Big In Japan
Alphaville
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Winter's cityside Crystal bits of snowflakes All around my head and in the wind I had no illusions That I'd ever find a glimpse Of summer's heatwaves in your eyes You did what you did to me Now it's history, I see Here's my comeback on the road again Things will happen while they can I will wait here for my man tonight It's easy when you're big in Japan Oh, when you're big in Japan, tonight Big in Japan, be tight Big in Japan, ooh the eastern sea's so blue Big in Japan, alright Pay, then I'll sleep by your side Things are easy when you're big in Japan Oh, when you're big in Japan Neon on my naked skin, passing silhouettes Of strange illuminated mannequins Shall I stay here at the zoo Or should I go and change my point of view For other ugly scenes You did what you did to me Now it's history I see Things will happen while they can I will wait here for my man tonight It's easy when you're big in Japan Oh, when you're big in Japan, tonight Big in Japan, be tight Big in Japan, ooh the eastern sea's so blue Big in Japan, alright Pay, then I'll sleep by your side Things are easy when you're big in Japan Oh, when you're big in Japan Tonight Big in Japan, be tight Big in Japan, ooh the eastern sea's so blue Big in Japan, alright Pay, then I'll sleep by your side Things are easy when you're big in Japan Oh, when you're big in Japan Oh, when you're big in Japan, tonight Big in Japan, be tight Big in Japan, ooh the eastern sea's so blue Big in Japan, alright Pay, then I'll sleep by your side Things are easy when you're big in Japan Oh, when you're big in Japan Tonight Big in Japan, be tight Big in Japan, ooh the eastern sea's so blue Big in Japan, alright Pay, then I'll sleep by your side Things are easy when you're big in Japan Oh, when you're big in Japan
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Written by: Bernhard Lloyd, Frank Mertens, Marian Gold
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
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10 facts about this song
CreationThe song "Big in Japan" was originally released in 1984 by the German band Alphaville.
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Album DebutIt first appeared on the band's debut album, "Forever Young."
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SongwritersThis catchy hit was penned by Alphaville members Marian Gold, Bernhard Lloyd, and Frank Mertens.
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Chart SuccessWhen it was released, "Big in Japan" was a huge success, topping the charts in several countries, including Germany, Sweden, and Switzerland.
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Award WinningThis synthesizer-driven song also won the Best Single award at the German BRD TV show ‘Vorsicht Musik!’ in 1984.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Big in Japan" features artistic imagery amidst its narrative, including scenes of Tokyo and a Geisha.
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Song MeaningThe phrase "Big in Japan" is often used to describe western bands that are successful in Japan though they're not as popular in their home countries. However, the band's lead singer Marian Gold has stated that the song portrays a story of two young drug addicts living together in a large city.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, "Big in Japan" has been covered by numerous artists, including Guano Apes and Ane Brun.
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Re-releasesAlphaville re-released an updated version of the song, called "Big in Japan 1992 A.D.", for their 1992 EP "History".
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Cinematic PresenceThe song has been used in several films and TV shows, including 'Deutschland 83', a German television series set in Cold War Germany.
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