1. An alternative rock band from Japan… Read Full Bio ↴There are 2 bands with this name:
1. An alternative rock band from Japan
2. An alternative rock band from Slovakia
for the female duo from the United States, please see Pillows
1. the pillows (ザ・ピロウズ) are an alternative rock band from Hokkaidō, Japan, best known outside Japan for their contributions to the soundtrack of the anime series FLCL (Fooly Cooly).
They consist of 山中さわお (Sawao Yamanaka) -vocals & guitar-, 真鍋吉明 (Yoshiaki Manabe) -guitar-, 佐藤シンイチロウ (Shinichiro Sato) -drums-.
The band officially formed on September 16, 1989 as a four-man group. The fourth man and original bassist, 上田ケンジ (Kenji Ueda), left the band in 1992 to become a music producer and do solo work. Since then, 鹿島達也 (Tatsuya Kashima) and later 鈴木淳 (Jun Suzuki) have taken his place as supporting bassists. Neither Kashima nor Suzuki have been named official members out of respect for Ueda.
The band name is intentionally left without any capitalization.
Official website: http://www.pillows.jp/
2. An alternative rock band The Pillows from High Tatras, Slovakia.
LIFE SIZE LIFE
The Pillows Lyrics
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Cause I've been waiting all my life
No, I don't need you
But you can stay for the ride
Cause I've been waiting all my life
Nech mě letět jako Ikarus
I když mi z těch křídel kape vosk
Můj život, moje volba je nezávistlost
A začínám to vidět jasnějic
Lidé žijou v iluzích jsou vlastněj
Vidím to jinak než dřív
I kdy by mohli nevylezou z tých kalů těch dír
Já nevnímám s hlavou v oblacích slunce
Mi postupně pálí ty křídla
Nechci být připoutanej na vrchol
Ten pomyslnej totem nechám jiným
Letím i když vím, že mý nohy patří na zem
Vždycky to byli mý sny
Co mě donutili vstát, začít nový dny
A než mi setnou plih
Chci si naplno užít ten volný pád do tmy
Yeah I wanna jump in I really wanna fly
Cause I've been waiting all my lifе
No, I don't need you
But you can stay for the ride
Cause I'vе been waiting all my life (yeaah)
Říkej kid co můžeš a nesmíš
Jak má vypadat tvůj vesmír
Snažím se zdrhat z konvencii
Svoboda neznamená mít level v kleštích
Zavděčit se všem, tak směšný
Jak marně chtěl jsem dřív cizí ctít
A je mi jedno co si myslíš
Nebejt sám sebou je jak nemít kyslík
Můžeš mě nenávidět, rozjet mě pěstí
Ale to inkoustoví nebe prolítnu se ctí
Pravda je co lidi vězní
Často jsem chtěl mít v přízni
Ty který mě nectí
Chci vkládat energii tam kde je respekt ne panství
Upřímny emoce, tak pryč s egomanstvím
Karma je připravená, neslav
Ty co letí vysoko tak často padej střemhlav
Yeah I wanna jump in I really wanna fly
Cause I've been waiting all my life
No, I don't need you
But you can stay for the ride
Cause I've been waiting all my life (yeaah)
Yeah I wanna jump in I really wanna fly
Cause I've been waiting all my life
No, I don't need you
But you can stay for the ride
Cause I've been waiting all my life
The lyrics of "LIFE SIZE LIFE" by The Pillows reflect a longing for freedom and a desire to escape societal expectations. The singer expresses a strong yearning to break free from the limitations of their life and soar like Icarus. They acknowledge that they don't need anyone else to accompany them on their journey, but they are open to having company along the way. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been waiting their entire life for this moment of liberation.
The song speaks to the idea of living life on one's own terms, embracing independence, and rejecting conformity. The verse emphasizes the importance of seeing the world differently, outside the illusions and limitations that people often trap themselves in. The singer chooses to rise above the negativity and doesn't allow themselves to be bound by the expectations of others.
The second verse continues this theme of breaking free from conventions and societal norms. The singer rejects the idea of pleasing everyone, recognizing that it's futile to try to fit into others' ideals. They express a sense of apathy towards others' opinions, stating that being true to oneself is like having oxygen to breathe. The lyrics highlight the importance of authenticity, being unapologetically oneself, and placing energy where there is respect rather than dominance.
Overall, "LIFE SIZE LIFE" is an anthem for those seeking personal freedom, embracing individuality, and charting their own path in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah I wanna jump in I really wanna fly
I have a strong desire to take risks and experience the freedom of soaring through the skies
Cause I've been waiting all my life
After a long period of anticipation, I am finally ready to seize the moment
No, I don't need you
I am independent and capable of pursuing my dreams on my own
But you can stay for the ride
Although I don't rely on others, I am open to companionship and shared experiences
Nech mě letět jako Ikarus
Let me fly like Icarus
I když mi z těch křídel kape vosk
Even if the wax from these wings starts to melt
Nebo se přidej, je tu místa dost
Or join me, there's plenty of room
Můj život, moje volba je nezávislost
My life, my choice is independence
A začínám to vidět jasnějic
And I'm starting to see it more clearly
Lidé žijou v iluzích jsou vlastněj
People live in illusions, they are owned
Vidím to jinak než dřív
I see it differently than before
I kdy by mohli nevylezou z tých kalů těch dír
Even though they could, they won't climb out of those muddy holes
Já nevnímám s hlavou v oblacích slunce
I don't perceive the sun with my head in the clouds
Mi postupně pálí ty křídla
Mine are gradually burning
Nechci být připoutanej na vrchol
I don't want to be tied to the top
Ten pomyslnej totem nechám jiným
I'll leave that symbolic totem to others
Letím i když vím, že mý nohy patří na zem
I'm flying even though I know my feet belong on the ground
Vždycky to byli mý sny
They have always been my dreams
Co mě donutili vstát, začít nový dny
What motivated me to get up and start new days
A než mi setnou plih
And before they cut me off
Chci si naplno užít ten volný pád do tmy
I want to fully enjoy that free fall into darkness
Říkej kid co můžeš a nesmíš
Tell me, kid, what you can and can't do
Jak má vypadat tvůj vesmír
How your universe should look like
Snažím se zdrhat z konvencii
I'm trying to escape from conventions
Svoboda neznamená mít level v kleštích
Freedom doesn't mean being trapped in a mold
Zavděčit se všem, tak směšný
To please everyone, how ridiculous
Jak marně chtěl jsem dřív cizí ctít
How vainly I wanted to respect others before
A je mi jedno co si myslíš
And I don't care what you think
Nebejt sám sebou je jak nemít kyslík
To not be oneself is like not having oxygen
Můžeš mě nenávidět, rozjet mě pěstí
You can hate me, unleash your fist at me
Ale to inkoustoví nebe prolítnu se ctí
But I will fly through that inky sky with honor
Pravda je co lidi vězní
Truth is what people are imprisoned by
Často jsem chtěl mít v přízni
I often wanted to be in favor
Ty který mě nectí
Those who do not respect me
Chci vkládat energii tam kde je respekt ne panství
I want to invest energy where there is respect, not domination
Upřímny emoce, tak pryč s egomanstvím
Genuine emotions, so away with egomania
Karma je připravená, neslav
Karma is ready, don't celebrate
Ty co letí vysoko tak často padej střemhlav
Those who fly high often fall headlong
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