Beautiful Monster

JEONGHAN and WONWOO's song "Beautiful Monster" delves into the complex emotions of longing, obsession, and the bittersweet nature of an unattainable love. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone who is deeply infatuated with a person they cannot fully grasp, likening this person to a dream that never quite becomes reality. The phrase "하루하루 손에 닿지 않는 네 모습을" (day by day, your figure that I can't touch) encapsulates the frustration and yearning of the narrator, who is trapped in a cycle of desire and unfulfilled dreams.

The metaphor of a "beautiful monster" is central to the song, representing the duality of the narrator's feelings. On one hand, the object of their affection is enchanting and irresistible, described as "one and only you." On the other hand, this love is also tormenting, as it leads the narrator to a state of obsession and transformation that they cannot control. The line "변해가는 나를 막을 수 없어" (I can't stop myself from changing) highlights the consuming nature of this love, which alters the narrator's very being.

The song also explores the idea of memory manipulation and the desire to remain in a dreamlike state. The narrator expresses a wish to stay in the sweet, albeit illusory, world of their dreams, as seen in the lines "아침이 오지 않게 빛을 가려서 이 꿈에 머물고 싶어" (I want to block the light so morning won't come, I want to stay in this dream). This reflects a reluctance to face reality and a preference for the comfort of fantasy, even if it means living a lie. The repeated refrain "I'm a beautiful monster" underscores the paradox of finding beauty in something that is ultimately destructive.