BOAT HOUSE
The Pillows Lyrics

The lyrics to The Pillows's song "BOAT HOUSE" speak to a deep connection between two individuals who have found themselves on a deserted island. The song opens with the singer saying goodbye to someone, laughing away any sadness or trouble. They arrive at the island to find two sets of footprints, one belonging to their companion, who holds a kitten. This person has apparently charmed the whole world, but they only have eyes for the singer, who wonders why they are not despised. They have always been a mystery and a singular friend to the singer, the only one who truly understands them.

The song's chorus, which translates to "I believe in this silly, silly song, and only you do too, my strange and unique companion," suggests that there is an intimacy and understanding between the two that is hard to come by. They have built a home on the island, one formed from a boat that they destroyed in the process. The singer is inspired by their companion's singing, and the companion is made happy by the singer's laughter. The song ends with gratitude and love, the singer saying thank you and expressing their feelings for this person who has accepted them despite their idiosyncrasies.