Offbeat raps about the two sides of each decision: pleasure, which results in short-term happiness but long-term remorse and regret, while pain talks about working hard right now and being satisfied and accomplished later.
[Hook]
(Pain) My name’s Pain
(Pleasure:) And my name’s Pleasure
(Pain) We hate each other but we go hand in hand together
(Pleasure) Total opposites even though we’re twin brothers
(Pain) But you can’t have one of us without the other
(Pleasure) My name’s Pleasure
(Pain) And my name’s Pain
(Pleasure) Two different sides of a coin that’s the same
(Pain) You can’t have him without me in the frame
But you know what they say, no Pain no gain
[Verse 1]
(Pain)
So you wanna lose some weight and you bought a gym pass
It seemed like a great idea but that moment’s since passed
Coz now it’s Monday morning and your phone’s buzzing
So do us both a favour and just hit the snooze button
(Pleasure)
Look I know right now it seems like the worst fate
But try and remember why you signed up in the first place
You’ve got a goal that you want to achieve
So on the count of three take off these sheets and jump to your feet
(Pain)
Please, are you telling me you wanna leave this sweet bed
To frequent a place full of meat heads who leak sweat?
Just go tomorrow instead, forget it all for now
Everybody knows it’s only the thought that counts
(Pleasure)
I promise if you go, in one hour’s time
You’ll be wondering why you were putting up such a fight
Oh, I was right? I know it’s a sure thing
Coz have the same conversation every morning
[Hook]
(Pain) My name’s Pain
(Pleasure:) And my name’s Pleasure
(Pain) We hate each other but we go hand in hand together
(Pleasure) Total opposites even though we’re twin brothers
(Pain) But you can’t have one of us without the other
(Pleasure) My name’s Pleasure
(Pain) And my name’s Pain
(Pleasure) Two different sides of a coin that’s the same
(Pain) You can’t have him without me in the frame
But you know what they say, no Pain no gain
[Verse 2]
(Pleasure)
So now you’re in a coffee shop, and opposite you spot
A hottie with a your favourite novel that she’s flicking through a copy of
– Now obviously you want to try and find a way to talk
You’ve got the perfect opportunity so what you waiting for?
(Pain)
Er, maybe the fact that she may think that you’re crazy or
– Some sort of maniac stalker who likes to break the law?
No normal dude chats to girls in broad day light
She’ll probably scream “Help! Someone save me from this strange guy!”
(Pleasure)
I think we both know that’s an exaggeration
Dismiss what this dude says it’s just in your imagination
Look she’s getting up to leave, you better start stepping fast
– It’s not like anybody ever gets a Second Chance…
(Pain)
This is never gonna work but then that’s nothing new
Oh she went for it? Lucky you, it’s probably just a fluke
– I’m gonna leave but I’ll be back soon believe me
Coz the more you want something then the more you’re gonna see me
[Hook]
(Pain) My name’s Pain
(Pleasure:) And my name’s Pleasure
(Pain) We hate each other but we go hand in hand together
(Pleasure) Total opposites even though we’re twin brothers
(Pain) But you can’t have one of us without the other
(Pleasure) My name’s Pleasure
(Pain) And my name’s Pain
(Pleasure) Two different sides of a coin that’s the same
(Pain) You can’t have him without me in the frame
But you know what they say, no Pain no gain
[Verse 3]
(Pleasure)
So you wanna write a new song, great let’s get it penned
Me and Creativity are the best of friends
You know that it’s your main passion and your calling in life
So just get started and I’m sure that you’ll be scrawling all night
(Pain)
But hasn’t it been a while since you wrote your last song?
Aren’t you worried that the talent you had is all gone?
Let me give you some excuses to leave it a little longer
Coz every day you do that makes me a bit stronger
(Pleasure)But Pain, you need this guy to write raps
(Pain) Oh really Pleasure – please, explain to me why’s that?
(Pleasure:)
Coz if you do succeed and convince him to quit
Then this whole tune and me and you will cease to exist
So in the interest of survival I suggest
That you show some more support, after all we’re only guests
(Pain)
Yes, I guess you’re right this time but I’ll be back…
Waiting for you before you start your next track
[Hook]
(Pain) My name’s Pain
(Pleasure:) And my name’s Pleasure
(Pain) We hate each other but we go hand in hand together
(Pleasure) Total opposites even though we’re twin brothers
(Pain) But you can’t have one of us without the other
(Pleasure) My name’s Pleasure
(Pain) And my name’s Pain
(Pleasure) Two different sides of a coin that’s the same
(Pain) You can’t have him without me in the frame
But you know what they say, no Pain no gain