They released their debut single on August 25, 1974. In 2003, HMV Records Japan rated them #92 in their "Top 100 Japanese pops Artists".
19
THE ALFEE Lyrics
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君が車で連れ去られた
見知らぬ奴の助手席で
微笑む瞳 突き刺さる
First love 初めての恋に裏切られた
Heart break すべてが信じられなくなった
Back street 傷ついた 18の夏
High school 大人達の
アドバイスはいつだって
"夢あきらめろ" と耳元で
呪文のように繰り返す
Crazy night やり場のない怒り感じても
No where 拳を何処にもぶつけられない
School days 虚しくて ため息ばかり
Everybody's got a pain
孤独な夜の teenager
Everybody's got a pain
もう一度 何かを信じたい
You are just 19 乗り遅れるな
Main street に飛び出せ
心ふさぎ込むその前に
時間を戻せないなら
未来を変えるしかないのさ
Some day きっといつか君も掴めるさ
My truth 本気で抱きしめられる夢が
You are just 19 戻れない
Everybody's got a pain
ひとりぼっちの teenager
Everybody's got a pain
もう一度 何かを信じたい
さあ壁 乗り越えろ
You are just 19 まだ君は
時代に間に合うはずさ
その手で明日へのライセンス
掴み取るのさ
Everybody's got a pain
孤独な夜の teenager
さあ立ち上がれ！ すべてをあきらめる前に
Everybody's got a pain
ひとりぼっちの teenager
Everybody's got a pain
もう一度 愛を信じるのさ
You are just 19 乗り遅れるな
The song "19" by THE ALFEE tells the story of a young person who is dealing with the struggles and pain of growing up. The first verse depicts the moment when the singer's first love was taken away, leaving them feeling betrayed and heartbroken. The experience left them feeling lost and confused, wandering the backstreets of their city with a heavy heart.
The second verse explores the pressure that the singer faces from adults who tell them to give up on their dreams. The lyrics suggest that the adults don't understand the turmoil and pain that the singer is feeling. The chorus repeats that everyone experiences pain and struggles in their teenage years, but encourages the singer to hold on to their dreams and not give up.
The final verse is a message of hope, encouraging the singer to believe that they can change their future and achieve their dreams. The lyrics suggest that the singer still has time to make a difference, despite the challenges they face. The song ends with a call to action, encouraging the singer to stand up and fight for their future before giving up.
Overall, "19" is a powerful and relatable song that captures the challenges faced by young people as they navigate their way through life.
Line by Line Meaning
土砂降りの街角で
It was pouring down rains at the street corner.
君が車で連れ去られた
You were taken away in a car.
見知らぬ奴の助手席で
You were in the passenger seat of a stranger's car.
微笑む瞳 突き刺さる
Your smiling eyes pierced through me.
First love 初めての恋に裏切られた
I was betrayed by my first love.
Heart break すべてが信じられなくなった
My heart was broken, and I couldn't believe anything.
Back street 傷ついた 18の夏
I was hurt during the summer of my 18th year at a backstreet.
High school 大人達の
During high school, adults always
アドバイスはいつだって
gave advice
"夢あきらめろ" と耳元で
"Give up your dreams," they whispered into my ear.
呪文のように繰り返す
They repeated it like a spell.
Crazy night やり場のない怒り感じても
Even when feeling rage with nowhere to let it out on a crazy night
No where 拳を何処にもぶつけられない
I couldn't punch anywhere.
School days 虚しくて ため息ばかり
During school days, I was so empty that all I could manage were hopeless sighs.
Everybody's got a pain
Everybody has some kind of pain.
孤独な夜の teenager
A teenager feeling lonely at night.
もう一度 何かを信じたい
I want to believe in something once again.
You are just 19 乗り遅れるな
You're still only 19, don't miss your chance.
Main street に飛び出せ
Go out onto the main street.
心ふさぎ込むその前に
Before you shut down your heart
時間を戻せないなら
if you can't turn back time
未来を変えるしかないのさ
you have to change your future.
Some day きっといつか君も掴めるさ
Someday, I'm sure you can grab it too.
My truth 本気で抱きしめられる夢が
My truth is a dream I can hold onto with the utmost sincerity.
You are just 19 戻れない
You're still only 19, and you can't go back.
さあ壁 乗り越えろ
Come on, overcome that wall.
まだ君は 時代に間に合うはずさ
You still have a chance to catch up with the times.
その手で明日へのライセンス
With your own hands, obtain the license to your tomorrow.
掴み取るのさ
Seize it.
さあ立ち上がれ！ すべてをあきらめる前に
Come on, stand up! Before giving up on everything.
ひとりぼっちの teenager
A teenager feeling alone.
もう一度 愛を信じるのさ
I believe in love once again.
乗り遅れるな
Don't miss it.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Toshihiko Takamizawa
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-zc9lg6rw8x
19歳の今この曲に出会った
つらい浪人生活を乗り越えれる気がする
ALFEE大好きです！
@miyakoflhr
｢時間を戻せないなら未来を変えるしかないのさ｣これに支えられて今の自分があります
@ktd2015
坂崎さんのメインボーカル素敵すぎます💖💖💖
出逢えたことに感謝です✨✨✨
ありがとうございます🙏
@Firefox99_kyoto
母が精神的にかなり荒れてて、1番辛くて孤独だった時期に支えてくれた曲でした。
@somebdy19
学生バンドで試奏したことがあるけどこんなに厚い音は出なかった。あらためて全員の能力が高い。
@user-hl4yg9ho9p
このころぼくは19歳で孤独な夜を過ごしていました 。この曲で癒されていました
@sbjdfjidi
この曲すきです！
@user-hz3rk1vh7u
最近坂崎さんボーカル曲にはまりまくってます。
@nakamyhiroki
俺がアルフィーを好きになった曲！！
継続は力なり！今も現役でありがとう！！
@user-takako344
ALFEEの皆さんは「デビュー」して「42年」になりますよ。「シングル」が「50作連続ベスト10入り」していますよ。