Across The Metropolis
The Pillows Lyrics

Across The Metropolis by The Pillows is a song about individuality and beauty, sung in Japanese. The opening line of the song, "Draw your favorite color and your favorite picture," invites the listener to explore and express their own artistic and imaginative ideas. The colorful walls in the imagery of the song represent the infinite number of possibilities available to us when we allow ourselves to be creative and let our imagination run wild.

The next line, "The scenery in your town, not found on any map," speaks to the uniqueness of each person's individual experiences and perspectives. The flowers blooming for no one in particular represent beauty that exists independently of human appreciation or acknowledgment. The phrase "Sakiteru soko ni" translates to "Bloomed there with your true face," further emphasizing the importance of being true to oneself and expressing oneself authentically.

The chorus of "Nothing's gonna change your world today" reinforces the idea that despite the chaos and uncertainty of the world around us, our inner selves and our unique perspectives remain constant and unchangeable. The second verse speaks to the ephemeral nature of life, with the image of a balloon melting into the sky representing the fleeting nature of our dreams and aspirations. The final line, "I know your dream is swaying," underscores the importance of pursuing our dreams even when they seem impossible or out of reach.