mihimaru GT were an urban and pop group signed to Universal Music Japan and… Read Full Bio ↴mihimaru GT were an urban and pop group signed to Universal Music Japan and managed by Tearbridge Productions, a subsidiary of Stardust Promotion and Avex.

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.

Promise
mihimaru GT Lyrics

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涙こらえて笑顔に変えて
"この向こう側にきっと何かが待ってるんだ"
そう言い聞かせて
どんなに辛くても越えて来た

走り続けたこの道には
交差していた光と影
数え切れない犠牲の中で

もうこれ以上悲しまないで

同じ孤独の中
大丈夫、また日は昇る

あなたと過ごした日々が
今の私に強さを与えてくれる
何度だって立ち上がって
泣いてもまた笑って
新しい扉の向こう
どこにいても見守っているよ
どんな道も信じ抜くこと
そうやってまた歩いて行こう Our Promise

絶え間なく続く凸凹道で
今こうやって立っていられるのは
私よりも私のことを信じてくれた
あなたがいたから

もう何も恐くない
大丈夫。今ドアを開けよう

あなたと過ごした日々が
今の私に強さを与えてくれる
何度だって立ち上がって
泣いてもまた笑って
新しい扉の向こう
どこにいても見守っているよ
どんな道も信じ抜くこと
そうやってまた歩いてこう Our Promise

妥協挫折に劣等感
うまく付き合えないなら急降下
幸か不幸かその恐怖感
慎重すぎるくらいで挑もうか
そうやり遂げるんだ
荷物だってみんな背負ってるんだ
可能性を信じれた時
あなたは変われる本物に

同じ孤独の中
大丈夫、また日は昇る

あなたと過ごした日々が
今の私に強さを与えてくれる
何度だって立ち上がって
泣いてもまた笑って
新しい扉の向こう
どこにいても見守ってるから

どんな道も信じ抜くこと
そうやってまた歩いて行こう Our Promise

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Promise" by mihimaru GT focus on the theme of perseverance in the face of life's difficulties. The song exhorts listeners to maintain a positive outlook and to believe in oneself despite challenges. The opening verse suggests that we should not let our tears define us and instead turn them into a smile to overcome obstacles. It encourages listeners to have faith in a brighter future beyond the darkness and pain of the past, to push past hardships and embrace the possibilities that await us.

The song's chorus reinforces the message of resilience and determination, stating that the memories of past struggles can empower us to overcome future ones. The repeated refrain of "Our Promise" encourages listeners to trust in themselves and in their ability to surmount any obstacle. The second verse acknowledges the difficulties that come with navigating life's unpredictable and bumpy roads but reminds us that with the support of others, we can find the courage and strength to keep moving forward. The song concludes with an allusion to the transformative power of having faith in oneself, suggesting that even our deepest insecurities can be overcome with the right mindset.

Line by Line Meaning

涙こらえて笑顔に変えて
Putting on a smile, through held back tears

この向こう側にきっと何かが待ってるんだそう言い聞かせてどんなに辛くても越えて来た
Telling ourselves that there's something waiting beyond, we've come this far despite the difficulty

走り続けたこの道には交差していた光と影数え切れない犠牲の中でもうこれ以上悲しまないで
The path we've been running on, it intertwined with light and shadow, amidst innumerable sacrifices let's not mourn anymore

同じ孤独の中大丈夫、また日は昇る
In the same loneliness, it's alright, the sun will rise again

あなたと過ごした日々が今の私に強さを与えてくれる何度だって立ち上がって泣いてもまた笑って新しい扉の向こうどこにいても見守っているよどんな道も信じ抜くことそうやってまた歩いて行こう Our Promise
The days spent together with you, give me strength now, no matter how many times we fall, we'll stand up, cry but smile again, beyond the new door, I'm watching over you from wherever, believing in any path, we'll walk again- Our Promise

絶え間なく続く凸凹道で今こうやって立っていられるのは私よりも私のことを信じてくれたあなたがいたから
Steadily treading the rocky and rough path, I'm standing here today because you believed in me more than I did

もう何も恐くない大丈夫。今ドアを開けよう
I'm not afraid of anything anymore. It's okay. Let's open the door now.

妥協挫折に劣等感うまく付き合えないなら急降下幸か不幸かその恐怖感慎重すぎるくらいで挑もうかそうやり遂げるんだ荷物だってみんな背負ってるんだ可能性を信じれた時あなたは変われる本物に
Compromise, frustration, inferiority complex, if you can't handle them well, drop down, the fear, whether it's good or bad, let's approach it with the level of caution that's being too stringently, yeah we'll complete it, everyone is carrying a load, when you can believe in the possibility, you can be real

あなたと過ごした日々が今の私に強さを与えてくれる何度だって立ち上がって泣いてもまた笑って新しい扉の向こうどこにいても見守ってるからどんな道も信じ抜くことそうやってまた歩いてこう Our Promise
The days spent together with you, give me strength now, no matter how many times we fall, we'll stand up, cry but smile again, beyond the new door, I'm watching over you from wherever, believing in any path, we'll walk again- Our Promise

同じ孤独の中大丈夫、また日は昇る
In the same loneliness, it's alright, the sun will rise again

Writer(s): Hiroko, Carlos K., ｈｉｒｏｋｏ, ｃａｒｌｏｓ　ｋ．

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