[Romanized:]
Meomchwobeorin my timeline
Jiruhaejin day and night
Jaemieopgo ttabunhae
Ppeonhan everyday-ay-ay (Yeah)
Sae feed sogui uril bomyeon machi ttan sesang yaegi gata
Naman ppaego haengbokae but, I’m not okay (Ye-yeah)
Dadeul wanbyeokae boineun maeil
Na honjaman logoutdoen deusi
I sesanggwa nae maeumui georin so far
Igeon machi hell, yeah, I’m unhappy
Haengbokan cheok tell ya but I’m unhappy
Borandeusi kkumigi bappeun feed
Gunggeumhaji ana nan set me free
Igeon machi hell, yeah, I’m unhappy, I’m unhappy
I’m unhappy
Gasanghyeonsil sok gatji
Nuga jinjja nainji
Ijen mwoga manneunji molla you and me
Tell me what you, what you feelin’ (Ya)
I got trouble, trouble healin’ (Ya)
Pillyohan geon ojik chillin’ (Ya)
Nal noajul su eopdamyeon delete me
Dadeul wanbyeokae boineun maeil
Na honjaman logoutdoen deusi
I hwamyeon sokgwa nae maeumui georin so far
Igeon machi hell, yeah, I’m unhappy
Haengbokan cheok tell ya but I’m unhappy
Borandeusi kkumigi bappeun feed
Gunggeumhaji ana nan set me free
Igeon machi hell ya, I’m unhappy, I’m unhappy
I’m unhappy, I’m unhappy
I want and I need it (Yeah, yeah)
Nan jinjjareul wonhae (Ah)
Wonhae naui hilling (Ooh)
Nan deo neutgi jeone
Yongginae delete, I’m not alone
Heosangppuningajjan no more
Summakil deuthan maeil
I wanna stop, yeah
Don’t know what you looking for
Ijebuteon tell ya, I’m so happy
Soljikage tell ya, I’m so happy
Borandeusi kkumigi bappeun feed
Miryeon eopsi beoseona set me free
Naega anin naroman gadeukan sesangeun sileo tell ya
I’m so happy, I’m so happy
[Korean:]
멈춰버린 my timeline
지루해진 day and night
재미없고 따분해
뻔한 everyday-ay-ay (Yeah)
새 feed 속의 우릴 보면 마치 딴 세상 얘기 같아
나만 빼고 행복해 but, I’m not okay (Ye-yeah)
다들 완벽해 보이는 매일
나 혼자만 logout된 듯이
이 세상과 내 마음의 거린 so far
이건 마치 hell, yeah, I’m unhappy
행복한 척 tell ya but I’m unhappy
보란듯이 꾸미기 바쁜 feed
궁금하지 않아 난 set me free
이건 마치 hell, yeah, I’m unhappy, I’m unhappy
I’m unhappy
가상현실 속 같지
누가 진짜 나인지
이젠 뭐가 맞는지 몰라 you and me
Tell me what you, what you feelin’ (Ya)
I got trouble, trouble healin’ (Ya)
필요한 건 오직 chillin’ (Ya)
날 놓아줄 수 없다면 delete me
다들 완벽해 보이는 매일
나 혼자만 logout된 듯이
이 화면 속과 내 마음의 거린 so far
이건 마치 hell, yeah, I’m unhappy
행복한 척 tell ya but I’m unhappy
보란듯이 꾸미기 바쁜 feed
궁금하지 않아 난 set me free
이건 마치 hell ya, I’m unhappy, I’m unhappy
I’m unhappy, I’m unhappy
I want and I need it (Yeah, yeah)
난 진짜를 원해 (Ah)
원해 나의 힐링 (Ooh)
난 더 늦기 전에
용기내 delete, I’m not alone
허상뿐인가짠 no more
숨막힐 듯한 매일
I wanna stop, yeah
Don’t know what you looking for
이제부턴 tell ya, I’m so happy
솔직하게 tell ya, I’m so happy
보란듯이 꾸미기 바쁜 feed
미련 없이 벗어나 set me free
내가 아닌 나로만 가득한 세상은 싫어 tell ya
I’m so happy, I’m so happy
Finding Authenticity in a Digital World
“I’m Unhappy” by aespa delves into the emotional struggles of navigating a world dominated by social media and digital personas. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of feeling isolated and disconnected, even while surrounded by the curated perfection of others’ online lives. aespa explores themes of loneliness and the pressure to appear happy, expressing a longing for genuine connection and self-acceptance. Through powerful lines about logging out and wanting to set themselves free, the song resonates with listeners who may feel overwhelmed by virtual expectations and the blurring line between reality and illusion.
Breaking Free from Pretend Happiness
The song’s turning point arrives when the members decide to reject artificial standards and embrace their true selves. The repeated plea to “set me free” and the admission of unhappiness serve as a cathartic release, while the closing verses reveal a newfound determination to pursue authentic happiness. aespa’s message is both relatable and empowering, urging listeners to seek real healing and joy beyond the screens.
Song Credits
Song: I’m Unhappy
Artist: aespa
Release Year: 2024
Label: SM Entertainment