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".

See You Again
THE ALFEE Lyrics

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See you again サヨナラは言わない
せめて恋人のまま別れたい
真夜中のラプソディー
いつもの店で
Bgmはスイート･メロディー
せつない二人
男は知らぬ間に
夢を見すぎてしまう

愛が冷めるのも気づかず
だから最後の男のわがままとして
See you again サヨナラは言わない
せめて恋人のまま別れたい

ため息で見つめ合い涙で描く
ラスト･シーンは
あざやかに時が止まる
心がわり責めない
また逢える日のために
やきつけよう君のすべてを
そうさ『卒業』の恋人達のように
奪いつくせない愛が悲しい
めぐり逢い人は別れてゆく
それぞれの想い出胸に秘めだから
See you again サヨナラは言わない
せめて恋人のまま別れたい
See you again サヨナラは言わない

See you again 恋人のまま別れたい
See you again see you again

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "See You Again" by THE ALFEE speak of a bittersweet farewell between two lovers who wish to part ways without saying goodbye. They long to remain as lovers despite the impending separation, and they spend a melancholic midnight together at their usual haunt, listening to sweet melodies that evoke their sad emotions. As they exchange longing stares and draw their last scene in tears, they resign themselves to the inevitable end and the uncertain future ahead. They promise to cherish each other's memories and treasure their love that they cannot possess, hoping to meet again someday.

The lyrics depict a universal feeling of love and loss that many can relate to, where two hearts must part ways while wanting to cling onto each other's love. The song's melody further adds to the poignant atmosphere created by the sentimental lyrics, making it an emotional ballad that touches the hearts of listeners.

Line by Line Meaning

See you again サヨナラは言わない
I don't want to say goodbye, let's meet again

せめて恋人のまま別れたい
At least let's part as lovers

真夜中のラプソディーいつもの店で
In the midnight rhapsody, at the usual place

Bgmはスイート･メロディーせつない二人
With sweet melody playing in the background, two hearts filled with sadness

男は知らぬ間に夢を見すぎてしまう
Unknowingly, the man dreams too much

愛が冷めるのも気づかず
Without realizing, love becomes cold

だから最後の男のわがままとして
That's why he acts selfishly in the end

ため息で見つめ合い涙で描く
Sharing a deep sigh, drawing each other with tears

ラスト･シーンはあざやかに時が止まる
In the last scene, time stops clearly

心がわり責めない
Don't blame yourself for your feelings

また逢える日のためにやきつけよう君のすべてを
For the day we meet again, let me remember everything about you