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[The Legend of Heisei and Makuhari] GLAY’s Best Collection of Popular Songs and Hidden Gems

Across Japan, especially throughout the 1990s and 2000s, the nation was swept up in GLAY fever.

At their outdoor concert held at Makuhari Messe in 1999, they set an unprecedented record by drawing 200,000 attendees, etching their name forever as a nationally beloved rock band.

Even as time has passed since then, many people find that whenever songs like “BELOVED,” “Yuuwaku,” and “HOWEVER” play, memories of their youth come flooding back.

In this article, we revisit GLAY’s iconic tracks that blazed through the Heisei era and explore their timeless appeal.

[Heisei and Makuhari Legends] GLAY’s Popular Songs and Hidden Masterpieces Best Collection (71–80)

For the sky to be a blue skyGLAY

GLAY / For the Sky to Be a Blue Sky (short ver.)
For the sky to be a blue skyGLAY

This song also serves as the opening theme for the anime Diamond no Ace -SECOND SEASON-, making it the third consecutive work for which they have provided the theme song.

The arrangement features Seiji Kameda, giving it a more polished pop sound.

It is said to express the feelings of high school baseball players moving forward with hope for the future.

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36th single.

This was written specifically as the theme song for the film “The Sword of Alexander,” after multiple meetings with director Yukihiko Tsutsumi.

Unusually, it’s in 3/4 time (a waltz), making it a bit distinctive among GLAY’s songs, but it still has that cool, quintessential GLAY sound.

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COLORSGLAY

The lyrics, themed around the bond between father and child, blend TERU’s personal experiences with a fantasy-inspired worldview to create a moving piece.

収録曲「G4・V-Democracy 2019-」として2019年7月にリリースされ、映画『漆黒のヴィランズ 光のお父さん』のテーマソングとしても注目を集めました。親子が互いへの想いを確かめ合いながら一緒に聴ける楽曲で、家族との時間を大切にしたい人には必聴の一曲です。

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Canaria (GLAY) With Lyrics (Karaoke) [Sung by an Unknown Singer]
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GLAY is a four-piece rock band that has set numerous milestones in Japan’s rock scene and continues to perform actively today.

Their song “Canaria,” included on their major-label third album BELOVED, is said to be a number for which bassist JIRO created the prototype in just five minutes.

The lyrics evoke feelings of nostalgia for changing environments and youthful days over time, likely prompting many listeners to reflect on their own lives with a wistful sentiment.

With its airy arrangement and catchy melody, it’s a hidden gem that feels wonderfully comfortable.

Hoshino Takashi
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Limit BreakGLAY

A song whose majestic rock sound and powerful message strike a chord.

The lavish guitar phrases that epitomize GLAY’s sound match perfectly with TERU’s convincing vocals.

Released in February 2023, this track was also chosen as the theme song for the mobile game Black Clover Mobile.

The lyrics portray overcoming hardships and trials in everyday life, carrying the message of “crossing the boundary between light and darkness to move toward the future.” When you need the courage to face difficulties, listening to this song will surely give you the strength to move forward.

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GLAY / HEROES (short ver.)
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A song released by GLAY in 2015 as their 52nd single.

The “Wow Wow” chants in the intro and outro spark a massive sing-along when performed live.

Written and composed by TERU, the track carries his signature passionate message: “Until your dreams come true, don’t give up—stand up again and again and keep fighting.”

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Only One,Only YouGLAY

As a visual kei rock band, GLAY has been active on the front lines for over 20 years.

Their 60th single, “Only One, Only You,” released in 2022, is an anti-war song written by the band’s leader, TAKURO, in response to the invasion of Ukraine.

The lyrics, depicting everyday life falling apart and cityscapes reduced to rubble, likely resonate with many who have seen these heartbreaking realities on the news or social media.

Stop the fighting, and wish for peace not just for yourself, but for everyone.

It’s a song that strongly conveys that sentiment.

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