Pachinko
Urusei Yatsura Lyrics
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Golden chords, plastic shades and a broken doll
Stop the show, i want to let you know
There's no point, no goal
Just a cracked hollow sound rattling on the radio
Look at you, on the floor
Don't get up, you'll feel much better
I'm alright, i'll never settle
I'm not tired, i'm just bored
Hold the line, i'll never settle
Never never, never never
Never never, never settle
Screen dissolves, to paracetamol
Razor blades, pubic hair in the mayonnaise
Plot update, cut from fridge to the microwave
In your sleep, in your dreams
It's the bleep bleep bleep of the baby in the cash machine
Look at you, on the floor
Don't get up, you'll feel much better
I don't care, i'm insured
I'm alright, i'll never settle
I'm not tired, i'm just bored
Hold the line, i'll never settle
Never never, never never
Never never, never settle
Hey hey hey, it's ok
We got a rush, got a crush coming on today
Hey hey hey it's ok
My minds a pachinko gone astray
The song "Pachinko" by Urusei Yatsura is a commentary on the mundanity and monotony of everyday life, the sense of being trapped in a cycle of work and consumption, without any true purpose or direction. The song begins with the line "Down we go, who lives inside this home?" suggesting a descent into a world of artificiality and decay. The "golden cords" and "plastic shades" represent the material trappings of modern life, while the "broken doll" hints at the failure of these possessions to bring true happiness or fulfillment. The idea of a "cracked hollow sound rattling on the radio" is a metaphor for the emptiness and meaninglessness of modern culture.
The lyrics go on to describe a series of surreal and disturbing images, such as "pubic hair in the mayonnaise" and the "bleep bleep bleep of the baby in the cash machine" which further emphasize the absurdity and ugliness of modern life. The chorus, with its repeated refrain of "I'll never settle" suggests a desire to escape from this drudgery and find something more meaningful and satisfying, though it is uncertain whether this is truly possible.
Line by Line Meaning
Down we go, who lives inside this home?
As we descend, I wonder who occupies this space?
Golden chords, plastic shades and a broken doll
There are musical notes, synthetic coverings and a damaged figurine.
Stop the show, i want to let you know
Halt the performance, I need to inform you.
There's no point, no goal
There is no specific aim or objective.
Just a cracked hollow sound rattling on the radio
Only a fractured and empty noise echoes from the wireless.
Look at you, on the floor
Observe your position, lying down.
Don't get up, you'll feel much better
Avoid rising to your feet, it will improve your condition.
I don't care, i'm insured
I am indifferent because I have insurance.
I'm alright, i'll never settle
I'm doing fine, I won't compromise.
I'm not tired, i'm just bored
I am not fatigued, only uninterested.
Hold the line, i'll never settle
Keep the connection, I won't make concessions.
Never never, never never
Never, never, never.
Screen dissolves, to paracetamol
The monitor fades away, replaced by painkillers.
Razor blades, pubic hair in the mayonnaise
Sharp tools and personal body hair mixed in the condiment.
Plot update, cut from fridge to the microwave
The storyline progresses, cutting from a refrigerator to a microwave.
In your sleep, in your dreams
During your slumber, in your visions.
It's the bleep bleep bleep of the baby in the cash machine
The sound of a baby's cries from the ATM.
Hey hey hey, it's ok
It's alright, no need to worry.
We got a rush, got a crush coming on today
We have a surge of excitement and infatuation arising today.
My minds a pachinko gone astray
My thoughts are like a pachinko game, veering off course.
Contributed by Hudson M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sav3133
I can't believe Jon Arbuckle got his own anime
@mrvn061
So the girl is Garfield (Her clothes are orange and black)
@SoraOfTheDarkness
its about time they gave him his own spin off. he was the real star of the show anyway.
@mr.martian3578
@@mrvn061 lol he's torn between Liz and his cat
@vaylonkenadell
@Sav This comment is so dumb that it made me laugh.
@jestfullgremblim8002
@@vaylonkenadell lol
@Alternate9900
As much as I love the updated look, there’s something about the 80s goofiness that you just can’t replicate!
@Rudoku1
They looked like they could've fit in with Peanuts characters in that OP, and I loved it.
@mukamasa
It has a more cartoony look so their expressions are more exaggerated, while the panchinko remake tries to hard to keep the characters consistent sacrificing expressiveness.
@mrtesticlease4638
its the looseness of the animation. going off model was part of the appeal. in todays day, even if its animated digitally, just giving less of a shit trying to make the animation look better will make it look better, ironically