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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.

[The Legend of Heisei and Makuhari] GLAY’s Best Collection of Popular Songs and Hidden Gems (101–110)

Wings of IceGLAY

GLAY / Wings of Ice (Lyric Movie)
Wings of IceGLAY

GLAY leaves a lasting impression for their pure love of music—no matter how many years have passed since their debut—seen in milestones like the EXPO LIVE that drew 200,000 people and their many hit songs.

The band’s vocalist is TERU, whose captivating voice combines high tones, huskiness, and a rugged masculinity.

In intense rock numbers he delivers a passionate, at times sexy husky vocal, while in ballads he offers a gentle voice that seems to quietly stay close to the listener’s heart.

Pocket of the RainbowGLAY

This is a single by GLAY released in November 2013, which was used as the commercial song for Ice Guard Five.

It had been available for early digital distribution since September.

It reached No.

4 on the Oricon weekly chart.

Live for someone elseGLAY

Live for Someone / GLAY (Karaoke)
Live for someone elseGLAY

GLAY, who deliver love songs in a rock style, are already a popular band even among middle school students, aren’t they? Their music is easy to listen to, and the build-up toward the chorus creates a really nice vibe.

The straightforwardly sung love-song lyrics aren’t cheesy, which is great, too.

Moon BlueGLAY

[MV] GRAY – Moon Blue | [DF FILM] DF X GRAY
Moon BlueGLAY

GRAY debuted in 2012 and is active as a singer, rapper, and record producer.

Moon Blue is a digitally released single from 2020, a love song characterized by moody lyrics.

Its hazy, shimmering tones and finger-snapping effects mid-song give it a contemporary, urban vibe—very stylish.

Comparing a loved one to a blue moon, the track leaves a cool and refined impression, making it perfect for setting the mood at home.

TMIGLAY

GRAY – TMI [Official Video]
TMIGLAY

Gray, who belongs to AOMG—the label founded by Jay Park—is a rapper and also a very popular producer.

You should definitely look up a Japanese translation of the lyrics to this song.

I think you’ll find it full of an ordinary, down-to-earth youthfulness that will make you chuckle.

Conversely, you could say the lyrics are trivial.

That’s because the song’s title, “TMI,” is a Korean buzzword that stands for “Too Much Information.” In other words, it’s about little tidbits that aren’t really worth mentioning—trivial talk.

[Heisei and Makuhari Legends] GLAY’s Popular Songs and Hidden Gems Best Collection (111–120)

하기나 해 (Feat. Loco)GLAY

Gray – 하기나 해 (Feat. Loco)
하기나 해 (Feat. Loco)GLAY

Signed to AOMG.

He’s famous as a producer who has provided songs to many artists and appeared on numerous music shows.

He’s good-looking, has worked as a model, and even dated Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany, making him an object of admiration for many Korean men.

This song carries a message of encouragement for young people who are hesitant to start something new.

It’s perfect for when you want to give yourself a boost of courage.

Just a little longer until graduationGLAY

Until Graduation, Just a Little More (GLAY) Acoustic Cover / Yusuke
Just a little longer until graduationGLAY

A four-piece rock band, GLAY, has continued to lead the front line of Japan’s rock scene with catchy melodies and distinctive arrangements.

This song is included on their major 7th album “UNITY ROOTS & FAMILY, AWAY” and as the B-side of their 25th single “Way of Difference.” The lyrics, drawn from member TAKURO’s real experiences, are heartrending.

The feeling of looking back on one’s school days before graduation is something many graduates can relate to.

Since the original track already features acoustic guitar arpeggios, be sure to try recreating it in a solo acoustic performance.