Pleasure

The song 'Pleasure' by WARPs UP delves into the complexities of self-acceptance and the unpredictable nature of life. The lyrics explore the internal conflict between the self one desires to be and the self that is expected by others. This duality is highlighted in the lines '望んだ自分 望まれた自分と揺らめいてる' (The self I want and the self that is wanted are wavering). The struggle to love oneself despite inner turmoil is a central theme, as expressed in '愛したいのに 愛せない心を許せぬまま' (I want to love, but I can't forgive my unloving heart). The song suggests that true acceptance comes when one acknowledges all parts of themselves, including their loneliness and genuine voice.

The chorus emphasizes the concept of 'Pleasure' as a blend of fate, coincidence, and miracles, questioning what the future holds. This idea is encapsulated in '運命偶然奇跡 何が待っているんだろう' (Fate, coincidence, miracles, what is waiting for us?). The song portrays life as a series of intersecting worlds and moments, where every breath and every instant is significant. The lyrics '今というこの 瞬間に呼吸していること' (Breathing in this moment now) highlight the importance of living in the present and finding joy in the unpredictability of life.

The song also touches on the beauty of chosen and unchosen futures, and the role of regret and past decisions in shaping one's path. The lines '選んだ未来 選べない未来はなぜ美しい' (The chosen future, why is the unchosen future beautiful?) and '抱えた後悔 いつかの自分が出した答え' (The regret I hold, the answer my past self gave) reflect on how facing wounds and daily struggles can lead to transformation. Ultimately, 'Pleasure' is about moving forward and believing in a precious world, as reiterated in the closing lines 'I believe in a precious world' and 'I'll move on'.