Lie Again by Seventeen Lyrics Meaning – Unraveling the Layers of Emotional Deception
Lyrics
난 네가 싫어졌어
보기 싫어 더 이상
우우 돌아서 가줘
원래 있던 곳으로
내가 없던 곳으로
So, 날 사랑하지 말아요 (하지 말아요)
어차피 더는 상처만 남을 테니
속아줘 다 어떤 말이든
지금 어색한 날 알고 있든
눈감아줘 등지고 걸어가 줘
아픈 사랑보다 아픈 건 없다만
더 아픈 기억이 남기 전에 돌아가 줘
그리움과 이별이
눈물뿐인 만남보다는
덜 아프겠죠
또 거짓말을 해 (거짓말을 해)
(진심이 아닌 말을, 말을)
또 거짓말을 해
(하고 싶지 않은 말을, 말을)
또 거짓말을 해
네가 싫어 (네가 싫어)
난 네가 싫어졌어
보기 싫어 (보기 싫어) 더 이상 (더 이상)
사랑해서 사랑한다는 말이
부족해서 널 보냈어
그리움과 이별이
눈물뿐인 만남보다는
덜 아프겠죠
또 거짓말을 해 (거짓말을 해)
(진심이 아닌 말을, 말을)
또 거짓말을 해 (거짓말을 해)
(하고 싶지 않은 말을, 말을)
또 거짓말을 해
우린 변했고 더 많은 걸 원했어
굳이 마음에도 없는 말로 상처 주고서
매일 네가 필요하면서 널 밀어내곤 해
후회할 거면서 no huh huh
또 거짓말을 해 (거짓말을 해)
(진심이 아닌 말을, 말을)
또 거짓말을 해 (거짓말을 해)
(하고 싶지 않은 말을, 말을)
또 거짓말을 해
In the vast landscape of K-pop, songs often weave intricate narratives of love, loss, and self-discovery. Seventeen, a dynamic group known for their synchronized choreography and vibrant sound, delves into the complexities of a deteriorating relationship with their track ‘Lie Again.’
The poignant lyrics serve as a looking glass into the soul, encapsulating the struggle between the desire for truth and the temptation of deceit. ‘Lie Again’ transcends the bounds of a typical break-up song, intertwining vulnerability with a haunting plea for insincerity.
The Heartbreaking Request: Plead for Pretense
The song opens with a stark revelation: affection has turned to aversion. ‘Lie Again’ captures this moment of emotional pivot, painting the picture of a love scorned and the subsequent yearning to reverse time. The protagonist implores their lover to retreat to a time before their paths crossed, begging for the oblivion that once was.
It’s a bitter acknowledgment that the truth can sometimes be too excruciating to bear, where the familiar sting of a lie is chosen over the ruthless cut of reality. The song presents lying as a form of mercy, a misguided attempt to shield oneself from the pain that accompanies the severing of ties.
The Inevitable Outcome: A Cycle of Hurt and Untruths
As the melody swells, the phrase ‘거짓말을 해’ (lie again) becomes an anthem of repetition, echoing the unending cycle of pain and falsity. This recurring motif suggests that the act of lying, much like the rhythm of the song, is cyclical, a pattern ingrained in the downfall of the relationship.
This haunting choir of lies alludes to the deeper meaning of the song: that in the despair of parting, we often deceive to delay the agony, even when we understand that it’s only a temporary salve. The repetition reflects the relentless, inescapable nature of dishonesty once it has infected a relationship.
A Plea for Closure: Choosing The Lesser Pain
The lyrics oscillate between a brutal confession of disdain and a raw admission of love. ‘Lie Again’ explores the paradox that one can harbor feelings of deep love and intense resentment simultaneously, addressing the insufficient nature of love in the face of overwhelming discord.
There is an acknowledgment within the song that parting ways, though less painful in comparison to a relationship filled with tears, is still an excruciating process. However, the protagonist recognizes this as a necessary evil, opting for a more bearable sorrow over the devastating price of false hope.
The Poignancy of Regret: Pushing Away Despite the Need
A particularly moving aspect of ‘Lie Again’ is the portrayal of internal conflict. Despite the protagonist’s conscious act of pushing their lover away, there remains an undercurrent of regret, a recognition of the necessity of the loved one they’re rejecting.
This push and pull reflect the complexities of human emotions during break-ups – the simultaneous need for and recoil from the source of one’s pain. The eloquent frankness in the line ‘매일 네가 필요하면서 널 밀어내곤 해’ (every day I need you, but I push you away) captures this turmoil with heartbreaking clarity.
The Haunting Echoes: ‘Lie Again’ as a Cultural Reflection
While ‘Lie Again’ is reflective of a personal narrative, it resonates on a broader scale as well. It reflects a cultural moment where the line between truth and fabrication is increasingly blurred, not only in relationships but in our daily interactions and the media we consume.
Within the song, lies become the silent whispers of a culture that often prioritizes comfort over confrontation, the soothing balm of a constructed reality over the sharp edges of a truth that may be too much to endure. Seventeen has crafted not just a song but a mirror to society’s complex relationship with honesty.
