Eiichi Ohtaki (大瀧詠一 Ōtaki Eiichi, born July 28, 1948 in Esashi District, w… Read Full Bio ↴Eiichi Ohtaki (大瀧詠一 Ōtaki Eiichi, born July 28, 1948 in Esashi District, what is now part of Ōshū, died December 30, 2013) was a Japanese musician, singer-songwriter and record producer. He first became known as a member of the influential rock band はっぴいえんど (Happy End) in 1970, but is better known for his solo work.

His 1981 album "A Long Vacation" is particularly well-known and highly acclaimed. It was the first Japanese album to be released on CD, was named "Best Album" of the year at the 23rd Japan Record Awards, certified double platinum by the RIAJ and has been re-released in 20th anniversary and 30th anniversary editions. In 2007, it was named the 7th greatest Japanese rock album of all time by Rolling Stone Japan (the list was topped by Happy End's Kazemachi Roman).

我が心のピンボール
大滝詠一 Lyrics

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はにかみやが愛の唄を作り
風の部屋でカセットをまわした
観客は君だけ相手はなしさ

それは恋の tilt はしゃすぎ
しくじったのはぼくの夢
心がカタカタ泣いてるよ泣いてるよ

淡い髪に指を伸ばした時
｢今夜髪を洗い忘れたから｣
柔らかな背中の冷たい拒絶

それは恋の tilt 忘れても
想い出せば苦笑い
心がカタカタ泣いているよ

好きと君が口に出さなくても
気持ちだけは分かり合えるなんて
あれ以来誰にも心許せない

それは恋の tilt ぷっつりと

逢うことさえ避けてたね
心がカタカタ泣いているよ

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to 大滝詠一's song 我が心のピンボール describe the feelings of someone who experienced unrequited love. The singer talks about how they made a song about love but had nobody to give it to. The only audience to their love song was themselves, and the object of their affection did not reciprocate their feelings. The singer talks about how his attempts to pursue this love interest failed miserably and caused him distress. The phrase "それは恋のtilt" refers to the idea of a tilt in a pinball game, where the ball goes off course and the game becomes more difficult. This tilt refers to the singer's inability to navigate his romantic feelings and the obstacles that come with trying to pursue someone who does not feel the same way.

The singer also talks about a specific moment with the person they are in love with. The singer reaches out to touch the person's hair but is met with rejection when the person reveals they have not washed their hair. The singer then talks about how they have not been able to trust anyone since this moment. The lyrics are filled with a sense of longing and sadness, as the singer cannot let go of their feelings despite their unrequited love.

Overall, the song 我が心のピンボール is a poignant expression of the struggles of unrequited love and the pain that comes with it.

Line by Line Meaning

はにかみやが愛の唄を作り
A shy person created a love song

風の部屋でカセットをまわした
The cassette was played in a room with wind

観客は君だけ相手はなしさ
You are the only audience, no one else is here

それは恋の tilt はしゃすぎ
That is the tilt of love, too exuberant

しくじったのはぼくの夢
My dream failed

心がカタカタ泣いてるよ泣いてるよ
My heart is trembling and crying

淡い髪に指を伸ばした時
When I reached out my hand to your delicate hair

｢今夜髪を洗い忘れたから｣
"I forgot to wash my hair tonight"

柔らかな背中の冷たい拒絶
A soft back with cold rejection

それは恋の tilt 忘れても
Even if I forget the tilt of love

想い出せば苦笑い
If I remember, I will smile bitterly

心がカタカタ泣いているよ
My heart is trembling and crying

好きと君が口に出さなくても
Even if you don't say you love me

気持ちだけは分かり合えるなんて
Our feelings can still understand each other

あれ以来誰にも心許せない
Since then, I haven't trusted anyone else with my heart

それは恋の tilt ぷっつりと
That is the tilt of love, suddenly cut off

逢うことさえ避けてたね
I even avoided meeting you

心がカタカタ泣いているよ
My heart is trembling and crying

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Eiichi Ootaki, Takashi Matsumoto

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はにかみやが愛の唄を作り
風の部屋でカセットをまわした
観客は君だけ相手はなしさ

それは恋の TILT はしゃぎすぎ
しくじったのはぼくの夢
心がカタカタ泣いてるよ

淡い髪に指を伸ばした時
「今夜髪を洗い忘れたから…」
柔らかな背中の冷たい拒絶

それは恋の TILT 忘れても
想い出せば苦笑い
心がカタカタ泣いてるよ

好きと君が口に出さなくても
気持ちだけは分り合えるなんて
あれ以来誰にも心許せない

それは恋の TILT ぷっつりと
逢うことさえ避けてたね
心がカタカタ泣いてるよ