Youth
Peppertones Lyrics

The song "Youth" by Peppertones, written for the movie "The King of Jokgu," speaks of the nostalgia and longing for the carefree days of youth. The opening lines talk about the coming of spring, which is often associated with new beginnings and growth. The warm sunshine is juxtaposed with the melancholic yearning for a time long gone. The singers express their eagerness to meet each other, just like when they eagerly waited for a special day. The imagery of a festival and dancing leaves gives a sense of joyousness and celebration but is also tinged with the sadness of the transience of happiness.

The second verse brings up the theme of passing time and the irrepressible march of life. It speaks of how even though one's hair may be tossed by the wind, the fleeting happiness of someone's smile is still etched in the singer's heart. The lines "알 수 없는 마음의 날들" (meaning unknown days of the heart) talk about the times when one's emotions are hard to decipher, and they may feel lost or directionless. But even then, they know they can meet each other and share the dull stories of their lives.

The final verse talks about the memories of a particular day, where the singer and their friends spent time together, getting some vending machine coffee and gazing at the empty field. The sounds of the trombone filtering through an open window, the singer's friends dancing, and the image of a girl in a sky-blue dress heightens the feeling of nostalgia. The final lines express the desire to meet like it was just yesterday, as they all yearn to return to those days of youth.