The recently released song "One Summer (그해 여름)" by Wendy's has captured the hearts of listeners, evoking nostalgia for the carefree days of summer. The lyrics explore the meaning behind the memories and emotions that arise during this season.
At the onset, the lines "Mudeoun oneul gateun narimyeon / Hamkke tteonatteon niga tteoolla" (On hot days like today / I remember you and how we left together) take us back to a time when everything seemed simpler. The vivid imagery of memories being triggered, such as "Waeinji oneul mugiryeokaejin / Nareul barabomyeon niga tteoolla" (When I see how little energy I have / I remember you), transports us to a state of longing and reminiscence.
The song also delves into the complex emotions that arise during summer, such as "Neul jjajeung seokkin malturo / I deoun yeoreumboda gyeouri jotadeon neo" (Rainy days are more comfortable than this hot summer / This summer seems better to you) and "Nae jjajeungppunin naldeuren / Geu deoun yeoreumedo nal nochi anatteon neo" (My annoyance did not let go of you even on those hot summer days).
The lyrics explore the duality of emotions that arise during this season, such as "Haega jimyeon majuhadeon / Yeoreumbameun dangyeonhan deut" (When the sun sets / When the summer night starts) and "Hamkke haetteon shiganmankeum / Jjalgiman hae" (As much as we were together / Those times were so short).
However, the song is not just about reminiscing; it also touches upon the present and the complexities of life. Lines such as "Nae jjajeungppunin naldeuren / Geu deoun yeoreumedo nal nochi anatteon neo" (My annoyance did not let go of you even on those hot summer days) and "Haega jina hollo nameun / Yeoreumbameun dangyeonhan deut / Majuhaneun weroume / Jichigiman hae" (When the sun sets / When the summer night starts / Majuhaneun weroume / Jichigiman hae) highlight the struggle between emotions, internal conflict and the desire for acceptance.
The lyrics also explore themes of hope and yearning, such as "Nae jjajeungppunin naldeuren / Geu deoun yeoreumedo nal nochi anatteon neo / Naerineun bireul barabomyeo hamkke hal su isseo" (My annoyance did not let go of you even on those hot summer days / I remember you being close to me all this time) and "Haega jina hollo nameun / Yeoreumbameun dangyeonhan deut / Hamkke haetteon shiganmankeum / Seucheo gane" (When the sun sets / When the summer night starts / As much as we were together / Those times were passing by).
Overall, "One Summer (그해 여름)" is a poignant exploration of memories, emotions and nostalgia. It evokes a sense of longing, reminiscence and hope that is relatable to all who have experienced the complexities of life during this season. The lyrics are raw, honest, and capture the essence of summer in its entirety.
At the onset, the lines "Mudeoun oneul gateun narimyeon / Hamkke tteonatteon niga tteoolla" (On hot days like today / I remember you and how we left together) take us back to a time when everything seemed simpler. The vivid imagery of memories being triggered, such as "Waeinji oneul mugiryeokaejin / Nareul barabomyeon niga tteoolla" (When I see how little energy I have / I remember you), transports us to a state of longing and reminiscence.
The song also delves into the complex emotions that arise during summer, such as "Neul jjajeung seokkin malturo / I deoun yeoreumboda gyeouri jotadeon neo" (Rainy days are more comfortable than this hot summer / This summer seems better to you) and "Nae jjajeungppunin naldeuren / Geu deoun yeoreumedo nal nochi anatteon neo" (My annoyance did not let go of you even on those hot summer days).
The lyrics explore the duality of emotions that arise during this season, such as "Haega jimyeon majuhadeon / Yeoreumbameun dangyeonhan deut" (When the sun sets / When the summer night starts) and "Hamkke haetteon shiganmankeum / Jjalgiman hae" (As much as we were together / Those times were so short).
However, the song is not just about reminiscing; it also touches upon the present and the complexities of life. Lines such as "Nae jjajeungppunin naldeuren / Geu deoun yeoreumedo nal nochi anatteon neo" (My annoyance did not let go of you even on those hot summer days) and "Haega jina hollo nameun / Yeoreumbameun dangyeonhan deut / Majuhaneun weroume / Jichigiman hae" (When the sun sets / When the summer night starts / Majuhaneun weroume / Jichigiman hae) highlight the struggle between emotions, internal conflict and the desire for acceptance.
The lyrics also explore themes of hope and yearning, such as "Nae jjajeungppunin naldeuren / Geu deoun yeoreumedo nal nochi anatteon neo / Naerineun bireul barabomyeo hamkke hal su isseo" (My annoyance did not let go of you even on those hot summer days / I remember you being close to me all this time) and "Haega jina hollo nameun / Yeoreumbameun dangyeonhan deut / Hamkke haetteon shiganmankeum / Seucheo gane" (When the sun sets / When the summer night starts / As much as we were together / Those times were passing by).
Overall, "One Summer (그해 여름)" is a poignant exploration of memories, emotions and nostalgia. It evokes a sense of longing, reminiscence and hope that is relatable to all who have experienced the complexities of life during this season. The lyrics are raw, honest, and capture the essence of summer in its entirety.
