Sandeman has since disowned her '80s act and returned to her musical beginnings in her native Scotland as a folk singer, performing and recording interpretations of Scottish folk songs with the Scottish Fiddle Orchestra. Aneka's career enjoyed a modest resuscitation as a result of "Japanese Boy" being featured on the soundtrack of the 2002 video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City.
Japanese Boy
Aneka Lyrics
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Oh oh, oh oh
Now I find I'm sitting here on my own
Oh oh, oh oh
Was it something I've said or done
That made him pack his bags up and run
Could it be another he's found
Mister can you tell me where my love has gone
He's a Japanese boy
I woke up one morning and my love was gone
Oh, my Japanese boy
Ooh, I miss my Japanese boy
People ask about him every day
Oh oh, oh oh
Don't know what to tell them, what can I say
Oh oh, oh oh
If only he would write me or call
A word of explanation, that's all
It would stop me climbing the wall
It's breaking up the happy home
Mister can you tell me where my love has gone
He's a Japanese boy
I woke up one morning and my love was gone
Oh, my Japanese boy
Ooh, I miss my Japanese boy
Was it something I've said or done
That made him pack his bags up and run
Could it be another he's found
It's breaking up the happy home
Mister can you tell me where my love has gone
He's a Japanese boy
I woke up one morning and my love was gone
Oh, my Japanese boy
Ooh, I miss my Japanese boy
Mister can you tell me where my love has gone
He's a Japanese boy
I woke up one morning and my love was gone
Oh, my Japanese boy
Ooh, I miss my Japanese boy
The lyrics to Aneka's song Japanese Boy are a lament from a woman whose lover has left her. The song suggests that the singer's lover may have been unfaithful, as she wonders if he has found another woman. The chorus emphasizes her desire to know where he has gone, calling out to a "Mister" for answers. The repetition of the phrase "He's a Japanese boy" suggests that cultural differences may have played a role in their relationship and its eventual demise.
The lyrics also address the singer's confusion and frustration over her lover's departure. She wonders if she did something wrong or if she can do anything to bring him back. The repetition of the line "Was it something I've said or done" highlights her feelings of guilt and regret. Throughout the song, the singer's longing for her lost love is palpable, with the lines "It's breaking up the happy home" and "Ooh, I miss my Japanese boy" underscoring her pain.
Line by Line Meaning
He said that he loved me, never would go
My partner told me that he loved me and would never leave.
Now I find I'm sitting here on my own
But now I'm sitting alone without him.
Was it something I've said or done
I am wondering if something I did or said was the reason he left.
That made him pack his bags up and run
Maybe my actions made him decide to leave me.
Could it be another he's found
It is possible he found someone else.
It's breaking up the happy home
This sudden departure is causing tension in our once happy household.
Mister can you tell me where my love has gone
I am hoping someone can help me locate my missing partner.
He's a Japanese boy
He is a Japanese man.
I woke up one morning and my love was gone
My partner vanished without a trace from our home one day.
Oh, my Japanese boy
I am grieving the loss of my Japanese partner.
Ooh, I miss my Japanese boy
I am deeply saddened by his absence and miss him greatly.
People ask about him every day
People are constantly inquiring about his whereabouts.
Don't know what to tell them, what can I say
I have no answers to give them and don't know what to say.
If only he would write me or call
I wish he would contact me.
A word of explanation, that's all
I just want him to explain why he left.
It would stop me climbing the wall
His explanation would help ease my anxiety and frustration.
Mister can you tell me where my love has gone
Once again, I am asking for help locating my partner.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Robert Raymond Heatlie
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@blue_kitten33
He said that he loved me, never would go
Ahaaaa ahaaaa
Now I find I'm sitting here on my own
Ahaaaa ahaaaa
Was it something I've said or done
That made him pack his bags up and run?
Could it be another he's found?
It's breaking up the happy home.
Mister can you tell me where my love has gone?
He's a Japanese boy.
I woke up one morning and my love was gone
Oh, my Japanese boy, ooh
I miss my Japanese boy.
Aha aha aha aha aha aha aha aha aaaaaaa
People ask about him every day
Oh oh, oh oh.
Don't know what to tell them what can I say?
Oh oh, oh oh.
If only he would write me or call
A word of explanation, that's all.
It would stop me climbing the wall.
It's breaking up the happy home.
Mister can you tell me where my love has gone?
He's a Japanese boy.
I woke up one morning and my love was gone
Oh, my Japanese boy, ooh
I miss my Japanese boy.
Uhu uhu uhu uhu uhu uhuuuuuuuu
Uhu uhu uhu huuuu
Was it something I've said or done
That made him pack his bags up and run?
Could it be another he's found?
It's breaking up the happy home.
Mister can you tell me where my love has gone?
He's a Japanese boy.
I woke up one mornig in my love was gone, oh my japanes boy
Uhu uhu uhu uhu uhu uhuuuuuuuu
Uhu uhu uhu huuuuu
@alessandrocenci2874
Still a lovely tune indeed, right now in 2024.
@MrAhmes2001
Vice City is the only reason why I know this song... Thank you
@komix1873
gta always had the best music in all genres...this song is on fire , everytime i drive through the streets of vice city and that song is playin i dont leave the car 4 sure...so nostalgic
@user-bg9me1lm4d
me too
@xzxxx-km4vy
@@komix1873 Gta 4 no doubt has the music radios of the entire franchise. GTA 5 dropped the ball and 6 will be worse. But that's because of the modern age music...
@fuckbillieellishohyeahyeah1972
@@xzxxx-km4vyGTA 6 might have a whole radio station just full of 80s music to pay tribute to Vice City. I hope 😪
@nedson6503
I'm actually just looking at what was removed from the "definitive" edition.
@Atlan83
What a banger. Heard it the first time when I played GTA Vice City while I was probably twelve or something. Now, 23 years later and being a dad, it still rocks.
@NvFongyy
Me too brother, me too :')
@jarlboof
Gta vc wasnt out 23 years ago.