Someday

The Black Skirts' song 'Someday' is a poignant exploration of longing and the fragility of human emotions. The lyrics convey a sense of yearning and the struggle to connect with someone who seems just out of reach. The opening lines, 'nan geudaeege useodalla butakhal su eopsneun georyo,' suggest a plea for a smile, a simple yet profound gesture that the speaker feels unable to request. This sets the tone for the rest of the song, where the speaker grapples with the distance between them and the object of their affection.

The imagery in the song is vivid and evocative. The lines 'neon subaekman gaeui piksello buseojil deusi bichnago' and 'nan subaek gallaero heutnallin deus eojireoungeol' paint a picture of a fragmented, almost pixelated vision of the beloved, highlighting the disconnection and the speaker's fragmented emotional state. The use of metaphors like 'subaekman gaeui piksello' (hundreds of pixels) and 'subaek gallaero heutnallin deus' (scattered like hundreds of pieces) emphasizes the sense of brokenness and the difficulty of forming a clear, cohesive image of the person they long for.

The chorus reflects the internal conflict and the emotional turmoil the speaker experiences. Despite attempts to mask their feelings ('nae eolgurui hongjoreul hwajangeuro gamchwodo'), the speaker's heart remains restless and vulnerable ('amureohji anheun geon nae maeumi aninde'). The repetition of 'jageun soriedo nan kkaejil geot gata' (even a small sound feels like it will break me) underscores the fragility of their emotional state. The song captures the essence of unfulfilled desire and the pain of memories that feel almost tangible yet remain just out of reach.