Alphaville - Big in Japan/ Hive open mic # 146 (Vocal cover by @carminasalazarte) [ENG/ESP]

[carminasalazarte]

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English Version

Hello to everyone in the Hive Open Mic community! Today I bring you a new cover. This time I will be performing the song 'Big in Japan', a well known hit song by the German band Alphaville. With much enthusiasm and love, after some time sick, I can finally sing again.

The song was released in 1984 on the album 'Forever Young'. The single of the same name was a big hit. Big in Japan is a title attributed to those artists (musical bands) that are successful outside their country of origin. That's why being big, being the best in a specific niche. However, it seems that its lyrics, riddled with some strange sentences, are difficult to understand without the proper context, since the original story actually refers to two homeless men who reside near the Berlin Zoo subway. They are in love but unfortunately addicted to heroin. They therefore hope to overcome this addiction and be able to live a clean love. There also seems to be a reference to the story of Christina F.

Finally my friends. I always liked this song. When I was little I didn't understand the lyrics at all but I really liked the melody. So I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. It's a labor of love. Also, now that I understand the lyrics, I can say that I can relate to being great in a place other than where I came from. For example, here in Hive I feel very comfortable (recognized) however, few outside know what I do. Now my friends, I leave you with the video. Thank you very much for stopping by and a big hug.

Versión en Español

¡Hola a todos en la comunidad de Hive Open Mic! El día de hoy les traigo un nuevo cover. Está vez estaré presentando la canción 'Big in Japan', un reconocido exito musical de la banda alemana Alphaville. Con mucho entusiasmo y amor, luego de algún tiempo enferma, por fin puedo volver a cantar.

La canción fue sacada en el año 1984 en el álbum 'Forever Young'. Sencillo del mismo nombre que tuvo gran furor. Big in Japan es un título que se le atribuye a aquellos artistas (bandas musicales) que tienen éxito fuera de su país de origen. Por ello aquello de ser grande, ser el mejor en un nicho en específico. Sin embargo tal parece que su letra plagada de algunas oraciones extrañas, son difíciles de entender sin el contexto apropiado, dado que la historia original en realidad hace referencia a dos vagabundos que residen cerca del metro del Zoológico de Berlín. Ellos están enamorados pero lamentablemente son adictos a la heroína. Por ello esperan poder superar esta adicción y poder vivir un amor limpio. También parece que se hace referencia a la historia de Christina F.

Finalmente amigos míos. Está canción siempre me gustó. Cuando estaba pequeña no entendía para nada la letra pero me agradaba muchísimo la melodía. Así que espero que la disfruten tanto como yo. Es un trabajo hecho con amor. También, ahora que entiendo la letra, puedo decir que me siento identificada con aquello de ser grande en otro lugar menos en el de origen. Por ejemplo, aquí en Hive me siento muy a gusto (reconocida) sin embargo, pocos a fuera saben a lo que me dedico. Ahora sí amigos míos, los dejo con el vídeo. Muchísimas gracias por pasar y fuerte abrazo.

Lyrics/Letra

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
Oh, 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, oh, 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
Oh, 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
Oh, 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

Source

Credits/Créditos

Artist/Artista: Alphaville
Song/Canción: Big in Japan
Album/Álbum: Forever Young
Year/Año: 1984

Music track used in the following source

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Comments

[fernanblog]

Carmina tiempito sin coincidir, aprovecho para desearte un feliz año 2023 y que todas tus metas, anhelos y proyectos, se lleven a cabo con éxito y que sobre todo, haya mucha pero mucha salud para poder hacer todo esto realidad 🌹💖!!!

Te trajiste tremendo clásico, de hecho conocí este tema por un disco de acetato que tenía mi papá durante mis primeros años de vida que traía un recopilatorio de los éxitos musicales del momento, es un disco que solo salió en Venezuela gracias a la disquera Sonorodven en 1984 imagínate jajajaja, rodaron cédulas aquí 😂😋!!!

Esa canción es mundial, hace poco vi a Alphaville en vivo por Youtube y todavía rockean duro los escenarios y más con Big in Japan 🔥🔥🔥!!!

Te envío un fuerte abrazo corazón, ha sido un gustazo verte y escucharte cantar, lo hiciste brutal 😘.. te esperamos pronto nuevamente y te doy las gracias por habernos acompañado en esta edición del Hive Open Mic... You Rockkkk!!! 👍😉🔥🎙️🎸🎶❤️🌟🥂💥💫💯

PD: espero estés mejor de salud 🙏❤️

[carminasalazarte]

Saludos Fernando 🙌🙌🙌 feliz año también para ti y que sea como dices, con salud todo se puede. Aunque yo no tuve la oportunidad de vivir en esa época, como me gusta este tipo de música. Y tienes razón, por allí leí sobre ese disco en un artículo que contaban como en Venezuela fue tan popular 🤣❤️ Muchísimas gracias por tu comentario y apoyo. Te mando un fuerte abrazo.

[jesus-son]

First of all, you are so beautiful.
Then your voice is just not human but like that of the angels. An amazing post you made here. Weldone dear friend.

[carminasalazarte]

Thank you very much for your nice and sincere comment. You made my day. I send you a big hug 🙌❤️

[jesus-son]

I receive it with smiles 😃

[jlinaresp]

A thousand memories for me, from my teenage years of course... Masterful performance @carminasalazarte... Bravo!!!... I didn't know the history of the song, thanks for that too!!!..

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[carminasalazarte]

Thank you very much hehehe I'm glad you liked it and brought back a memory of your adolescence 🥺💙 hugs

[nancybmp]

Con este recuerdo ya gratamente desbloqueado por ti y linda voz, pudo iniciar este viernes con el pie derecho. ¡Feliz fin de semana para ti! 🤗😊

[carminasalazarte]

Muchísimas gracias por tu comentario ❤️ es una canción súper chévere. Feliz fin de semana también para ti, abrazos

[tobbysax]

Your choice of song is fantastic.
The fact that its an oldie alone caught my attention....and then you did justice to the song.

A lovely presentation dear @carminasalazarte .

[carminasalazarte]

Thank you so much ❤️ I love that song and the synth pop eras. Strong hug

[wizj]

Your voice @carminasalazarte is always mind blowing. I was really stocking hard, bringing out my claws fixing deep to the ground not to be blown away💪😁✌....yea; indeed you sang incredibly well this cover.

Weldon & thanks for sharing this piece here with us.
#kudos
#hugs

[carminasalazarte]

Thank you so much 😊 I'm so glad you liked it and that I did it justice. A big hug.

[karlaquinviolin]

Holaaa! Un placer escucharte. Que lindo que hayas hecho esta canción que tengas una relación tan bonita con ella. Espero coincidir más ocasiones contigo en la comunidad. Que genial!

[carminasalazarte]

Muchas gracias cariño 💙😁 que así sea, un abrazo para ti.

[stefanovah]

Well I didn't know the song before but you have done it exceptionally well as usual..... Nice job you are a great singer, my friend

[carminasalazarte]

Thank you very much for your comment. All made with effort and love, thanks for noticing. Strong hug.

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