The B1A4's hit song "Rollin'" explores themes of longing and connection amidst feelings of isolation and detachment. The lyrics, when interpreted for a general audience, reveal the yearning for intimacy and acceptance in a world where one may feel disconnected from their surroundings.
The opening lines, "Nega eopneun haruneun / Maeu boring oh boring" (In Korean: 네가 없는 하루는 / 매우 boring oh boring), translate roughly to "It's so boring without you / It's extremely boring oh boring". These lyrics convey a sense of emptiness and dullness that is only alleviated by the presence of another person.
As the song progresses, we hear lines like "Rolling in the rolling in the deep / I'm rolling in the deep" (In Korean: 롤링 인 롤링 중에서 / 롤링 인 더프"). The repetition of these phrases creates a dreamlike state, evoking images of being submerged in something vast and all-consuming. This sense of immersion is mirrored in the lyrics that follow: "Neol joahanikka / I'm rolling in the deep" (In Korean: 널 좋아하니까 / 이란 인 더프) which translate roughly to "Because I like you / Because I'm rolling in the deep". Here, the connection between two people is likened to being caught up in something immense and overwhelming.
The song also touches upon the feeling of wanting to escape from one's surroundings, as evidenced by the lines "Oh god please tell me she loves me / Pureun bada wie / Nunbushin haetbichcheoreom" (In Korean: 오직 그때에 너를 사랑해봐야 할 수도 있는지 알아보려고 하니까 / 푸른 바다 위에 / 눈부신 하�깔처럼"). These lyrics suggest a desire to escape from the mundanity of everyday life and be transported to a different, more vibrant world.
At its core, "Rollin'" is a song about longing for intimacy and connection amidst feelings of isolation and detachment. The lyrics convey a sense of yearning and hopefulness that is relatable to anyone who has ever felt disconnected from their surroundings or longed for the presence of another person. As such, it's not just a personal testament but a universal story of seeking understanding and belonging in a world where we may feel like outsiders.
The opening lines, "Nega eopneun haruneun / Maeu boring oh boring" (In Korean: 네가 없는 하루는 / 매우 boring oh boring), translate roughly to "It's so boring without you / It's extremely boring oh boring". These lyrics convey a sense of emptiness and dullness that is only alleviated by the presence of another person.
As the song progresses, we hear lines like "Rolling in the rolling in the deep / I'm rolling in the deep" (In Korean: 롤링 인 롤링 중에서 / 롤링 인 더프"). The repetition of these phrases creates a dreamlike state, evoking images of being submerged in something vast and all-consuming. This sense of immersion is mirrored in the lyrics that follow: "Neol joahanikka / I'm rolling in the deep" (In Korean: 널 좋아하니까 / 이란 인 더프) which translate roughly to "Because I like you / Because I'm rolling in the deep". Here, the connection between two people is likened to being caught up in something immense and overwhelming.
The song also touches upon the feeling of wanting to escape from one's surroundings, as evidenced by the lines "Oh god please tell me she loves me / Pureun bada wie / Nunbushin haetbichcheoreom" (In Korean: 오직 그때에 너를 사랑해봐야 할 수도 있는지 알아보려고 하니까 / 푸른 바다 위에 / 눈부신 하�깔처럼"). These lyrics suggest a desire to escape from the mundanity of everyday life and be transported to a different, more vibrant world.
At its core, "Rollin'" is a song about longing for intimacy and connection amidst feelings of isolation and detachment. The lyrics convey a sense of yearning and hopefulness that is relatable to anyone who has ever felt disconnected from their surroundings or longed for the presence of another person. As such, it's not just a personal testament but a universal story of seeking understanding and belonging in a world where we may feel like outsiders.
