[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 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
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 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
I’m so happy, I’m so happy
Living Behind the Filter: An Honest Reflection
“I’m Unhappy (Track Video Version)” by aespa explores the emotional disconnect and loneliness that can arise in the age of social media. The lyrics capture the feeling of being left out while scrolling through seemingly perfect timelines and curated feeds, where everyone else looks happy and content. Despite the bright facade, the narrator admits to feeling isolated and unhappy, highlighting how online platforms often intensify personal insecurities. The repeated longing for something real—”I want and I need it, I want my healing”—emphasizes a desire to break free from artificial happiness and seek genuine connection and self-acceptance. Ultimately, the song is a candid confession about the struggle between maintaining appearances and confronting true emotions.
Song Credits
Artist: aespa
Release Year: 2024
Label: SM Entertainment