낭만이라고 부르기로 하였다 (Do You Belive In Romance)

Song Meaning

The lyrics present a raw, almost desperate plea for a connection that feels like romance, even when the narrator is at their lowest. The opening lines, "Do you believe in romance? / I do believe in you," immediately establish a fragile hope tethered to a specific person. This hope persists even through a disorienting "zoo" where "dogs are barking loud," suggesting a chaotic inner or outer world. The narrator is "heading down" but "still waiting," highlighting a state of vulnerability and persistent longing. The central tension lies in the contrast between the narrator's willingness to give everything and the uncertainty of reciprocation. The repeated chorus questions, "Would you pray for me?" and escalating to "Would you die for me?" are not just rhetorical. They represent the ultimate tests of commitment and love. The narrator offers their own devotion in return: "I would pray for you / With my heart" and "I would die for you / Swear on my life." This exchange underscores a deep-seated need for validation and a belief that true romance demands such profound sacrifices. The Korean verses add a narrative layer, describing a child who gave "everything" to a beloved, writing poems and songs solely about her. This past self, having "swallowed love without fear," is now a man who has "forgotten how to chew and swallow emotions alone," regressing to a childlike state. Yet, even as he "empties out unfinished stories," she remains the "protagonist." This cyclical devotion, the inability to move past her as the central figure, is what the narrator ultimately labels as "romance."