Kang Ji-hyun (Hangul: 강지현; born February 12, 1992), better known by her sta… Read Full Bio ↴Kang Ji-hyun (Hangul: 강지현; born February 12, 1992), better known by her stage name Soyou (소유), is a South Korean singer. She is best known as a former member of the South Korean girl group SISTAR under Starship Entertainment.
Soyou was a Cube Entertainment trainee before debuting with Sistar and was originally supposed to debut as a member of 4Minute. Soyou has said that she didn't make it into the group because she was lacking in many ways. She was originally supposed to be in Sohyun's place. Instead, Soyou auditioned for Starship Entertainment, singing a cover of Navi’s ‘On The Road’ and debuted as a member of Sistar. Before debuting, she was a licensed hairdresser and worked in a hair salon.

Decrescendo
SoYou Lyrics

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모든 게 다 무기력해져
더 변해가는 너를 보면
내 곁에 네가 있다는 게 더 외로워

날 걱정하던 너의 잔소리가
나의 하루를 궁금해하던
너의 관심이 난 여전히 너무 그리워

머리를 짧게 잘라도 보고 다른 말투로 널 대해보고
네가 좋아하던 그 음악을 틀어 봐도
터질 듯한 너의 심장이 떨리던 너의 입술이
무감각해지나봐 넌 이제 더 이상

불러봐도 무덤덤
눈 맞춰도 무덤덤해
넌 나에게 무덤덤
슬프게도 무덤덤해

너를 사랑하게 되면서
천국과 지옥을 다 봤어
혼자일 때보다 지금이 더 외로워

날 부르던 다정한 목소리
날 안아주던 너의 온기
여전히 난 너무 그리워

머리를 짧게 잘라도 보고 다른 말투로 널 대해보고
네가 좋아하던 그 음악을 틀어 봐도
터질 듯한 너의 심장이 떨리던 너의 입술이
무감각해지나봐 넌 이제 더 이상

불러봐도 무덤덤
눈 맞춰도 무덤덤해
넌 나에게 무덤덤
슬프게도 무덤덤해

아주 작은 나의 얘기까지도
크게 웃어주던 너였는데
이렇게 식어갈 사랑이었니
이렇게 흔해빠진 이별이었니 믿기지 않아

머리를 짧게 잘라도 보고 다른 말투로 널 대해보고
네가 좋아하던 그 음악을 틀어 봐도
터질듯한 너의 심장이 떨리던 너의 입술이
무감각해지나봐 넌 이제 더 이상

불러봐도 무덤덤
눈 맞춰도 무덤덤해

넌 나에게 무덤덤
슬프게도 무덤덤해

Overall Meaning

In SoYou's song "Decrescendo," the lyrics talk about the feeling of helplessness and apathy that comes with watching someone you love change and become distant. The singer feels even lonelier when the person they care about is still physically present but emotionally distant. They miss the concern and attention that their loved one used to show, and reminisce about the affectionate voice and warmth they used to receive. However, no matter what they do or how they try to connect, it seems that the other person is becoming more and more emotionless and indifferent.

The lyrics suggest a sense of frustration and resignation in the singer's voice. Despite their efforts to reach out, they can no longer elicit a response from the person they love. The repetition of the phrase "무덤덤해" (apathetic) reflects this feeling of emotional numbness and the realization that the relationship has deteriorated to a point where even their own stories and emotions don't seem to matter anymore. The song portrays the pain and disbelief of witnessing a love that once felt so vibrant and alive fade away.

Line by Line Meaning

모든 게 다 무기력해져
Everything becomes lethargic

더 변해가는 너를 보면
When I see you changing more

내 곁에 네가 있다는 게 더 외로워
Having you by my side feels more lonely

날 걱정하던 너의 잔소리가
Your nagging that used to worry about me

나의 하루를 궁금해하던
Curious about my day

너의 관심이 난 여전히 너무 그리워
I still miss your care and attention so much

머리를 짧게 잘라도 보고 다른 말투로 널 대해보고
Even if I cut my hair short and try to treat you differently

네가 좋아하던 그 음악을 틀어 봐도
Even if I play the music you liked

터질 듯한 너의 심장이 떨리던 너의 입술이
Your heart that seemed about to burst, your trembling lips

무감각해지나봐 넌 이제 더 이상
It seems like you've become numb, no longer

불러봐도 무덤덤
Even if I call you, you're indifferent