The duo of Ishikawa and Kajiura are responsible for the opening and ending songs of .hack//SIGN and .hack//Liminality, as well as for the vocals on several background themes for the .hack//SIGN anime.
See-Saw is also responsible two insert songs for Noir, an insert song and ending theme to Gundam SEED, and an ending theme to Gundam SEED Destiny.
As of 2005, Chiaki Ishikawa and Yuki Kajiura currently pursue separate careers.
obsession TV-Mix
See-Saw Lyrics
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{Far off the light}
Missing my headache
Visions of light
{Sweeter delight}
Kissin' my Loveache
Where obsession needs to go?
How come I must know
Where the passion hides its feelings?
How come I must know
Where obsession needs to go?
How come I must know
The direction of relieving?
Deep in the night
{Far off the light}
Missing my headache
Visions of light
{Sweeter delight}
Kissin' my Loveache
How come I must know
Where obsession needs to go?
How come I must know
Where the passion hides its feelings?
How come I must know
Where obsession needs to go?
How come I must know
The direction of relieving?
Missing my headache
Kissin' my Loveache
How come I must know
Where obsession needs to go?
How come I must know
The direction of revealing?
The lyrics of See-Saw's song Obsession portray a person who is deeply obsessed with someone, to the extent that it has become a headache. In the night, far away from any light, the person is missing the headache that was caused by the obsession. At the same time, they experience visions of light, which provide a sweeter delight, as they kiss their Loveache. The person wonders why they must know where the obsession needs to go, and where the passion hides its feelings. They seem to be struggling to understand their own emotions, and the direction in which they should move to relieve themselves of this intense feeling.
The lyrics suggest that the person is experiencing conflicting emotions as they try to understand and navigate their obsession. They are not just talking about physical attraction, but something much deeper that is causing them to feel confused and out of control. The repetition of the lines "How come I must know where obsession needs to go?" and "How come I must know the direction of relieving?" highlights their confusion and desperation.
Overall, the song uses poetic and enigmatic language to convey the inner turmoil of someone who is grappling with the intensity of their emotions. It expresses the idea that obsession can be sweet and exciting, but it can also be painful and hard to manage.
Line by Line Meaning
Deep in the night
In the late hours of the night when the world is quiet
{Far off the light}
Away from the brightness and visibility of the day
Missing my headache
Longing for the pain and intensity of my passion
Visions of light
Imaginings of a brighter and happier future
{Sweeter delight}
A more joyful and pleasant experience
Kissin' my Loveache
Engaging with the intense passion and desire that fuels my love
How come I must know
where obsession needs to go?
Why am I compelled to understand the direction and force of my passion?
How come I must know
where the passion hides its feelings?
Why am I driven to uncover the true emotions driving my obsession?
How come I must know
the direction of relieving?
Why must I find the path to release myself from the intensity of my love?
Missing my headache
Kissin' my Loveache
Longing for the intensity of my love even as I engage with it
How come I must know
the direction of revealing?
Why must I seek to expose the depths of my passion through my actions and words?
Contributed by Alex S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.