Drunk-Dazed by ENHYPEN Lyrics Meaning – The Euphoric Labyrinth of Youth
Lyrics
반짝이는 내 각막은 다이아몬드
규칙 없는 세계는
전부 뒤집혀 뒤집혀 서있어
Turning up the party, now
하늘엔 내 발이 wow
사람들은 ha ha, high
내 귓속에는 la la, loud
눈부셔 baby
이 조명 shining
We’re in love with this carnival
사실 무서워 난 (ah)
출렁이는 잔 속 이 취한 세계
그 끝엔 목이 타는 내 맘 (ah)
But I just wanna stay
느껴져, 내 머린 daze, daze, daze
중독에 빠져 replay, play, play
원함 원하는 대로
갈 때까지 가봐 go
나를 가둔 carnival, wow, wow
(다시 내 심장이) daze, daze, daze
Can’t control my body, dance, dance, dance
달콤한 이 향기도
붉은 빛 송곳니도
즐겨봐 이 carnival, wow, wow
Mm 경계선을 넘어 날 불러 날
모든 것이 바뀌어, 모두 무너져
잠긴 문 너머 손 뻗어 난
고통이 날 반겨, 갈증의 향연
사실 두려워 난 (ah)
거울 속의 내가 낯설기만 해
이 가면 뒤 초라한 진실 (ah)
But I never escape
느껴져, 내 머린 daze, daze, daze
중독에 빠져 replay, play, play
원함 원하는 대로
갈 때까지 가봐 go
나를 가둔 carnival, wow, wow
(다시 내 심장이) daze, daze, daze
Can’t control my body, dance, dance, dance
달콤한 이 향기도
붉은빛 송곳니도
즐겨봐 이 carnival, wow, wow
나에게 주어진 그 빛
성화의 불길 ah
주인이 될 때까지 I’ma ride
느껴져, 내 머린 daze, daze, daze
중독에 빠져 replay, play, play
원함 원하는 대로
갈 때까지 가봐 go
나를 가둔 carnival, wow, wow
(다시 내 심장이) daze, daze, daze
Can’t control my body, dance, dance, dance
달콤한 이 향기도
붉은빛 송곳니도
즐겨봐 이 carnival, wow, wow
Eh 난 나를 깨워
Eh 심장을 태워
Eh 내 꿈을 채워 whoa, whoa
Eh 난 나를 깨워
Eh 심장을 태워
Eh 내 꿈을 채워 whoa, whoa
In an era of K-pop that produces earworms and visually stunning music videos, ENHYPEN’s ‘Drunk-Dazed’ stands out not only for its addictive melodies but also for the depth it harbors beneath the surface. A dizzying array of sounds and visual delights, the song dives into the hedonistic journey and the surreal experiences of burgeoning stardom, inviting listeners into a celebratory yet introspective carnival.
Laced with vibrant beats and poignant metaphors, ‘Drunk-Dazed’ illuminates the complexities of the boys’ ascent into the spotlight. It reflects on the intoxication of fame and the ensuing identity crisis in a way that resonates with anyone who’s ever found themselves lost in the spellbinding whirl of a life-changing event.
Chasing the Diamond-Dazzle: The Seduction of the Spotlight
‘Drunk-Dazed’ opens with a description of the glitz and glam paradox, ‘아름답고 황홀해 (Beautiful and ecstatic) / 반짝이는 내 각막은 다이아몬드 (Sparkling my cornea is a diamond)’, suggesting the allure of the limelight and its mesmerizing effect. Using the cornea— a part of the eye —as a metaphor for preciousness and brilliance imparts a double meaning; it hints at one’s vision being both enchanted and haunted by the glitter of fame.
The metaphoric diamonds represent the splendor and unyielding attraction of their newfound place, but there is an underlying sense of danger. The idea of ‘dialectics of the diamond,’ where something so desirable also has the capability to ensnare and damage, is painted throughout the tune. The song asks the listener to consider the highs and lows of relentless pursuit.
Intoxicated With Existence: A Dance with the Inner Demons
As the title ‘Drunk-Dazed’ suggests, the song’s hook, ‘느껴져, 내 머린 daze, daze, daze (I feel it, my head is in a daze, daze, daze)’, captures the disorienting juxtaposition of excitement and fear that fame can bring. Here, the daze symbolizes both the intoxication of success and the vertigo of uncertainty in the face of massive change.
The lyrics ‘사실 무서워 난 (I am actually scared)’ underline the human side of ENHYPEN’s members as they navigate through a sensory overload of overwhelming admiration and attention while trying to maintain their sense of self amid the chaos. The embrace of the carnival—a metaphor for their wild and unpredictable lives—is a testament to their willingness to confront the challenges head-on, despite their apprehension.
The Carnival of Dreams: Unmasking the Celebratory Façade
‘나를 가둔 carnival (The carnival that trapped me)’, echoes as both a place of freedom and a prison. ‘Drunk-Dazed’ expresses the dichotomy of constraints and liberation that often come with a public life. The carnival represents the complexity of their situation—joyous and thrilling from the outside, while also eliciting claustrophobia for the individual caught in its endless revelry.
The joyous melody carries an entanglement of feelings as the members recognize the cost of their dreams. It’s a candid acknowledgment of the price of success and the weight that each triumph can carry. The repetitive nature of the carnival’s celebration contrasts with the desire for authenticity and the looming fear that the mask they wear will become their only identity.
Heartbeat in a Spectral Rhythm: Captive to the Beat
Musically, ‘Drunk-Dazed’ deftly weaves throbbing beats with an explosive chorus that mirrors the palpitation of a heart caught in the high of ecstasy. ‘Can’t control my body, dance, dance, dance,’ iterates that the body submits to the music’s will, surrendering to the euphoria against the backdrop of a larger-than-life carnival.
‘붉은 빛 송곳니도 (Even the red fangs)’, featured in the lyrics, serves as a piercing representation of something that is both predatory and beguiling—a reminder that the sweet scent of success comes with its own set of fangs ready to draw blood. It echoes the idea that the stage they stand on is as much a throne as it is a hunting ground.
Awakening the Flame: The Inner Journey Toward the Light
The anthemic outro of ‘Drunk-Dazed’ is a rousing call to reclaim agency, ‘Eh 난 나를 깨워 (Eh I wake myself up) / Eh 심장을 태워 (Eh set my heart on fire)’. It is an assertion of control in an uncontrollable world, a portrayal of the nascent steps taken by the selves hidden beneath the public personas to stake claim to their place in the blinding carnival of life.
As they chant ‘내 꿈을 채워 whoa, whoa (Fill my dreams whoa, whoa),’ there’s an understanding that the dreams they chase are not solely made up of the adulation of the crowd, but also the personal victories they forge within themselves. It serves as an empowering end to the journey that starts as a disorienting daze and ends with a wakeful assertion of identity and ambition.
