It really touches the heart! Mr.Children’s masterpiece with the most amazing lyrics

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Mr.Children「Again」Lyric Video

“Again,” which is also included on the March 2026 album Birth Cry, is a track written specifically as the theme song for the drama Reboot.

The rich, weighty band sound—bolstered by piano and strings—really hits you in the chest.

Its lyrics, depicting the resolve to start walking forward again despite carrying one’s wounds, will likely give courage to anyone facing difficult circumstances.

A powerful rock tune where a clear light of hope shines through its earnest resonance.

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Mr.Children「HANABI」 Tour2015 REFLECTION Live

It’s a song that served as the theme for the drama “Code Blue” and boasts considerable popularity.

While it sings about looking back on the past and feeling a bit blue inside, it ends with a message of love—being saved by having met you—showcasing the quintessential Mr.Children phrasing that truly shines.

The chorus, with its repeated cry of “one more time,” is especially memorable.

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Innocent World – Mr.Children [AiemuTV – Acoustic Cover]

An anthem that cheers you on in life, urging you to face your inner self and reflect on your weaknesses while still inspiring you.

This is the single released in 1994 that shocked the world and became the catalyst for Mr.Children’s major breakthrough.

When it comes to portraying the feelings of vulnerable men like in this song, no one surpasses Mr.Children, right?

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Mr.Children “Flower -Mémento-Mori-” MUSIC VIDEO

Just as the subtitle “Mémento-Mori” carries the meaning “remember you must die,” this song feels as if it views life with a certain detachment.

It begins with a dark acoustic guitar, and a heavy atmosphere lingers throughout.

Yet the sense of hope found in the chorus lyrics is like a single flower blooming beautifully beneath a cloudy sky.

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An early signature work released soon after Mr.Children’s debut.

Unusually, it’s a co-written piece, with the composition by Yohito Teraoka from JUN SKY WALKER(S).

The song portrays a parting to leave the city in pursuit of dreams, and its bittersweet lyrics and melody match beautifully.

Listening to it when you finish your student days and leave the place where you were born and raised brings a surge of poignancy.

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Mr.Children Simple

This song appears in the middle of the album Discovery, released in February 1999.

While the album as a whole leans further into experimental rock, this track stands out with its simple arrangement centered on acoustic guitar.

Though it wasn’t released as a single, it has earned overwhelming support among fans as a hidden gem.

The lyrics, penned by Kazutoshi Sakurai, are written in unadorned language and carry a warmth that seems to affirm feelings that look far into the years ahead, like a natural, steady breath.

The fact that it was performed again on the 2024 tour for the first time in about 25 years is proof of its enduring popularity.

It’s a high-quality, soul-stirring mid-tempo number—perfect for a quiet night with someone special or for moments when you want to set down the burdens of your heart.

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Mr.Children「ALIVE(PV)」

A track included on the 1997 album “BOLERO.” It begins with a dark intro and a song suffused with a sense of tragedy, gradually builds into a full band sound, and concludes on a grand, majestic note—a beautiful progression executed superbly.

The lyrics encourage you, conveying that even without dreams or hope, as long as you keep living, you’ll eventually encounter something good somewhere along the way.