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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)

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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.

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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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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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Thank you for your loveGLAY

This is a song that TERU originally released as a personal acoustic performance on Twitter for victims of the Great East Japan Earthquake, later arranged and distributed as a GLAY charity single.

It marks the first time a song composed by a member other than TAKURO has been released as a single.

It is included only on the Taiwan edition of the album “GLAY.”

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Don’t look back in angerGLAY

It’s a cover of the legendary British rock band Oasis, but GLAY’s soulful performance gives it a new brilliance.

Included on the album “rare collectives vol.4,” released in March 2011, this song is a moving piece that sings of the courage to move forward without being bound by the past.

GLAY’s signature powerful sound and vocalist TERU’s emotionally rich singing capture the spirit of the track perfectly.

You’ll be amazed at how GLAY, a four-piece band from Hakodate, Hokkaido, has made this British classic so thoroughly their own.

Also featured in the film “BECK,” this is a must-listen not only for fans of the original but also for fans of GLAY.

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the other end of the globeGLAY

GLAY / the other end of the globe (short ver.)
the other end of the globeGLAY

This song is included on GLAY’s 14th major original album and was released in 2017.

It was chosen as the theme song for the MBS/TBS drama “Final Fantasy XIV: Dad of Light.” Composed by TERU with lyrics co-written by TERU and TAKURO, it showcases a new frontier for GLAY.

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It’s “Zutto Futari de” by GLAY.

It’s a very famous song for weddings, isn’t it? It’s extremely popular among people in their late 30s to early 40s, and the lyrics are so lovely that just listening to it can make you feel happy—it’s that kind of song.

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