MISSING YOU (그리워해요)

2NE1's 'MISSING YOU (그리워해요)' is a poignant exploration of the lingering pain and nostalgia that follows the end of a significant relationship. The song's lyrics convey a deep sense of longing and unresolved emotions, as the narrator grapples with the aftermath of a breakup. The repeated phrase '그리워해요' (I miss you) underscores the persistent ache of missing someone who was once a central part of their life.

The song opens with a plea for space and patience, as the narrator is not ready to move on or start anew. This hesitation is rooted in the emotional turmoil caused by the breakup, which is evident in lines like '나를 떠나 보낸 그가 아직 너무 미워요' (I still hate the one who left me). The juxtaposition of the narrator's outward composure and inner turmoil is a recurring theme, highlighting the complexity of dealing with loss and the facade people often maintain to appear 'okay.'

'MISSING YOU' also touches on the disillusionment with different types of love. The narrator rejects both the childish, impulsive love and the calculated, transactional love of adults, suggesting a yearning for something more genuine and enduring. The song's melancholic tone is further emphasized by the reflection on past happiness and the hope that both parties will remember the love they once shared, even as they move on with their lives. This bittersweet sentiment is encapsulated in the closing lines, '오랜 시간이 지나가도 우리 서로 기억해요 / 그땐 서로가 있었음을' (Even after a long time passes, let's remember that we had each other).