Bit By Bit (점점)

Brown Eyes' song 'Bit By Bit (점점)' delves into the slow and painful process of moving on from a past relationship. The lyrics poignantly capture the emotional journey of gradually distancing oneself from someone who was once deeply loved. The repetition of 'jeom jeom' (which translates to 'bit by bit' or 'gradually') emphasizes the slow and often agonizing process of healing and letting go.

The song opens with the narrator observing how they are slowly becoming more detached from their former lover. The lines 'jeom jeom deo meo reoh chi na pwah' and 'jeom jeom neol it neun keot ka meon il cheo reom' suggest a gradual fading of memories and emotions. This detachment is not immediate but happens over time, reflecting the natural process of emotional healing. The narrator acknowledges that some days are harder than others, as indicated by 'ha roo neun mi chi go, da eum nal ee myeon kwaen chan ha jyeot seo,' showing the fluctuating nature of their emotional state.

As the song progresses, the narrator continues to struggle with memories of their past lover. The lines 'eo jeo da doh saeng kak na, neo reul keu ril tae ga oh myeon soom mak hi geh chi chyeo' depict moments of intense longing and the physical pain that accompanies these memories. Despite these challenges, the narrator is determined to move on, as seen in 'ae seo cham ah nael soo it ket chi, keu reoh keh neol peo ryeo.' This determination to let go, despite the pain, is a central theme of the song.

The song concludes with a sense of acceptance and resignation. The lines 'long good-byes no away you know, ee jen nat seon mok soh ri eh neo reul poo reu neun keol' suggest that the narrator has come to terms with the end of the relationship. The final lines, 'shi gan ee na reul ta peo ri go, nae seul peum doh ee jeh meo reo chyeo ga,' indicate that time is slowly healing their wounds and that their sadness is gradually fading away. 'Bit By Bit (점점)' is a heartfelt exploration of the slow and often painful process of moving on from a lost love, capturing the emotional complexity of such an experience.