Piano
The Birthday Lyrics

The lyrics to "Piano" by The Birthday's describe the experience of listening to a piano melody and how it can evoke various emotions and memories. The song begins with the line "I heard the piano, I see the fingers," highlighting the presence and visual imagery associated with the instrument. The black and white keys on the piano represent a range of emotions and experiences.

The melody that originates from the piano is described as the starting point for everything, causing the listener to be captivated and momentarily unable to move. The lyrics convey a sense of solitude and the feeling of everyone disappearing, replaced by a serene watercolor-like atmosphere. This atmosphere is compared to the season of falling snowflakes, gently descending like when one closes their eyes.

The second verse introduces a new imagery, that of a blue butterfly resting in a meadow. The butterfly is given the name "Babel" and its fluttering wings create a resonance that causes the air to tremble. This trembling sensation is described as light and warm, reminiscent of the season when flowers bloom. The lyrics then transition to the girl who comments on the arrival of spring, further emphasizing the connection between the piano melody and the changing seasons.

The chorus repeats the idea that the melody always begins from that point, causing the listener to forget to breathe. It also mentions how light seeps through gaps in the clouds and sometimes even dances like lightning, bringing a sense of joy. The imagery of falling snowflakes and blooming flowers is repeated, highlighting the similarities to the feelings evoked by the piano melody. The song concludes with the girl exclaiming that spring has arrived.