Unspeakable Secret

Moon Myung Jin's 'Unspeakable Secret' delves into the complexities of unrequited love and the emotional turmoil that accompanies it. The song's lyrics reveal a deep, hidden affection that the protagonist feels unable to express. The opening lines, 'Nuguegedo malhal su eopsneun bimil' (A secret I can't tell anyone), set the tone for a narrative steeped in secrecy and internal conflict. This secret love is something everyone might experience at least once, as suggested by 'Nuguna hanajjeum geureon ge issneun geo janha' (Everyone has at least one such thing).

The protagonist's pain is palpable as they grapple with their feelings, knowing that their love can only bring sorrow. The repeated plea, 'Ireon nareul sarang hajima' (Don't love someone like me), underscores a sense of unworthiness and fear of causing pain to the beloved. The protagonist is acutely aware that their love can only result in tears, as expressed in 'Neoege jul su issneun geon gojak meomchuji anhneun nunmurinde' (The only thing I can give you is unending tears). This sentiment is further emphasized by the imagery of a 'naccseon eolgullo' (unfamiliar face) that can only bring wounds to the beloved's heart.

The song also touches on the theme of loneliness and the passage of time, with lines like 'Oeroumjocha oraedoen chingugata' (Even loneliness feels like an old friend). Despite the protagonist's deep feelings, they choose to walk away, leaving their love unspoken to protect the beloved from pain. The final lines, 'Saranghandaneun mareun moshaedo saranghae' (Even if I can't say I love you, I love you), encapsulate the essence of the song—a love so profound that it remains unspoken, yet ever-present.