Robotman
The Pillows Lyrics

The lyrics of "Robotman" by The Pillows tell the story of a person who becomes like a robot after experiencing immense emotional pain. The first verse talks about how the sad rhythm doesn't stop ringing in their mind since the day they couldn't die and became a robot. The second verse talks about how they now look down on others with ease, just like a robot that is only smart. The chorus says goodbye to a loved one, acknowledging that they can't fulfill their expectations and that they don't feel like they can change. The verse that follows talks about how they can only treat themselves kindly since becoming a robot and that they can't seem to heal properly. The final chorus talks about how it's strange that they can still cry even though they feel like a cold and robotic person.

The song seems to be about someone who has been through a traumatic experience and has lost their ability to feel emotions properly. It's almost as if they have become desensitized to other people's emotions and can only focus on their own. The use of the metaphor of a robot is interesting because it often represents something that lacks emotion and the ability to feel. However, in this case, the robot represents the opposite - someone who has too much emotion and can't process it properly, so they shut themselves off emotionally.