ジョニー・ストロボ
The Pillows Lyrics

The lyrics of ジョニー・ストロボ present a romantic story of two people who meet by chance and begin a journey that they know may not last forever, but nonetheless has value. The first lines describe how their future together could wear away, but they're committed to the journey they're on and can't go back. The depth of their love cannot be understood, as it's still wounded and unhealed. But they hold hands and want to squeeze tightly, as if to affirm their connection.

The second verse highlights how the singer used to struggle with being treated kindly, and how it made him want to escape. However, the arrival of the other person has changed him, and he's grateful for how their gentle presence allows him to let his guard down. The line "身にまとった猫のよう" (lit. "like a cat wearing a coat") describes the feeling of the other person being comforting and soothing like a warm jacket in the winter.

In the chorus, the imagery of a carnival-like light show metaphorizes the value of their moments together, no matter how fleeting they might be. Even if their love burns out like a shooting star, it still illuminates something in their lives, just like a strobe light.