LOVE OR LUST
平井堅 Lyrics

Love or lust, you can tell me it's right or wrong
The singer feels confused about whether his relationship is based on love or lust, and is seeking clarification.

Love or lust, it's one of the other
The singer understands that a relationship is either based on love or lust, and that he needs to determine which it is to move forward.

シーツの海も潮が引いたら ふたりの足跡消してくれる
The singer is acknowledging how time and distance can help erase the signs of a relationship that has since ended.

壊れたおもちゃ手放すように 電話番号破り捨てた
The singer compares the ending of a relationship to throwing away a broken toy, indicating that he has moved on and is looking for something new.

虚しさを抱えても ほかには術もなく 乱れきれずに 波に溺れるだけ
The singer is feeling lost and unsure about his love life, unable to control his emotions and choices.

誰かを抱いていて 心は泣いていて それでも光探しつづける love or lust
The singer is conflicted between the physical connection he has with someone and the emotional pain he feels. He is trying to find the light in his situation, but it is unclear whether it is love or lust that he is after.

夜だけ大胆で 朝には曖昧で それでもぬくもり求めつづける love or lust
The singer behaves differently depending on the time of day, and is still searching for the warmth and comfort that he desires in a relationship. But whether it is love or lust that he seeks remains unknown to him.

恋した時の胸の痛みを 忘れたふりで閉じ込める
The singer has locked away the pain he felt from falling in love, pretending that it never happened.

青い炎が消えないように ため息のない朝が来るまで
The singer wants to keep the flame of his relationship alive, even if it means waiting until he can find happiness again.

愛情と欲望は背中合わせのカード 同じ顔して 僕を手招きする
The singer reflects on the fact that love and desire are closely related and can be confusing. He is beckoned by both and they look the same, making it difficult to tell which is which.

蕾開いていて そこだけ泣いていて 渇きを潤すだけのゲームは love or lust
The singer describes feeling vulnerable and emotional in the beginning stages of a relationship, questioning whether it is love or lust that is driving him to continue.

本音しまい込んで 夜に食らいついて 滴り落ちる甘い果実は love or lust
The singer is hiding his true feelings and is only passionate about his relationship in the dark. He questions if the intensity he feels is love or just lust.

誰かを抱いていて 心は泣いていて それでも光探しつづける love or lust
The singer is willing to keep searching for happiness, even though his heart is aching from the unfulfillment of his current relationship. It is unclear whether it is love or lust that he is seeking.

夜だけ大胆で 朝には曖昧で それでもぬくもり求めつづける love or lust
The singer acts boldly at night, but becomes unsure and distant in the morning. Nonetheless, he continues to yearn for warmth and comfort, though it is unclear whether he is looking for love or lust.

愛し始めた時にはもう 次の愛をさがし始めている love or lust
The singer recognizes that he has already begun searching for his next relationship, despite just falling in love. He is still unsatisfied, unsure if he is seeking love or lust.

I don't wanna be your baby, I just wanna be your lover
The singer wants a physical and emotional connection, but without the obligations or expectations that come with being someone's significant other.

I've been searchin', hopin', chasin', dreamin', is it love or lust?
The singer reflects on his emotional journey, questioning what it is he truly wants from a relationship and whether his desire is love or lust.

I may be wrong, but I can't change my way
The singer acknowledges that he may not be making the right choices in his love life, yet cannot help the way he feels or how he acts.

I've been longing, is it love or lust?
The singer has felt a deep yearning for something more, but remains unsure if what he wants is love or lust.