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".

悲しみをぶっとばせ
THE ALFEE Lyrics

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あいつの想い出に頬杖をついて
涙の河わたれずに悩む君
メイク・アップ・シャドー素顔でも天使のかがやきさ
100万ドルの微笑みとり戻せ

Baby blue ためらわずに抱きしめて
愛だけは自由さ
It's all right 想い出にこだわらずに

もう振り向かないで

Baby don't let it bring you down
悲しみをぶっとばして
Baby don't let it bring you down
心のままに I love you

恋は燃えるリズムさ狂う時もあるさ
サビついたハートなら捨てちまえ
ビートを感じたら思いきり叫べ
しなやかな愛で夢をつかもう

Baby blue あいつの為に別れよう
I-I-I-I'll be on your side いつも
It's alright 想い出にはすがらずに
もう振り向かないで

Baby, don't let it bring you down
悲しみをぶっとばして
Baby, don't let it bring you down
心のままに I love you

Baby, don't let it bring you down
悲しみをぶっとばして

Baby, don't let it bring you down
心のままに I love you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of THE ALFEE's song 悲しみをぶっとばせ (Blast Away the Sadness) talk about overcoming heartbreak and moving forward with love and strength. The singer is depicted as being lost in thoughts of a past love, feeling troubled and unable to hold back tears. Despite the pain, there is a sense of resilience and determination to break free from the memories that hold them back.

The chorus emphasizes the need to break free from the sadness and not let it bring you down. The imagery of a "Baby blue" love that should be embraced without hesitation, and the idea that love is the ultimate form of freedom, suggests a message of hope and optimism in the face of heartache. The lyrics encourage the listener to focus on the present moment and the love that still exists, rather than dwelling on the past.

The song acknowledges that love can be intense and tumultuous, with its own fiery rhythm and chaotic moments. The advice to let go of a "sabi tsuita heart" (a heart that has rusted or grown dull) and to embrace a flexible and resilient love that allows dreams to be pursued, speaks to the theme of growth and transformation in the face of heartbreak.

Ultimately, the lyrics convey a message of empowerment and self-love, urging the listener to let go of past pains, embrace their true feelings, and move forward with love and strength. The repetition of the refrain "Baby, don't let it bring you down, 悲しみをぶっとばして" reinforces the idea of breaking free from sadness and choosing love and happiness in every moment.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Toshihiko Takamizawa

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