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Sad Sad Kiddie
The Pillows Lyrics


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I know you
You get on my nerves
You feel that way too
It's the same with me

You don't see me
too late for regrets
I can't permit you
to stain my pride

Will you leave behind the lost words?
Just a few steps to tell
There's no use saying anything
Hey, You!
Sad Sad Kiddie, so long

I know you
You are not my type
If I were you, I want to hide
It's so to speak, grown-up baby
You are selfish, an idle fish

Will you leave behind the lost words?
Just a few steps to tell
There's no use saying anything
Hey, You!
Sad Sad Kiddie, so long

Will you leave behind the lost words?
Just a few steps to tell
There's no use saying anything
Hey, You!
Nobody comes to help you forever
Sad Sad Kiddie, so long

Overall Meaning

The song Sad Sad Kiddie by the Japanese rock band The Pillows is a song with straightforward lyrics that focuses on a simple message. The song is about a relationship that is not working out because both parties involved are not compatible with one another. The song deals with the difficulties of letting go and moving on from a relationship that is not healthy for either side.


The lyrics describe the frustration and annoyance that the two parties feel towards one another. They both acknowledge that they are getting on each other’s nerves, and they feel the same way towards each other. The singer asserts that it’s too late for any regrets and emphasizes that the other person cannot stain their pride. The song speaks about the difficulty of letting go of the relationship as there are lost words and emotions that cannot be expressed, but it’s time to say goodbye. The mindless arguments, disappointment and frustration have left them with no other option but to part ways.


The lyrics, while simple to understand, connect with people in a deep way. It’s a song about dealing with a relationship that is not working out and understanding that it’s better to walk away than to stay in something that is unhealthy. The lyrics may sound like they’re about a break-up, but they could also apply to any relationship where both parties are not compatible, such as friendships or professional relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

I know you
The singer is familiar with the person they are addressing


You get on my nerves
The person's behavior irritates the singer


You feel that way too
The singer believes the person feels similarly towards them


It's the same with me
The artist confirms they also feel the same towards the person


You don't see me
The person is oblivious to the artist's feelings or presence


too late for regrets
The singer has moved past the point of regretting their decisions or feelings


I can't permit you
The singer refuses to allow the person to have any influence over them


to stain my pride
The artist values their own pride and will not allow it to be tarnished


Will you leave behind the lost words?
The artist questions whether the person will forget their previous exchanges


Just a few steps to tell
The artist suggests that they can part ways amiably


There's no use saying anything
The singer believes further conversation is pointless


Hey, You!
The artist directly addresses the person


Sad Sad Kiddie, so long
The singer says goodbye to the person, referring to them as a 'sad, sad kiddie'


You are not my type
The singer expresses that they do not share the same interests or taste as the person


If I were you, I want to hide
The singer suggests that if they were in the person's position, they would be embarrassed or ashamed


It's so to speak, grown-up baby
The artist refers to the person as immature or childish, despite being an adult


You are selfish, an idle fish
The artist labels the person as self-centered and lazy


Nobody comes to help you forever
The singer suggests that the person cannot rely on others forever




Contributed by Sophie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.