Disappeared

Baekhyun's song 'Disappeared' delves into the transient and often elusive nature of love and relationships. The lyrics paint a picture of two individuals whose paths have crossed by chance, only to drift apart again. The opening lines, '僕らは他人さ　you and me たまたま重なった our story,' suggest that their connection was serendipitous and perhaps not meant to last. The imagery of a 'ぐちゃぐちゃに縫いだシャツ' (a messily sewn shirt) and an 'アラームサウンド' (alarm sound) that keeps ringing, symbolizes the chaotic and fleeting moments they shared.

The recurring theme of disappearance is poignantly captured in the chorus, where Baekhyun compares the fading love to the scent of coffee and city lights, both of which disappear without a trace. 'コーヒーの香りのように　ほら disappear disappear' and '街の明かりのように　ほら disappear disappear' evoke a sense of impermanence, highlighting how love can vanish quietly and unnoticed. The metaphor of love as a 'trickless mystery' and the search for a smile in an 'empty shell' further emphasize the futility and disillusionment that often accompany the end of a relationship.

The song also touches on the longing and unfulfilled desires that linger after love has faded. The lines '君は呪文のように　また gimme love gimme love' and '絡む鎖のように　また gimme love gimme love' reflect a desperate plea for love that remains unanswered. The flashbacks of '優しい顔' (kind faces) and the eventual realization that 'love is gone' underscore the bittersweet memories and the inevitable end of their story. Baekhyun's emotive delivery and the melancholic melody enhance the song's introspective and poignant mood, making 'Disappeared' a reflective piece on the ephemeral nature of love.