Mariya Takeuchi (竹内まりや, Takeuchi Mariya, born March 20, 1955) is a Japanes… Read Full Bio ↴Mariya Takeuchi (竹内まりや, Takeuchi Mariya, born March 20, 1955) is a Japanese singer-songwriter. She is known for her catchy and upliftingly romantic pop tunes and her unique tender voice. Her career started in the late 70s and she's still going surprisingly strong, especially for her slowed down pace, with her albums still reaching #1. In total she's already sold over 15 million records. She is married to singer-songwriter Tatsuro Yamashita.

恋の嵐
Mariya Takeuchi Lyrics

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Dance dance dance Never stop
Dance dance dance Never stop
ふと触れた指先に心が揺れる夜は
秘め続けた想いさえも隠せなくなる
友達でいたいけど動き出したハートは
もうこのまま止められない罪の始まり
※Dance dance dance
頬を寄せて強く抱いてステップ踏むの

Chance chance chance
まだ今なら帰る場所を選べるわ※
Dance dance dance
Never stop till you say you love me
Dance dance dance
Never stop till you say you love me so
あなたの車に乗り駆け抜ける雨の街
涙色に輝いてるせつないくらい
二人を急かすように降り続く雨の音
誰もいない駐車場で止めたエンジン
Rain rain rain
窓を打ってもっと降って嵐を呼んで
Rain rain rain
恋するほどついてくるの哀しみも
(※くりかえし)
Rain rain rain
窓を打ってもっと降って嵐を呼んで
Rain rain rain
胸の痛み熱いキスで忘れたい
Rain rain rain
Never stop till you kiss me baby
Rain rain rain Never stop

Rain rain rain
Never stop till you kiss me baby

Overall Meaning

The song 恋の嵐 (Koi no Arashi) by Mariya Takeuchi is about the intense, stormy feelings of falling in love. The lyrics tell the story of two people caught in a downpour, dancing together and confessing their love for each other. The singer's heart is racing and she can no longer hide her feelings, even though she wants to remain friends with her partner. The chorus repeats the phrase "Dance dance dance never stop" and "Rain rain rain never stop till you kiss me baby", emphasizing the overwhelming and unstoppable nature of the couple's passion.

The rain is used as a powerful metaphor for the ups and downs of falling in love - it can be beautiful and refreshing, but also tumultuous and painful. The singer wants to forget her heartache with a hot kiss, but also acknowledges the sadness that comes with such intense emotions.

Overall, 恋の嵐 is a catchy, upbeat love song that captures the complex emotions of falling in love. The lyrics are relatable and universal, reminding listeners of their own experiences with the rush of emotions that comes with falling in love.

Line by Line Meaning

Dance dance dance Never stop
Keep dancing and never stop

ふと触れた指先に心が揺れる夜は
On nights when our fingers touch, our hearts begin to sway

秘め続けた想いさえも隠せなくなる
Even the hidden feelings that we’ve kept inside can’t remain hidden any longer

友達でいたいけど動き出したハートは
I want to be your friend, but my heart has already started moving forward

もうこのまま止められない罪の始まり
I can't stop now, it's the beginning of a crime

※Dance dance dance
Keep dancing and never stop

頬を寄せて強く抱いてステップ踏むの
Cheek to cheek, holding you tight, we take the next step in our dance

Chance chance chance
It's our second chance

まだ今なら帰る場所を選べるわ※
We still have time to choose our way home

Dance dance dance
Keep dancing and never stop

Never stop till you say you love me
I won't stop until you confess your love

Dance dance dance
Keep dancing and never stop

Never stop till you say you love me so
I won't stop until you tell me you love me deeply

あなたの車に乗り駆け抜ける雨の街
Riding in your car, racing through the rainy streets

涙色に輝いてるせつないくらい
A color that shines like tears, so painfully beautiful

二人を急かすように降り続く雨の音
The sound of the rain falling fast pushes us forward

誰もいない駐車場で止めたエンジン
The engine stops in an empty parking lot