The Assignment Song (과제곡) (교수님 죄송합니다)

LEE MU JIN's 'The Assignment Song (과제곡) (교수님 죄송합니다)' is a humorous yet poignant reflection on the pressures and challenges faced by students in academia. The song opens with a direct apology to the professor, setting the tone for a narrative filled with both sincerity and satire. The lyrics detail the overwhelming number of assignments given by the professor, including creative tasks that require significant time and effort. The student, despite feeling overwhelmed, promises to complete all the assignments, even if it means sacrificing sleep.

The song cleverly uses humor to highlight the absurdity of the workload, with the student questioning whether such demanding tasks are given to all students. The chorus reveals the student's candid admission of hastily creating the song as an assignment, hoping for a more manageable workload in the future. This candidness is both a critique of the unrealistic expectations placed on students and a plea for understanding and empathy from educators.

Throughout the song, the student repeatedly apologizes, acknowledging the subpar quality of the work due to time constraints and other responsibilities. The imagery of sleepless nights, increasing empty bottles of energy drinks, and worsening dark circles under the eyes paints a vivid picture of the student's struggle. The song concludes with the student proudly presenting the completed assignments, despite the immense effort and exhaustion involved. LEE MU JIN's 'The Assignment Song' resonates with many students, capturing the universal experience of academic stress and the desire for a more balanced and humane approach to education.