Discover the story of the song > Big In Japan Swemix Dub – Alphaville

The lyrics describe a person's experience in Japan. The protagonist mentions seeing neon lights on their skin and in the wind. They also see illuminated mannequins as they pass by. The protagonist reflects on something that someone did to them, but sees it as history now. The chorus talks about being "big in Japan," which means being popular or successful. The protagonist claims that things are easy when you're big in Japan and expresses a desire to be close to their partner.