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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 Gems Best Collection (111–120)

Always the two of usGLAY

This song was written by TAKURO, the band’s leader, about his sister’s marriage, and is a reworked version of a piece they originally performed at a live house in the past.

It conveys the resolve that the two will now begin walking forward together, and it is one of GLAY’s quite old songs.

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[Heisei and Makuhari Legends] GLAY’s Best Collection of Popular Songs and Hidden Gems (121–130)

runaway runawayGLAY

Played GLAY/Runaway Runaway [Guitar]
runaway runawayGLAY

I think this is probably the most exhilarating, fast-paced song in all of GLAY’s catalog.

The lyrics have that distinct visual-kei vibe, but the music itself is truly full of momentum and sounds really cool.

If they play it live, it’s guaranteed to get the crowd going.

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Critical HitGLAY

With pop yet straightforward tracks that captivate listeners, GLAY delivers once again.

Released in July 2024, this song was also chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Grendizer U.

Its lyrics weave together grand themes such as the contrast between light and shadow, rebirth from despair, and resistance in the name of freedom, portraying criticism of modern society and the conflict between personal liberty and power.

Accompanied by a powerful rock sound, the lyrics resonate with a profound message.

It depicts a determination to find hope amid hardship and struggle, making it a perfect number for those who want to stay true to their convictions.

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lipsGLAY

GRAY has released numerous hit songs, but among their catalog, “Kuchibiru” is one that feels especially good to sing at karaoke.

With just the right amount of intensity and excitement, it’s a track you can’t help but choose when you grab the mic.

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PRECIOUSGLAY

GLAY / Precious (BOYS ONLY NIGHT in Niigata LOTS)
PRECIOUSGLAY

This is their 42nd single, released on September 8, 2010.

It was used as the September ending theme for Nippon TV’s “Sukkiri!!”.

It’s a song to a wife who passed away, leaving her family behind; the lyrics read like a letter and are very moving.

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I’m In LoveGLAY

GLAY / I’m in Love (THE GREAT VACATION in NISSAN STADIUM)
I'm In LoveGLAY

A song included on the original album “pure soul,” released after their greatest hits album became a massive success, selling nearly 4.9 million copies.

Many people who came of age in real time back then will likely know it.

A large number of notable figures took part in the chorus for the hook.

It’s also a fan favorite and is often performed as the final number at concerts.

At shows, the members are sometimes moved to tears by the fans’ rousing sing-alongs.

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Super Nove Express 2016GLAY

GLAY / Supernova Express 2016 (short ver.)
Super Nove Express 2016GLAY

The Hokkaido Shinkansen opened in March 2016.

This is the campaign song written specifically for the commercial that promoted it.

Its up-tempo pace and exhilarating sense of speed—evoking the Shinkansen—make it an exciting listen.

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See you here again.GLAY