Sleepy Head
The Pillows Lyrics

The song "Sleepy Head" by the pillows explores the themes of self-doubt and confusion. The opening lines "Kore wa risou janai / Nerau gooru janai / Jibun rashiku mo nai? / Ii ya sou janai" (This isn't ideal / This isn't the goal I aim for / It's not like me? / No, that's not it) exhibits the singer's uncertainty regarding their own identity and what they aspire for.

Throughout the song, the singer highlights their involvement in imperfect and unhealthy relationships and activities, "Fukanzen'na koi wo shite / Shizundeiku / Sleepy head / Futto bashitai" (I'm in an incomplete love / And sinking / Sleepy head / I want to kick). The phrase "Sleepy head" seems to represent their detachment from their surroundings and their disillusionment with their present circumstances.

The lines "Tada no gisei janai / Karui geemu janai / Jibun rashiku mo nai? / Ii ya sou janai" (This isn't just a sacrifice / This isn't a casual game / It's not like me? / No, that's not it) could imply that the singer is aware of how their actions misalign with their true self but they're unable to dissociate themselves entirely from it.

Overall, "Sleepy Head" conveys a sense of confusion and a desire to change but also a reluctance to let go of the things that trap them in their present situation.