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".

CRASH!
THE ALFEE Lyrics

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まるでヒューズ切れたように
壁に拳叩きつけた
Hysterical telephone call
鳴りやまないのは
辻褄合わない言い訳のせい
手当たり次第
I love you, I need you
その場かぎりの恋愛駆け引き

リスクばかりで破産状態
心の中はEmpty!
だけど涙あふれだし
何故だか淋しくなるのさ
傷つくために出逢うわけじゃない
憂鬱な夜のララバイ
誰よりも愛してるとは
約束なんて出来ないけれど
こんな夜を重ね合うほど
退屈な時間も
スリルに変わるよ
誰もが生きるその証に
心求め合うさ

火傷するなよ楽にやろう
疲れる会話に強制ピリオド
イラつくあいつにケリをつけても
強がる気持ちが虚しい
そして夜が踊りだす
明日なんて気にしないで
今がよけりゃそれだけでいい
眠れない夜のララバイ
誰よりも幸せになる
そんな自信はないけれど
こんな夜は誰でもいい
語り合うほど優しくなれそう
誰よりも愛してるとは
約束なんて出来ないけれど
こんな夜を重ね合うほど
痩せた恋も愛にいつかは変わるよ
午前Ｏ時に出逢った恋は
魔法が解ける朝に消えるのさ
本当の素顔に触れあえずに
右と左に離れてゆくのさ
誰もが生きるその証に
心求め合う
誰もが昨日忘れるため
今日を彷徨う
誰もが生きるその証に
心求め合うさ
Crashing in the night!
Under a magic spell!
Crashing in the night!
Under a magic spell!
Crashing in the night!
Under a magic spell!
Crashing in the night!

Under a magic spell!
Crashing in the night!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of THE ALFEE's song "CRASH!" express a sense of frustration and confusion in a tumultuous relationship. The opening lines "Like a blown fuse, I slammed my fist against the wall" symbolizes the singer's pent-up anger and desperation. The constant ringing of the phone represents the never-ending cycle of arguments and excuses that don't make any sense. The lyrics suggest that the relationship is based on temporary love games and risky behavior, leading the singer to a state of emotional bankruptcy. They feel empty inside, but their tears overflow, and they can't help but feel lonely. The song acknowledges the paradoxical nature of seeking out relationships that hurt us, and it becomes a melancholic lullaby for those depressive nights.

Despite the inability to make promises of everlasting love, the song emphasizes the potential for change and growth within relationships. The lyrics suggest that as they spend more time together, even the boring moments can turn into thrilling ones. It implies that everyone seeks connection and validation from others, and it becomes an essential testament to our humanity. The song urges not to worry about the future and suggests that as long as the present moment is good, it's enough. The lyrics highlight the uncertain nature of relationships, but also the potential for tenderness and understanding that arises as people share their stories and experiences.

Line by Line Meaning

まるでヒューズ切れたように
Like a blown fuse

壁に拳叩きつけた
Pounding fists against the wall

Hysterical telephone call
Endless phone calls in hysteria

鳴りやまないのは辻褄合わない言い訳のせい
Never-ending because of mismatched excuses

手当たり次第
Haphazardly

I love you, I need you
I only love you for the moment

その場かぎりの恋愛駆け引き
Temporary love tactics

リスクばかりで破産状態
Constantly risking bankruptcy

心の中はEmpty!
Inside my heart is empty

だけど涙あふれだし
But the tears overflow

何故だか淋しくなるのさ
Somehow it becomes lonely

傷つくために出逢うわけじゃない
I didn't meet you to get hurt

憂鬱な夜のララバイ
A melancholic lullaby of the night

誰よりも愛してるとは約束なんて出来ないけれど
I can't promise to love you more than anyone else

こんな夜を重ね合うほど退屈な時間もスリルに変わるよ
As we spend these nights together, even boring times turn into thrills

誰もが生きるその証に心求め合うさ
As proof that everyone is alive, hearts seek each other

火傷するなよ楽にやろう
Don't burn yourself, let's do it gently

疲れる会話に強制ピリオド
A forced period in exhausting conversations

イラつくあいつにケリをつけても強がる気持ちが虚しい
Even if I settle things with that annoying person, the feeling of pretending is empty

そして夜が踊りだす
And then the night starts dancing

明日なんて気にしないで
Don't worry about tomorrow

今がよけりゃそれだけでいい
If the present is good, that's enough

眠れない夜のララバイ
A sleepless night's lullaby

誰よりも幸せになるそんな自信はないけれど
I don't have the confidence to become happier than anyone else

こんな夜は誰でもいい語り合うほど優しくなれそう
Anyone is fine on nights like this, we can become kinder as we talk

痩せた恋も愛にいつかは変わるよ
Even a weak love will eventually turn into love

午前Ｏ時に出逢った恋は魔法が解ける朝に消えるのさ
A love that started at midnight will disappear with the morning that breaks the spell

本当の素顔に触れあえずに右と左に離れてゆくのさ
Without touching each other's true faces, we drift apart

誰もが生きるその証に心求め合う
As proof that everyone is alive, hearts seek each other

誰もが昨日忘れるため今日を彷徨う
Everyone wanders through today to forget yesterday

誰もが生きるその証に心求め合うさ
As proof that everyone is alive, hearts seek each other