Romantic (너 아니면 안되는 걸)

SHINee's song "Romantic (너 아니면 안되는 걸)" delves deep into the emotional turmoil of a love that lingers long after it has ended. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person who is grappling with the pain of a breakup, unable to move on from the memories and feelings associated with their former lover. The repeated phrase "너 아니면 안되는 걸" (It has to be you) underscores the protagonist's realization that no one else can replace their lost love, highlighting the depth of their emotional attachment and the despair they feel in their absence.

The song uses powerful imagery and metaphors to convey the protagonist's suffering. Phrases like "마지막 눈물이 나의 온 가슴을 찢어 놓는다" (The last tear tears my whole heart apart) and "가슴 안에 너는 낙인처럼 지울 수가 없어" (You are branded in my heart, I can't erase you) illustrate the intense pain and sense of loss that permeate their existence. The protagonist's longing is further emphasized by their constant search for someone who resembles their lost love, indicating an inability to let go and move forward.

Culturally, the song taps into universal themes of love and heartbreak, resonating with anyone who has experienced the agony of a breakup. SHINee, known for their emotive performances and vocal prowess, bring these lyrics to life with a heartfelt delivery that amplifies the song's emotional impact. The yearning to return to a time when love was still intact, as expressed in lines like "Still, I have romantic in my heart, 돌아가고 싶은걸" (I still have romantic in my heart, I want to go back), encapsulates the universal desire to reclaim lost happiness and the struggle to accept the finality of a relationship's end.