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Lyrics
Get what I want And still it's a mysterious thing that I want So when I get it I make sense of a mysterious thing 'Cause I've taken flight on such a serious wing I, and you are the same and Either fiction or dreaming We know enough to admit We know enough to admit We know enough to admit It's my pleasure And your pleasure It's my pleasure And your pleasure Oh, an echo calls up the line Indication of time Our togetherness That is how we evolved We became our needs Ages up inside Escaping similar pain Dreaming safe and secure Generations in line Old and then the youth Come to meet or fade A chromosomal raid Built by what we got built for As much as what we avoid So the mystery lifts We know enough to admit We know enough to admit It's my pleasure And your pleasure It's my pleasure And your pleasure That's the same That's what we're here for Pleasure, it's my pleasure It's my pleasure, it's my pleasure That's what we're here for Pleasure, it's my pleasure It's my pleasure, it's my pleasure That's what we're here for Pleasure Pleasure Pleasure Pleasure, oh You know it's true Pleasure, pleasure Pleasure, pleasure Pleasure, pleasure Pleasure, pleasure
Song Meaning
The song "Pleasure" delves into the multifaceted nature of human desires and the complex emotions that accompany the pursuit of what we think we want. Feist sings, "Get what I want / And still it's a mysterious thing that I want," capturing the elusive quality of desire. She speaks to how getting what we think we want can sometimes help us make sense of our nebulous longings but can also open up new questions. Feist toys with the concept of 'pleasure' both as a personal and shared experience, singing, "It's my pleasure / And your pleasure." She suggests that the pursuit and attainment of pleasure are universal human drives, but how these manifest can vary greatly. The song presents this as neither good nor bad, but rather something fundamental and inevitable: "That's what we're here for." The lyrics touch on how our needs have evolved over time: "We became our needs / Ages up inside / Escaping similar pain / Dreaming safe and secure." This seems to acknowledge the evolutionary aspects of pleasure—how it's both a driving force and a refuge. The line "As much as what we got built for / As much as what we avoid" offers a nuanced view of human behavior, suggesting that what we're driven towards and what we avoid are equally defining. The song’s depth and emotional richness make "Pleasure" a compelling narrative on the human quest for fulfillment, questioning what truly brings us pleasure and why.
About
"Pleasure" is the title track from Feist's 2017 album, marking a somewhat darker and more introspective turn in her music. While her previous works, like "The Reminder" and "Metals," delved into themes of love, melancholy, and human connection, "Pleasure" explores the complexities and ambiguities of desire, fulfillment, and the human condition. The song carries Feist's signature lyrical depth, combined with a rawer, more unfiltered sound that complements its thematic substance. The album was seen as a mature, daring exploration, and this song perfectly encapsulates the artist's intent, marrying the poetic and the visceral in a compelling way.
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Song Info
Release Year
2017
Genres
Indie
Moods
-
Vocals
Female