに甘えずに生きていたい
でもそのための一歩が踏み出せずにいるんだ
Wake me up! 祈るように ありきたりの日々を
自分自身にかけた催眠術を解いて 目を開こう
「心の闇」だなんだって 時代の所為にしてきたろう?
この街中にある 満ち足りていて でも空虚な砂漠を
君と歩いてく
明日になる前に 今日が終わる前に
見出せるかな 産まれては消える命の意味を
Wake me up! 行こうよ
吐き気をもよおしそうな 鏡の中の湿っぽい顔した人よ またいつか会おう
凹んではひねくれていた 昨日も連れて行こう
この目の前にある恐ろしくて それでいて優しい海原を
僕は泳いでく
君と泳いでく
革命は起きない
ありきたりの日々を
祈るように生きよう
Wake me up
Wake me up
@787thi
歌でこんなにも人々は一つになれるんだな
本当に凄い才能だと思う
@user-fp5kc9gt6p
伝説のinnocent world
@goldwell4450
つなぎが神
@alexanderalexander4257
これ朝に聞きたくなる
@user-rl8gn3ts8p
6:11
@nasi699
スーパーマーケットファンタジーのニシエヒガシエお願いします🙏