The Brilliant Green take much of their influence from Western music, most predominantly The Beatles with over half their songs including English lyrics. They released their first single "Bye Bye Mr.Mug" in 1997 with little success, but their break came in 1998 when their third single "There Will Be Love There" was chosen as the theme song for popular the Japanese drama Love Again, and as a result went straight to the top of the charts. After another number one hit with "Tsumetai Hana" they released their self-titled debut album which sold over one million copies in just two days. On the back of this success their first national tour, There Will Be Live There, sold out across Japan in only three minutes. The Brilliant Green were suddenly one of the biggest bands in Japan.
In the following years, the band was prolific, releasing two more album, "Terra 2001" and "Los Angeles", along with severn more singles, and two clips DVD's and a superb live DVD entitled "Super Terra 2000".
In 2001,on the back of the "Los Angeles" album, Time magazine chose The Brilliant Green as one of the top ten contemporary acts outside the U.S.alongside such bands as Radiohead and Sigur Ros.
In 2002 Tommy embarked on her first solo project, Tommy february6. She released three singles, and a very successful self titled album, but this did not spell the end for The Brilliant Green.
The band returned with "The Winter Album", which was quite experimental, using samples and drum machines, but still retaining the core values of the band. Three very different singles also were spawned from this album, but the release of the final single, "I'M SO SORRY BABY" was the last we would hear from the band for almost five years,
The band members moved on to solo thier projects and producing songs for other artists. Despite rumours to the contary the group never officially broke up. Tommy resumed her career as a solo artist as Tommy February6 and now also Tommy Heavenly6, her rockier alter ego. Under these two names she released a total of sixteen singles and four studio albums in the period between 2002-2007.
Ryo Matsui also started a new band named Meister, which saw him working with musical heroes from his past, both from the U.K and Scandanavia.
On November 22, 2003, band members Tommy and Shunsaku Okuda announced their marriage.
On June 1st it was announced that after 5 years of inactivity, the brilliant green would be returning with a new single to celebrate their 10th anniversary. The song, titled "Stand by me", is the ending theme for the new series of TV drama "Tantei GakuenQ" which began on July 3rd 2007. The single itself was released on August 22nd, 2007, and the band embarked on a hectic promotional tour, which included many TV appearances and live shows.
The second single release of their comeback, "Enemy", was given a Christmas release, on December 12th, 2007 and the bands activity continued un-abated in 2008, when they provided the opening theme for the anime series, Mobile Suit Gundam 00 with yet another new single, called "Ash Like Snow", which was released on February 6th that year. This was closely followed by a greatest hits CD & clips DVD, which was released on February 20th 2008. The summer of 2008 saw brief appearances at two live events, Re-Style LIVE Volume 5 for two dates in June, and at the GUNDAM00 X CODE GEASS festival in August.
The band also announced that fans should expect more activity in the future, and that a new album is planned that will consist of songs that have already been written by the band over the 10 years they have been together, but never been recorded.
The return of the band seems to have been put on hold, at least for a while as Tommy has recently returned to solo project duty, with a contribution to the 'We Love Cyndi' Cyndi Lauper tribute album as Tommy february6, and a new single, 'PAPERMOON' as Tommy heavenly6 , and also she released "Best of" albums for both february and heavenly, both of which included a new song made especially for these albums. It was in the sleeve for this album that Tommy finally confirmed what we all suspected, that it was infact members of The Brilliant Green, Shunsaku and Ryo that had contributed music and production for Tommys solo projects under various pseudonyms all along. Tommy heavenly6 quickly followed this up with a brand new studio album called I KILL MY HEART which was also made by the members of The Brilliant Green. Alot of fans even commented that this could have very easily been a Buriguri album..
Whether the new Buriguri studio album will ever happen or not is only known by the band themselves, but signs are that the band are still happily working together on Tommys solo projects, but we can never second guess Tommy on what she or the band is wanting to do next, for now we'll just have to wait and see.
Promising signs of a return appeared on 20th May in Japan when it was announced that the band would be splitting from their agency KEN-ON aswell as Sony Music Japan and DefSTAR. From 1st June 2009 onwards they will be going it alone with a new official website and blog, plus they promised "To power up The Brilliant Green again soon".
