Don't Know What To Say
BoA보아 Lyrics

The lyrics of BoA's song Don't Know What To Say reflect on the complex emotions of a person trying to express their feelings to someone they love. The opening lines express the difficulty in articulating oneself, with the singer not knowing what to say even though it's something important. It hints at a keen sense of insecurity as the singer is unsure if their emotions are being reciprocated. The verse goes on to suggest that the person who the singer is expressing their feelings to is perceptive, and has gone through similar emotions, but the relationship is not honest/sincere enough for them to express it openly.

The chorus reiterates the opening lines, indicating the singer's lack of ability to express themselves. They're overwhelmed with thoughts and feelings and cannot put them into words. The nostalgic element of the song is in the lines "Uri yejeon cheoreom dashi cheo-eum cheoreom, amureohji anheun deut neol saranghar su isseulkka" meaning 'can we go back to the beginning and love you again, like before when nothing needed to be said.' It alludes to the possibility of the singer's relationship having lost its initial charm and passion, and they cannot reclaim that time and connection.

In the second verse, the singer acknowledges that they have had some hint that things may not be going well with their love interest due to a lack of communication with them. There is a theme of insecurity, self-doubt, and anxiety present throughout the song. The lyrics may resonate with anyone who has had difficulty expressing themselves, their desires, and their feelings in a romantic relationship.