If You

BTS's song "If You" is a poignant exploration of regret and longing in the aftermath of a breakup. The lyrics convey a deep sense of loss and helplessness as the narrator watches their loved one leave, feeling powerless to stop it. The repeated imagery of the departing figure becoming a small dot and eventually disappearing underscores the finality and distance that now exists between them. This visual metaphor effectively captures the emotional distance that grows as time passes, making the pain of separation even more palpable.

The chorus, with its repeated plea of "If you, if you," serves as a desperate call for reconciliation. The narrator wonders if it's too late to turn back time and mend their broken relationship. This longing is further emphasized by the lines, "If you, if you / 너도 나와 같이 힘들다면 / 우리 조금 쉽게 갈 수는 없을까," which translate to a hope that if both parties are struggling, they might find a way to make things easier and come back together. The regret is palpable in the line, "있을 때 잘할 걸 그랬어," meaning "I should have done better when I had the chance."

The song also touches on the difficulty of moving on, as the narrator questions whether meeting someone new would provide any solace. The memories of the past relationship continue to haunt them, especially on rainy days that bring back the shadow of their former lover. The act of reminiscing alone, pulling out memories from a drawer, highlights the loneliness and the weight of the sadness that the narrator didn't fully understand until it was too late. This introspective and emotional journey makes "If You" a relatable and touching ballad for anyone who has experienced the pain of a lost love.