This is one of the most commonly tagged stylizations of BOØWY (other being … Read Full Bio ↴This is one of the most commonly tagged stylizations of BOØWY (other being BOØWY (the proper), BOφWY and BOOWY), ボウイ , pron: bóui, the name of a famous Japanese rock band , formed in Takasaki, Gunma, Japan in 1981.
Band consists of 氷室京介 (vocals), 布袋寅泰 (guitar), 松井常松 (bass) and 高橋まこと (drums).
They are a rock band that reached legendary status in Japan during the 80s. Their style of play varied from punk to pop rock and they had fans of all ages. The 90s band movement was credited to Boøwy as they popularized the formation of musical groups, which caused musical instrument sales to hit an all-time high during the 90s and the record companies signed and debuted 80 bands during the 90s in hopes of finding a new Boøwy.
The group disbanded in 1988.

Members:
氷室京介 (vocals)
布袋寅泰 (guitar)
松井常松 (bass)
高橋まこと (drums)
Former Members:
深沢 (saxophone) 1980-1982
諸星アツシ (guitar)1980-1982
木村マモル (drums)1980-1981

Only You
BOøWY Lyrics

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いつも愛はすり抜けたけれど
傷つく事におびえないで
今の俺を信じて
I want you, I want you 幸せにしたい

寒い夜には抱きしめるから
オマエはいつも笑ってくれ
俺の横の寝顔を

I want you, I want you 守ってあげたい

夜の街が silence 二人を包んで (under the moon light)
昨日までの so long 苦い泪を忘れられるネ

Only you そのままで
Only you かざらないで
Only you たった一度
Only you オマエだけに

争う日々に汚れてしまった
過ぎた昨日におびえないで
俺の胸の泪を
I want you, I want you ピリオドにかえて

夜の街が silence 二人を包んで (under the moon light)
明日からを so long よりそう様に生きていけるネ

Only you そのままで
Only you かざらないで
Only you たった一度
Only you オマエだけに

夜の街が silence 二人を包んで (under the moon light)
明日からを so long よりそう様に生きていけるネ

Only you そのままで
Only you かざらないで
Only you たった一度
Only you オマエだけに

Only, only, only, only, only
Only, only, only, only, only

Only, only, only, only, only
Only, only, only, only, only

Overall Meaning

The song starts by acknowledging the singer's failed relationships - how love always seems to slip away from them. However, they don't fear getting hurt anymore and they ask their current partner to trust in them. They express their desire to make their current partner happy and reassure them that they will hold them on cold nights, and make them smile always. They also expressed their wish to protect their peace and how they want to be there for their partner, guarding them as they sleep beside them.

The chorus - "Only You" - repeats four times in the song, each time emphasizing the depth of their love and desire to keep their partner close. The second verse speaks about how the days of struggle can weigh them down, but they will refuse to live in fear of yesterday. They want to change their tears into periods in trying times and live a more hopeful life with their partner. They suggest that they will be able to move forward because their partner has brought light back into their life in a way that nobody else could.

The bridge of the song ties everything together, as the night's silence wraps around them like a comforting blanket. They managed to forget the bitter tears of the past and, with their partner, face a brighter future together. They sing and repeat the chorus again and again, declaring their love and commitment to their partner.

Line by Line Meaning

いつも愛はすり抜けたけれど
Although love always slips through my grasp,

傷つく事におびえないで
I won't be afraid of getting hurt,

今の俺を信じて
Because I believe in who I am now,

I want you, I want you 幸せにしたい
I want you, I want you, I want to make you happy.

寒い夜には抱きしめるから
On cold nights, I will hold you tight,

オマエはいつも笑ってくれ
And you always smile for me.

俺の横の寝顔を
You watch over me while I'm asleep,

I want you, I want you 守ってあげたい
I want you, I want you, I want to protect you.

夜の街が silence 二人を包んで (under the moon light)
The silent night city envelops us (under the moonlight),

昨日までの so long 苦い泪を忘れられるネ
Saying goodbye to the bitter tears of yesterday,

Only you そのままで
Only you, just the way you are,