There are 2 bands with this name:
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.

PROPOSE
The Pillows Lyrics

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高所恐怖症パイロット
ミネソタ・アフロの神父
ボーリングのピンの気分
恐竜達の天国
そこから何が見える
野良猫に財産を
銀行家に災難を
おでこにファースト・タトゥー

キミだけに愛を
それから何がわかる
キラキラと散らばった
変な夢が愛しい
黄昏の街で遊んで　また朝だ
ほうれん草と純愛で
三流の悪党に勝つ
心の聖火リレー
メラメラ燃えてるんだよ
キミにどんな風に映る
ビリビリに破いた
ふざけた歌ばかり
いい加減　嫌われてもいい頃だ
どこかに引っ掛けて
袖のボタン　ブラブラしてる
前髪伸びちゃって
泣いた顔うまく隠れて
笑い話　続けたんだよ

キラキラと散らばった
変な夢が愛しい
黄昏の街で遊んで　また朝だ
常識を追い越して
強がりと踊るつもり
僕の事　引き受けてくれよ　ずっと
枕並べて
高所恐怖症パイロット
ミネソタ・アフロの神父
ボーリングのピンの気分

恐竜達の天国
キミにプロポーズを

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to PROPOSE by The Pillows is a series of fragmented, disconnected images that nevertheless seem to hold a certain emotional weight. The first few lines mention various fears and doubts, such as acrophobia (fear of heights) and the feeling of being a stray cat with no possessions or a banker facing imminent disaster. There are also strange contrasts, such as the juxtaposition of a Minnesota Afro priest and the joy of bowling. Then the lyrics shift to a more positive and hopeful tone, describing the beauty of weird dreams and the pleasure of playing in a city at dusk. The chorus repeats the line "I propose to you" as if it's a mantra, a declaration of love that can transcend any confusion or fear.

Overall, the lyrics of PROPOSE are like a collage of fleeting impressions and emotions that create a sense of intimacy and sincerity. The imagery is not always concrete or coherent, but it conveys a feeling of vulnerability and openness that resonates with the listener. The song seems to be about taking risks and letting go of inhibitions, about finding love and joy amidst chaos and insecurity.

Line by Line Meaning

高所恐怖症パイロット
I'm scared of heights like a pilot, but it won't stop me from taking risks.

ミネソタ・アフロの神父
I'm unique like an Afro-wearing priest in Minnesota.

ボーリングのピンの気分
I feel like a bowling pin, knocked over and spinning around.

恐竜達の天国
I imagine a paradise where dinosaurs roam and are happy.

そこから何が見える
I wonder what I would see from there.

野良猫に財産を
I would rather give my wealth to stray cats than greedy bankers.

銀行家に災難を
I wish misfortune upon bankers who only care about profit.

おでこにファースト・タトゥー
I want to get a tattoo on my forehead that says 'I love only you'.

キミだけに愛を
I will only give my love to you.

それから何がわかる
What will I learn from that experience?

キラキラと散らばった
The scattered sparkles shimmer brilliantly.