Cherry
The Pillows Lyrics

The song "Cherry" by The Pillows is a reflection on the life of a dog, specifically a rich man's dog. The opening lines describe the dog's emotional state, portrayed through the mustard voice that it howls with. The dog's living conditions are also mentioned, with it residing in a glass doghouse for all in the town to see. The dog had become quite popular, playing and fooling around with everyone, especially those who appeared to be wealthy, in order to always be loved and feel a sense of belonging. However, this life is not satisfying, and the dog describes it as being "poor", with no one to bite or challenge. The dog, named Cherry, is constantly choking due to its collar and unable to sleep even in the quiet of the night.

The latter half of the song is reflective, with the artist encouraging Cherry to keep running on its running course, even on days when its heart isn't in it. The dog is often perturbed, as if going mad or driven crazy. It's love life isn't any better, as it seems that it has no freedom in choosing who to love. However, if Cherry wishes to return, it can go back to that same life of being fawned over and taken care of, for it is the richest man's dog. And even though it is trapped, it can still claim its spot under the sun and the shadow that lays beneath its feet.