街
くるり Lyrics

The song "街" ("Machi" in English, which means "City") by くるり (Kururi) is a nostalgic reflection on the city, a place where the singer feels at home. The first verse states that the city belongs to the singer, who has climbed the mountains of the city hand in hand with someone. The second verse talks about how the singer has lost track of time in the busy days of the city, only noticing the end of the cicadas' singing. The singer follows their beloved person from the window of a train, rushes out of their house without a key, and forgets themself day and night. The city, with its supermarkets and blue skies, and the singer's dreams, are all the singer's own.

The lyrics of the song convey a sense of nostalgia and a longing for a place, perhaps due to the association of memories with different parts of the city. The song describes the singer's wistful experiences and paints a picture of a city that has many different aspects to it. The lyrics also show how the singer wants to hold onto their memories, whether it be through following their love interest or having dreams that feature this particular day. Overall, the song portrays the idea of the city being a place where one can contemplate the past, present, and future while feeling like they belong.