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.
and I love you
Mr.Children Lyrics
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一緒に行こう さぁ準備を
ほら 早くしておいでよ
はぐれずに付いて来れるかい? 僕に
君には従順を 僕には優しさを
互いに演じさせて 疲れてしまうけど
それでも意味はあるかい どう思う?
傷付け合う為じゃなく
僕らは出会ったって 言い切れるかなぁ?
今 分かる答えはひとつ ただひとつ
I love you, and I love you, and I love you
未熟な情熱を 何の保証もない明日を
信じて 疑って 足がすくんでも
まだ助走を続けるさ 今日も
一緒に超えてくれるかい 昨日を
もう一人きりじゃ飛べない
君が僕を軽くしてるから
今ならきっと照れないで 歌える 歌える 歌える
I love you, and I love you, and I love you, ooh
どうしようもなく急に 一人になりたい時があり
屋上で月を眺めてた
君に想いが強く向くほど 臆病になるのが分かって
素直には認められなくて
でも 君が僕につき通してた 嘘をあきらめた日
それが来るのを感じたんだ
未来がまた一つ ほらまた一つ
僕らに近づいてる
I love you, I love you, and I love you, and I love you
And I love you, and I love you, and I love you, and I love you, and I love you
The song "I Love You" by Mr.Children is addressed to Jesus Christ - the guiding light in the singer's life. The lyrics are a humbling tribute to the love and care Jesus has extended to the singer from the very beginning, even when they didn't know who they were, what their purpose in life was or what their parents meant to them. The singer acknowledges that they can now recognize the goodness of Jesus and the sacrifice he made for them, through his death on Calvary. As a result, the singer is filled with gratitude and love for Jesus, who has been so good to them, and they proclaim this love in the chorus.
As the song progresses, the singer reflects on the difficulties and challenges they've encountered in life and are now able to look back and see that Jesus was always there, helping them through it all. The singer thanks Jesus for his goodness and grace, without which they would not be able to win the Christian race. The song lyrically represents a testament to the purest form of love that exists, a love that is so deep and profound that it can never be understood but only appreciated and reciprocated.
Overall, the song is a beautiful expression of faith and gratitude towards Jesus Christ. The singer is grateful for the unconditional love, unwavering support and the never-ending care that Jesus has demonstrated towards them. This song is a beautiful reminder to all of us that whatever our struggles or experiences, there is a guiding hand that is always present, offering us love and support - in essence, providing a message of hope and love that is relevant and relatable for everyone.
Line by Line Meaning
Before I even knew who I was
Even before I could comprehend my own identity
Or what my mom and daddy meant to me
Or the meaning behind the relationship I had with my parents
You were there guiding my footsteps
You were always there to lead and direct my path
And sharing all the love You have for me
And showering me with all the love You have to offer
Now I can say, I love You Jesus
Now I am able to confidently say that I love You, Jesus
You've been so good to me
You have shown me so much kindness and generosity
You died on Calvary
You sacrificed Yourself for me on the cross of Calvary
And now that I am older
Now that I have lived for some time
And have experienced some things
And have gone through certain life events
I realize that You were there
I am now aware that You were always present
With problems seen and unseen
To help me through all visible and invisible struggles
I thank You for Your goodness
I express my gratitude for Your inherent goodness and kindness
And I thank You for Your grace
I also thank You for the mercy and kindness You have shown me, even though I did not deserve it
Without Your love and tender mercy
Without the love and compassion that You have always shown me
I would lose this Christian race
I would not be able to endure and succeed in this journey towards salvation
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Kazutoshi Sakurai
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
ペン回し中毒
飛べるよ 君にも
羽を広げてごらんよ
一緒に行こう さぁ準備を
ほら 早くしておいでよ
はぐれずに付いて来れるかい?僕に
君には従順を 僕には優しさを
互いに演じさせて 疲れてしまうけど
それでも意味はあるかい どう思う?
今も欲しがってくれるかい?僕を
傷つけ合う為じゃなく
僕らは出会ったって言い切れるかなぁ?
今 分かる答えはひとつ ただひとつ
I love you
and I love you
and I love you
未熟な情熱を 何の保証もない明日を
信じて 疑って 足がすくんでも
まだ助走を続けるさ 今日も
一緒に超えてくれるかい 昨日を
もう一人きりじゃ飛べない
君が僕を軽くしてるから
今ならきっと照れないで
歌える 歌える 歌える
I love you
and I love you
and I love you
どうしようもなく急に一人になりたい時があり
屋上で月を眺めてた
君に想いが強く向くほど 臆病になるのが分かって
素直には認められなくて
でも 君が僕につき通してた 嘘をあきらめた日
それが来るのを感じたんだ
未来がまた一つ ほらまた一つ
僕らに近づいてる
I love you
and I love you
and I love you
yoshiko
フルで聴ける〜✨✨✨
ここからが良いのに😭って所で
終わっていたので嬉しい！！！
ラブソングの中で一番好き。
特に間奏の歌詞も奥深い。
この頃の、長い前髪の間から時々見える瞳もセクシーー😭😭😭
ミスチルってすごいよね。
優しく歌ったり、鬼気迫るような歌い方をしたり、表現力が豊か！！
コロナが終息したら、マスク外して
周りの事も気にせず思い切りLiveで騒ぎたいな〜
sleep
自分用歌詞↓
飛べるよ 君にも
羽を広げてごらんよ
一緒に行こう さぁ準備を
ほら 早くしておいでよ
はぐれずに付いて来れるかい?僕に
君には従順を 僕には優しさを
互いに演じさせて 疲れてしまうけど
それでも意味はあるかい どう思う?
今も欲しがってくれるかい?僕を
傷つけ合う為じゃなく
僕らは出会ったって言い切れるかなぁ?
今 分かる答えはひとつ ただひとつ
I love you
and I love you
and I love you
未熟な情熱を 何の保証もない明日を
信じて 疑って 足がすくんでも
まだ助走を続けるさ 今日も
一緒に超えてくれるかい 昨日を
もう一人きりじゃ飛べない
君が僕を軽くしてるから
今ならきっと照れないで
歌える 歌える 歌える
I love you
and I love you
and I love you
どうしようもなく急に一人になりたい時があり
屋上で月を眺めてた
君に想いが強く向くほど 臆病になるのが分かって
素直には認められなくて
でも 君が僕につき通してた 嘘をあきらめた日
それが来るのを感じたんだ
未来がまた一つ ほらまた一つ
僕らに近づいてる
I love you
and I love you
and I love you
vetememes
また聴きたくなる時代になるなんて思わなかったよ本当に…歌の力ってすごい
ぱおあさ
「傷つけ合うためじゃなく、僕らは出会ったって言い切れるかな」
この歌詞すごい好き
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小松左京
ぱおあささんへ
貴方の世界観良く解ります。本当に桜井さんは
日本に生れた至宝の一人だと思います！
はる
僕らは出会ったって行けるかなかと思ってた
Joh King
そうですね、この曲は、恋愛ってのはいつでもいいものばかりではないと歌っている曲です。😉
直人 鈴木
世界は聖魔和合。天使も悪魔も皆仲良し。争いの無い世界こそが素晴らしい。
Jpop Channel
ただただ声の良さが際立つ！
マジで最高でした
ちばくろう
1番が終わると入ってくるベースとドラムがすごくいい
ワクワクする
ZRC 6
ボーカル、ギター、ドラム、ベース全てが神がかってる