Not Spring, Love, or Cherry Blossoms (봄 사랑 벚꽃 말고) (feat. IU)

High4's song "Not Spring, Love Or Cherry Blossoms (feat. IU)" captures the bittersweet essence of feeling left out during a season traditionally associated with love and new beginnings. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person who, despite the arrival of spring, feels isolated and disconnected from the joy and romance that seem to envelop everyone else. The imagery of a brown coat from winter and the hurried steps through the changing season symbolize the protagonist's reluctance to embrace the new season, as it only highlights their solitude.

The chorus poignantly expresses the protagonist's frustration and longing. While everyone around them is falling in love and enjoying the beauty of cherry blossoms, they yearn for a different narrative. The repeated phrase "봄 사랑 벚꽃 말고" (Not Spring, Love Or Cherry Blossoms) underscores their desire for something more meaningful and lasting than the fleeting romances and superficial joys that spring brings. This sentiment is further emphasized by the lines about wanting to hear different stories and not being swayed by the temporary allure of springtime love.

The song also delves into deeper reflections on past memories and the desire to create lasting moments. The protagonist sings about wanting to make memories that are not just about the transient beauty of falling cherry blossoms but about something more enduring. This longing for a deeper connection and the feeling of being left behind while the world moves on is a universal theme that resonates with many. High4 and IU's collaboration beautifully captures the melancholy and hope intertwined in the experience of unrequited love and the search for genuine connection amidst the superficiality of seasonal changes.