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".

JOURNEY
THE ALFEE Lyrics

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Midnight Last Train
Midnight Last Train
朝焼けに向かって突っ走る

Run for Daybreak
Run for Dear Life
失うものは何もない

昨日からの手紙破り捨てて
Come on! Go ahead!
Live and Let Die!

迷い断ち切れまだ間に合うさ
Carry out! Shoot Down!
Ride on the Train
追いかけてゆく夢だけは
どこまでもあきらめない

Don't Look Back Again!
振り向かず未来にたどり着きたいよ
Don't Kill Your Time!
傷痕は勇気が過去へ運び去る Last Train, Fast Train

Midnight Last Train
Midnight Last Train
荷物は君への愛だけ

Run for Daybreak
Run for Dear Life
必ず君を迎えに行く

昨日までの自分を捨てて
Come on! Go ahead!
Live and Let Die!

狙い定めてハート撃ち抜け
Carry out! Shoot Down!
Ride on the Train
追いかけてゆく君だけは
どこまでもあきらめない

Don't Look Back Again!
振り向かず未来にたどり着きたいよ
Don't Kill Your Time!
傷痕は勇気が過去へ運び去る Last Train, Fast Train

追いかけてゆく夢だけは
どこまでもあきらめない

Don't Look Back Again!
振り向かず未来にたどり着きたいよ
Don't Kill Your Time!
傷痕は勇気が過去へ運び去る

Don't Look Back Again!
振り向かず未来にたどり着きたいよ

Don't Kill Your Time!
傷痕は勇気が過去へ運び去る Last Train, Fast Train

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Alfee's song JOURNEY are a call to action and a reminder to never give up on one’s dreams. The song talks about taking the midnight last train and running towards daybreak, leaving behind the past and embracing the future. The lyrics encourage the listener to carry out their dreams without hesitation, to shoot down any fear, and to ride on the train towards their goals without looking back. The message of the song is clear: never give up, and never let the scars of the past prevent you from moving forward.

The lyrics are filled with metaphors and symbols of the journey of life. The midnight last train symbolizes the final opportunity to chase one’s dreams, while running towards daybreak represents the hope and possibility of a new day. The idea of not looking back and leaving the past behind is present throughout the lyrics, reminding us to focus on the present and the future. The line “傷痕は勇気が過去へ運び去る” (“The scars are taken away by courage to the past”) represents the idea that the wounds of the past can only be healed through the courage to move forward.

Line by Line Meaning

Midnight Last Train
The journey towards one's dreams has started, even if it is already nighttime and seems difficult to achieve.

Run for Daybreak
Run towards your dreams and goals as if your life depends on it, and never give up.

Run for Dear Life
The pursuit of the dream is so essential, it's like running for dear life.

失うものは何もない
There's nothing to lose in chasing your dreams, so go all out.

昨日からの手紙破り捨てて
Don't dwell on the past, as it's time to move forward and let go of previous words or actions.

Come on! Go ahead!
Encouragement to take the leap and push forward towards your dreams.

Live and Let Die!
Admonishment to let go of the things that hold you back and embrace the unknown future ahead.

迷い断ち切れまだ間に合うさ
It's never too late to pick a path and steer towards your destination, so discard any doubts in your mind.

Carry out! Shoot Down!
Take aim at your goals and work hard to achieve them. Do not allow anything to get in your way.

Ride on the Train
Metaphor for riding the train towards one's goals, staying on track and not getting sidetracked.

追いかけてゆく夢だけはどこまでもあきらめない
The dream is worth pursuing no matter how hard it may be, one should never give up on it.

Don't Look Back Again!
Do not waste time looking back at the past, stay focused on the future and the goals ahead.

振り向かず未来にたどり着きたいよ
Focus on reaching the future without hesitation or looking back, following your dreams all the way.

Don't Kill Your Time!
Time is precious and should not be wasted on things that won't lead to the achievement of one's goals.

傷痕は勇気が過去へ運び去る Last Train, Fast Train
Scars act as reminders of the courage you have to move forward in life. The last train and fast train represent seizing opportunities and pushing towards your aspirations.

荷物は君への愛だけ
One carries only love towards their dream, nothing else is important in the pursuit of it.

必ず君を迎えに行く
Success is ensured, no matter how difficult the journey and how far or long the destination, the dream will be accomplished.

狙い定めてハート撃ち抜け
Aim at your dream and shoot for it with passion in your heart.

追いかけてゆく君だけはどこまでもあきらめない
The only one worth pursuing is yourself and your dreams. Keep persevering and never give up.

Writer(s): 高見沢俊彦, 高見沢　俊彦

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何もかも忘れてハチャメチャ騒ぎたい
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時にはメトロに乗ってメタルを聞いてみよう

　無理に追いかけるほど
　青い鳥は逃げてゆくさ
　海を目指す河のように
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シグナルは青に変わった
今こそ飛び出そう
古い荷物は捨て去って
弾けるように　叫んでみようぜShout！

例えば無謀なダイエット
あっという間にビッグ・リバウンド
やってられないほどツイてない
だからこそ今がチャンス！

　スタイルは千差万別
　自分らしさが大切さ
　姿よりも心の中
　真っ白な程スリムにして
　ネガティヴ・ハート吹き飛ばせ！

あの夏の少年A
初恋の味少女B
あの情熱思い出して
激しく今　叫んでみようぜShout！

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　タカが知れてるリアル・ライフ
　もう少しスローなペースで
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シグナルは青に変わった
今こそ飛び出そう
古い荷物は捨て去って
弾けるように　叫んでみようぜShout！

理由もなく叫び続けろ
明日の自分に向かって
輝きを取り戻そうぜ
あの日の歌　叫んでみようぜShout！
心の底からShout！
未来に向かってShout！
叫んでみようぜShout！

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何もかも忘れてハチャメチャ騒ぎたい
ストレスため込むだけハートは死んで行くさ
時にはメトロに乗ってメタルを聞いてみよう

　無理に追いかけるほど
　青い鳥は逃げて行くさ
　海を目指す河のように
　流れるまま生きて行こう
　デカイ幸せつかもうぜ！

シグナルは青に変わった
今こそ飛び出そう
古い荷物は捨て去って
弾けるように　叫んでみようぜShout!

例えば無謀なダイエット
あっという間にビッグ・リバウンド
やってられないほどツイてない
だからこそ今がチャンス！

　スタイルは千差万別
　自分らしさが大切さ
　姿よりも心の中
　真っ白な程スリムにして
　ネガティヴ・ハート吹き飛ばせ！

あの夏の少年Ａ
初恋の味少女Ｂ
あの情熱思い出して
激しく今　叫んでみようぜShout!

　そんなに頑張ったって
　タカが知れてるリアル・ライフ
　もう少しスローなペースで
　自分らしく生きてみないか
　夢はまだまだあきらめない！

シグナルは青に変わった
今こそ飛び出そう
古い荷物は捨て去って
弾けるように　叫んでみようぜShout!

理由もなく叫び続けろ
明日の自分に向かって
輝きを取り戻そうぜ
あの日の歌　叫んでみようぜShout!
心の底からShout!
未来に向かってShout!
叫んでみようぜShout!