In 2004, the band formed in the mind of Iyori Shimizu in Ōta, Gunma Prefecture. Though there were many member changes, it's been the same members from 2007 to now.
On February 18th 2009 the first mini album 『逃した魚』(nogashita sakana) was released.
TOWER RECORDS recommended item 「タワレコメン」(towarecomen), HMV recommended item 「HOT PICKS」for the first time, and featured in many other shops acrosss the country.
June of 2010, the first album 『あとのまつり』(atonomatsuri) was released. Among others they established their status, drawing the line with their technique for lovely melody coupled with heart wrenching lyrics.
Just before coming out with their debut, iTunes elected them rookie artist most likely to break out in their “Japan Sound of 2011”.
On April 6th sales of their major debut single 「はなびら」(hanabira) ranked 45th on the Oricon Weekly Chart. Then, afterwards on June 22nd their second single 「花束」(hanatabi) was the countrywide FM Power Play, included in 73 articles, used for an ending theme, and ranked 18 on the Oricon Weekly chart. Next, in October their 3rd single 「思い出せなくなるその日まで」(omoisasenaku naru sonohi made) and first major original album 「スーパースター」(super star) were released in quick succession. Super Star set a record ranking at number 4 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
In 2011, the Radio Airplay Chart ranked second single hanatabi 1st for the year, 5 Gold Disc Best New Artist awards, and won a CD Shop Award. They held a nationwide 11 city one-man tour (including 2 public performances), and a performance at Shibuya Public Hall too.
As well as first time appearances at 6 summer festivals such as 「ROCK IN JAPAN」「RISING SUN ROCK FES.」「MONSTER baSH」「SETSTOCK」「HIGHER GROUND」and「TREASURE05X」.
2012 brought the release of 4 more singles; 「恋」(koi), 「日曜日」(nichiyoubi), 「わたがし」(watagashi), and「青い春」(aoi haru). nichiyoubi was used for the HBC TBS Drama 「スープカレー」 (soup curry), aoi haru for the CX drama theme song 「高校入試」(koukou nyushi) and attracted a fair amount of attention. In November the singles were compiled and released on the 3rd album 「blues」. Then they embarked on a national 17 city, 19 performance tour that sold out in one day, and on September 7th 2013 a Nippon Budokan performance that also sold out the same day concluded the tour.
June of 2013 released the 8th single 「高嶺の花子さん」(takane no hanakosan), February of 2014 the 9th single 「fish」, and March of 2014 the 10th single 「繋いだ手から」(tsunaida te kara), all from the March 26th released new album 「ラブストーリ」 (love story).
In May the band carried out another nationwide tour 「love stories tour 2014」with 20 cities and 21 performances.
僕が今できることを
back number Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
楽しいだけじゃなかったな
だけど思い出し笑えるのなら
今が幸せ とゆう事だろう
毎日少しづつより良い自分になる為
きっと誰もが悩んでいるのだろう
答えのない問いかけに 今も
僕らは優しい人に支えられて
いつの間にやら誰かの分まで
生きなきゃいけない気がするけど
涙も汗も一人分しか流せない
だから自分の思うように
僕が今できることを
僕らは優しい人に支えられて
いつの間にやら誰かの分まで
生きなきゃいけない気がするけど
涙も汗も一人分しか流せない
だから自分の思うように
僕が今できることを
僕が今できることを
The song "僕が今できることを" by back number reflects on the journey of life and the experiences one faces along the way. The first verse talks about how the road we walk on is not always happy and easy, but if we can look back and laugh at our memories, then we must be happy with where we are now. The song then goes on to talk about how every day, we strive to become a better version of ourselves, but the road to self-improvement is a difficult one, filled with unanswered questions.
The chorus talks about how we are all supported by kind and gentle people, and we feel a responsibility to live not just for ourselves but for others as well. However, we can only cry and sweat for ourselves, and in the end, we can only do what we can for ourselves. The song ultimately urges us to do everything we can do with what we have in the present, and not worry too much about the future.
Overall, the song speaks to the universal human experience of striving to become better and do better in the world. It encourages us to focus on what we can control in the now and not worry too much about things we can't change.
Line by Line Meaning
歩いてきた道は
The path I have walked on
楽しいだけじゃなかったな
Was not just enjoyable
だけど思い出し笑えるのなら
But if I can laugh while reminiscing
今が幸せ とゆう事だろう
Then that means I am happy right now
毎日少しづつより良い自分になる為
To become a better self every day
きっと誰もが悩んでいるのだろう
Surely everyone goes through worries
答えのない問いかけに 今も
Even now, to unanswered questions
僕らは優しい人に支えられて
We are supported by kind people
いつの間にやら誰かの分まで
Unconsciously, we live for someone else too
生きなきゃいけない気がするけど
We feel like we have to keep living
涙も汗も一人分しか流せない
But we can only shed tears and sweat for ourselves
だから自分の思うように
That's why we should do what we think is right
僕が今できることを
What I can do right now
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Iyori Shimizu
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind