Butter Chicken

Oohyo's song 'Butter Chicken' delves into the struggles of feeling suffocated and out of place in a world that often demands conformity. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the artist's internal battle with societal expectations and the pressure to fit into predefined molds. The opening lines, '숨막혔어 / 뚝어운 화장에 / 덮여서' (I was suffocated / Covered in heavy makeup), set the tone for the song, highlighting the overwhelming nature of trying to meet external standards that don't resonate with one's true self.

The recurring theme of confusion and disorientation is evident in lines like '헤매고 헤맸어 / 사람들 하는 말 / 알 수가 없어서' (I wandered and wandered / Couldn't understand what people were saying). This reflects the artist's struggle to find meaning and connection in a world where the language of conformity is foreign to her. The metaphor of sinking and almost drowning, '잠기고 / 가라앉았어 / 위험했어 / 빠질 뻔 했어' (I was submerged / I sank / It was dangerous / I almost fell), further emphasizes the perilous nature of losing oneself in the pursuit of societal acceptance.

Despite the bleak depiction of societal pressures, the song offers a glimmer of hope through the presence of a significant other, described as '넌 나의 구원 / 나의 유일한' (You are my salvation / My only one). This person represents a beacon of authenticity and individuality in a world that remains unchanged and predictable, as expressed in '아 돌고 돌고 도라도 / 이 세상은 변하지 않아 / 그리고 넌 뻔하지 않아' (Even if it goes round and round / This world doesn't change / And you are not predictable). The song ultimately underscores the importance of finding and holding onto genuine connections that provide solace and a sense of identity amidst the chaos of societal expectations.