Not Friends (Heejin, KimLip, Jinsol, Yves)

LOONA's 'Not Friends' is a captivating exploration of the transition from friendship to romantic love. The song, performed by Heejin, KimLip, Jinsol, and Yves, delves into the complexities and emotional turbulence that accompany this shift. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the confusion and excitement that come with realizing deeper feelings for someone who was once just a friend. The repeated line 'Not tryna talk, just tryna kiss ya' underscores the urgency and intensity of these newfound emotions, suggesting a desire to move beyond words and into a more intimate connection.

The song's narrative unfolds in a dreamlike midnight setting, where the protagonists find themselves in a different space, both physically and emotionally. The lyrics '깊숙이 빠져 난 (oh) 너의 궤도 속으로' (I'm deeply falling into your orbit) and '느껴지는 twilight' (feeling the twilight) evoke a sense of being drawn into an irresistible gravitational pull, symbolizing the powerful attraction they feel. This metaphor of celestial bodies and twilight adds a layer of mystique and inevitability to their evolving relationship.

Throughout the song, there's a palpable tension between the fear of the unknown and the thrill of new possibilities. Lines like '뭐가 두려운 건데 yeah, yeah (두려운 건데)' (What are you afraid of?) and '내 손을 잡고 fly away' (Hold my hand and fly away) highlight the internal struggle between hesitation and the desire to embrace this new chapter. The chorus, with its declaration '이젠 아니야 we're not friends' (We're not friends anymore), serves as a bold affirmation of their changed status, marking the end of one phase and the beginning of another.