two years

The song 'two years' is a powerful reflection on the persistent pain of a love that won't go away, even after a relationship has ended. The lyrics express the artist's internal struggle to move on, but she finds herself constantly stuck in the past. The repetition of the refrain 'It's been two years and you're still not gone' highlights the difficulty of getting over someone who, although physically absent, still occupies a significant space in your emotional life.

The use of the word 'gone' in the chorus is a direct reference to ROSÉ's previous song, 'GONE', released two years earlier on her first solo album, R. In that song, she dealt with the end of a relationship, but, as revealed in 'two years', her partner never really left her life. This continued presence causes her a lot of pain, showing that time has not been enough to heal the wounds left by this love.

The lyrics also explore ROSÉ's attempt to find new paths and start over, moving to a different place and even trying to get involved with other people. However, she admits that these attempts are in vain because the love she feels never dies. The metaphor of the 'funeral' in her head symbolizes the desire to bury this feeling, but the reality is that it persists, immortal.

Finally, the song reflects on the acceptance that perhaps this pain is an intrinsic part of who she is. ROSÉ recognizes that, despite all her efforts to move on, the love she felt is an indelible part of her identity. This acceptance, although painful, is a step towards understanding herself and her emotions.