They released their debut single on August 25, 1974. In 2003, HMV Records Japan rated them #92 in their "Top 100 Japanese pops Artists".
On the Border
THE ALFEE Lyrics
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戦い続けるのだろう
Dear Jesus Christ
答えてくれ!
どれだけ血を流せば終わるのか
Glorious Victory, My Resistance
アジアの風に吹かれて
挫折と苦悩の壁
乗り越えろ! 心の Border Line
メッセージは戦場へと
涙で滲んだ Love Letter
Dear Jesus Christ
願いはひとつ
あの娘に逢わせて今すぐ
Glorious Victory, My Resistance
アジアの未来を信じて
Please, Stop The War 誰もが祈る
自由の旗を掲げ
乗り越えろ! 心の Border Line
Children 未来の子供達に
私達はなにを伝えればいい
Dear Jesus Christ
教えてくれ!
どれだけ祈れば自由になれるのだろう
Glorious Victory, My Resistance
勝利は愛の名のもとに
Please, Stop The War 君は祈る
Power To The People
乗り越えろ! 心の Border Line
Glorious Victory, My Resistance
アジアの風に吹かれて
Glorious Victory, My Resistance
乗り越えろ! 心の Border Line
Glorious Victory, My Resistance
アジアの未来を信じて
Glorious Victory, My Resistance
希望への扉を叩いて
Glorious Victory, My Resistance
アジアの風に吹かれて
Glorious Victory, My Resistance
乗り越えろ! 心の Border Line
Glorious Victory, My Resistance
アジアの未来を信じて
Glorious Victory, My Resistance
勝利は愛の名のもとに
The lyrics of "On The Border" by THE ALFEE is an anti-war ballad about the brutalities of war and the hope for a peaceful future. The song starts with a question from a soldier about the reason for fighting and how much bloodshed is enough to end the war. The soldier then pleads with Jesus Christ to answer their question. The chorus then urges the world to stop the war and to pray for peace. The song also touches on the struggles and pain of war, with a mention of a love letter smeared with tears and a wish to meet a loved one.
The second verse of the song continues the theme of the first, bringing up the question of what message they should pass on to future children about war. The chorus is then repeated, this time with a call to "power to the people." The final line of the song "victory is under the name of love" is a message of hope and the belief that love can ultimately defeat war.
"On The Border" is a powerful peace ballad that condemns war and prays for peace. The song resonates with many who have experienced the horrors of war and the pain and loss it brings. Through its powerful messages, this song remains a relevant call for peace even years after its release.
Line by Line Meaning
Soldier Boy 何のために 戦い続けるのだろう
Soldier Boy, for what purpose do you continue to fight?
Dear Jesus Christ 答えてくれ! どれだけ血を流せば終わるのか
Dear Jesus Christ, please answer! How much blood must be shed until it will end?
Glorious Victory, My Resistance アジアの風に吹かれて
Glorious Victory, My Resistance, is swayed by the wind of Asia
Please, Stop The War 世界は祈る 挫折と苦悩の壁 乗り越えろ! 心の Border Line
Please, Stop the War, the world is praying to cross over the wall of frustration and hardship! Crossing the border line of the heart!
メッセージは戦場へと 涙で滲んだ Love Letter Dear Jesus Christ 願いはひとつ あの娘に逢わせて今すぐ
The message we want to send is a Love letter, soaked in tears, leading to the war zone. Dear Jesus Christ, our wish is only one, to meet that girl straight away.
Glorious Victory, My Resistance アジアの未来を信じて Please, Stop The War 誰もが祈る 自由の旗を掲げ 乗り越えろ! 心の Border Line
Glorious Victory, My Resistance, believing in the future of Asia. Please, Stop The War, and raise the flag of freedom that everyone prays for. Crossing the border line of the heart!
Children 未来の子供達に 私達はなにを伝えればいい Dear Jesus Christ 教えてくれ! どれだけ祈れば自由になれるのだろう
Children, what should we convey to the children of the future? Dear Jesus Christ, please teach us! How much should we pray to become free?
Glorious Victory, My Resistance 勝利は愛の名のもとに Please, Stop The War 君は祈る Power To The People 乗り越えろ! 心の Border Line
Glorious Victory, My Resistance, under the name of love, Victory is ours! Please, stop the war and pray for it. Power to the People. Crossing the border line of the heart!
希望への扉を叩いて
Knocking on the door to hope
Writer(s): 高見沢 俊彦, 高見沢 俊彦
Contributed by Abigail H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@earlgreymoon3453
『今』だから余計に心に染みます…
Please stop the War!
@sakurasakura888
Hallelujahのコーラスが美しすぎて後光が差しているよう
@ponkichikusunoki8024
please stop the war 世界は祈る 〜 今心からの叫びです。
@user-zt6wz3jl9w
THE ALFEE屈指の神曲
@samciann
高見沢さんが歌う姿を初めて見ました。こんなにステキな歌声をお持ちだったんですね。
お三方とも、とっても素敵です。声が合わさる瞬間の響きの一体感がたまりません。
@user-bg1to4qo8e
本当にカッコいい❗
コーラスが美しいすぎる！
@user-bk5jn4xo1n
やばい3人とも最高です❗
@user-uq8hs2kk3c
かっこいいいにつきるよう。こころからのこれからのメッセージ！ありがとうございます。
@user-gn4lu1jz8t
心病んでるときに、この曲聴くと、元気でる…ありがとー😆💕✨
@DDD-ff9ux
演奏や演出が年々かっこよくなりますね。ある意味歌劇のよう^ ^