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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真っ直ぐな想いを抱きしめたいのに
だけど口を突いて出るのは
「もう こんなはずじゃなかったな」
強く早く駆け抜けるほど
向かい風もきつくなるんだな
右へ左へ煽られてバランスを崩しながら
僕等 ここにいる
軌道を逸れて 放り出された夢が 夢が萎んでく
どこかに不時着しようかって頭をかすめる
粉々になったら 匂いに紛れて
君の元へ飛んでくから
そのときは思い切り 吸い込んでよ
僕等はひとつ でも ひとつひとつ
きっとすべてを分かち合えはしない
互いが流す涙に気付かずにすれ違って
今日も ここにいる
失くしたピースは見つからないけど
それでもパズルを続けよう
全部埋まらないのは わかってる それでいい
その空白はね これから僕等が夢を描くための余白
いつか描いたやつより 本物にしよう
失くしたピースで空いてるスペースは
何かの模様にも思える
まるで僕等が残した足跡みたいだな
そのふぞろいの一歩が
今日まで僕等が共に夢を追った軌跡
また 次の一歩を踏み出してみよう
軌道を逸れて 放り出された夢が 夢が萎んでく
このまま消えそうだなんて頭をかすめる
でも 消えてなくなっても なくなりはしないだろう
君と共に生きた奇跡
さぁ 次の余白に続きを描こう
いつか描いたやつより 本物にしよう
These lyrics are from the song "Pieces" by Mr.Children, a Japanese rock band. The song expresses the desire to always be happy and hold onto sincere feelings, but the reality of life is trying and can lead to disappointment. The singer reflects on how the harder and faster they run, the stronger the headwind becomes. They are constantly being swayed and their balance is thrown off. Despite these obstacles, they affirm their presence and resilience.
The lyrics also touch on the theme of dreams and the challenges faced when they are derailed. The singer feels like their shattered dreams are withering away and contemplates the idea of finding a place to land. But even if they break into pieces, they promise to fly towards the person they hold dear, disguising themselves in the scent. They encourage their loved one to fully embrace and inhale their presence.
The song expresses the longing for connection and understanding between people, recognizing that it is impossible for everyone to completely share their experiences. They describe how they pass each other by without noticing the tears shed by one another. But despite the hardships, they affirm their presence once again.
The chorus emphasizes the importance of continuing the puzzle of life, even if the lost pieces are never found. They understand that not everything will be filled, but they accept it and believe that the empty spaces are the margins in which they will continue to dream. They want to make their dreams a reality, even more than the ones they had previously imagined.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of resilience, determination, and the importance of continuing to dream and pursue happiness, despite the challenges and disappointments faced along the way.
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Written by: Kazutoshi Sakurai
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ずっと笑って過ごしてたいのに
真っ直ぐな想いを抱きしめたいのに
だけど口を突いて出るのは
「もう こんなはずじゃなかったな…」
強く早く駆け抜けるほど
向かい風もきつくなるんだな
右へ左へ煽られてバランスを崩しながら
僕等 ここにいる
軌道を逸れて
放り出された夢が 夢が萎んでく
どこかに不時着しようか って頭をかすめる
粉々になったら 匂いに紛れて
君の元へ飛んでくから
そのときは思い切り 吸い込んでよ
僕等はひとつ
でも ひとつひとつ
きっとすべてを分かち合えはしない
互いが流す涙に気付かずにすれ違って
今日も ここにいる
失くしたピースは見つからないけど
それでもパズルを続けよう
全部埋まらないのは わかってる それでいい
その空白はね
これから僕等が夢を描くための余白
いつか描いたやつより 本物にしよう
失くしたピースで空いてるスペースは
何かの模様にも思える
まるで僕等が残した足跡みたいだな
そのふぞろいの一歩が
今日まで僕等が共に夢を追った軌跡
また 次の一歩を踏み出してみよう
軌道を逸れて
放り出された夢が 夢が萎んでく
このまま消えそうだなんて 頭をかすめる
でも 消えてなくなっても なくなりはしないだろう
君と共に生きた奇跡
さぁ 次の余白に続きを描こう
いつか描いたやつより 本物にしよう
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