Just Watching You (바라만 본다)

Jeong Sewoon's 'Just Watching You (바라만 본다)' is a poignant ballad that delves into the themes of unspoken love and longing. The song paints a vivid picture of a person who is deeply in love but chooses to admire their beloved from afar. The lyrics are rich with imagery, such as the '달빛 고운 밤' (moonlit night) and '꽃내음에 웃던' (smiling at the scent of flowers), which evoke a sense of nostalgia and wistfulness. These elements suggest a deep emotional connection to past moments shared with the beloved, moments that are cherished and remembered fondly.

The song's narrative unfolds through the perspective of someone who is walking alone, following the memories of their loved one. The '작은 그림자 발자욱' (small shadow footsteps) symbolize the traces of the beloved that the narrator follows, indicating a journey through memories and emotions. The recurring theme of waiting is emphasized with lines like '오랜 기다림' (long waiting) and '다시 올 봄에' (in the spring that will come again), suggesting a hope that the beloved will return or that their love will blossom once more.

The emotional climax of the song is captured in the lines '가슴 깊은 곳에 묻어둔 말하지 못할 나의 오랜 비밀들을' (the long-hidden secrets deep in my heart that I cannot say). This reveals the depth of the narrator's feelings and the pain of unexpressed love. The act of '이 바람 끝에 날려본다' (sending them away with the wind) signifies a release or an attempt to let go of these hidden emotions. The song concludes with a sense of quiet resignation and continued hope, as the narrator watches the path the beloved has taken, still yearning and waiting.