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
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 "Weekend Shuffle" is a song by the Japanese rock band THE ALFEE that talks about the excitement and vibrance of a night out in the city. The neon lights of the metropolis dance along with the rhythm of the music, setting the mood for a romantic encounter, where love begins with the fluttering heart and the feeling of being smitten. The lyrics depict the singer meeting his love interest in a fashionable populated area, where they let the night lead their conversation and emotions. They share their dreams and stories while sipping wine, cherishing the time they have together.

The song talks about the difficulty of saying goodbye to someone you care for deeply and how the weekend, even though it comes every week, is precious and unique. The chorus highlights the memories of their romantic encounters, where the singer promises to make his love interest happier than anybody else in the world. Throughout the lyrics, there is an affirmation of the ephemeral beauty of life and love, and how, through tough moments, the light of love shines brightly, guiding the way towards happiness.

Line by Line Meaning

ネオンのドレスまとう都会の夜は
On city nights wearing neon dresses,

今夜も往きずりの恋が弾け会う
Even tonight, transient love bursts forth.

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

心酔わせてはずみをつけて
We fall in love and gain momentum.

I Love You
I love you.

そんな WEEKEND 重ねて来たけど
We repeated such weekends.

さよならはいつもあてのない
Goodbyes are always aimless.

Sea You Next Week
See you next week.

昨日までの俺の台詞なのさ
That's yesterday's words.

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

ふたり出逢うために星が幾つ
How many stars fell to bring us together?