Whalien 52
BTS/방탄소년단 Lyrics
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Do you wanna know my story?
I never told this to anybody
Yeah, come on
이 넓은 바다 그 한가운데
한 마리 고래가 나즈막히 외롭게 말을 해
아무리 소리쳐도 닿지 않는 게
아무렴 어때 뭐가
됐던 이젠 뭐 I don't care
외로움이란 녀석만 내 곁에서 머물 때
온전히 혼자가 돼 외로이 채우는 자물쇠
누군 말해 새끼 연예인 다 됐네
Oh fuck that, 그래 뭐 어때 누군가 곁에
머물 수 없다 한대도 그걸로 족해
날 향해 쉽게 얘기하는 이 말은 곧 벽이 돼
외로움조차 니들 눈엔 척이 돼, come on
그 벽에 갇혀서
내 숨이 막혀도
저 수면 위를 향해 hey oh oh, hey oh yeah
Lonely, lonely, lonely whale
이렇게 혼자 노래불러
외딴 섬 같은 나도
밝게 빛날 수 있을까
Lonely, lonely, lonely whale
이렇게 또 한 번 불러봐
대답 없는 이 노래가
내일에 닿을 때까지
No more, no more baby
No more, no more
끝없는 무전 하나 언젠가 닿을 거야
저기 지구 반대편까지 다
No more, no more baby
No more, no more
눈먼 고래들조차 날 볼 수 있을 거야
오늘도 다시 노래하지 나
세상은 절대로 몰라
내가 얼마나 슬픈지를
내 아픔은 섞일 수 없는 물과 기름
그저 난 수면 위에서만
숨을 쉴 때 관심 끝 외로운 바닷속 꼬마
나도 알리고 싶네 내 가치를 everyday
걱정의 멀미를 해 늘 스티커는 귀 밑에
Never end, 왜 끝은 없고 매번 hell
시간이 가도 차가운 심연 속의 Neverland (Neverland)
But 늘 생각해
지금 새우잠 자더라도 꿈은 고래답게
다가올 큰 칭찬이 매일 춤을 추게 할거야
나답게 Ye I'm swimmin'
내 미래를 향해 가
저 푸른 바다와
내 헤르츠를 믿어 hey oh, oh hey, oh yeah
Lonely, lonely, lonely whale
이렇게 혼자 노래불러
외딴 섬 같은 나도
밝게 빛날 수 있을까
Lonely, lonely, lonely whale
이렇게 또 한 번 불러봐
대답 없는 이 노래가
내일에 닿을 때까지
어머니는 바다가 푸르다 하셨어
멀리 힘껏 니 목소릴 내라 하셨어
그런데 어떡하죠 여긴 너무 깜깜하고
온통 다른 말을 하는 다른 고래들 뿐인데 I just can't hold it ma
사랑한다 말하고 싶어
혼자 하는 돌림 노래
같은 악보 위를 되짚어
이 바다는 너무 깊어
그래도 난 다행인 걸
(눈물 나도 아무도 모를테니)
I'm a whalien
Lonely, lonely, lonely whale
이렇게 혼자 노래불러
외딴 섬 같은 나도
밝게 빛날 수 있을까
Lonely, lonely, lonely whale
이렇게 또 한 번 불러봐
대답 없는 이 노래가
내일에 닿을 때까지
No more, no more baby
No more, no more
끝없는 무전 하나 언젠가 닿을 거야
저기 지구 반대편까지 다
No more, no more baby
No more, no more
눈먼 고래들조차 난 볼 수 있을 거야
오늘도 다시 노래하지 나
In the song "Whalien 52," BTS describes the feeling of loneliness and isolation, comparing it to the life of a whale who resides in the depths of the ocean. The lyrics depict the whale as the loneliest creature in the world, desperately seeking connection and understanding. The whale's story is one that has never been shared before, emphasizing the depth of the whale's anguish and how its voice goes unheard no matter how loudly it cries out.
The lyrics reflect a sense of apathy towards the loneliness and isolation experienced by the whale. The singer expresses a "I don't care" attitude, suggesting that they have grown accustomed to the presence of loneliness in their life. The loneliness becomes a lock that fills the void, representing their only solace and companion. The singer questions the value of being an entertainer, dismissing the idea that having someone by their side would be enough to fulfill their desires. The lyrics convey the message that even loneliness has become a facade to those around them.
The whale's isolation is compared to being trapped behind a wall, suffocating and struggling for breath. The lyrics express the whale's yearning to break free from this isolation and reach out to the surface of the water, but the silence and loneliness persist. The repetition of "lonely, lonely, lonely whale" emphasizes the depth of the whale's solitude and how it continues to sing alone, hoping for a response that may never come.
Despite the overwhelming loneliness, the lyrics convey resilience and a determination to continue on. The whale wonders if its light can shine brightly, even in the remotest and most secluded places. It longs to be seen and recognized by others, even if it means singing a song without any answer. The lyrics imply that there is a glimmer of hope, as the whale believes that someday its song will reach its destination and be heard by someone.
The lyrics also touch upon the singer's personal struggles with loneliness. They describe themselves as a lonely little fish in the vast ocean, wanting to convey their worth and value to others. Their tears go unnoticed, allowing them to exist in anonymity and sing their loneliness away. The closing lines reveal the singer's identity as a "whalien," a unique being that combines the characteristics of both the whale and themselves. This representation symbolizes their perseverance and resilience despite the isolation they face.
