My Star

Lee Hi's song 'My Star' is a heartfelt ode to a significant other who brings immense joy and completeness to her life. The lyrics are rich with celestial and natural metaphors, comparing the beloved to stars, the sun, and the moon, which symbolize guidance, warmth, and emotional stability. These elements suggest that the person she sings about is a constant and essential presence in her life, making her feel as though she has the entire world when they are together. The repetition of 'I feel good when I’m with you' emphasizes the comfort and happiness derived from this relationship.

The song also delves into the intensity and complexity of love. Phrases like '넌 나의 rock', '넌 나의 gun', and '넌 나의 rose' illustrate the multifaceted nature of her feelings. The rock signifies strength and stability, the gun represents a powerful and potentially dangerous force, and the rose embodies beauty and passion. This juxtaposition highlights the overwhelming and sometimes contradictory emotions that come with deep affection. The line '감당이 안 돼 I 느낌' (I can't handle this feeling) further underscores the overwhelming nature of her emotions.

Lee Hi's vocal delivery and the song's production enhance the lyrical content, creating an atmosphere of dreamy, almost ethereal love. The bridge, where she sings about dreaming of eternity despite knowing that 'nothing is forever,' adds a layer of bittersweet realism to the song. It acknowledges the impermanence of life and love, yet cherishes the present moment. The communal call to 'all my girls out there' and 'all the boys sing along' in the latter part of the song invites listeners to share in this universal experience of love and connection.