Girlfriend
HENRY
Longing for Lost Love: The Heartfelt Plea in Henry's 'Girlfriend'
Henry's song 'Girlfriend' is a poignant exploration of longing and the pain of lost love. The lyrics convey a deep sense of yearning for a past relationship, where the protagonist reminisces about the times when he used to call his significant other 'girlfriend,' 'baby,' and 'lady.' This repetition underscores the emotional weight of these terms and the intimacy they once shared. The song's narrative is driven by the protagonist's struggle to come to terms with the end of the relationship, as he finds it impossible to accept that they can no longer even be friends.
The lyrics 'geuriwoyo ne ipsuri nan, geuriwoseo eotteokhana' (I miss your lips, I miss you, what should I do?) highlight the protagonist's deep sense of loss and confusion. He believed their love would last forever, but now he is left questioning why it ended. The repeated plea 'Used to call you girlfriend' serves as a painful reminder of what once was, and the protagonist's inability to move on is evident in lines like 'igeon aniya nan jeoldae injeong mothae' (This is not it, I can never accept it).
As the song progresses, the protagonist's desperation becomes more apparent. He begs for one more chance, asking his former lover to smile at him just once more, as seen in 'han beonman deo nareul bogo useojwo' (Just smile at me one more time). The emotional climax of the song is reached when he declares, 'You should be my girlfriend,' expressing his desire to rekindle their love and hold her in his arms again. This heartfelt plea encapsulates the essence of the song—a deep, unrelenting longing for a love that once was and a hope for its return.