They released their debut single on August 25, 1974. In 2003, HMV Records Japan rated them #92 in their "Top 100 Japanese pops Artists".
Destruction
THE ALFEE Lyrics
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憂鬱な雲が心を覆ってる
群れた人の波に溺れ
明日が無性に不安になってる
どうして I'm crying...
涙が訳もまく溢れて来るのか
このまま I'm falling
深い闇の底に落ちてしまうその前に
現実の璧 変革への Customize
未来のすべてを
変えてしまえ!解放への Catharsis
Destruction!幻惑のHard Core Days
言葉を見失う瞬間
臆病な自分が目覚めてしまう
自分という存在価値
何もかもが見えなくなってしまう
だから I'm down...
倒れた時あなたの温もりが
欲しくなる
だけど I want you
素直に言えないまま
時間だけが過ぎてく
叩き壊したい!
激しく揺れる妄想の Revolution
あなたのすべて
壊してしまえ!解放への Catharsis
Destruction!幻惑のHard Core Days
言葉を交わす事より
触れ合って確かめる愛
さぁその手を差し伸べて
雨上がりに架かる虹のよう
愛に辿り着けない...
せめて自由に夢の中で
心燃やし尽くしたい
叩き壊したい!
現実の璧 変革への Customize
未来のすべてを
変えてしまえ!解放への Catharsis
Destruction!幻惑のHard Core Days
すべてを Zero に戻せ!
Destruction!幻惑のHard Core Days
Hard Core Days
The lyrics of "Destruction" by THE ALFEE portray a sense of despair and uncertainty that consumes the singer's heart and mind. The song begins with a description of a mundane day ending, where the melancholic clouds cover the singer's heart. The drowning waves of people and the fear of an unknown tomorrow intensify their anxiety. They wonder why they are crying and why their tears overflow without reason. They feel like they are falling into the depths of darkness, and before that happens, they want to destroy and break free from the suffocating reality they are experiencing.
The lyrics express a desire for a transformative change, a customization towards a new beginning. The singer believes that by destroying the existing constraints and limitations, they can create a cathartic release and shape the future according to their own will. The hard-hitting, hypnotic days of destruction become a metaphor for the intense struggle and the need for a revolution within their imagination. Yet, they also struggle with their own insecurities and the fear of losing their sense of self-worth and purpose in this chaos. They yearn for warmth and comfort, but are unable to express their feelings honestly, as time passes by.
Furthermore, the lyrics emphasize the importance of physical touch and emotional connection rather than mere exchange of words. Love is presented as something that should be felt and confirmed through intimacy. The request to extend a hand like a rainbow after the rain implies an invitation to overcome the inability to reach love, at least within dreams, and ignite their heart with passion.
Overall, "Destruction" delves into themes of frustration, self-doubt, the longing for change, and the struggle to express oneself amidst a chaotic reality. It captures the human desire to break free from constraints, embrace catharsis, and find solace in love and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
今日が終わる何気なく
Casually, today comes to an end
憂鬱な雲が心を覆ってる
Melancholic clouds cover my heart
群れた人の波に溺れ
I am drowning in the crowd of people
明日が無性に不安になってる
Tomorrow becomes unbearably anxious
どうして I'm crying...
Why am I crying...
涙が訳もまく溢れて来るのか
Why do tears overflow without reason?
このまま I'm falling
Just like this, I'm falling
深い闇の底に落ちてしまうその前に
Before falling into the depths of darkness
叩き壊したい!
I want to shatter it!
現実の璧 変革への Customize
Customize the gem of reality for transformation
未来のすべてを
Change everything of the future
変えてしまえ!解放への Catharsis
Alter it all! The catharsis of liberation
Destruction!幻惑のHard Core Days
Destruction! Enchanting Hard Core Days
言葉を見失う瞬間
In the moment of losing sight of words
臆病な自分が目覚めてしまう
My cowardly self awakens
自分という存在価値
The value of my own existence
何もかもが見えなくなってしまう
Everything disappears from sight
だから I'm down...
That's why I'm down...
倒れた時あなたの温もりが
When I collapse, I long for your warmth
欲しくなる
Desire fills me
だけど I want you
But I want you
素直に言えないまま
Unable to say honestly
時間だけが過ぎてく
Only time passes by
叩き壊したい!
I want to shatter it!
激しく揺れる妄想の Revolution
The revolution of intense shaken delusions
あなたのすべて
Your entirety
壊してしまえ!解放への Catharsis
Shatter it all! The catharsis of liberation
Destruction!幻惑のHard Core Days
Destruction! Enchanting Hard Core Days
言葉を交わす事より
Rather than exchanging words
触れ合って確かめる愛
Love that is confirmed through touch
さぁその手を差し伸べて
Now, reach out your hand
雨上がりに架かる虹のよう
Like a rainbow hanging after the rain
愛に辿り着けない...
Unable to reach love...
せめて自由に夢の中で
At least, freely within the dream
心燃やし尽くしたい
I want to completely burn my heart
叩き壊したい!
I want to shatter it!
現実の璧 変革への Customize
Customize the gem of reality for transformation
未来のすべてを
Change everything of the future
変えてしまえ!解放への Catharsis
Alter it all! The catharsis of liberation
Destruction!幻惑のHard Core Days
Destruction! Enchanting Hard Core Days
すべてを Zero に戻せ!
Return everything to zero!
Destruction!幻惑のHard Core Days
Destruction! Enchanting Hard Core Days
Hard Core Days
Hard Core Days
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: 俊彦 高見沢
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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高見沢さんが「フューチャー」と言っている映像があったということでAUBE2000のDVDを観返してみました♪(^^)
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