あ。っという間はあるさ
竹原ピストル Lyrics

The lyrics of 竹原ピストル's song あ。っという間はあるさ talk about the fleeting and transient nature of life. The song begins with a reference to the snow-capped mountains of the Swiss Alps and a clear blue sky, which the singer cuts down to fit into their small four-tatami room. The image of the vast and majestic Alps and the tiny room brings out the contrast between the seemingly infinite time we have in life and the limited space we live in.

The singer then talks about feeling disillusioned with their life, despite thinking they were enjoying it. They realize that life can be tiresome and repetitive, and they begin to question the purpose of their dreams. The line "そんなのあるわけないけどあるかもよ" (sonna no aru wake nai kedo aru kamoyo) which translates to "there might not be such a thing, but there might be," highlights the uncertainty and ambiguity of life and people's dreams.

The song then goes on to describe the beauty of the sun's golden light and the joy of jumping in the fields after a long walk, followed by a reference to enjoying cold sake. The warm image of the sun and the cold sake shows how life is a balance of opposites, and that we should enjoy the good moments while they last.

The repeated refrain "人生あっという間はあるさ" (jinsei atto iu kan wa aru sa), which translates to "life is short, and it goes by in an instant," emphasizes the main theme of the song. The song conveys the importance of cherishing cherished moments and living life to the fullest, despite its transience.