Mayday

In 'Mayday,' SUHO delves into the depths of loneliness and the desperate search for connection. The song opens with a sense of suffocation and disorientation, as the protagonist finds himself alone, spinning in an orbit that once included someone else. This imagery of being caught in a strange, unfamiliar feeling sets the tone for the rest of the song, where the protagonist is lost and searching for a lost connection, symbolized by a broken signal or a vanished star.

The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a maze-like existence, where the protagonist's vision is filled with confusion and uncertainty. The repeated use of '미로' (maze) emphasizes the complexity and the seemingly endless search for the lost person. The protagonist's pleas for the other to 'stay for me now' and the repeated cries of 'why, why, why' highlight the desperation and the unanswered questions that haunt him. This sense of being lost in a maze, both physically and emotionally, is a powerful metaphor for the feelings of isolation and longing.

As the song progresses, the protagonist reflects on the possibility that they have been calling out to each other in vain, lost in their own orbits. The recurring theme of echoes and unanswered signals underscores the futility and the pain of unreciprocated communication. The protagonist's plea to be saved from loneliness and the repeated question 'Where are you at' encapsulate the core of the song's emotional journey. The song ends on a note of unresolved tension, with the protagonist still waiting for a response, symbolizing the ongoing struggle to find connection in a vast, empty universe.