Strangers

The song 'Strangers' by The Rose delves into the depths of despair and isolation, painting a vivid picture of emotional turmoil. The lyrics, written in Korean, convey a sense of being trapped in a nightmarish reality, where fear and pain are omnipresent. The opening lines, '텅 빈 그 두 눈에 / 감추지 못해 네 두려움' (In those empty eyes / You can't hide your fear), set the tone for the song, highlighting the protagonist's struggle to conceal their inner turmoil.

The recurring theme of a 'show' starting, as mentioned in '쇼가 시작된 거야' (The show has started), suggests a facade or a performance that the protagonist feels compelled to put on. This could be interpreted as the societal pressure to appear strong and composed, even when one is falling apart inside. The lyrics 'make me high oh make me cry / 빛을 잃어가 구더져 가는' (Make me high oh make me cry / Losing light, rotting away) further emphasize the protagonist's internal conflict and the sense of losing oneself in the process.

The imagery of '뜨거운 한숨에 / 싸늘히 묻힌 내 목소리' (In a hot sigh / My voice buried coldly) and '차갑게 감은 두 눈 / 찌르을 듯 침묵하는' (Coldly closed eyes / Silent as if piercing) evokes a chilling sense of hopelessness and resignation. The protagonist's plea to 'let me out oh let me die' and 'I should get out from here' underscores their desperation to escape the suffocating environment they find themselves in. The song's haunting melody and poignant lyrics create a powerful narrative of struggle, pain, and the longing for release.