I Wish

SEVENTEEN's song 'I Wish' delves into the poignant emotions of unrequited love and the struggle to move on from someone who remains deeply embedded in one's heart. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the narrator's internal turmoil as they grapple with memories of a past love. The recurring theme of trying to forget someone, yet being unable to, highlights the depth of their emotional attachment. The line '널 지우려 애쓰는 난 마음이 너무 답쳐서' (I try to erase you, but my heart is too overwhelmed) encapsulates this struggle, showing how the narrator's efforts to move on are thwarted by their lingering feelings.

The song also touches on the bittersweet nature of seeing the person they love happy with someone else. The narrator expresses envy and a sense of loss, as seen in the lines '부러워지는 그 사람에게 독하지 않을 편지를 보내어 보아요' (I send a letter to the person I envy, without bitterness). This sentiment is further emphasized by the wishful thinking in '넌 나의 꿈을 보고 있어 정말 좋겠다' (It would be nice if you could see my dreams). The narrator longs for a connection that transcends their current reality, hoping that their unspoken love could somehow be understood and reciprocated.

The song's melancholic tone is underscored by the imagery of sleepless nights and hidden tears. The narrator's pain is palpable as they describe their emotional state, '아무렇지도 않게 아주 아픈 밤' (A night that is very painful, as if nothing is wrong). This line captures the essence of pretending to be okay while being deeply hurt inside. The song concludes with a glimmer of hope, as the narrator imagines a brighter future where their love might be acknowledged, '우리 시간에 더 밝은 아침이 찾아오지 않을까라는 생각하면서' (Thinking that a brighter morning might come in our time). This hopeful note adds a layer of complexity to the song, suggesting that despite the pain, there is still a desire for a positive outcome.