Finally on December 1st 2009 the official site changed to the simple message "The Brilliant Green - Coming soon", signalling the beginning of a new dawn. It was also soon discovered that the band had signed a deal with Warner Music Japan, and on January 5th 2010, it was announced that the first song from the new regime "Like Yesterday" would be released on February 24th and that a new temporary Myspace page featuring a demo of the new song would begin on January 12th.
Another new single "Blue Daisy" is to be released on June 30th 2010 with hopefuly a long awaited new studio album to follow. But this news was quickly followed by the devastating news that Ryo Matsui had left the band! Indeed, Ryo did not appear in the music video for BLUE DAISY, and was replaced by what appeared to be two fake band members and Tim Jensen, Tommy's long time friend and English lyric advisor. The same theme was used for the next single "I Just Can't Breathe" which was released shortly afterwards.
Finally after almost eight long years, it was announced that the band would be releasing their fifth studio album on 15th September 2010. The album would contain eight brand news songs, a cover version of the Blur track, "Song 2" along with the three previously released singles and two of the B-sides from those releases.
The Brilliant Green will playing as part of Warner Music Japan's 40th anniversary celebrations at the Budokan on October 31st 2010. It was also confirmed that the two aforementioned "fake" band members, were indeed not fake. James (JJ) De Barrado (drums) and James MacWhyte (bass) would in fact be appearing as support musicians for the Budokan show.
Stand By
The Brilliant Green Lyrics
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Then she turned away and began to cry
Monday she said goodbye my love, she'd made up her mind
She's down and in the darkness, she sits she needs me now
Every dream I have is real
I can deliver sweet magic
It will be no trouble to help you my friend
You whatever happens
Don't worry, I will stand by
You cos it's alright
Goodbye, the sun is going down in the west, are you ready?
Let's go, there's something waiting for you, a brand new day
Everybody has troubles
They're wishing for peace everyday
Though no one else can see me, I watch over you
Remember I'll stand by
You whatever happens
Don't worry, I will stand by
You cos it's alright
Every dream I have is real
Every wish I make is magic
It will be no trouble to help you my friend
I'll always be here
Yeah, the guiding light above the roof
The shooting star that follows you round
Won't be any trouble to help you my friend
You know I'll always stand by
You whatever happens
Don't worry I will stand by
You cos it's alright
Remember I will stand by
You whatever happens
Don't worry I will stand by
You cos it's alright
The lyrics to The Brilliant Green's song "Stand By" suggest a message of comfort and support to someone who is going through a difficult time. In the first verse, the singer describes a painful goodbye that took place on a Sunday, followed by the decision that was made on Monday. Despite this, she tells the person that they can count on her and that she will stand by them, no matter what happens.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's unwavering promise to always be there for the person. She assures them that she can make their dreams come true and provide them with a sense of peace, even if they feel like no one else can help them. The second verse continues this theme, reminding the person that they are not alone in their struggles, and that the singer will always be watching over them.
Overall, the song is a reminder to anyone going through a hard time that they don't have to face it alone. The singer promises to provide support, even if others can't see or understand the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Sunday she said I cannot bear to say goodbye
On Sunday, she expressed her inability to bid farewell and leave; her separation from the singer causes her to weep.
Then she turned away and began to cry
Her farewell was accompanied by tears and sadness, signifying the pain of leaving and the uncertainty of the future.
Monday she said goodbye my love, she'd made up her mind
The next day, she said goodbye and confirmed her decision to leave, indicating her determination to move on and seek a new path.
She's down and in the darkness, she sits she needs me now
She is currently struggling and in despair, as she finds herself in a difficult situation; however, she needs the artist's help and support to get through it.
Every dream I have is real
The artist has a strong belief that their aspirations and hopes are achievable and valid.
I can deliver sweet magic
The singer is capable of providing comfort, inspiration, and encouragement to others.
It will be no trouble to help you my friend
The singer is willing and able to assist their friend, without hesitation or difficulty.
You know I'll always stand by
The artist promises to remain loyal, supportive, and dependable, no matter what happens.
You whatever happens
Regardless of the obstacles, challenges, or changes that may occur, the artist will be there for their friend.
Don't worry, I will stand by
The artist reassures their friend that they can rely on their presence and protection, without any need for concern or doubt.
Cos it's alright
The singer affirms that everything will be fine, and that their friend can have faith in the future, despite the hardships and uncertainties.
Goodbye, the sun is going down in the west, are you ready?
