Love

The song "Love" by Lee Hi delves into the emotional journey of self-doubt and discovery through the lens of a romantic relationship. The lyrics express the feelings of someone who initially felt inadequate and unsure of themselves, possibly due to the way they were treated by their partner. The repeated lines, 'I used to think that I wasn't fine enough / And I used to think that I wasn't wild enough,' suggest a struggle with self-esteem, which is a common theme in many love songs. The protagonist of the song is reflecting on a past relationship where they felt unappreciated and compared to someone else, as indicated by the lines 'I met your girl, what a difference / What you see in her / You ain't see in me.' This comparison leads to a realization of self-worth and the understanding that the love they were giving was not reciprocated.

The chorus of the song is a powerful revelation that the protagonist never knew what they were missing until they experienced true affection, as highlighted by the lines 'Oh love, never knew what I was missing / But I knew once we started kissing / I found.' This suggests that the protagonist has found a new love or has discovered the feeling of genuine love for the first time, which contrasts with the neglect they felt in the past. The song captures the transformative power of love and how it can fill a void that one might not have even been aware of.

The emotional weight of the song is further emphasized by the description of the protagonist's current state of emptiness and longing for their partner. The lyrics 'I'm so empty / My heart, my soul can't go on / Go on baby without you' convey a deep sense of dependency and the fear of being alone. The song ends on a note of hope and desire for stability in love, with the protagonist yearning for their partner to stay and provide the love they need.