Slide
Plastic Tree Lyrics

The lyrics to Plastic Tree's song Slide appear to be a reflection on the singer's life and the emotions and feelings that they are going through. The singer is feeling lost and directionless, as if they are being sucked into a black tunnel with no end in sight. The use of metaphorical language is prevalent in these lyrics, with the singer describing themselves as being as light as air, and the world around them gradually being painted a deeper shade of blue. The repetition of the phrase "スライドしてく景色”, meaning "the view that slides by", emphasizes the singer's sense of time moving quickly and their inability to keep up with it.

The second verse shifts to the singer's inner turmoil and their struggles to come to terms with their emotions. They try to distract themselves by counting their fingers and biting their nails. They are waiting for something to happen, perhaps for the end of the world as they know it. The image of the moon is used to represent their loneliness and sorrow, as they stare at their own shadow and wish they could freeze time. However, they eventually come to acknowledge their own pain and allow themselves to cry.

The bridge changes the tone slightly, with the singer looking towards the future and hoping for a brighter tomorrow. Yet there is a sense of foreboding, as the singer feels a broken future looming. The use of the phrase "何もなかったみたいに”, meaning "as if nothing happened", adds an air of disillusionment to the lyrics. The final verse ties up the themes of the song, with the singer waiting for the end of their suffering and hoping for a brighter tomorrow. They dream of a future where they will see their loved ones again and smile once more.