In summary, "Whalien 52" by BTS delves into the theme of loneliness and isolation. The lyrics highlight the profound loneliness experienced by the whale and the singer, who both yearn for connection and recognition. Despite the struggle and the belief that their voices may never be heard, they continue to sing and hold onto hope that their songs will eventually reach and touch others. The song portrays a deep understanding of the profound feelings of loneliness and the desire to be seen and understood.
Line by Line Meaning
The most lonely creature in the world, eh
I am the loneliest creature in the world, you know?
Do you wanna know my story?
Do you want to hear my tale?
I never told this to anybody
I have never shared this with anyone before
Yeah, come on
Yeah, let me tell you
In the middle of this vast sea
In the midst of this endless ocean
A lonely whale speaks quietly
A whale cries out in solitude, but no sound reaches
No matter how loud I scream
No matter how much I shout, it doesn't reach
It becomes unbearably lonely, silently sealing my lips
Overwhelmed by loneliness, my voice fades away into silence
Does it matter? What's the point?
Does it really matter? It doesn't concern me anymore
Now, I don't care about loneliness
Loneliness is the only thing that remains by my side
Becoming completely alone, filling the emptiness
I become entirely alone, filling the void within
Someone said I've become a young celebrity
Someone said I've become a little celebrity
Oh fuck that, so what if someone is beside me?
Oh fuck that, so what if someone is by my side
Even if I can't stay, it's enough
Even if I can't remain, it's sufficient
The words spoken towards me easily become a wall
The words spoken towards me easily become a barrier
Even loneliness becomes a mere act in your eyes, come on
Even loneliness is just an act in your eyes, come on
Trapped against this wall
Imprisoned against this barrier
Even if my breath is suffocating
Even if my breath is stifled
Towards the surface of the water, hey oh oh, hey oh yeah
Towards the surface of the water, hey oh oh, hey oh yeah
Lonely, lonely, lonely whale
Lonely, lonely, lonely whale
Singing alone like this
Singing alone like this
Can even a remote island like me
Can even an isolated island like me
Shine brightly?
Radiate brightly?
Lonely, lonely, lonely whale
Lonely, lonely, lonely whale
Sing once more like this
Sing once more like this
This voiceless song
This voiceless song
Until it reaches tomorrow
Until it reaches tomorrow
No more, no more baby
No more, no more baby
No more, no more
No more, no more
An endless distress signal will reach someday
An endless distress signal will reach someday
All the way to the opposite side of the Earth
All the way to the opposite side of the Earth
No more, no more baby
No more, no more baby
No more, no more
No more, no more
Even the blind whales will be able to see me
Even the blind whales will be able to see me
I will sing again today
I will sing again today
The world will never know
The world will never know
How much sadness I carry
How much sadness I bear
My pain is like the unmixable water and oil
My pain is like the unmixable water and oil
I am just a small, lonely creature floating on the surface
I am just a small, lonely creature floating on the surface
I also want to reveal my worth every day
I also want to show my worth every day
Motion sickness from worry, stickers always under the ear
Motion sickness from worry, stickers always under the ear
Never end, why is there no end and always hell
Never end, why is there no end and always hell
Even as time passes, inside the cold abyss of Neverland
Even as time passes, inside the cold abyss of Neverland
But I always think
But I always think
Even if I go to sleep right now, my dreams will be like a whale
Even if I go to sleep right now, my dreams will be like a whale
The praise that will come will make me dance every day
The praise that will come will make me dance every day
I'm swimming just like myself
I'm swimming just like myself
Towards my future
Towards my future
With the blue sea
With the blue sea
Believing in my heart, hey oh, oh hey, oh yeah
Believing in my heart, hey oh, oh hey, oh yeah
Lonely, lonely, lonely whale
Lonely, lonely, lonely whale
Singing alone like this
Singing alone like this
Can even a remote island like me
Can even an isolated island like me
Shine brightly?
Radiate brightly?
Lonely, lonely, lonely whale
Lonely, lonely, lonely whale
Sing once more like this
Sing once more like this
This voiceless song
This voiceless song
Until it reaches tomorrow
Until it reaches tomorrow
My mother said the sea is blue
My mother said the sea is blue
She told me to loudly speak up
She told me to speak up loudly
But what should I do? It's too dark here
But what should I do? It's too dark here
There are only other whales who speak different words
There are only other whales who speak different words
I just can't hold it ma
I just can't hold it ma
I want to say I love you
I want to say I love you
A lonely singing that I do alone
A lonely singing that I do alone
Tracing back the same score
Recalling the same score
This sea is too deep
This sea is too deep
But still, I'm fortunate
But still, I'm fortunate
(No one will know even if I shed tears)
(No one will know even if I shed tears)
I'm a whalien
I'm a whalien
Lonely, lonely, lonely whale
Lonely, lonely, lonely whale
Singing alone like this
Singing alone like this
Can even a remote island like me
Can even an isolated island like me
Shine brightly?
Radiate brightly?
Lonely, lonely, lonely whale
Lonely, lonely, lonely whale
Sing once more like this
Sing once more like this
This voiceless song
This voiceless song
Until it reaches tomorrow
Until it reaches tomorrow
No more, no more baby
No more, no more baby
No more, no more
No more, no more
An endless distress signal will reach someday
An endless distress signal will reach someday
All the way to the opposite side of the Earth
All the way to the opposite side of the Earth
No more, no more baby
No more, no more baby
No more, no more
No more, no more
Even the blind whales will be able to see me
Even the blind whales will be able to see me
I will sing again today
I will sing again today
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brother Su, Do Hyeong Kwon, Ho Seok Jeong, Ho Weon Kang, Nam Jun Kim, Si Hyuk Bang, Yunk Ki Min
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