They released their debut single on August 25, 1974. In 2003, HMV Records Japan rated them #92 in their "Top 100 Japanese pops Artists".
壁の向こうのFreedom -24th March 1989-
THE ALFEE Lyrics
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手をつないで雨に濡れながら
ふたりだけの bridal ceremony
この国で君と結ばれた
壁の落書きを見つめて
この国の憂鬱を想うとき
大聖堂の鐘 鳴り響く
君への愛を確かめるように
崩れさった幻想のファシズム
壁に遮られた it's only freedom
歴史は今は何も語らない
時は流れても 痛みは消えない
それぞれの心に 人の罪として
ブランデンブルグ・ゲートに
君は何を想う
ふたりは黒い瞳の異邦人
甘いノスタルジアは過去への訣別
優しい kiss は未来への希望
Silent city, west Berlin
誓うよ この愛のすべてを
自由な時代に巡り逢えたふたりに
歴史は今は何も答えない
時は流れても 傷痕は癒えない
それぞれの街の哀しみの記憶として
無名戦士の記念碑に
揺れている蒼い炎は
苦しみなのか それともプライドか
偽りの過ちの memorial
Silent city, west Berlin
崩れさった幻想のファシズム
壁に遮られた it's only freedom
歴史は今は何も語らない
時は流れても 痛みは消えない
それぞれの心に 人の罪として
壁づたいに君と歩いた
手をつないで雨に濡れながら
ふたりだけのbridal ceremony
この街で君と結ばれた
異国の教会での誓い
ふたりだけのウェディング・ベル
赤い海に浮かぶ 自由の島で
Silent city, west Berlin
The lyrics of "壁の向こうのFreedom" by THE ALFEE tell a story of two people walking alongside a wall in the rain, their hands intertwined. They share a private bridal ceremony, symbolizing their commitment to each other within a divided country. As they gaze at the graffiti on the wall, they contemplate the melancholy of their nation. The ringing of the cathedral bells seems to affirm their love for each other, as if seeking confirmation. The song highlights the city of West Berlin, which once stood as a symbol of a fragmented world, with fascism represented by collapsed illusions.
The lyrics emphasize the idea that true freedom is obstructed by the wall, which symbolizes the restrictions imposed by history and the cultural divide. Despite the passage of time, the pain remains unresolved. Each person carries the sins and sorrows of their own heart, which are etched as memories of sadness within their respective cities. The song addresses the unidentified memorial of an unknown soldier, and questions whether the flickering blue flame represents suffering or pride, perhaps hinting at the complex emotions intertwined with the mistakes of the past.
Overall, "壁の向こうのFreedom" reflects on the personal struggles and aspirations of two individuals who have found solace and hope in their love, despite the historical and societal barriers surrounding them.
Line by Line Meaning
壁づたいに君と歩いた
Walking alongside you, following the wall
手をつないで雨に濡れながら
Holding hands, getting wet in the rain
ふたりだけの bridal ceremony
A bridal ceremony just for the two of us
この国で君と結ばれた
Bound with you in this country
壁の落書きを見つめて
Gazing at the graffiti on the wall
この国の憂鬱を想うとき
Thinking of the melancholy of this country
大聖堂の鐘 鳴り響く
The bells of the cathedral ring loudly
君への愛を確かめるように
As if confirming my love for you
Silent city, west Berlin
Silent city, west Berlin
崩れさった幻想のファシズム
The crumbling illusion of fascism
壁に遮られた it's only freedom
Blocked by walls, it's only freedom
歴史は今は何も語らない
History now tells us nothing
時は流れても 痛みは消えない
Even as time passes, the pain doesn't fade
それぞれの心に 人の罪として
In each person's heart, as the sin of humanity
ブランデンブルグ・ゲートに
At the Brandenburg Gate
君は何を想う
What do you think?
ふたりは黒い瞳の異邦人
The two of us, strangers with dark eyes
甘いノスタルジアは過去への訣別
Sweet nostalgia is a farewell to the past
優しい kiss は未来への希望
A gentle kiss is hope for the future
誓うよ この愛のすべてを
I vow, with all my love
自由な時代に巡り逢えたふたりに
To the two who met in a free era
傷痕は癒えない
Scars do not heal
それぞれの街の哀しみの記憶として
As the memories of sorrow in each city
無名戦士の記念碑に
At the memorial for the unknown soldier
揺れている蒼い炎は
The flickering blue flame
苦しみなのか それともプライドか
Is it suffering or pride?
偽りの過ちの memorial
A memorial of false mistakes
壁づたいに君と歩いた
Walking alongside you, following the wall
手をつないで雨に濡れながら
Holding hands, getting wet in the rain
ふたりだけのbridal ceremony
A bridal ceremony just for the two of us
この街で君と結ばれた
Bound with you in this city
異国の教会での誓い
A vow in a foreign church
ふたりだけのウェディング・ベル
Wedding bells just for the two of us
赤い海に浮かぶ 自由の島で
On the island of freedom floating in the red sea
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Toshihiko Takamizawa
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