mihimaru GT is a duet made up of composer, lyricist and vocalist, Miyake (miCKun) as well as vocalist and lyricist Hiroko. The group was formed due to the joint management of the two members during their solo careers. Before forming mihimaru GT, each member had a relatively quiet career with little to no major hits. To remind each other that the success of the group is from contributions from both members, the name mihimaru GT was created for the band, taking the first two letters in each members' last name and adding "maru" or "perfection" to the end of it as well as the initials for Miyake's favorite video game--Gran Turismo.
Unlike many other groups, mihimaru GT will often record songs featuring only one of their members, though because of each members' background, they are both involved with every song in some way. hiroko is usually responsible for the main melody of the song, whereas miyake is featured in the rap that may appear in a song. The band is known for its urban and pop oriented songs as well as slow ballad oriented songs.
Prior to 2006, they've had an average career, with their singles ranking no higher than #16 on the ORICON charts. In 2006, however, their single "Kibun Jojo" became the commerical song for DARIYA's "Palty" and music.jp's commercial theme, as well as the ending theme for the variety program "SUKIBARA." The triple tie-up gave them lots of exposure and more people began to take notice of them. On May 5, 2006, they performed on the popular music show MUSIC STATION and was featured on the "YOUNG GUNS" corner. The appearance on the show boosted their popularity and made "Kibun Jojo" onto the #7 spot on the ORICON charts. From then on, their career has been doing well and popularity rising steadily, with "Itsumademo Hibiku Kono Melody/Magical Speaker" reaching as high as #3 on the ORICON charts.
From then on, their sales peaked and eventually bottomed out, though "Itsumademo Hibiku Kono Melody/Magical Speaker" managed to reach as high as #3 on the Oricon charts.
In 2013, the group went on indefinite hiatus.
道しるべ
mihimaru GT Lyrics
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木漏れ日のように優しく照らして
少しふっくらした右手は
立ち止まる私の手を引いてくれた
幼すぎて言えなかった
「ごめんね。」と「ありがとう。」
まだ大人にはなれないけど
今なら言える
変わる事のない愛をくれた
あなたがいて 歩いてこれた
心に映る優しい笑顔が
何よりの道しるべでした
生まれ変わっても
あなたに会いたい
忙しくて疲れてるのに
電話一本で駆けつけてくれた
どれくらい泣いたかわからないね
あなたの前では 心ほどけたの
悲しみに埋もれそうな時も
ひとりじゃ越えれない夜も
聞き慣れた笑い声だけで
一歩踏み出せた
いつだって
くじけない背中見せてくれた
あなたがいて 歩いてこれた
心に浮かぶ真っすぐな言葉が
何よりの道しるべでした
生まれ変わっても
あなたに会いたい
ひどい事もした ひどい事言って
傷も残した
独りぼっちじゃ
生きれない事知った
謝れず 泣き立ち尽くした
高架の下
世間知らずのワガママも
嫌な顔ひとつせずに ありがとう
ただ ずっとここにはいれないよ
また あなたに甘えちゃわない様
精一杯思い悩んで助けてくれた
あなたがいて 歩いてこれた
言葉にできない悔し涙も
何よりの道しるべでした
生まれ変わるなら
あなたのそばに...
いつの日も
変わる事のない愛をくれた
あなたがいて 歩いてこれた
心に映る優しい笑顔が
何よりの道しるべでした
生まれ変わっても
あなたに会いたい
In mihimaru GT's song 道しるべ (michi shirube), the lyrics express gratitude and love towards a special person who has been by the singer's side throughout their life. The first verse describes this person as always being there, shining like sunlight, and leading the singer with a gently rounded right hand. The singer regrets not being able to express themselves when they were younger and conveying "sorry" and "thank you," but they are now able to do so. The second verse acknowledges the person's continuous support, even in difficult times, and how their presence has given the singer the confidence to keep going. In the bridge, the singer expresses regret for the hurt they may have caused this person and realizes that they cannot live without them. The chorus speaks of the unwavering love and guidance the person has provided, making their smile the most important guiding light in the singer's heart.
