LOVE

STAYC's song 'LOVE' delves into the intricate and often painful emotions associated with love and heartbreak. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone who is struggling to move on from a past relationship, feeling trapped in the memories and emotions that linger. The opening lines, '꿈을 꾸는 게 그래 / 네게서 벗어나질 못하는 중,' suggest a dream-like state where the protagonist is unable to escape the thoughts of their former lover. This sets the tone for a song that explores the difficulty of letting go and the emotional turmoil that comes with it.

The chorus, 'Yeah, it's a hard thing like it's not me / 너무나 힘들어 나에가 아닌 것 같아,' highlights the internal conflict and confusion that often accompany heartbreak. The protagonist feels as though they are not themselves, overwhelmed by the pain and longing. The lyrics '달콤한 건만 내꺼 아픈 건 누가 / 좀 대신해 줘 boy, I don't wanna say goodbye' express a desire to hold onto the sweet moments of the relationship while wishing someone else could bear the pain. This duality of wanting to remember the good times while struggling with the bad is a common theme in songs about love and loss.

The song also touches on the inevitability of change and the passage of time. Lines like '누굴 만나도 영원할 순 없겠지만 / 언제나 잊혀 질까요' reflect a sense of resignation and the understanding that nothing lasts forever. However, the repeated plea 'Don't forget me' reveals a deep-seated fear of being forgotten and a longing to be remembered. The imagery of '가득 날리던 꽃들과 / 널 보고 오는 이길 / 파란 바다 위에 / 새겨놓은 우리 얘기가 / 부서지고 있어' evokes a sense of nostalgia and the fragility of memories, as if the beautiful moments shared are slowly disintegrating. Through 'LOVE,' STAYC captures the bittersweet essence of love, blending youthful innocence with the harsh realities of emotional pain.