So Let's Love

DAY6's song 'So Let's Love' delves into the complexities of a romantic relationship, highlighting the struggles and the importance of love and reconciliation. The lyrics reflect a candid conversation between partners who have experienced conflicts and emotional wounds. Despite the pain caused by harsh words and misunderstandings, the song emphasizes the need to remember the good moments and let go of the bad ones. This message is encapsulated in the lines, '좋은 건만 기억해 / 나쁜 건 잊기로 해' (Let's remember only the good things / Let's forget the bad things).

The song also explores the theme of vulnerability and fear of abandonment. The narrator expresses deep anxiety about the possibility of their partner leaving, as seen in the lines, '네가 떠날까 봐 / 그게 너무 두려워' (I'm afraid you might leave / That scares me so much). This fear is coupled with a plea for reassurance and love, '날 알잖아 넌 / 불안한 내 마음을 붙잡아 줘' (You know me / Hold onto my anxious heart). The repeated request for love and understanding underscores the narrator's desire for emotional security and the healing power of love.

In the latter part of the song, there's a realization of the relationship's fragility and a heartfelt appeal for another chance. The narrator acknowledges their own shortcomings and the cooling of their relationship, '흔들릴 다로 흔들리고 있던 거야 / 그만큼 차가워지고 있었던 거야' (We were shaking / We were becoming cold). Despite these challenges, there's a hopeful tone as the narrator asks for an opportunity to mend the relationship and love more deeply in the future, '그러니까 우리 앞으로 더 사랑하자' (So let's love more from now on). This sentiment captures the essence of the song: the belief in the transformative power of love and the commitment to nurturing it despite past hurts.