Overall, the lyrics of 道しるべ are a heartwarming tribute to a loved one who has been a constant source of support and guidance, even in difficult times. The verses establish the timeless presence and kindness of this person, while the chorus emphasizes the importance of their love and guidance as an unwavering force in the singer's life.
Line by Line Meaning
いつも私の隣にいて
You have always been by my side
木漏れ日のように優しく照らして
Gently shining on me like the sunbeams filtering through leaves
少しふっくらした右手は
Your slightly plump right hand
立ち止まる私の手を引いてくれた
Grabbed my hand fondly whenever I paused
幼すぎて言えなかった「ごめんね。」と「ありがとう。」
When I was too young to express it, you said 'sorry' and 'thank you' for me
まだ大人にはなれないけど今なら言える
I am still not an adult, but I can now say them myself
いつの日も変わる事のない愛をくれた
You always gave me an unchanging love
あなたがいて歩いてこれた
I could walk because you were there
心に映る優しい笑顔が何よりの道しるべでした
Your gentle smile was the best guide in my heart
生まれ変わってもあなたに会いたい
Even if I'm born again, I want to meet you
忙しくて疲れてるのに電話一本で駆けつけてくれた
While you were busy and tired, you came running with just one phone call
どれくらい泣いたかわからないねあなたの前では心ほどけたの
I don't know how much I cried, but my heart was at ease in front of you
悲しみに埋もれそうな時もひとりじゃ越えれない夜も
When I was buried in sadness, and on nights I couldn't overcome alone
聞き慣れた笑い声だけで一歩踏み出せた
One step forward just by hearing your familiar laughter
いつだってくじけない背中見せてくれた
You always showed me a back that wouldn't give up
心に浮かぶ真っすぐな言葉が何よりの道しるべでした
Your straightforward words were the best guide in my heart
ひどい事もしたひどい事言って傷も残した
I did terrible things, said terrible things, and left scars
独りぼっちじゃ生きれない事知った謝れず泣き立ち尽くした
I learned that I couldn't live alone and was left powerless, unable to apologize and cried till I was exhausted
高架の下世間知らずのワガママも嫌な顔ひとつせずにありがとう
Under the elevated highway, even for my selfish ignorance, thank you for not making a face
ただずっとここにはいれないよまたあなたに甘えちゃわない様
I can't always stay here, so I won't rely on you too much again
精一杯思い悩んで助けてくれた
You helped me with all your might while thinking about it
言葉にできない悔し涙も何よりの道しるべでした
My tears that I couldn't put into words were the best guide
生まれ変わるならあなたのそばに...
If I'm born again, I want to be by your side...
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: hiroko/mitsuyuki miyake
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@tomoh4068
この曲を聴いた時にすぐ母親を思い浮かんだ。
それ以来、絶対に結婚式で使おうと胸に秘めていました。
それが叶いました！
@Hirmiy322
この時のmihimaLIVEめちゃくちゃ感動して泣いた。。
mihimaruGTまた再始動してくれんかな…
@user-wo5dl9eq3o
最近この道しるべにハマりました！
@user-cb5hu7ge6y
先日のライブ、本当に感動しました！！
またいつか、いつか一回でも良いのでみっくんと歌ってる姿が見たいです！！
@himi4566
hirokoの部屋のライブでまさか歌うなんて思ってなかったからびっくりした😵💫
本当にいい曲🥰🥺
@user-uh1ip7sc8o
この曲は離婚した元嫁に捧げる歌
悲しいが、本当に染みる
名曲をありがとう
@user-kj6pz1ts6d
歌は上手いし、声は最高だし、mihimaru GT本当に最高に好き! LIVEに行けて本当に楽しかった!
@teegaki-life450
ミヒマルGTの中で一番好きな歌 自分に対して身近に感じる事が出来る曲
@user-gt1ej7op5w
きたー！また歌声を聴ける！
@user-zh5kd8px7e
これぞ隠れ名曲