After the collapse of the economic bubble, the country entered a deep and prolonged recession.
People were living with uncertainty, walking through a time filled with anxiety, yet still searching for hope somewhere beyond the darkness.

The song expresses both the quiet strength to keep moving forward and the fragile vulnerability people felt during that era.

Although it was already popular when it was released, the song continued to sell steadily and became a long-lasting hit that remained loved for years.

With its title reflecting the spirit of the times and its powerful musical atmosphere, “Tomorrow never knows” can truly be considered one of the great classics of Japanese pop music.

Although the era is often remembered for the prominence of female vocalists, many male singers played a crucial role in supporting and deepening the musical landscape of the time.

If female singers were the brilliant flowers that bloomed brightly in the spotlight, male singers were like the calm surface of the water beneath them—quietly sustaining the atmosphere of the era.

Toward the late 1990s, the popularity of the visual kei movement began to reshape the scene, and the styles of male artists started to diversify.

Some delivered powerful rock, others brought irresistibly bright pop, while many expressed raw emotion through deeply moving ballads.

Together, they created a wide range of unforgettable songs that still resonate with listeners today.