9095
东方神起(TOHOSHINKI) Lyrics

The lyrics of 东方神起(TOHOSHINKI)'s song 9095 are complex and open to interpretation. The first verse speaks of the disorientation felt when a partner unexpectedly ends a relationship. The image of the brains going black suggests that the shock is so great that one's ability to think is compromised. The line "and she put it out into the sun" can be seen as a metaphor for releasing the love back into the world, where it will be shared and appreciated by others. The second lines of the verse, "The birds did fly when the heavens all went dry," is more difficult to understand. It could suggest a sense of abandonment or loss, with the birds symbolizing love and the heavens representing a hopeful future. Meanwhile, the cigarettes that smoke by themselves convey a sense of loneliness and emptiness.

The second verse speaks of the power dynamics in a toxic relationship. The woman in question is manipulative and will "do anything to make you feel like an asshole." She has an apparent doppelganger who looks the same, with "question marks stretched across her skin" suggesting a sense of mystery or deception. She taunts her partner by "dangling carrots," or offering him glimpses of affection and approval only to withdraw them when he fails to meet her expectations. The chorus, which repeats the phrase "She'll do anything to make you feel like an asshole," emphasizes the sense of shame and worthlessness the partner feels as a result of her tactics.