STRAWBERRY by TWICE Lyrics Meaning – The Sweet Intensity of Lovers’ Eclipse
Lyrics
Yeah
Uh 눈치채버린 걸까?
새빨갛게 익은 내 마음이
설마 보이는걸까?
뭐야 간지럽게 자꾸 쳐다봐
여기 자주 오나 봐요 (ha)
그게 전부 다 우연일까요? (yeah)
한 번, 두 번, 세 번 그 다음엔 (ha)
Just do it, take my hand
딸기처럼 주근깨가 많아서
딸기처럼 새콤달콤 귀여워
So sweet 설탕은 안 뿌려도 돼
있는 그대로가 yeah
Oh, so sweet
Berry very 좋아 딸기
너랑 나만 아는 얘기 (oh, whoa)
I’ve been waiting only for you (no-no-no-no 아는 얘기)
For you, for you, yeah
여기, 여기, 여기 내 마음 (여기 내 마음) hoo, boy
Mm-oh, oh-oh (oh), yeah
뺏기는 게 싫어서
나만 몰래 숨겨놓고 it’s all mine
욕심내면 좀 어때?
나만 더 좋아해 넌 그렇게 해
달아서 너무 달아서 (ha)
머리가 돌아 어지러워 (yeah-yeah-yeah) uh, uh, ooh
그러니까 멈추지 말고 (no-no-no)
Just do it, take a chance (I just wanna love, oh)
딸기처럼 주근깨가 많아서
딸기처럼 새콤달콤 귀여워
So sweet 설탕은 안 뿌려도 돼
있는 그대로가 yeah
Oh, so sweet (oh-whoa)
Berry very 좋아 딸기 (no, yeah)
너랑 나만 아는 얘기 (ah, ah, ah, yeah)
I’ve been waiting only for you
For you, for you, yeah
여기, 여기, 여기 내 마음
Ooh, boy (ooh, boy)
Ooh, I like it, yeah, yeah
있잖아 사실은
Oh, boy 아직 하지 못한 말이 많아
Yeah, you and me
저기, 저기, 저기 boom
딸기처럼 주근깨가 많아서
딸기처럼 새콤달콤 귀여워
So sweet 설탕은 안 뿌려도 돼
있는 그대로가 yeah
Oh, so sweet (hmm, boy, no-no-no)
Very, very 좋아 딸기 (no-no-no-no, oh)
너랑 (oh, oh oh, oh-yeah) 나만 아는 얘기
I’ve been waiting (no-no-no-no) only for you
For you, for you, yeah
여기, 여기, 여기 내 마음 (여기 내 마음)
Ooh, boy
Ah, ah-ooh, boy
Ah, ah-ooh, boy
Ah 딸기, 딸기, 딸기
여기 내 마음
Yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah, oh
Yeah, that’s it (uh)
Tucked away within the folds of TWICE’s discography lies ‘STRAWBERRY,’ a track that unfolds like a lover’s tender whisper against the backdrop of a strawberry moonlight. With its enchanted lyrics and the melodious harmony synonymous with the South Korean girl group, the song carries its listeners into the heart of a passionate love story, ripe with the complexities that accompany the delicate dance of romance.
The titular ‘STRAWBERRY’ is more than a sweet summer fruit in this emotive composition; it’s a symbol, a beacon, and a stage for the intensity that defines the vulnerability and the exhilarating thrill of love. Through TWICE’s velvety vocals and the track’s ethereal sound, we delve into the layers of a song that goes far beyond its surface charm.
Under the Strawberry Moonlight: A Picture of Intimacy in Lyrics
In ‘STRAWBERRY,’ the moon doesn’t simply hang in the night sky; it’s painted in shades of passion, casting an otherworldly glow on the lovers ensnared in its brilliance. The lyrics speak of moments frozen in time, an ache to prolong a meeting soaked in the afterglow of togetherness. There is magic here, between lines that wish for the impossible: to stop time and bask forever in the moon’s crimson light.
The repeated invocation of the strawberry moonlight is allegorical, a cosmic symbol for the rare beauty of finding love that aligns perfectly with your soul. It is this synchronicity that the lovers strive to preserve, knowing that, like the strawberry moon, such moments are fleeting. The group entices listeners to draw nearer, into the shadow play of two silhouettes becoming one.
Midnight Confessions and Unspoken Desires
As the track progresses, the listener encounters a narrative of hesitation and longing. The midnight hours are restless, filled with cascading thoughts and untamed heartbeats. There’s a candid confession of addiction – to a lover’s hair, their touch. Yet, there remains a deliberate withholding, a heart guarding its secrets as it teeters on the brink of anticipated separation.
This push-and-pull dynamic builds tension, mirroring the uncertainty that often accompanies the initial stages of love. The embracing hug’s awkwardness, the consequential distance, and the ‘hide and seek’ constraints of their courtship create an atmosphere charged with anticipation. TWICE captures this dance exquisitely, encapsulating the yearning for insight into the beloved’s mind.
The Duality of Desire: Chasing and Fleeing
The game of love within ‘STRAWBERRY’ is one of pursuit and withdrawal – a balancing act between vulnerability and self-protection. There’s an acknowledgment of the danger inherent in falling deeply, with references to being both enraptured and fearful of the flames that such a love might ignite.
TWICE effortlessly portrays the contradictory nature of desire: how lovers often chase fervently while also fearing engulfment, a testament to the song’s relatable authenticity. The ebb and flow between union and separation, risk and retreat, highlight the timeless complexities of human connection.
Discovering the Hidden Flames of Passion
Delving deeper into the song’s hidden meaning, ‘STRAWBERRY’ becomes a vessel for expressing the intensity of emotions just below the surface. The narrative isn’t just about the sweet surface of love but about the burning fire within the heart – a fire kindled by the presence of the other, yet concealed behind layers of cautious affection.
The deliberate play with ‘fire’ metaphors injects a sense of urgency into the track. Love is not only a dreamy encounter but a force to be reckoned with, capricious and powerful. TWICE invites us to consider the transformative impact of love, how it can redefine destiny and forge new beginnings under the auspice of the strawberry moonlight.
Memorable Lines Etched with the Ink of Yearning
Certain lyrics stand out for their poetic resonance, capturing the essence of longing that pervades the piece. The line ‘Wishing moon 叶えてよ この恋を’ (Wishing moon, grant this love) is an entreaty, invoking the celestial as witness and accomplice to the unfolding romance.
Moreover, ‘あなたを意識してる’ (consciously aware of you) subtly acknowledges the undeniable influence the object of affection holds over the heart and mind. The duality of such awareness – the simultaneous knowing and not knowing – crafts an emotional labyrinth that becomes the song’s enduring signature.
