Alone

Chaeyoung's song 'Alone' delves into the emotional landscape of solitude and the lingering memories of a past relationship. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the singer revisiting a familiar place, once shared with a significant other, now experienced in solitude. The opening lines, '커피 한 잔 / 매일 우리 즐겨 찾던 이 곳 / 오늘은 혼자,' set the scene of a coffee shop that was once a cherished spot for the couple, now a place of loneliness. This shift from companionship to isolation is a central theme throughout the song.

The song also explores the concept of time and memory. Chaeyoung reflects on the '우리 첫날 쪽지,' a note from their first day together, and how the '까마득한 기억 속 모습이 / 왠지 보기 좋아 보였던 것 같아,' suggesting that the distant memories still hold a certain charm. However, this nostalgia is tinged with sadness as she realizes that she is stuck in the past, unable to move forward. The line '거기 멈춰 있는 위로운 / 지금의 내 모습이 두려워져' captures this fear of being trapped in a moment that no longer exists.

The recurring theme of feeling invisible and insignificant is also prominent. Chaeyoung sings, '여긴 아무도 내가 혼자인지도 몰라 / 원래 없던 사람처럼,' expressing a sense of being unnoticed and forgotten, as if she never existed. This sentiment is further emphasized by the imagery of a bus filled with memories that have come to a halt, symbolizing the stagnation of her emotional state. The song poignantly captures the struggle of moving on from a past relationship and the haunting presence of memories that refuse to fade.