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".

WEEKEND SHUFFLE~華やかな週末~
THE ALFEE Lyrics

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ネオンのドレスまとう都会の夜は
今夜も往きずりの恋が弾け会う
いつもの店でいつものワインで
心酔わせてはずみをつけて I Love You
そんな WEEKEND 重ねて来たけど
さよならはいつもあてのない Sea You Next Week
昨日までの俺の台詞なのさ
君を見つけて初めて恋におちた

ふたり出逢うために星が幾つ
流れて消えたのか
世界中の誰より君だけを
倖せにすると誓うのさ

後ろめたい気分でジャズを聞きながら
夢を語り合い愛を囁く
うかれた夜には悲しい唄が似合う
誰もが明日には怯えてる証拠さ
せめて WEEKEND 楽しくやろうぜ
君は地上に舞い降りた My Lonely Angel
今まで俺は三文芝居のヒーローだった
君を抱いて初めて目が覚めた

ふたり出逢うために星が幾つ
流れて消えたのか
世界中の誰より華やかな
恋人達と呼ばれたい The Weekend Lover

ふたり出逢うために星が幾つ
流れて消えたのか
悲しみを知るたび本当の
愛が見えてくるよ

世界中の誰より君だけを
倖せにすると誓うのさ

Overall Meaning

The Alfee's song WEEKEND SHUFFLE~華やかな週末~ tells a story of a couple in love who are enjoying their weekend together in the city. The neon lights, jazz music, and the romantic atmosphere of the city make the perfect setting for their love to blossom. The lyrics talk about their usual routine of meeting at their favorite place, having wine, and confessing their love for each other. The weekend has become an important part of their relationship but unfortunately, it has to end and they have to part ways until the next weekend. The lyrics also touch on the fear of the future and the uncertainty of life, but the couple chooses to spend their time enjoying the present and making the most of their precious moments together.

The lyrics also talk about the hopeful promise of love, where the couple believes that they will be happier than anyone else in the world if they are together. The song's chorus repeats an idea that the stars have aligned for them to meet, and they swear to love and cherish each other forever. The song ends on a positive note, as the couple wishes to be known as "The Weekend Lovers," to continue to enjoy their relationship every weekend, and to make beautiful memories with each other.

Overall, the song portrays a powerful message of the importance of love, living in the present, and the joy of precious moments shared with loved ones.

Line by Line Meaning

ネオンのドレスまとう都会の夜は
Wearing neon dresses, in the city's night skies,

今夜も往きずりの恋が弾け会う
The accidental love meets and explodes tonight,

いつもの店でいつものワインで
At the usual store, with the usual wine glasses,

心酔わせてはずみをつけて I Love You
Intoxicated and propelled by these moments, I love you,

そんな WEEKEND 重ねて来たけど
Weekends like these have piled up, but,

さよならはいつもあてのない Sea You Next Week
Goodbyes are always aimless, Sea You Next Week,

昨日までの俺の台詞なのさ
These words were mine until yesterday,

君を見つけて初めて恋におちた
I found you, and I fell in love for the first time,

ふたり出逢うために星が幾つ
How many stars vanished to let us meet,

流れて消えたのか
Disappearing into the darkness,

世界中の誰より君だけを
More than anyone else in the world,