Kim Bum Soo is the first Korean artist to make a mark on the North American music charts, with his song 'Hello Goodbye Hello' ranked as the 51st spot on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 2001.
Lately
Kim Bum Soo Lyrics
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With no very reason here to find
Yet the thought of losing you been hanging
Around in my mind
Far more frequenty you're wearing perfume
And with you say no special place to go
But when I ask will you be coming back soon
I'm a man of many wishes
I hope my premonition misses
But what I really feel
My eyes won't let me hide
Cause they always start to cry, cry
Cause this time could mean goodbye
Lately I've been staring in the mirror
Very slowly picking me apart
Saying, I'm trying to tell myself I have no reason
N your heart
Now just the other night while you were sleeping
I vaguely heard you whisper someone's name
But when I asked you what are thoughts you're keepin'
You just said nothing's changed
I'm a man of many wishes
I hope my premonition misses
But what I really need
My eyes won't let me hide
Cause they always start to cry
Cause this time could mean goodbye
The lyrics to Kim Bum Soo's song "Lately" describe the singer's inner turmoil as he grapples with the possibility of losing his significant other. He starts by acknowledging an unexplainable, uneasy feeling that has been consuming him lately. Despite having no reason to suspect anything, he can't shake the thought of losing the person he loves. He then goes on to describe how he's noticed more and more frequently that his partner is wearing perfume and going out without any particular destination in mind. When he asks when they'll be back, they can't give him an answer.
In the second verse, the singer delves deeper into his own insecurities, picking himself apart as he tries to convince himself that he's imagining things. However, his anxieties are further compounded when he hears his partner whispering someone else's name in their sleep. When he confronts them about it, they deny that anything is wrong.
The lyrics are bittersweet in their honesty, depicting the fear and uncertainty that can lurk beneath the surface of a seemingly stable relationship. The singer knows that he might be overthinking things, but his emotions are running high and he can't help but worry that this time could mean goodbye.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately I've had the strangest feeling
Recently, I have been feeling odd and uneasy without any apparent explanation.
With no very reason here to find
I cannot identify any logical explanation for my current state of mind.
Yet the thought of losing you been hanging
The possibility of losing you has been plaguing my mind.
Around in my mind
It's been bothering me a lot lately.
Far more frequently you're wearing perfume
I have noticed that you have been wearing perfume more often than usual.
And with you say no special place to go
Even though you claim not to have anywhere special to go.
But when I ask will you be coming back soon
However, when I ask whether you will be returning soon.
You don't know, never know
You always respond with uncertainty.
I'm a man of many wishes
I am a person with many desires and dreams.
I hope my premonition misses
Although I have a feeling that something bad might happen, I hope I am wrong.
But what I really feel
However, my true emotions reveal something different.
My eyes won't let me hide
My eyes always reveal what I am truly feeling, regardless of what I try to convey.
Cause they always start to cry, cry
Every time I think of the possibility of losing you.
Cause this time could mean goodbye
I am particularly anxious because this time it could be the end of our relationship.
Lately I've been staring in the mirror
Recently, I have been spending a lot of time contemplating my reflection.
Very slowly picking me apart
Carefully scrutinizing each and every part of myself.
Saying, I'm trying to tell myself I have no reason
I am attempting to convince myself that I am overthinking and that there is nothing to worry about.
N your heart
In your heart, you may feel something different, but you won't share it with me.
Now just the other night while you were sleeping
Recently, I heard you say something in your sleep.
I vaguely heard you whisper someone's name
I heard your voice whispering the name of someone who is not me.
But when I asked you what thoughts you're keeping
However, when I asked what was on your mind, you brushed it off.
You just said nothing's changed
You simply replied that there was nothing wrong and everything was as it had always been.
I'm a man of many wishes
Once again, I am a person with many dreams and desires.
I hope my premonition misses
I am still hopeful that my worries will prove to be unfounded.
But what I really need
However, what I truly require is some honesty and transparency from you.
My eyes won't let me hide
Regardless of my attempts to pretend that everything is fine, my eyes always give me away.
Cause they always start to cry
Every time I think of the possibility of losing you.
Cause this time could mean goodbye
My anxiousness is because this time it could be the end of our relationship.
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