Blue Side (Outro)

In 'Blue Side (Outro),' j-hope of BTS delves into themes of nostalgia, longing, and emotional introspection. The song's repetitive chorus, 'Blue side, blue side, Back to blue side,' serves as a mantra, emphasizing a desire to return to a simpler, more innocent time. The color blue is a recurring motif throughout the lyrics, symbolizing both melancholy and tranquility. This duality reflects j-hope's complex emotional state, where he yearns for the past while grappling with the present's challenges.

The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a relationship that has changed, leaving j-hope feeling isolated and yearning for the past. Phrases like '모든 게 변해버린 우리 사이 나 홀로 외쳐 blue' (Everything has changed between us, I cry out alone, blue) and '돌아가고 싶어 아무것도 모르던 그때로 blue' (I want to go back to the time when I knew nothing, blue) highlight his deep sense of loss and desire to return to a time of innocence and simplicity. The use of seasons—'봄 여름 가을 겨울 항상 그 느낌 그대로 blue' (Spring, summer, fall, winter, always the same feeling, blue)—further underscores the passage of time and the constancy of his feelings.

j-hope's introspection is also evident in lines like '어둠 속 내 아픔을 토해낼 때' (When I vomit my pain in the darkness) and '냉정과 열정 사이 그 무게를 재보지만' (I measure the weight between coldness and passion). These lines reveal his struggle to balance his emotions and find solace. The song's melancholic tone is softened by moments of hope, as he sings about finding comfort in his 'blue' dreams and memories. The repetition of 'Blue side' throughout the song creates a hypnotic effect, drawing listeners into j-hope's emotional landscape and inviting them to reflect on their own experiences of longing and nostalgia.