FLOWER (꽃)

Jisoo, a member of the globally renowned K-pop group BLACKPINK, presents a poignant narrative of love and heartbreak in her song 'FLOWER (꽃)'. The lyrics, rich with floral imagery, convey the delicate and transient nature of relationships. The song's title itself, 'FLOWER', symbolizes beauty, growth, and the inevitable cycle of blooming and fading, which parallels the stages of a romantic relationship.

The opening lines of the song set a tone of innocence and simplicity, likened to the basic learning blocks of 'A-B-C, do-re-mi'. Jisoo reflects on her own goodness and how the perception of her has changed, possibly due to the experiences she's had in love. The metaphor of being a 'blue butterfly' and 'white flower petals' suggests a sense of freedom and purity, but also the fragility of being at the mercy of external forces, like the wind or someone's inability to hold on. The repeated line '꽃향기만 남기고 갔단다' (leaving only the scent of flowers behind) evokes a bittersweet farewell, where only the memory of beauty remains after the relationship has ended.

The song's emotional depth is further enhanced by the contrast between the vivid imagery of a love that once burned brightly, symbolized by the 'lilac' and the 'red' that has turned to ashes, and the calm acceptance of the present. Jisoo's refrain '난 괜찮아, 넌 괜찮을까?' (I'm okay, are you okay?) resonates with the resilience one must find after a painful separation. The final goodbye, where she vows not to look back and lets go of any lingering attachment 'like a leaf falling in the spring rain', completes the cycle of love that has come to a close, leaving behind only the fragrance of past affections.