VOLCANO

HAN, a member of the South Korean boy group Stray Kids, presents a passionate and intense portrayal of love in his song 'VOLCANO'. The lyrics convey a deep and consuming affection, one that is willing to endure pain and sacrifice for the sake of the beloved. The song's title itself is a metaphor for the powerful and sometimes destructive nature of love, likening it to a volcano that can both create and destroy.

The lyrics speak of a love so strong that the speaker is willing to embrace the other's scars and wounds, suggesting a readiness to accept the beloved entirely, with all their imperfections. The repeated assurances of 'I'll protect you, it's okay to be hurt' and 'you can hurt me, I don’t care' emphasize a selfless devotion and an acceptance of the pain that sometimes accompanies deep emotional connections. The imagery of a volcano also suggests a love that is not only powerful but also transformative, capable of changing landscapes and creating new realities.

The song also touches on themes of rebirth and rejuvenation, with lines like 'I'm a drought, you're the rain' and 'you appeared and now the corners of my mouth can't stop rising'. This indicates that the speaker finds renewal and happiness in the presence of their love. The love described in 'VOLCANO' is one that is all-consuming and life-altering, a force that the speaker is willing to surrender to completely, regardless of the consequences.