It's You
Jeong Sewoon
A Love That Shines Like Starlight: Jeong Sewoon's 'It's You'
Jeong Sewoon's song 'It's You' is a heartfelt ballad that delves into the depths of unspoken love and longing. The lyrics paint a picture of someone who is deeply in love but unable to express their feelings directly to the person they adore. The singer stands at a distance, admiring their beloved, knowing that they may never fully enter their heart. This sense of unrequited love is beautifully captured in the lines '그대 곁에 다가서지 못한 채로 / 늘 이렇게 멈춰 서서 바라보죠' (I can't get close to you / I always stand still and look at you). The singer's love is constant and unwavering, much like the stars in the night sky that shine down on us from afar.
The chorus, with its repetitive 'It's you,' emphasizes the singular focus of the singer's affection. Even with closed eyes, the singer sees only their beloved, likening them to a star that illuminates their heart. This metaphor of starlight is powerful, suggesting that the beloved is a guiding light in the singer's life, a source of hope and inspiration. The lyrics '밤하늘에 저 별빛처럼 / 내 맘을 비추는 단 한 사람 그대' (Like the starlight in the night sky / The one person who lights up my heart) encapsulate this sentiment perfectly.
As the song progresses, there is a sense of hope and determination. The singer vows to stay by their beloved's side, even if they are not yet aware of their feelings. The lines '처음이라 모르죠 / 어떻게 너에게 다 줄 수 있을지 / 언제나 그대 곁을 지킬게' (It's the first time, so I don't know / How to give you everything / I will always stay by your side) reflect a promise of unwavering support and love. The song concludes with a sense of mutual understanding and shared destiny, as the singer believes that they are walking the same endless path together, looking towards the same future.