Look by Red Velvet Lyrics Meaning – Decoding the Colors of Desire in K-pop
Lyrics
Oh ah oh oh ah ooh ooh
Oh ah oh oh ah
Oh ah oh oh ah ooh ooh
조금 더 올라가 끝없는 계단에 (계단에, yeah)
하늘에 오른 다음 느낌을 따라가 (따라가, yeah, yeah)
마음속을 보면 머리 위로 보이지 않던 세계가 (보이지 않던 세계 ah)
불이 켜지듯이 너의 매력을 닮은 그 빛을 비춰봐 (비춰봐)
Ah 따뜻한 맛을 가진 이 불빛 so bright
너무 예쁜 색깔에 난 ah
탄성이 멈추질 않아 woo ah
지금 지금 지금 바로 이 순간에 다 (다, 다, 다, oh yeah)
여기 여기 거기 저기 빛으로 날 비춰봐 봐 봐 봐 봐 봐
위험하지 않아 (oh) 네 눈을 믿어봐 (oh yeah)
걱정 깃든 얼굴 필요하지 않아
필요하지 않다고
넓은 하늘 위를 걷고 싶니
진짜 네 얘기를 해봐
불이 켜진 듯해 높은 곳에서 밝게 날 비췄으면 해 eh
Um 따뜻한 맛을 가진 이 불빛 so bright
너무 예쁜 색깔에 난 ah
탄성이 멈추질 않아 woo
지금 지금 지금
바로 이 순간에 다 (다, 다, 다, oh yeah)
여기 여기 거기 저기 빛으로 날 비춰봐 봐 봐 봐 봐 봐
(봐 봐 봐 봐 봐 봐봐 봐봐봐봐)
(봐 봐 봐 봐 봐 봐봐 봐봐봐봐)
해 뜰 때처럼 넌 날 감싸고
낮 동안에 계속 날 안아
구름이 나를 가릴 때조차
그 사이를 뚫고서 나를 찾아주길 바래
Ooh (바래)
Ooh 지금 지금 지금 바로 이 순간에 다 (다, 다, 다, oh yeah)
여기 여기 거기 저기 빛으로 날 비춰봐 봐 봐 봐 봐 봐
(봐 봐 봐 봐 봐)
(봐 봐 봐 봐 봐)
In the rich tapestry of K-pop, Red Velvet stands out with their vibrant hues and textures. Their track ‘Look’ from their album ‘Perfect Velvet,’ is no exception. The song is a kaleidoscope of sights and sounds that engage the senses, weaving a narrative that’s simultaneously personal and universal.
What might seem on the surface to be yet another catchy tune is, on closer inspection, a metaphor-laden journey of self-discovery and yearning. ‘Look’ takes listeners on a sonic ascent, inviting them to climb alongside the group to a place where self-awareness and allure merge into the light of understanding.
The Stairway to Light: A Journey Upwards
The lyrics of ‘Look’ are an invitation to ascend beyond the mundane, to reach new heights where one’s true potential shines. The endless staircase mentioned symbolizes the path to self-realization.
Each step upwards is a move away from the shadows of doubt and towards the light of confidence. It’s this journey towards the metaphorical heavens where our own reflections become clearer, illuminated by the very essence of our unique charm.
Unseen World Above: Discovering the Invisible
‘You’ll see a world that wasn’t visible over your head,’ the group sings, encouraging the listener to look within. The message here is profound: there’s a whole world—rich and vibrant—waiting to be discovered by those who seek self-awareness.
Red Velvet suggests that it’s not just about seeing what’s in front of us but also about uncovering what’s hidden. When the lights come on, we’re finally able to see the colors of our charm, previously obscured in darkness.
Radiance of Charm: The Light That’s So Bright
The recurring motif of ‘bright light’ in the song is a powerful metaphor for the inner radiance each person possesses. Red Velvet marvels at this light with the warmth of a fond taste and colors so beautiful they elicit unending exclamations of awe.
Through these stunning visuals, they articulate the often indescribable feelings of admiration and empowerment that come when one’s inner beauty is fully recognized and embraced.
The Cosmic Dance: A Request to Be Illuminated
The chorus makes a bold request—to be shone upon by light everywhere. It’s a plea for visibility and acknowledgment, not just in solitude but in the full spectrum of one’s environment.
Against the celestial backdrop they describe, Red Velvet desires illumination ‘here, there, and everywhere,’ hinting at a universal connection where the glow of individuality contributes to the world’s collective brilliance.
Breaking Through the Clouds: The Hidden Meaning
The song takes a turn towards the poetic as Red Velvet speaks of being wrapped in the comfort of the morning sun and held throughout the day. Clouds might obscure but what’s desired is perseverance—the light finding them anyhow.
‘Look’ deals with the hopeful notion that even when we feel overshadowed or unseen, there exists an unwavering beacon that will pierce through the barriers to recognize and celebrate our being.
Memorable Lines: A Resounding Exclamation
The lyrical hook ‘bright light is so bright’ resonates as a moment of epiphany. It’s the quintessential line that reflects the crux of the song, a realization of one’s splendor that is ceaselessly fascinating and potent.
These words are not simply an observation but an echo of the awe we feel when we truly see someone, including ourselves, in the brilliance of their true colors—an exclamation that becomes a reverberating declaration of existence.
