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.
Revival
The Pillows Lyrics
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for a long time.
We passed each other
with an owl.
That laughter of the animals.
I fired this gun many times.
We just went through
a forest suddenly.
On the huge white stone.
We look like lost child's ant.
d・e・l・i・g・h・t
s・a・d・n・e・s・s
I felt nothing any more.
I'll stand as
the flat world now.
I won't wait for a morning now.
As I just open my eyes.
I'm breathing like a machine.
What on earth happened to me?
d・e・l・i・g・h・t
s・a・d・n・e・s・s
I felt nothing any more.
I'll stand as
the flat world now.
I felt nothing any more.
I'll stand as
the flat world now.
We found someone's footprint
today.
My feeling moved after a
long time.
This cruel world may be
the way everyone passes.
Can we start newly again?
Can we start newly again?
R・e・v・i・v・a・l
R・e・v・i・v・a・l
R・e・v・i・v・a・l
R・e・v・i・v・a・l
The lyrics of "Revival" by The Pillows depict a journey through a forest, both physically and metaphorically. The forest symbolizes a period of uncertainty and confusion in life, as the characters walk through it for a long time, passing each other with an owl, suggesting a sense of disconnection and loneliness.
The laughter of the animals represents the natural world mocking or taunting the characters, highlighting their vulnerability and insecurity. The line "I fired this gun many times" indicates a struggle or fight against the challenges they face in this forest, perhaps trying to find their way out or overcome obstacles. However, despite their efforts, they still feel lost and displaced, like ants, emphasizing their smallness in the grand scheme of things.
The repetition of "delight" and "sadness" suggests a range of emotions experienced by the characters, alternating between moments of happiness and sorrow. However, as the song progresses, they mention feeling nothing anymore. This could indicate a sense of numbness or apathy that has taken over, as if they have become detached from their own emotions.
The line "I'll stand as the flat world now" suggests a resignation to their fate or circumstances, as they accept their flattened existence in this world. It echoes a feeling of hopelessness and acceptance of their current state of being. They no longer wait for a morning, implying a lack of optimism or anticipation for a new beginning.
But then, a glimmer of hope appears as they find someone's footprint, symbolizing the possibility of change and a chance at starting anew. Their emotions begin to stir again after a long time, suggesting a revival of their spirit. The repetition of "Revival" in the last four lines emphasizes this newfound hope and the desire to begin again, to break free from the cycle of the forest and its challenges.
Overall, "Revival" portrays a journey through uncertainty, introspection, and ultimately the possibility of finding redemption and renewal. It reflects the universal human experience of facing obstacles, feeling lost, and searching for meaning and purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
We walked a forest
We embarked on a journey through a dense and mysterious wilderness
for a long time.
The journey seemed to last an eternity, filled with challenges and trials
We passed each other
We encountered one another on this path
with an owl.
Accompanied by the wise presence of an owl
That laughter of the animals.
We were filled with joy hearing the laughter of the creatures around us
I fired this gun many times.
I faced various hardships and struggles, persevering despite the difficulties
We just went through
Suddenly, we emerged from within
a forest suddenly.
A forest that appeared abruptly, surprising us
There is nothing dumbly here.
In this place, there is no sense of foolishness or ignorance
On the huge white stone.
Standing upon a colossal, pale stone
We look like lost child's ant.
We appear as tiny, confused creatures in comparison to the immense world
d・e・l・i・g・h・t
Experiencing the pure joy and happiness
s・a・d・n・e・s・s
Confronting the depths of sadness and sorrow
I felt nothing any more.
I reached a point where I could no longer feel anything
I'll stand as
I will take my place
the flat world now.
In this now empty and desolate world
I won't wait for a morning now.
I refuse to wait for a new day to come
As I just open my eyes.
The moment I awaken from my slumber
I'm breathing like a machine.
My breaths have become mechanical, devoid of genuine life
What on earth happened to me?
I am left pondering the drastic changes that have occurred within me
I felt nothing any more.
I reached a point where I could no longer feel anything
I'll stand as
I will take my place
the flat world now.
In this now empty and desolate world
We found someone's footprint
We discovered evidence of someone's presence
today.
On this very day
My feeling moved after a
My emotions were stirred following a
long time.
Significant period of inertia
This cruel world may be
Perhaps, this harsh and unforgiving world
the way everyone passes.
Is the path that everyone must traverse
Can we start newly again?
Is it possible for us to begin anew?
Can we start newly again?
Can we have a fresh start?
R・e・v・i・v・a・l
Revival, the act of being restored or regenerated
R・e・v・i・v・a・l
Revival, a call to come back to life and reclaim vitality
R・e・v・i・v・a・l
Revival, the awakening of something dormant or lost
R・e・v・i・v・a・l
Revival, the resurgence of what was once extinguished
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: YAMANAKA SAWAO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@WitlessMean
i seriously love how they just rock out like they're still teenagers. I've never seen someone love their music so much. I mean I know other people do, but I feel it so much with the pillows. Just goes to show, music is its own language.
@cmdrtweak
Quickly becoming one of my favorite bands.
@user-fb8xl5tf3c
いやー色褪せないねー
@posemwen
...and they just keep rocking!!!! Love The Pillows.
@user-fg7dl4fc9i
さいっこー🙌🙌🙌
@RyanBrady113
doesn't get much better than this, people-- most underrated band ever.
@user-do6pw7wk3m
Sweet! I play this song all the time and on guitar. LOVE YOU, BUSTERS!
@ZuelaCorp
The Kings of J-rock.. !!! =D
@Falathlorn
This band never disappoints!
@nunyabusiness6691
That solo really brought the whole song together