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

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Mr.Children “365 Days” Mr.Children TOUR POPSAURUS 2012

If you need the courage to tell someone special that you love them, try listening to this classic ballad that resonates deep in the heart.

It’s a work by Mr.Children, the rock band behind many timeless hits, and it’s included on their 2010 album SENSE.

It was featured for a long time in commercials for NTT East/West and NTT Docomo, so many of you will likely recognize it.

The song delicately portrays how feelings for someone accumulate in the flow of everyday life, and how the world seems to shine simply because that person exists.

It’s a gem of a love song that I recommend to anyone in love, as a catalyst for finally putting long-held feelings into words.

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Mr.Children “Theory of Evolution” from Stadium Tour 2015 Incomplete

This celebrated song by Mr.Children was included on the album “REFLECTION” in June 2015 and became well-loved as the theme for NTV’s “NEWS ZERO.” Written by Kazutoshi Sakurai, the piece centers on wishes passed down across generations and gentle hope, tenderly enveloping hearts weary from everyday reality.

While grounded in a comfortable band sound, it’s marked by a warm, memorable melody and a quiet strength that gives you a reassuring push forward.

Selected for their 2022 best-of collection, the track has moved many in live performances as well.

When you feel anxious about the future or want to lift your gaze and start walking ahead, this song will surely give you courage.

Be sure to listen closely.

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Mr.Children「himawari」Music Video

This is the single that served as the theme song for the film “I Want to Eat Your Pancreas.” It’s a song whose emotional sound and melody are deeply moving, but the lyrics evoke a sorrowful farewell.

In a setup that aligns with the film’s story, words that suggest “bereavement” appear repeatedly.

It’s also a rare song for Mr.Children in that it depicts the setting quite explicitly.

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Mr.Children “Footsteps” Live from TOUR 2015 REFLECTION

This single, released in 2014, is a song of determination for Mr.Children.

It marks a milestone as their first release after parting ways with their former music agency and producer Takeshi Kobayashi, with whom they had worked hand in hand since their debut.

It’s a powerful declaration that they will move forward on their own, and it captures the true, unadorned essence of Mr.Children.

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Mr.Children Tour 2024 “miss you” Arena Tour — Opening 12-minute footage from ‘miss you LIVE’

This is a track included as the first song on their 21st original album, “miss you,” released in October 2023.

Stripped of glittering ornamentation, the sound—driven by the timbre of an acoustic guitar and the band’s breathing—creates a tension that tightens your chest every time you listen.

The repeated title phrase doesn’t come across as a sweet whisper; instead, it resonates like a heartfelt question to oneself, continuing to move forward despite doubt and regret.

Although it isn’t tied to any specific TV drama or commercial, it’s deeply loved among fans as a key work that symbolizes the album’s worldview.

I recommend listening alone on a quiet night with headphones, savoring every word of the lyrics.

The raw words spun by Kazutoshi Sakurai are sure to gently accompany the anxieties and loneliness that lie deep in your heart.

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Mr.Children “Hibiki” Music Video

A hidden gem by Mr.Children whose acoustic warmth seeps into the heart.

This song, which celebrates the happiness found in everyday scenes, is captivating for its simple band sound stripped of flashy ornamentation.

The imagery drawn by Kazutoshi Sakurai—like a voice resonating from behind—carries a realism that feels close to the listener’s daily life.

Released to the world in November 2006 as the B-side to the single “Shirushi,” it quietly gained support among fans even as the title track became a hit as the theme song for the NTV drama “14-year-old Mother.” Later included on the album “B-SIDE” and even given a music video, it possesses a presence that far exceeds that of a mere B-side.

When you want to savor the preciousness of peaceful days, give it a listen.

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Mr.Children “Hallucination” from ‘miss you LIVE’

Among the tracks on Mr.Children’s album REFLECTION, this is the one I most highly recommend as a masterpiece that captures the band’s overwhelming sense of speed and raw energy.

Released in June 2015, REFLECTION places this song near the end, making it a kind of emblem for the larger project that tied together the film documenting the production process and the accompanying live performances.

From the very first bars, the powerful drums and piano seem to awaken a stirring impulse within the listener.

The lyrics depict a determination to keep knocking on the door of an unseen future, reflecting the band’s ever-renewing spirit itself.

It’s a song I especially want those who, even without logic or certainty, choose to trust their inner voice and move forward to hear.