Inner Child
A writer once said that each of us carries a crying child in a quiet…
Category Lyric Translation
Moonchild
Moonchild The term moonchild, loosely defined as someone idiosyncratic or out of step with the…
Seoul
Seoul In “Seoul,” RM takes us on a thought-provoking journey, offering perspectives that resonate with…
Uhgood
Uhgood Each line in the song is spare, yet heavy with nuance. Layered metaphors and…
Everythingoes
Everythingoes The song’s intention is clear from its long, meditative intro: nearly two minutes of…
Forever Rain
Forever Rain “Forever Rain” my favorite track from his magnificent mixtape album “mono.” The song…
Jack in the Box
Translation of Every Song in Jack in the Box Album Where’s my safe zone?Let me…
MORE
MORE “MORE” may not be everyone’s cup of tea (but as someone who loves rock…
People
People (Korean title: 사람 (sah-lahm) (A Human) Though the verses, layered with tight rhymes about…
Moonlight
Moonlight (Korean title: 저 달 (juh dahl) (That Moon)) “Moonlight,” the opening track on SUGA’s…
Strange
Strange SUGA, whose exterior exudes insouciance while his interior burns with a furnace, uses this…
Interlude: Set Me Free
Interlude: Set Me Free One day, he’s so depressed that he’s “바닥에서 (bah-dahk-eh-suh) (on the…
So Far Away
So Far Away I have often reflected on why SUGA chose Job’s story as the…
Rebirth, Slow Dance, and Be Mine
Rebirth, Slow Dance, and Be Mine from Jimin’s MUSE album MUSE’s diverse genres—ranging from Taylor…
Smeraldo Garden Marching Band
Smeraldo Garden Marching Band In contrast to RM’s somber lyrics in “The Truth Untold,”, where…
Closer Than This
Closer Than This This is an irresistibly catch song with smooth beats and flowing melodies.…
Nothing Without Your Love
Nothing Without Your Love While “Moon” is Jin’s heartfelt promise to remain ever near—to circle,…
Background
Background This song has grown on me throughout the week, as I kept returning to…
To Me, Today
To Me, Today The lyrics capture a message of self-encouragement and embracing the present. Through…
With the Clouds
With the Clouds In essence, the song masterfully expresses emotional fragility, hope, and human connection…
Echo
Echo The songs on this album aren’t particularly groundbreaking or emotionally seismic. But Jin’s music…
My Time
My Time This song is JK’s reflective, sincere letter to himself, about the disjunction between…
The Astronaut
The Astronaut With Coldplay’s involvement in the composition, the song features a rich blend of…
Moon
Moon The theme of Jin’s “Moon” is a heartfelt reflection of his love for ARMY,…
Epiphany
Epiphany Ever since this song first graced my ears, its poignant lines about self-love continue…
Ddaeng
Ddaeng An artist is nothing without creativity, and BTS’s ability to conjure it at will…
Fly to My Room
Fly to My Room Blending neo-soul with vocal brilliance, BTS showcases V’s husky baritone and…
Rain
(translated in 2021) During the dog days of summer, the Korean peninsula enters its…
Outro: Tear
(originally translated in 2018; revised in 2021) Alain de Botton’s “On Love” might be…
The Truth Untold
(translated in 2018) The Truth Untold fascinates me ad infinitum. First of all, for…
Dionysus
(translated in 2019) My initial attraction to Dionysus was due to its references to Greek…
Stop the Rain
Two bards have crossed paths to share their sorrow, lamenting a world that relentlessly pours…
Singularity
(translated in 2018) The term ‘singularity’ originates from a mathematical concept, indicating a point…