THE ALFEE is a popular Japanese musical group comprised of Masaru Sakurai (… Read Full Bio ↴THE ALFEE is a popular Japanese musical group comprised of Masaru Sakurai (桜井賢 Sakurai Masaru) (voice, bass guitar, born January 20, 1955), Kōnosuke Sakazaki (坂崎幸之助 Sakazaki Kōnosuke) (voice, acoustic guitar, percussion, born April 15, 1954) and Toshihiko Takamizawa (高見沢俊彦 Takamizawa Toshihiko) (voice, electric guitar, born April 17, 1954). The group was formed with four members in 1973 after they met on the campus of Meiji Gakuin University. The fourth member, Yasuo Miyake (三宅康夫 Miyake Yasuo), left the band shortly after it formed (sometime between 1975 and 1979 based on the album covers and information on THE ALFEE's official site).

They released their debut single on August 25, 1974. In 2003, HMV Records Japan rated them #92 in their "Top 100 Japanese pops Artists".

メリーアン
THE ALFEE Lyrics

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夜露にぬれる森を抜けて
白いバルコニーあなたを見た
すがるような瞳と風に揺れる長い髪
ときめく出逢いに胸ははりさけそう
メリーアンメリーアン
メリーアン won't you stay for me
遠くきこえるチャペルの鐘
あなたを奪う夢を見た

輝く少年の日々恋の謎もとけぬまま
つのる想いは激しくかよった道
メリーアンメリーアン
メリーアン won't you stay for me
メリーアンメリーアン
メリーアン won't you stay for me

Oh メリーアン
突然どこへ消えたのか...
嵐の去った真夏の夜
あなたの姿を求め歩く
夢からさめた僕の
胸に残った幻想(まぼろし)
誰もが通りすぎる
道標(みちしるべ)か
メリーアンメリーアン
メリーアン won't you stay for me

メリーアンメリーアン
メリーアン won't you stay for me

Overall Meaning

The song "メリーアン" by THE ALFEE tells the romantic story of a young man who is deeply infatuated by a woman named Mary Ann. The song begins with the man walking through a damp forest on a misty night, as he heads towards a white balcony where he first saw Mary Ann. He describes her as having long hair that sways in the wind and eyes that seem to cling onto him. He is swept away by their meeting, feeling as though his heart is about to burst with excitement.

As the song continues, the man reflects on his memories of Mary Ann, describing his feelings for her as intense and all-consuming. He recalls his youthful days when he was still naive about love, and how his love for her has remained a mystery to him. The ringing bell of a chapel in the distance serves as a reminder of their moments together, and the song ends with the man asking Mary Ann to stay with him.

The lyrics are filled with vivid and romantic imagery that speaks to the heart. The song has become a classic in Japan and has been covered by various artists over the years, cementing its place as a timeless love song.

メリーアンTHE ALFEE Lyrics

メリーアン
THE ALFEE Lyrics