Robinson
by Spitz
- Album: Hachimitsu
- Year: 1995
- Genre: J-rock · Pop
- Length: 4:54
A dreamlike love song about escaping into a "different world" meant for just two people. Hand in hand, they slip out of familiar daily life toward a place of their own that no one else can trample. Floating, ambiguous words paint the lift of youth and a love that hovers slightly above reality.
Themes
- Love and desire
- A world for two
- Dreamy young love
- Floating free of the everyday
Mood
- Dreamy
- Tender
- Floating
References & context
- The title "Robinson"
Its origin is never stated, but it evokes Robinson Crusoe's desert island — the hint of an island for two, cut off from the wider world.
- Ambiguity as a style
Masamune Kusano's lyrics never fix a single meaning. By drifting in sensation and mood rather than plot, they let listeners lay their own love over the song.
- Spitz's biggest hit
Released in 1995, the signature song that lifted the band to household status; its clear voice and rush of momentum became an ideal of 90s J-pop.
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Frequently asked
What is the meaning of "Robinson" by Spitz?
A dreamlike love song about escaping into a "different world" meant for just two people.
What is "Robinson" about?
A dreamlike love song about escaping into a "different world" meant for just two people. Hand in hand, they slip out of familiar daily life toward a place of their own that no one else can trample. Floating, ambiguous words paint the lift of youth and a love that hovers slightly above reality.
What are the main themes in "Robinson"?
The recurring themes are Love and desire, A world for two, Dreamy young love, Floating free of the everyday.
Is "Robinson" available in my language on Lyrithm?
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