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

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This song is included on the 2000 album “Q.” Its lyrics, which move forward through anxiety toward an uncertain future, are set to a refreshing yet bittersweet melody.

Like a motorcycle cruising at a steady speed, the song maintains a mid-tempo, with little rise or fall as it moves along, and that very steadiness creates a beautifully subtle sense of sentimentality.

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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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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 “Koe” from “miss you LIVE”

This work, with its bluesy guitar and warm melody that resonates with the heart, is a medium-tempo rock number that emphasizes the importance of conveying the feelings in your heart over the technical skill of singing.

It was included on the album “SUPERMARKET FANTASY,” released in December 2008, and was also used as an insert song in Fuji TV’s drama series “Code Blue: Doctor Heli Kinkyū Kyūmei.” Many listeners may remember it as a classic Mr.Children track that colored the drama’s moving scenes.

The song delivers an exceptional sense of exhilaration live as well, even opening the setlist at their Tokyo Dome concert in December 2009.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you want to honestly convey your feelings to someone important or when you want to break out of your shell.

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Mr.Children「Documentary film」MUSIC VIDEO

This is a track by Mr.Children, a band that has long led Japan’s music scene, included on their album “SOUNDTRACKS,” released in December 2020.

Although it isn’t tied to any specific promotion, it’s deeply loved by fans as a centerpiece of the album.

The lyrics delicately depict everyday scenes and the subtle sway of emotions, sure to awaken cherished memories in the listener’s heart.

The music video, directed by OSRIN of PERIMETRON, brilliantly captures the world of the song and drew considerable attention.

It’s a beautiful ballad to listen to softly—on a quiet night alone in thought, or when you want to reaffirm the irreplaceable tenderness of daily life.

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Mr.Children 「NOT FOUND」 MUSIC VIDEO

While they’re best known for delicate love songs, they also have rock numbers that channel raw emotions head-on.

Among those, this track is especially stirring.

Released as a single in August 2000, it’s widely known as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Bus Stop.” It’s also featured early on in the album Q, released the same year, and stands out for the band’s powerful ensemble performance.

The song’s theme is the struggle to find answers that remain elusive, and the earnest vocals in the chorus leave a strong impression.

The unpolished, visceral sound seems to give voice to feelings with nowhere to go.

If you want to confront the unanswered questions within yourself, give this powerful performance a listen.

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Mr.Children “Seesaw Game ~A Brave Love Song~” MUSIC VIDEO

One of Mr.Children’s signature songs, it features an upbeat, breezy rock sound sprinkled throughout with homages to Elvis Costello, whom Kazutoshi Sakurai greatly admires.

The lyrics, which liken the push-and-pull and frustration of romance to a seesaw’s sway, probe human nature while retaining a touch of comedy, and just listening to it naturally lifts your spirits.

Released in August 1995, it achieved an astonishing total sales figure of 1.812 million copies despite having no tie-in.

It is also known that the proceeds from this single were donated as relief funds for the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake.