Black (feat. Jennie Kim)

G-Dragon's song 'Black,' featuring Jennie Kim, delves into the complexities and darker aspects of love and relationships. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a love that has lost its warmth and turned cold, symbolized by the recurring motif of the color black. G-Dragon opens with the line '내 심장의 색깔은 black' (The color of my heart is black), setting the tone for a narrative filled with emotional turmoil and introspection. The imagery of breaking glass and bleeding hands suggests a self-destructive tendency, reflecting the pain and confusion that often accompany a failing relationship.

The song contrasts the initial allure of love, described as '네 미소는 빛나는 gold' (Your smile is shining gold), with the harsh reality of its deterioration. G-Dragon explores the idea that love's true nature ('사랑의 본명은 분명히 증고') is inherently tied to disappointment and despair. This duality is further emphasized by the metaphor of shadows cast by the light of a partner, indicating that the very presence of the loved one brings about emotional darkness. The lyrics also touch on the theme of misunderstanding and miscommunication, suggesting that expecting someone else to fully understand you is a fundamental error.

The chorus highlights the societal tendency to mask true feelings, pretending to be happy while hiding the lies within the word 'love.' This facade is likened to the illusion of eternal happiness. The song's melancholic tone is underscored by the repeated refrain 'Fade away,' symbolizing the gradual disappearance of love and the inevitable return to a state of emotional blackness. G-Dragon's introspective journey concludes with a sense of resignation, as he decides to return to his original path, acknowledging that the passionate summer of their love has long passed.