Pleasure, Little Treasure
Discovering Life's Pleasure: Depeche Mode's Insightful Journey
Lyrics
Everybody's looking for someone to follow
People are seeking someone to follow, looking for guidance or inspiration.
Finding the whole thing hard to swallow
People find the entire situation difficult to accept or believe.
Everybody's looking for a reason to live
Everyone is searching for a purpose or meaning in life.
If you're looking for a reason, I've a reason to give
The singer claims to have a reason to live and offers it to those seeking one.
Pleasure, little treasure
Repetition of the title, emphasizing the concept of pleasure as a valuable possession.
Everybody's looking for a new sensation
People are in pursuit of a new and exciting experience.
Everybody's talking about the state of the nation
Discussions about the condition or circumstances of the nation are prevalent.
Everybody's searching for a promised land
People are looking for an ideal or prosperous place to live.
Everybody's failing to understand
Despite searching, people are struggling to comprehend the situation.
Pleasure, little treasure
Reiteration of the title, reinforcing the theme of pleasure as a valuable thing.
Everybody's looking for a reason to live
Repetition of the idea that everyone seeks a reason to live.
If you're looking for a reason, I've a reason to give
The singer asserts having a reason to live and is willing to share it.
Pleasure, little treasure
Restatement of the title, emphasizing pleasure as a precious treasure.
Maternity frocks and paternity suits
Mentions of traditional symbols of family (maternity frocks, paternity suits).
If that's what you want, they're waiting for you
If traditional family roles are desired, they are available.
Everybody needs some reason or other
Everyone requires a motive or rationale for their actions.
You'll find a reason when you discover
Assurance that a reason will be found once explored or experienced.
Pleasure, little treasure
Reiteration of the title, emphasizing the theme of pleasure and treasure.
Everybody's looking for a reason to live
Repetition of the idea that everyone seeks a reason to live.
If you're looking for a reason, I've a reason to give
The singer reaffirms having a reason to live and extends the offer to others.
Pleasure, little treasure
Restatement of the title, underlining the significance of pleasure as a treasure.
Pleasure, little treasure
Repeated emphasis on pleasure as a valuable possession.
Pleasure, little treasure
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-Pleasure, little treasure
Final reiteration of the title, concluding the focus on pleasure as a precious treasure.
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