Ameagari ni mita maboroshi
The Pillows Lyrics

The opening lyrics of The Pillows' "Ameagari ni mita maboroshi" translate to "Jokes are for laughing, it's good manners / Don't be shocked, just laugh / Even if you're sick of hearing it / We've come farther than we thought / Because we only looked ahead / I forgot your face / But I chose a path without footprints / And walked quite a bit / Even though our childhood dreams may be wounded / We're still looking at them now / Yes, many times, yes, many times, many times / Together with you." These lyrics speak to the importance of maintaining a positive outlook on life, even when things don't go as planned. The singer acknowledges that they have taken a path less traveled, and even though it may have been difficult, they are still able to appreciate the beauty of their journey.

The middle section of the song speaks to the idea that everything in life can change in an instant. The singer compares their situation to climbing up a spider's web, and acknowledges that they have learned that they and their partner are relics from a different era. However, they find comfort in the fact that they have escaped from a dream depicted on an ancient wall, and that even if it takes a thousand years, they will someday become rain and fall to the earth. The singer also muses about the potential for them and their partner to create a rainbow together.

The final section of the song speaks to the importance of holding onto the memories of our past experiences, even when they are difficult. The singer recalls a time when they were standing on the edge of a cliff, but managed to grasp onto something to avoid falling. They also remember seeing a beautiful illusion after the rain, and acknowledge that even though they have chosen a path without footprints, there are still traces of their journey left behind. The singer concludes by saying that those footprints are their proof of life, and their pride.