They released their debut single on August 25, 1974. In 2003, HMV Records Japan rated them #92 in their "Top 100 Japanese pops Artists".
Someday
THE ALFEE Lyrics
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人混み君を見た気がした
立ち止まるこの胸に君の幻
今まで何が出来たのだろう
わからない何にも見えなくなって
ひとり街を遠く離れて
気がついた何が大切なのか
Someday きっといつか
Someday soon!
すべてを失うことだけが
怖くて何も言えなかった
素直に抱きしめてしまえば
この胸に安らぎと小さな自由が
夢追いかけ君と離れた
無くした時間を取り戻せたら
Someday きっといつか
夢見た明日は昨日へと流され
何かが変わってく
Someday きっといつか
届かない愛でもこの手で掴むさ
Someday soon!
嵐の時代を駆け抜けてゆけ
約束のゴールめざして
受話器の向こうで泣いてる君
何ひとつ約束を果たせずに
このまま夜に消えてしまいそう
誰かそばにいて欲しいよ...
Someday きっといつか
夢見た明日は昨日へと流され
何かが変わってく
Someday きっといつか
届かない愛でもこの手で掴むさ
Someday soon!
Someday きっといつか
届かない夢でもこの手で掴むさ
Someday soon!
The lyrics of "Someday" by THE ALFEE convey a sense of longing, reflection, and hope for the future. The song begins with the singer feeling as if they saw the person they love in a crowd but realizes it is just an illusion in their heart. They question what they have been able to achieve so far and feel lost and unable to see anything. They find themselves walking alone through the streets, and at that moment, they realize what is truly important.
In the chorus, the lyrics express the belief that someday, even if it is a distant dream, they will reach for it and grab it with their own hands. The repeated phrase "Someday soon!" emphasizes the feeling of determination and anticipation for the future.
The second verse delves into the fear of losing everything and not being able to express oneself honestly. However, if they could just embrace the person they love honestly, they would find peace and a sense of small freedom within their heart. They mention chasing dreams and being separated from the person they love, hoping to regain lost time.
The bridge brings a sense of urgency as they encourage themselves to run through the stormy times and reach the promised goal. The lyrics also mention someone crying on the other end of the telephone, and the singer feeling unable to fulfill any promises. They fear disappearing into the night and express a desire to have someone by their side.
In the final chorus, the lyrics reiterate the idea of dreams being swept away towards yesterday, but something is changing within them. Despite the love they can't reach, they believe they can still grab it with their own hands someday soon.
Overall, "Someday" by THE ALFEE explores themes of longing, self-reflection, and the pursuit of dreams, while expressing a hopeful belief in the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Someday きっといつか...
One day, surely...
人混み君を見た気がした
I felt like I saw you in the crowd
立ち止まるこの胸に君の幻
Your illusion lingers in my stopped heart
今まで何が出来たのだろう
What could I have done until now?
わからない何にも見えなくなって
Not knowing, everything becomes invisible
ひとり街を遠く離れて
Alone, I distanced myself from the city
気がついた何が大切なのか
I realized what is important
Someday きっといつか
One day, surely
届かない夢でもこの手で掴むさ
Even unreachable dreams, I will seize with these hands
Someday soon!
Someday soon!
すべてを失うことだけが
Losing everything is the only thing
怖くて何も言えなかった
I was too scared to say anything
素直に抱きしめてしまえば
If only I could honestly embrace it
この胸に安らぎと小さな自由が
In this heart, there is peace and a small freedom
夢追いかけ君と離れた
Separated from you, chasing after dreams
無くした時間を取り戻せたら
If I could regain the lost time
Someday きっといつか
One day, surely
夢見た明日は昨日へと流され
The dreamt tomorrow flows into yesterday
何かが変わってく
Something will change
Someday きっといつか
One day, surely
届かない愛でもこの手で掴むさ
Even unreachable love, I will seize with these hands
Someday soon!
Someday soon!
嵐の時代を駆け抜けてゆけ
Rush through the stormy era
約束のゴールめざして
Aim for the promised goal
受話器の向こうで泣いてる君
You, crying on the other end of the phone
何ひとつ約束を果たせずに
Without fulfilling any promises
このまま夜に消えてしまいそう
It seems like I'll vanish into the night like this
誰かそばにいて欲しいよ...
I want someone to be by my side...
Someday きっといつか
One day, surely
夢見た明日は昨日へと流され
The dreamt tomorrow flows into yesterday
何かが変わってく
Something will change
Someday きっといつか
One day, surely
届かない愛でもこの手で掴むさ
Even unreachable love, I will seize with these hands
Someday soon!
Someday soon!
Someday きっといつか
One day, surely
届かない夢でもこの手で掴むさ
Even unreachable dreams, I will seize with these hands
Someday soon!
Someday soon!
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: 俊彦 高見沢
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