1) Fun Fun is an Italo Disco act, consisting of several female vocalists li… Read Full Bio ↴1) Fun Fun is an Italo Disco act, consisting of several female vocalists like Francesca Merola, Roberta Servelli, Ivana Spagna, Antonella Pepe and Angela Parisi.
The project was arranged and produced by Alvaro Ugolini and Dario Raimondi.
Fun Fun recorded hits like "Happy Station", "Colour My Love", "Baila Bolero", "Living In Japan", "Give Me All Your Love" and "I Needin' You".
Albums: "Have Fun!", "Double Fun", and "The Best Of".

2) Fun Fun is an alternative rock band from Derby, UK. (Correct stage name FUNfun).

Living in Japan
Fun Fun Lyrics

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Life is special, love is fun
in the land of the rising sun
a magic fire, will burn
a new desire, when the day is done
(Is done, is done, is done, is done)

Listen to me, baby
your life is wonderland

you'll fall a love, I'm so sure
Living in Japan
Living in Japan

Miji, shake up, almost ice
and I can't get you, I've got no love
my heart is burning, and then, my heart is turning
I come back again
(Again, again, again, again)

Listen to me, baby
your life is wonderland
you'll find a love, I'm so sure
Living in Japan
Living in Japan

Living in Japan, Living, Living
Living in Japan

Overall Meaning

The song "Living in Japan" sung by Fun Fun talks about the joys of living in Japan. The first two lines of the song establish that life is special and love is fun in the land of the rising sun, which is Japan. The imagery is a reference to the country's flag, where the sun is portrayed as rising. The next few lines remind the listener of the magic of Japan, a place where a new desire can be ignited, and how it is possible to fall in love in such an exciting place.

The song then becomes a plea from the singer trying to woo a potential lover. Despite the language barrier, the singer knows that the person would enjoy living in Japan and finds that their life would be like a wonderland. However, for a moment, the singer expresses sadness because they can't seem to find love in Japan, but their heart is still burning with desire regardless. The song ends with a chant-like repetition of the words "living in Japan," emphasizing that Japan is the best place to live.

Overall, the song conveys the allure of Japan to outsiders as a place of wonder and fun, with a touch of romanticism. It also highlights the difficulty of finding love in a foreign country and how that can weigh on one's emotions.

Line by Line Meaning

Life is special, love is fun
Living in Japan makes life very special and love very enjoyable

in the land of the rising sun
This is a reference to Japan's nickname, which comes from the fact that it is known as the 'land of the rising sun' due to its location in the eastern hemisphere

a magic fire, will burn
Japan's alluring culture, traditions and lifestyle is very enchanting and captivating

a new desire, when the day is done
At the end of each day you will feel inspired and motivated to explore more and make more memories

Listen to me, baby
The artist is addressing his audience with absolute focus and importance placed on his message

your life is wonderland
This line refers to just how remarkable and exciting life in Japan can be

you'll fall in love, I'm so sure
It’s impossible not to fall in love with the country and its people

Living in Japan
The concise and punctuated repetition of this company, serves to emphasize the title and the key thematic idea of the song

Miji, shake up, almost ice
This line seems to make no sense and might just be random, however, it could indicate the cultural shock one feels when encountering new things in Japan

and I can't get you, I've got no love
Being in such an extraordinary place without someone special to share the experience with can be very disheartening

my heart is burning, and then, my heart is turning
At first one is filled with excitement, but feeling change over time and the experience becomes more nuanced

I come back again
Despite any struggles, the artist knows they will be keen to return and experience Japan again in the future

Living in Japan
The repetition of this final company furthers the emphasis on the main theme of the song

Writer(s): Giorgio Spagna, Ivana Spagna, Alfredo Pignagnoli

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