They released their debut single on August 25, 1974. In 2003, HMV Records Japan rated them #92 in their "Top 100 Japanese pops Artists".
SLOW DANCER
THE ALFEE Lyrics
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物語の終りには いつも置き去りの心
もっと素直になれたら 許し合えたはずなのに
騙しきれない恋心 月明かりにさまよう
Please そんなに切ない瞳で
これ以上 見つめないでくれ
Slow dancer 夜明けまで 涙のテラスで
Slow dancer 踊るのさ 忘れきるまで
いっそ憎み合えれば 苦しまないものを
ひきずってきた過去の糸 君はたぐり寄せてる
女はいつもカルメン 男はそしてカサノヴァ
きれいに別れることを 夢見ては傷だらけ
Please 涙で濡らした頬に
最後の熱い kissを
Slow dancer 愛の終りに哀しいメロディで
Slow dancer 泣きながら踊り狂うのさ
Please 泣いても戻れはしない
グラス置いて 出ておいでよ
Slow dancer 夜明けまで 涙のテラスで
Slow dancer 踊るのさ 忘れきるまで
Slow dancer 夜明けまで 涙のテラスで
Slow dancer 愛の終りに哀しいメロディで
Slow dancer 夜明けまで 涙のテラスで
Slow dancer 踊るのさ 忘れきるまで
The lyrics to THE ALFEE's song "Slow Dancer" express the bittersweet emotions that come with unrequited love and the longing for a deeper connection. The opening lines, "With painful feelings of jealousy, burning with longing ecstasy, at the end of the story, always left behind with a heavy heart," set the tone for the song's theme of unfulfilled love. The singer is trapped in a cycle of unrequited feelings, unable to express their true emotions and caught in the lonely nights of a slow dance.
The lyrics lament the missed opportunity for forgiveness and honesty in the relationship. The line "If only we could have been more honest, we could have forgiven each other. But this deceitful love, wandering under the moonlight, cannot be fooled," reflects the internal struggle of the singer to be truthful about their emotions and their unwillingness to let go of the past.
The song continues to depict the complexities of love and the pain of a broken heart. The reference to women as "Carmen" and men as "Casanova" highlights the stereotypical roles that people may subscribe to in love relationships. The desire for a clean breakup, yet being left with scars, demonstrates the harsh reality that love does not always end neatly or without consequences.
Overall, "Slow Dancer" conveys a poignant message about unrequited love, the longing for emotional transparency, and the pain of holding onto the past. It captures the sadness and turmoil that come with unresolved feelings, ultimately expressing the desire for closure and the ability to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
つらい気持ちで jealousy 恋焦がれる ecstasy
In the midst of painful emotions, jealousy and fervent longing for love, I am consumed by an overwhelming ecstasy.
物語の終りには いつも置き去りの心
At the end of every story, there is always a neglected heart left behind.
もっと素直になれたら 許し合えたはずなのに
If only we could be more honest, we could have forgiven each other.
騙しきれない恋心 月明かりにさまよう
An unyielding love wanders beneath the moonlight, unable to deceive.
Please そんなに切ない瞳で これ以上 見つめないでくれ
Please, don't gaze at me any longer with such sorrowful eyes.
Slow dancer 夜明けまで 涙のテラスで
As a slow dancer, I will dance until dawn on the terrace of tears.
Slow dancer 踊るのさ 忘れきるまで
I will dance as a slow dancer, until I completely forget.
いっそ憎み合えれば 苦しまないものを
If only we could hate each other, we wouldn't suffer.
ひきずってきた過去の糸 君はたぐり寄せてる
You are gathering the threads of the past that I have been dragging along.
女はいつもカルメン 男はそしてカサノヴァ
Women are always Carmens, men are always Casanovas.
きれいに別れることを 夢見ては傷だらけ
Dreaming of a clean break always ends up leaving scars.
Please 涙で濡らした頬に 最後の熱い kissを
Please, give me a final passionate kiss on my tear-stained cheek.
Slow dancer 愛の終りに哀しいメロディで
As a slow dancer, I dance with a sorrowful melody at the end of love.
Slow dancer 泣きながら踊り狂うのさ
As a slow dancer, I dance wildly while crying.
Please 泣いても戻れはしない グラス置いて 出ておいでよ
Please, even if you cry, you can't go back. Leave the glass behind and come out.
Slow dancer 夜明けまで 涙のテラスで
As a slow dancer, I will dance until dawn on the terrace of tears.
Slow dancer 愛の終りに哀しいメロディで
As a slow dancer, I dance with a sorrowful melody at the end of love.
Slow dancer 夜明けまで 涙のテラスで
As a slow dancer, I will dance until dawn on the terrace of tears.
Slow dancer 踊るのさ 忘れきるまで
I will dance as a slow dancer, until I completely forget.
Slow dancer 夜明けまで 涙のテラスで
As a slow dancer, I will dance until dawn on the terrace of tears.
Slow dancer 愛の終りに哀しいメロディで
As a slow dancer, I dance with a sorrowful melody at the end of love.
Slow dancer 夜明けまで 涙のテラスで
As a slow dancer, I will dance until dawn on the terrace of tears.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Toshihiko Takamizawa
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