1. An alternative rock band from Japan… Read Full Bio ↴There are 2 bands with this name:
1. An alternative rock band from Japan
2. An alternative rock band from Slovakia
for the female duo from the United States, please see Pillows
1. the pillows (ザ・ピロウズ) are an alternative rock band from Hokkaidō, Japan, best known outside Japan for their contributions to the soundtrack of the anime series FLCL (Fooly Cooly).
They consist of 山中さわお (Sawao Yamanaka) -vocals & guitar-, 真鍋吉明 (Yoshiaki Manabe) -guitar-, 佐藤シンイチロウ (Shinichiro Sato) -drums-.
The band officially formed on September 16, 1989 as a four-man group. The fourth man and original bassist, 上田ケンジ (Kenji Ueda), left the band in 1992 to become a music producer and do solo work. Since then, 鹿島達也 (Tatsuya Kashima) and later 鈴木淳 (Jun Suzuki) have taken his place as supporting bassists. Neither Kashima nor Suzuki have been named official members out of respect for Ueda.
The band name is intentionally left without any capitalization.
Official website: http://www.pillows.jp/
2. An alternative rock band The Pillows from High Tatras, Slovakia.
サリバンになりたい
The Pillows Lyrics
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子供のことを思い出した
いつになっても変われない
ここからずっと動けないさ
動けないさ
モンパルナスの灯りの下
旅立つなんて出来ないよ
用意したモノ見せてみなよ
見せてみなよ
聞こえない耳ぶら下げて
回らない頭持ち上げてさ
目を開けたまま
寝言を繰り返す
I still got hold you ...
I still need you.
ロッキー サリバンは臆病だった
少年達は失望した
本当のことを知ってるのは
彼と神父と僕だけさ
そうさ僕だけさ ...
聞こえない耳ぶら下げて
回らない頭持ち上げてさ
目を開けたまま
寝言を繰り返す
I still got hold you ...
I still need you.
I still got hold you
I still got hold you ...
The lyrics of The Pillows's song "サリバンになりたい" paint a picture of nostalgic reflection and emotional longing. The first verse describes someone reminiscing about their childhood while playing a tin drum, feeling stuck in a place where they can't seem to change or move forward. The repetition of "動けないさ" (I can't move) emphasizes the feeling of being trapped in a certain situation or mindset.
The mention of Montparnasse's lights and the inability to embark on a journey hint at a sense of resistance or hesitation towards change. The lyrics suggest a struggle between two opposing sides, symbolized by the scales, with a challenge to show what one has prepared. The imagery of hanging ears, an unmoving head, and nonsensical sleep talk conveys a sense of being disconnected from reality or not fully present in the moment.
The reference to Rocky Sullivan being cowardly and disappointing the boys, along with the idea that only he, a priest, and the singer know the truth, adds a layer of mystery and exclusivity to the narrative. The mention of holding on and needing someone further explores themes of attachment, dependency, and perhaps unfulfilled desires or unspoken truths.
Overall, the lyrics of "サリバンになりたい" delve into themes of nostalgia, stagnation, inner conflict, and emotional dependency. The repeated lines of "I still got hold you... I still need you" reflect a yearning for closeness and connection, despite the challenges and uncertainties that may be present in the singer's life. The song captures a complex mix of emotions and introspection, inviting listeners to ponder the nature of personal relationships, self-discovery, and the passage of time.
Line by Line Meaning
ブリキの太鼓叩いていた
I was beating a tin drum
子供のことを思い出した
I remembered the children
いつになっても変われない
I can't change no matter how much time passes
ここからずっと動けないさ
I can't move from here forever
動けないさ
I can't move
モンパルナスの灯りの下
Under the lights of Montparnasse
旅立つなんて出来ないよ
I can't embark on a journey
反対側の秤の上
On the other side of the scale
用意したモノ見せてみなよ
Show me what you've prepared
見せてみなよ
Show it to me
聞こえない耳ぶら下げて
Hanging ears that can't hear
回らない頭持ち上げてさ
Holding up a head that won't turn
目を開けたまま
With eyes wide open
寝言を繰り返す
Repeating nonsense in my sleep
I still got hold you ...
I still hold on to you
I still need you.
I still need you
ロッキー サリバンは臆病だった
Rocky Sullivan was cowardly
少年達は失望した
The boys were disappointed
本当のことを知ってるのは
Only he, the priest, and I know the truth
彼と神父と僕だけさ
Yeah, only him, the priest, and me
そうさ僕だけさ ...
Yeah, just me
I still got hold you ...
I still hold on to you
I still need you.
I still need you
I still got hold you
I still hold on to you
I still got hold you ...
I still hold on to you
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: YAMANAKA SAWAO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
TheTerrorUforgot
This song pwns as much as it ever did. They just added more "AH AH AH AH"
trumpeter811
This song is based off of a movie called " angels with dirty faces" Its a 1930's gangster movie about a guy named rocky sullivan who's in a gang or something
BluesDriveBuster
i like the original better. . .had more energy in it. this feels kinda ~tired when compared to the old one
Selims yup
No
H: a comic by Alyssa Stehle
Rah!!! tee hee i love it!
MarlboroShinobi
woooohooo woohoohoo hoo hoo hoooo woohooo XD awesome!
MarlboroShinobi
a punch in the nose =D rock.
EatRune
Pa pa ra pa pa pa ra pa pa ~
VerdantAssassin
Is the title supposed to be a Monsters Inc./Monsters University reference?
w/e
This song came out in 1992. So no.