UNNATURAL by WJSN Lyrics Meaning – The Unspoken Emotional Choreography
Lyrics
어색해 내 모든 행동 하나하나가
괜스레 건넨 인사도
입가에 걸린 미소도 모두
Oh no, oh what should I do?
애써 무심하게
아무렇지도 않은 척하지 난 하지만
사실은 실은 실은 말야
다 티가 티가 나 I know 어떡해 나
Baby I don’t really know what to do, no, no
How can I breathe now, now, now
숨 쉬는 법을 잊은 듯
Holding my breath
숨이 막혀 난 모두 out of my control
Oh I’m unnatural
I know I’m really really really unnatural 왜
네 앞에만 서면 또 삐그덕 대
You blow ma mind
맘에 안 들어
이런 내 모습 oh 내 말투
말을 안 들어 no
Really really really unnatural 왜
Yeah 그래 너는 나답지 못하게 해 love actually
기대와 불안에 가둬 날
적당히 미치게 you got me like woo
냉정함을 유지해 때로 but
안 되잖아 자연스런 태도
멍청한 꼴 dripping gold 뭘 더 no way
애써 무심하게
아무렇지도 않은 척하지 난 하지만
사실은 실은 실은 말야
다 티가 티가 나 I know 어떡해 나
Baby I don’t really know what to do, no, no
How can I breathe now, now, now
숨 쉬는 법을 잊은 듯
Holding my breath
숨이 막혀 난 모두 out of my control
Oh I’m unnatural
I know I’m really really really unnatural 왜
네 앞에만 서면 또 삐그덕 대
You blow ma mind
맘에 안 들어
이런 내 모습 oh 내 말투
말을 안 들어 no
Really really really unnatural 왜
아무리 고민을 해봐도 난
방법을 몰라 yeah
이상해 모든 게 맘대로 안되지, 잘 안되지
Oh, no, yeah
Hey, come on
Now, one, two, three, go
How can I breathe now, now, now
숨 쉬는 법을 잊은 듯
Holding my breath
숨이 막혀 난 모두 out of my control (holding my breath, no)
Oh I’m unnatural
I know I’m really really really unnatural 왜
네 앞에만 서면 또 삐그덕 대
You blow ma mind
맘에 안 들어
이런 내 모습 oh 내 말투
말을 안 들어 no
Really really really unnatural 왜
How can I breathe now, now, now
숨 쉬는 법을 잊은 듯
Holding my breath
숨이 막혀 난 모두 out of my control
맘에 안 들어
이런 내 모습 oh 내 말투
말을 안 들어 no
Really really really unnatural 왜
Cosmic Girls, also known as WJSN, have long been celebrated for their melodic soundscapes and intricate choreography, which often seem to pull fans into otherworldly realms. But in ‘UNNATURAL,’ the group steers their starship toward the introspective nebulae of human emotion and the complex universe of romantic vulnerability.
The electro-pop track’s catchy beat and soaring melodies belie a profound exploration of self-awareness and the facades we don in the pursuit of love. As each verse and chorus unfolds, WJSN invites us to question the naturalness of our outward expressions when confronted with the gravitational pull of attraction.
Unraveling An Intergalactic Love Story
On the surface, ‘UNNATURAL’ might seem like a space-age romance—an anthem to otherworldly crushes. The lyrics tell of a narrator who feels wooden and artificial in the presence of their beloved, signaling the turbulences love often navigates through. However, beneath the sonic star ground, WJSN is charting a much deeper emotional territory.
Instead of the carefree love tales of their past tracks, here, the group confronts the feelings of discomfort and inauthenticity that frequently accompany new love. The song shrewdly conveys the paradox of trying to appear unaffected in moments of intense personal upheaval.
The Power Play of Vulnerability
‘How can I breathe now, now, now?/ Holding my breath,’ the lyrics oscillate between the intense desire to maintain a semblance of control and the suffocating reality of doing so. In this breathless chorus, WJSN encapsulates the quintessential human struggle of wanting to appear perfect to those we admire deeply, while simultaneously gasping under the pressure of this self-imposed constraint.
It is the act of holding one’s breath that becomes a metaphor for the unnatural posturing we adopt. WJSN illustrates the exhausting balance between authenticity and the crafted image presented to potential partners. The song is, at its core, an anthem for those moments when love makes us lose our composure—visible cracks in our emotional armor.
The Dance of Disguise: Self-Conscious Transformations
WJSN’s recount of every action feeling awkward and every gesture unnatural invites the audience into a dance of disguise, a performance put on in the hope of affectionate reciprocation. ‘맘에 안 들어/ 이런 내 모습 oh 내 말투/ 말을 안 들어 no,’ reveals the self-critical nature of someone trying too hard to impress.
Through this admission of discomfort, ‘UNNATURAL’ dissects the internal monologue behind every curated word and smile. It challenges the listener to consider the energy expended in maintaining these unnatural states. The song is an empathetic reflection on the lengths we go to forge a connection, often at the expense of our authentic selves.
Repairing the Machinery of Romance
One of the song’s most memorable lines, ‘네 앞에만 서면 또 삐그덕 대,’ which loosely translates to ‘I make strange noises when I stand before you,’ adds a playful yet poignant layer to WJSN’s message. It illustrates the clumsy reality of malfunctioning in the spotlight of the person whose opinion matters most.
The lyric acts as a confession that even the most poised individuals have their moments of clunky performance when faced with their feelings. It’s a candid glimpse into the messiness of love, where even cosmic queens like WJSN aren’t immune to the occasional emotional short-circuit.
Echoes of a Hidden Meaning: A Call to Authenticity
Beyond the vivid imagery of romantic anxiety, ‘UNNATURAL’ carries a veiled call to authenticity—a silent scream against the societal pressures to conform. WJSN nods to the exhausting façade many maintain, a shimmering veneer often at odds with the chaos within. It’s an ironic celebration of imperfect love encounters and the paradoxes they inherently present.
To be unnatural in a world that demands constant perfection is, the song suggests, perhaps the most natural thing of all. Through ‘UNNATURAL,’ WJSN encourages us to embrace the uncomfortable, to accept the stilted breaths of fervent love, and to let the façade crumble away in favor of something real, something unashamedly raw.
