Gone Away (feat. HAN, Seungmin)

In 'Gone Away,' I.N of Stray Kids, featuring HAN and Seungmin, delves into the profound sorrow and emotional turmoil that accompanies the end of a significant relationship. The song's lyrics paint a vivid picture of a love that once seemed destined, now reduced to painful memories and shattered dreams. The repeated phrase 'Gone away' underscores the finality and irreversibility of the separation, emphasizing the sense of loss and helplessness felt by the narrator.

The song opens with the imagery of time collapsing and the futility of once-cherished hopes. The narrator's heart, once entangled in the search for their lost love, has now vanished, symbolizing the emotional detachment and the struggle to move on. The lyrics '엉켜버린 널 찾던 내 맘도 사라졌어' (My heart that was searching for you has disappeared) highlight the internal conflict and the painful process of letting go.

As the song progresses, the narrator attempts to erase the memories and traces of their former lover, likening the process to removing a painful splinter. Despite these efforts, the wounds remain unhealed, and the pain persists. The lines '어떻게 해야 할지도 아는데 / 아무 사이 아니었을 뿐인데' (I know what to do / We were nothing more) reflect the narrator's awareness of the need to move on, yet the emotional scars make it an arduous journey.

The chorus reiterates the theme of broken time and the futility of clinging to what once was. The narrator acknowledges that the time spent with their lover cannot be easily dismissed, and the emotional weight of those memories continues to haunt them. The song concludes with a poignant acceptance of the situation, as the narrator resolves to let go, even though the pain remains. The final lines '네 곁에서 머물 수 없었고 / 놓아볼게' (I couldn't stay by your side / I'll let go) encapsulate the bittersweet realization that moving on is the only path forward, despite the lingering heartache.