The artist bids farewell, noticing that the day is coming to an end and asking if their friend is prepared for the next chapter.
Let's go, there's something waiting for you, a brand new day
The singer offers encouragement and optimism, suggesting that the future is full of opportunities and possibilities.
Everybody has troubles
Everyone faces challenges, difficulties, and hardships in life.
They're wishing for peace everyday
People desire and hope for tranquility, serenity, and harmony in their lives, despite the struggles they face.
Though no one else can see me, I watch over you
Although the artist may not be physically present or visible, they continue to care for and support their friend from afar.
Yeah, the guiding light above the roof
The artist serves as a beacon of hope, guidance, and inspiration, shining brightly and providing direction to their friend, even in the darkest of times.
The shooting star that follows you round
The singer's presence in their friend's life serves as a symbol of good luck, fortune, and serendipity, always present and following them wherever they go.
Won't be any trouble to help you my friend
The singer reiterates that they will gladly and willingly offer their aid and support to their friend, without any inconvenience or difficulty.
Remember I will stand by
The artist reminds their friend of their commitment to support and stand by them, regardless of the circumstances.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Tomoko Kawase, Shunsaku Okuda
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@yuuji.73y
作詞：川瀬智子
作曲：奥田俊作
長い一日が終わり
消えていく 過去への扉
傷ついてもいい それより
違う自分を見てみたい
can I try?“Why should I?"途切れた声
記憶の箱に眠る憶(おも)い
You're always on my mind so…
Stand by me
錆び付いた世界に
何があるの? Show me stars againいつか
でも見えない煌めきがあること
気づかせてくれたから
心を覗けたなら
今すぐに 楽になるかな…
誰のものにもならないで
勝手な願いだけれど
だけど いつか壊してしまう
硝子の箱に
触れたら きっと 戻れないso…
Stand by me
諦めと願いの 扉の前
動けない ずっと
叶うのなら 友達でいいから
特別になりたかった
誰かのために泣けるなんて
わからなかった
想うだけで 愛しくて
せつなくなるの
Stand by me
Stand by me yeah baby
so Stand by me
(so Stand by me oh...)
yeah baby Stand by me
(you're always on my mind)
まだ見えない煌めきがあるなら
歩き出せる きっと
見つけたいの あなたと so...
Stand by me
@mariko-ru3of
昔から引きこもりがちな私は
探偵学園Qを見て仕事も生活も
頑張れてたなぁ この曲も大好きでよく聴いてた🥹
やっぱり帰ってきちゃうよね
またここに 懐かしいなぁ
昔を色々思い出すよ
@lily.5109
仕事帰りの電車の中でよく聞いてる
景色見ながら聴いてるの最高なんよな
@lobnorronbol
あなたは私か！
@yuuji.73y
作詞：川瀬智子
作曲：奥田俊作
長い一日が終わり
消えていく 過去への扉
傷ついてもいい それより
違う自分を見てみたい
can I try?“Why should I?"途切れた声
記憶の箱に眠る憶(おも)い
You're always on my mind so…
Stand by me
錆び付いた世界に
何があるの? Show me stars againいつか
でも見えない煌めきがあること
気づかせてくれたから
心を覗けたなら
今すぐに 楽になるかな…
誰のものにもならないで
勝手な願いだけれど
だけど いつか壊してしまう
硝子の箱に
触れたら きっと 戻れないso…
Stand by me
諦めと願いの 扉の前
動けない ずっと
叶うのなら 友達でいいから
特別になりたかった
誰かのために泣けるなんて
わからなかった
想うだけで 愛しくて
せつなくなるの
Stand by me
Stand by me yeah baby
so Stand by me
(so Stand by me oh...)
yeah baby Stand by me
(you're always on my mind)
まだ見えない煌めきがあるなら
歩き出せる きっと
見つけたいの あなたと so...
Stand by me
@user-ty9qi6wz2e
この2000年代後半の言葉では表現できない独特な感じが大好き。
@konatsu_momo
めちゃくちゃ分かります！！ 戻りたい😭
@shotashota8533
激しく同意です
@user-ux5yb8qo5o
😢是的 好怀念啊
@fhchannelid
Jpop 90's to 2010 are the best
@user-xo4jr8ew8e
Tommy、いつも仕事帰りに癒されてます。
本当にいつもありがとう、ここにコメントしたらみんなに届くかなと思って。