Instant Music
The Pillows Lyrics


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manual life no animal
average kosoga happy
policy wa hagareochitemo OK

no damage na image
calorie-off nara happy
kokorono eiyoushittchouwa OK
instant music
sekaijyuuni afure
kodomotachiwa oboreteru
diet music
hora muchuuninatte
kutabacchimaeyo

manual life no animal
navigate sarete happy
counselor no sasayakiwa OK

renal no sentimental
stress zero nara happy
atamano pipe cut nara OK

instant music
sekaijyuuni afure
kodomotachiwa oboreteru
diet music
hora muchuuninatte
kutabacchimaeyo

instant music
sekaijyuuni afure
otonatachiwa futotteru
resistant music




saa mimiwo fusage
kutabacchimaeyo

Overall Meaning

The song "Instant Music" by the Japanese rock band the pillows is about finding happiness and peace in life through self-improvement and healthy habits. The lyrics mention "manual life no animal" which could allude to the idea of living a life without relying on technology or the comfort of an easy life. The next line "average kosoga happy" could be interpreted as finding happiness with what one has rather than always striving for more. The line "policy wa hagareochitemo OK" suggests that even if one's plans fall apart, it's okay as long as they keep moving forward and trying.


The song then goes on to mention "no damage na image" which could refer to taking care of one's physical appearance and health. The next line, "calorie-off nara happy" suggests happiness through exercising and staying fit. The line "kokorono eiyoushittchouwa OK" is about finding balance and harmony in life.


The chorus of the song talks about the power of music to transport us and help us escape from the stresses of life. "Instant music, sekaijyuuni afure" means that music fills the world and "kodomotachiwa oboreteru" suggests that even children can get lost in the magic of music. "Diet music, hora muchuuninatte kutabacchimaeyo" suggests that we can use music as a tool to focus and get into a rhythm even when working towards physical goals such as losing weight.


The song then reiterates the idea of finding peace through healthy habits "navigate sarete happy, counselor no sasayakiwa OK" and "renal no sentimental, stress zero nara happy." Finally, the song ends with the chorus again but with a twist. "Instant music, sekaijyuuni afure, otonatachiwa futotteru" suggests that adults too can be transported by the power of music. "Resistant music, saa mimiwo fusage, kutabacchimaeyo" suggests that music can also help us fight against negative thoughts and emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

manual life no animal
Living a life without relying on technology or automated processes, and without causing harm to animals


average kosoga happy
A person living an ordinary life can find happiness


policy wa hagareochitemo OK
Even if things don't go according to plan, it's still alright


no damage na image
Not having an image that harms anyone or anything


calorie-off nara happy
Being happy if someone is on a calorie deficit


kokorono eiyoushittchouwa OK
It's okay to prioritize mental health and wellness


instant music
Music that can be listened to immediately


sekaijyuuni afure
The world is overflowing with this music


kodomotachiwa oboreteru
Children are drowning in it


diet music
Music that is helpful for weight loss


hora muchuuninatte
Listen to it and become addicted


kutabacchimaeyo
Play it loud!


navigate sarete happy
Feeling happy when someone is guided and goes in the right direction


counselor no sasayakiwa OK
It's okay to have a counselor's guidance


renal no sentimental
Sentimental about one's kidneys


stress zero nara happy
Being happy when there is no stress


atamano pipe cut nara OK
It's fine as long as the pipe in one's head is cut


otonatachiwa futotteru
Adults are getting fat


resistant music
Music that is helpful for building resistance


saa mimiwo fusage
Now, use your ears and increase resistance




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@phil2756

Manual life animal
Just average is happy
It’s okay to throw the policy away

No damage image
Calorie off is happy
It’s okay if your heart is malnourished

Instant music
The world is flooded
Children are drowning
Diet music
Hey, I’m going crazy
Fuck you

Manual life animal
Being told what to do is happy
The counselor whispers that it’s okay

Rental sentimental
Zero stress is happy
It’s okay to have a lobotomy

Instant music
The world is flooded
Children are drowning
Diet music
Hey, I’m going crazy
Fuck you

Instant music
The world is flooded
The adults are getting fat
Resistant music
Come on, plug your ears
Fuck you



@THEGREATMAX

It's about being forced to live in a world of fake music and people who believe ridiculous crap.

"No damage no image" - Don't damage your image
Calorie off is happy
It's okay if your heart is malnourished - Care more about things like losing a few pounds even if you're unhappy, because we live in a society

Then they basically go on to say most music is fake and stupid. It's DIET music. It's INSTANT music (like instant noodles, don't match up to something that took time, care, and effort)

Zero stress is happy
It's okay to have a lobotomy - This says more about the world we live in than anything else in the whole song.



@Kai-mc4nx

MANYUARUU-RAIFU no ANIMARU
AVEREEJI koso ga HAPPII
BORISHII wa hagare ochitemo O.K.

NOODAMEEJI na IMEEJI
KARORII OFU nara HAPPII
KOKORO no eiyou shicchou wa O.K.

INSUTANTO MYUUJIKKU
sekai chuu ni afure
kodomotachi wa oboreteru
DAIETTO MYUUJIKKU
hora muchuu ni natte
kutabacchi maeyo

MANYUARUU-RAIFU no ANIMARU
NABIGEETO sarete HAPPII
KAUNSERAA no sasayaki wa O.K.

RENTARI no SENCHIMENTARI
SUTORESU ZERO nara HAPPII
ATAMA no BAIBUKATTO nara O.K.

INSUTANTO MYUUJIKKU
sekai chuu ni afure
kodomotachi wa oboreteru
DAIETTO MYUUJIKKU
hora muchuu ni natte
kutabacchi maeyo

INSUTANTO MYUUJIKKU
sekai chuu ni afure
otonatachi wa futotteru
REJISUTANTO MYUUJIKKU
saa mimi o fusage
kutabacchi maeyo



All comments from YouTube:

@NSXTACY420

The intro always gave me nostalgia, pillows are amazing. If i see one more show before i die it might be them.

@kayliibensen387

Best band of our time, every album is great!

@OldFatBubba

Any rock band with four albums as good as Please Mr. Lostman, Little Busters, Runners High, and Happy Bivouac deserves widespread INTERNATIONAL recognition. Cliche be damned, they're 100% all killer, no filler. I'd rank them with or above the best Rolling Stones records.

@armandoc16

Nice front tail

@zenny6369

YES 69th LIKE HAHA

@SamLabbato

...But mine is bigger

@xvrmlr

YES 200th LIKE HAHAHA

@kur0_maru

Wow, AMV's were really different in the 90's.

@inkoinfinity2

First like

@kur0_maru

おめでとう!

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