“For Us” by V (BTS)
In “For Us”, V is expressing feelings of longing and regret about a relationship that seems to have ended. The chorus shows that despite the distance and the heartbreak, there is still a hope clinging on, with him willing to “give it all up for us”.
He remembers the good times with lines like “it was nice to know you” and shares his heartbreak openly, indicating that they both tried their best to maintain the relationship. The location “California” is mentioned, symbolizing a place where they are or were supposed to meet, and it also kind of gives off a feeling of dreaminess and longing, emphasizing the distance between them now.
The verse and refrain in the song stress the urgency and the deep desire for reconciliation. He urges the person to come “before it’s too late” and shares that he has things to say before he goes, emphasizing a ticking clock and the preciousness of time in this scenario.
The lines “I wish I could stay with you” and “know that I will wait for you” in the refrains depict a deep desire to be with the person and a willingness to wait, showcasing hope and patience.
The whole song embodies a roller coaster of emotions with a deep sense of love, loss, and the desire to reconnect, encapsulating a romantic plea full of vulnerability and hope. It’s like a heartfelt message to a loved one, with an open invitation to mend things, to start anew, focusing on “us”.
“You went from my home to
It was nice to know you
And it breaks my heart
That we gave it our best shot
Now I’m in California
I’m still waitin’ for ya
Will you change your mind?
I would give it all up
For us”
Release of “For Us”
On September 8th, 2023, V released his debut studio album, “Layover”. “For Us” is one of the song found on this album. The entire project was backed by Big Hit Music. Other songs from this album include the below:
Credits
The writing task of this song was done by Monro and freekind.. The former also produced the song.
