Come Back Home

ONEUS's song 'Come Back Home' is a poignant and emotional plea for a loved one to return. The lyrics convey a deep sense of longing and desperation, as the narrator grapples with the pain of separation. The opening lines, '거비 나 눈을 갈인 채 / 너 없는 나는 어린 애,' set the tone for the song, illustrating the narrator's vulnerability and childlike state without their loved one. The use of metaphors, such as '색깔만 마음을 멈추게 해줘,' adds a layer of complexity, suggesting that the absence of their loved one has drained the color and joy from their life.

The recurring refrain, 'Please, come back home,' underscores the central theme of the song: the yearning for reunion. The narrator's sleepless nights and tearful prayers, '잠들기 싫어, 달빛을 깨워 / 매일 같은 기도, 눈물로 채워,' highlight the depth of their sorrow and the lengths they are willing to go to bring their loved one back. The imagery of the moonlight and the cross, '푸른 달빛조차 날 비추지 못해 / 네게 쥐여준 십자가,' adds a spiritual dimension to the song, suggesting that the narrator sees their loved one as a source of salvation and hope.

The song also touches on themes of temptation and inner conflict, as seen in the lines, '물러서라 유혹아 / 그래도 자주 난 너를 그릴 수도 길일 수도.' The narrator struggles with the temptation to give in to despair but ultimately remains steadfast in their hope for reunion. The repetition of 'Come back home' throughout the song serves as a powerful reminder of the narrator's unwavering love and determination to be reunited with their loved one. ONEUS's emotive delivery and the song's haunting melody further amplify the emotional impact, making 'Come Back Home' a deeply moving and relatable anthem for anyone who has experienced the pain of separation.