[KarenPang]

This year is V6's 25th anniversary, and as their latest single proves, they've still got it. For better or worse, the Johnny's world has evolved a lot in the past few years, but V6 seems to be the quiet constant as they keep on doing their own thing. The group's 25th anniversary double A-side single brings two very different new songs that I love equally.

It's my life is just what I need to hear on a Friday. The upbeat, uptempo song has a bright, easy-going vibe with its pop-rockish melody and life-affirming lyrics. Written by Miyata "Lefty" Ryo, the song's down-to-earth and reassuring words for the everyday workaholic deserve special mention. For all those stressed-out souls working late until the last train, V6 delivers a simple yet truly encouraging message: just enjoy your weekend. There's something strangely touching about how concrete and understanding the lyrics are – "Leave the accumulated work for the time being / Saturday and Sunday spending time my way." The joyous chorus declaring "It's my life, Don't worry, Go ahead!" also adds a free-spirited bounce to your step. This is my leaving-work-on-Friday theme song.

PINEAPPLE might sound like it should also be a fun and bright song based on the title, but it's actually a sensuous love song. Similar to last year's All for You and Right Now, the silky-smooth dance number has prominent tropical house elements, but the way this song blends in rap and classic pop ballad fits even better for V6's style. PINEAPPLE is a total jam with a very contemporary and mature sound that few other Johnny's artists could pull off, image-wise. V6 is ageing like fine wine, and still making music for the people.

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