Imademo

Kim HyunJoong's song 'Imademo' delves deep into the theme of enduring love and the haunting presence of past memories. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a love that remains vibrant and unforgettable, despite the passage of time. The phrase 'いまもきみのおもいでが' (Even now, your memories) sets the tone for the entire song, emphasizing how the memories of a past lover continue to linger and affect the narrator's present life. This sentiment is further reinforced by the repeated assertion that these memories have not faded ('いまもいろあせなくて') and the belief that time would eventually dull the pain, which proves to be a naive hope.

The song is rich with imagery and emotion, capturing the struggle of trying to move on while being constantly pulled back by the vivid recollections of sweet nights and tender words shared with the loved one. The lines 'なみだであらいながし べつのきおくだいても' (Even if I wash away my tears and embrace other memories) highlight the futility of trying to replace the irreplaceable. The narrator's heart remains filled with the presence of the past lover, unable to love anyone else as deeply ('きみしかあいせなくて').

'Imademo' also touches on the emptiness left behind by the departed lover, describing the heart as being full of voids that no one else can fill ('きみがたちさったこころはくうせきだらけ'). This profound sense of loss and longing is a central theme, with the narrator spending countless nights in tears, unable to forget the shared moments and the path they once walked together. The song concludes with a poignant declaration of the narrator's unwillingness and inability to forget the past love, encapsulating the enduring pain and the undying affection that continues to shape their existence.