Fate

The song 'Fate' by Why? delves into the emotional turmoil of unrequited love. The lyrics express a deep sense of regret and longing, as the protagonist grapples with the realization that their feelings are not reciprocated. The opening lines, 'Sarangul jal morugesso / Irohke dagaul chul nan mollasso,' translate to 'I didn't know love well / I didn't know it would come this close,' setting the stage for a narrative of unexpected emotional depth and vulnerability.

As the song progresses, the protagonist reflects on their initial ignorance and the subsequent pain of unfulfilled love. The lines 'Niga sarangi dwiji anh-kirul birosso / Nomanun jotdae-ro anigirul birosso' ('I prayed you wouldn't become love / I prayed you would just be good') highlight the internal conflict and the futile hope that the relationship could remain simple and untainted by deeper emotions. This internal struggle is a common theme in songs about unrequited love, where the heart desires what the mind knows it cannot have.

The chorus, 'Jamshi suchyokanun inyonigil barae-sso / Apunsangchoman nae-ge namkyojil-te-nikka' ('I wished it was a fleeting connection / Because it only leaves painful scars'), encapsulates the essence of the song. The protagonist wishes for the relationship to be brief to avoid the lasting pain it brings. Despite this, the lingering feelings and memories make it impossible to move on, as expressed in the lines 'Ijen no animyon amuwimi omnunde / Ije nado narul ojjolsuga omnunde' ('Now without you, there's no meaning / Now I can't even control myself'). The song poignantly captures the helplessness and sorrow of loving someone who does not love you back, making it a relatable and emotionally charged piece.