Runners High
The Pillows Lyrics


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Escape from the sinking!
Do you see what I mean?
Freedom beats the kingdom!
And I saw you in my dream.

息をとめてずっと走り続けた
鼓動が聞こえるか
Just Runners High!

Escape from the sinking!
Do you see what I mean?
Freedom beats the kingdom!
And I saw you in my dream.

目を閉じていたって全てが見えた
風をかき分けて
Just Runners High!
Runners High!
Just Runners High!
Runners High!





Dizzy my future
Silly my way

Overall Meaning

The song "RUNNERS HIGH" by the pillows is a fast-paced track that highlights the theme of escaping from the sinking feeling and experiencing freedom. The lyrics urge the listener to keep running and not lose hope despite feeling overwhelmed. The opening lines, "Escape from the sinking! Do you see what I mean? Freedom beats the kingdom! And I saw you in my dream" set the tone for the rest of the song, building on the idea that freedom is more important than anything else.


The song describes an experience of "runner's high," a term used to describe the euphoric feeling of achievement that runners experience after a prolonged period of exercising. The chorus, "Just Runners High!" is a declaration of this feeling, urging the listener to achieve their own runner's high. The verse, "Dizzy my future, Silly my way" describes the confusion and doubt that can come with working towards one's dreams, but also suggests that this path is worth pursuing. The final lines, "Runners High! Just Runners High! Runners High!" are repeated to emphasize the importance of continually striving towards this feeling of success and freedom.


Line by Line Meaning

Escape from the sinking!
Get away from danger!


Do you see what I mean?
Do you understand my point of view?


Freedom beats the kingdom!
The freedom to do as you please is more valuable than ruling over others


And I saw you in my dream.
You appeared in my subconscious mind while I was sleeping


息をとめてずっと走り続けた
Stopping my breath, I continued running


鼓動が聞こえるか
Can you hear my heartbeat?


Just Runners High!
This feeling of euphoria I'm experiencing is due to the adrenaline rush of running


目を閉じていたって全てが見えた
Even with my eyes closed, I could still see everything


風をかき分けて
Pushing through the wind


Just Runners High!
The indescribable feeling of pure joy that comes with running


Runners High!
The sensation of a euphoric state achieved through running intensely


Just Runners High!
This rush of adrenaline running through my veins is what makes me feel alive


Runners High!
The feeling of being in a heightened physical state while running


Dizzy my future
My future seems unclear and uncertain, making me feel lightheaded


Silly my way
I may seem foolish for the path I choose to take




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