Way Back Home (웨이백홈)

SHAUN's 'Way Back Home' is a poignant track that delves into the themes of longing, love, and the inexorable pull of a significant other. The lyrics speak of a journey, both literal and metaphorical, where the protagonist is seeking to return to someone who is metaphorically described as 'home.' This person is the emotional center and the place where the heart feels at peace, suggesting a deep and abiding connection that transcends physical separation.

The recurring imagery of a 'stopped time' and a 'sleeping you' indicates a pause in the relationship or a moment frozen in the past that the singer is trying to revisit or rekindle. The lyrics convey a sense of inevitability, as if no matter what obstacles are put in place, the singer is drawn back to their loved one. The metaphor of a drawer that won't stay shut and the image of the loved one returning like a boomerang emphasize the idea that some bonds are unbreakable, and the heart's true desires cannot be stifled.

The emotional intensity of the song is heightened by the expression of willingness to lose everything as long as the singer has their significant other. The plea for the loved one to 'hold me in the dark' and the acknowledgment that no one else but the loved one is needed, underscores the depth of the connection. The song ends with a sense of hope and determination, as the singer is not ready to give up until they are reunited with their 'home.'