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.

Smile
The Pillows Lyrics

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free
you have freedom
キミが探してる物は
そこにある
free
you have freedom
疑ってたって世界はまわってるのさ
足跡を刻んでるはず

free
you have freedom
失くしてしまった夢は
そこにある
free
you have freedom
すりかえたって笑いとばしたって
日々はキミを飲み干していく

クタバレニンゲンドモ
宇宙の声が降りそそぐ
半分動物の皮が
剥がれたらすぐに捌かれる
クタバレニンゲンドモ
黒い好奇心をかかげ
痛めつける限界値の
サンプルを探してるらしい
子供の頃に気がついた
心の壁のそのアザは
目を細めればこう読める
‘サンプルNo.0001'

神のお告げは金次第
どれにしたって使えない
‘紙' のお告げは金次第
奴隷にしたって仕えない
知識のコレクトコールで
恥色の非通知コールで
何をのぞいたつもりだろう
どこに登ったつもりだろう
クタバレニンゲンドモ
ふさわしい餌をほおばる
悪意に満ちた負け犬の
‘犬小屋ch.00000002'

太陽の光は今こげる程
キミを照らしてるだろう隠れないで
生まれた日の歌をもう一度
世界を揺らす様な大きな声で
きかせてくれよ

free
you have freedom
キミが探してる物は
キミ自身さ
free you have freedom
その手のばして全て許して

窓を開いて笑ってよ
free

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Pillows's song Smile promote the idea of freedom, encouraging the listener to pursue their dreams and not doubt themselves. The first verse conveys the message that whatever the listener is searching for, it is already there within their reach. The world moves on even if someone doubts it, and they should instead make their mark on the world. The second verse talks about humanity's animalistic side and their curiosity, which leads them to hurt others. The verse implies that humans are always searching for something and they are willing to go to any lengths to find it.

The third verse talks about the limitations of wealth and knowledge, stating that no amount of money can buy happiness or use the knowledge for honorable causes. The lyrics express cynicism towards people who snoop into others' lives through collect calls and refuse to respect others' privacy. The final verse emphasizes the significance of the sun as it illuminates the listener's path and encourages them to raise their voice to make a difference.

Overall, the lyrics of the song Smile by The Pillows acknowledge the struggles of life that people go through but promote a positive message that encourages listeners to persevere through difficult times and to live their lives freely.

Line by Line Meaning

free
You are free from any restrictions

you have freedom
You have the liberty to do what you want

キミが探してる物はそこにある
What you are searching for is already within you

疑ってたって世界はまわってるのさ足跡を刻んでるはず
Even if you doubt it, the world is still turning, and you are leaving footprints behind

失くしてしまった夢はそこにある
The dreams you have lost are still within reach

すりかえたって笑いとばしたって日々はキミを飲み干していく
Even if you try to replace or laugh away your problems, life will still consume you

クタバレニンゲンドモ宇宙の声が降りそそぐ
Even for those who are incomplete, the voice of the universe still speaks to them

半分動物の皮が剥がれたらすぐに捌かれる
If half of your animal self is stripped away, you will be quickly disposed of

黒い好奇心をかかげ痛めつける限界値のサンプルを探してるらしい
Raising a dark curiosity, searching for a sample of the limit that causes pain

子供の頃に気がついた心の壁のそのアザは目を細めればこう読める ‘サンプルNo.0001'
The scar on the wall of your heart that you noticed as a child can be read as ‘Sample No.0001' if you look closer

神のお告げは金次第どれにしたって使えない ‘紙' のお告げは金次第奴隷にしたって仕えない
The message from the gods is dependent on money, but no matter what you choose, it won't be useful. The message on paper is dependent on money, but even if you're a slave, you won't serve it

知識のコレクトコールで恥色の非通知コールで何をのぞいたつもりだろうどこに登ったつもりだろう
What did you expect to see when you looked at the collection call of knowledge or the shameful missed call? Where did you intend to climb?

クタバレニンゲンドモふさわしい餌をほおばる悪意に満ちた負け犬の ‘犬小屋ch.00000002'
Even for the incomplete, they eat the right food from the ‘doghouse ch.00000002' of losing dogs full of malice

太陽の光は今こげる程キミを照らしてるだろう隠れないで
The sunlight is shining upon you so much that it's almost scorching. Don't hide

生まれた日の歌をもう一度世界を揺らす様な大きな声できかせてくれよ
Sing the song of the day you were born again with a loud voice that shakes the world

free
You are free to live your life

Contributed by Lucas J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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