(中森明菜, Akina Nakamori) is a Japanese pop singer and actress born on 13 July… Read Full Bio ↴(中森明菜, Akina Nakamori) is a Japanese pop singer and actress born on 13 July 1965 in Kiyose, Tokyo, Japan. She was one of the most popular singers in 1980s Japan. Best known for 難破船 (Nanpasen), Nakamori made her debut on May 1, 1982 with the single スローモーション (Slow Motion). One of her best-known performances remains that of Desire where she came out in a white kimono and wig, leaving everyone with a very strong image of her. Her own image was always more mature than that of her companions, and her voice much lower and huskier.

She attempted suicide in July 1989 in her then-boyfriend 近藤真彦 (Masahiko Kondo)'s apartment after discovering that 松田聖子 (Seiko Matsuda), her main competition, and her boyfriend were having an affair together. Afterward, she disappeared from the public eye and is rumored to have spent her days drinking heavily in Hawaii. Her career since her suicide attempt has never regained the popularity she experienced in the early- to mid-1980s. But she kept performing even after 1996. Her performances before Japanese audiences continue to be of high quality. Her 2000, 2002 and 2003 concerts attracted large numbers of fans. She still performs and releases original songs (as of 2005). She is also on the New Year’s TV show Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

APPETITE
中森明菜 Lyrics

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ベッドルームは
ファラオ気取る深紅の海
この部屋の男ったら
キックボクサーでジゴロ
あたしはベンジャミン
インドの葉ぶりがセクシー
バーボンソーダと彼女抱き
もつれ込む

あいつの二酸化炭素が食べられる
荒い息づかい×××!
まわりだした地球儀には楽園の歌
身体は素直に燃えるエナジー
忘れないで
あたしのためにメロディ
強く甘くして
愛してよ
亜熱帯まで眠り誘うほどに
ため息をむさぼりあう
こころ許せるまで
妖しい腰つきになったあたし見て
この部屋南国より味がある
今夜も激しく×××!
別のタイプの宇宙が悲鳴をあげた
身体は意外に燃えるエナジー
名前を呼び間違えてハリケーンが
あたしを揺さぶる
愛してよ
亜熱帯まで眠り誘うほどに
泣き叫ぶ
触れあいにも想い満たされるの

近頃物足りないわ牙もはえたし
身体はいつでも燃えるエナジー
あいつがいとしすぎるの
ジェラシーよ
食べてしまいたい×××!
愛してよ
亜熱帯まで眠り誘うほどに
愛してよ
あたしの肌熱いリラクゼーション
愛してる
もっと近くにいつも感じたいわ
愛してる
強い男あいつあたしのもの
愛してる
もっと近くにいつも感じたいわ
愛してる

強い男あいつあたしのもの
(TE QUIERO SABOREAR)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "APPETITE" by 中森明菜 portray a seductive and passionate atmosphere within a bedroom. The singer describes the room as a deep crimson sea adhering to a Pharaoh-like aesthetic. The man in the room is depicted as both a kickboxer and a gigolo. The singer refers to herself as Benjamin, emphasizing her exotic and sexy allure. She mentions a bourbon soda and being tangled up with someone, implying a physical and intimate connection. The line "あいつの二酸化炭素が食べられる" (Atsui no nisankatanso ga taberareru) translates to "His carbon dioxide can be consumed," symbolizing a consuming desire and strong attraction.

The lyrics continue to describe the energy and passion present between the two individuals in the room. The mention of a globe rotating and a paradise song suggests a feeling of escapism and desire for an ideal world. The singer's body burns with energy, emphasizing the intensity of their connection. The lyrics encourage the listener not to forget the melody created for the singer, asking for strong and sweet love. The phrase "妖しい腰つきになったあたし見て" (Ayashii koshitsuki ni natta atashi mite) translates to "Look at me, I've become bewitching in my hip movements," highlighting the seductive nature of the singer's demeanor.

As the song progresses, there is a sense of longing and craving. The singer mentions feeling unsatisfied and growing fangs. Despite her body's energy, the mention of jealousy suggests a possessive and intense love. The lyrics end with various declarations of love, expressing the desire to be closer to the loved one and an ownership of their strong and powerful persona.

Line by Line Meaning

ベッドルームは
The bedroom is

ファラオ気取る深紅の海
A deep crimson sea with a Pharaoh-like presence

この部屋の男ったら
As for the man in this room

キックボクサーでジゴロ
He's a kickboxer and a gigolo

あたしはベンジャミン
I am Benjamin

インドの葉ぶりがセクシー
Sexy in my Indian attire

バーボンソーダと彼女抱き
Holding a bourbon soda and a girl

もつれ込む
Entangled

あいつの二酸化炭素が食べられる
I can eat his carbon dioxide

荒い息づかい×××!
Rough breathing xxx!

まわりだした地球儀には楽園の歌
The spinning globe sings a song of paradise