Soap Saloon (feat. Hatsune Miku & Kagamine Rin)

Masa Works Design's song "Soap Saloon (feat. Hatsune Miku & Kagamine Rin)" delves into the gritty and often hidden world of prostitution, using vivid and sometimes shocking imagery to paint a picture of life within a brothel. The song's lyrics are a raw and unfiltered portrayal of the lives of women who work in this environment, highlighting their struggles, desires, and the harsh realities they face daily.

The song opens with a description of a brothel where women gather to soothe their tired bodies, surrounded by the scent of pink and the color of non-dolmes. The imagery of a bubble bath being prepared sets a scene of temporary comfort amidst a life of hardship. The lyrics then shift to a more intense tone, describing the women’s skills and the transactional nature of their work. The repeated phrase "あなたを思の元へいかせます" (I will send you to the one you think of) suggests a promise of escape or fulfillment, albeit through a one-way ticket to a pleasure-filled hell.

The chorus, "ようこそ私のソープサルーン" (Welcome to my Soap Saloon), invites listeners into a world where all desires can be fulfilled, but at a cost. The women are depicted as being caught between earning their keep, becoming fodder, or facing death, with their status defined by these stark choices. The song also touches on themes of self-worth and survival, as the women find a sense of identity and honesty in their desires and the sound of money. The repeated references to the "金の音" (sound of money) underscore the transactional nature of their existence and the harsh economic realities they navigate.

The song's raw and unflinching portrayal of the brothel life is both a critique and a reflection of the societal conditions that lead women into such work. It challenges listeners to confront the uncomfortable truths about desire, survival, and the commodification of the human body. The use of Hatsune Miku and Kagamine Rin, virtual idols, adds a layer of irony and detachment, emphasizing the surreal and often dehumanizing aspects of this world.