The Hardest Work
Younha Lyrics


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이상했어
오늘따라 네가
차가워진 기분에

네 입술만
그렇게 바라봤어
그래 두려웠나 봐
내뱉지 않길 바랬던
헤어지자는 말
그리고 내 눈을 피하는 너

아무 말이라 해도
거짓말이라 해도 한번만
날 위해 해줄 수는 없어

아니라고만 말해줘
날 두고 떠나지마
아직 나에겐 어려운 일이니까

Ah
우리 아직
못해봤던 일들
난 너무나 많은데

그래 아직
너 없이 산다는 건
내겐 어려운가 봐

변하지 않길 바랬던
사랑한다는 말
이젠 너무 그리워진 그 말

아무 말이라 해도
거짓말이라 해도 한번만
날 위해 해줄 수는 없어

아니라고만 말해줘
날 두고 떠나지마
아직 나에겐 어려운 일이니까

너 그렇게 가면
널 담은 내 맘은
이미 너로 가득한데

억지로 널 잊는 게
나에겐 너무 어려운 거야

아무 말이라 해도
거짓말이라 해도 한번만
날 위해 해줄 수 는 없어

아니라고만 말해줘




날 두고 떠나지마
아직 나에겐 어려운 일이니까

Overall Meaning

In "The Hardest Work" by Younha, the lyrics express the emotional turmoil of a person who is struggling with a cold and distant attitude from their partner. The song starts with the singer feeling puzzled by the sudden change in their partner's demeanor, referring to their feelings as strange and noting the coldness that has entered the relationship. The singer confesses to staring at their partner's lips, perhaps longing for affection and warmth that seems to have disappeared. This hints at a growing fear within the singer that their partner may be pulling away.


The chorus delves deeper into the heartbreak as the singer acknowledges the difficulty of hearing the words of parting that they had hoped would never be uttered. The plea for their partner to not leave them, even if it means telling lies or saying anything to provide a temporary comfort, shows the desperation and vulnerability of the singer. Despite the turmoil, the singer realizes that their partner cannot change their decision and must face the painful reality of being abandoned.


As the song progresses, the singer reflects on the challenges of facing a life without their partner, acknowledging the many experiences they have yet to share and the overwhelming feeling of emptiness that comes with the thought of being without them. The longing for the love that once felt unchanging now feels intensely missed, emphasizing the deep emotional connection that has been shattered.


The closing lines of the song convey the internal struggle of trying to cope with the overwhelming pain and loss of their relationship. The singer admits that forcing themselves to forget their partner is an impossible task and that their heart remains filled with love and memories of the one who is leaving. The repeated plea for their partner to stay and the acknowledgment that letting go is still a difficult task for them highlights the raw emotions and inner turmoil that the singer is grappling with. Ultimately, "The Hardest Work" paints a poignant picture of heartbreak, longing, and the painful reality of trying to navigate life after a significant relationship has ended.


Line by Line Meaning

이상했어
It felt strange


오늘따라 네가
Today, for some reason, you


차가워진 기분에
In this cold mood


네 입술만
Only your lips


그렇게 바라봤어
I looked at like that


그래 두려웠나 봐
I guess I was afraid


내뱉지 않길 바랬던
I hoped you wouldn't say


헤어지자는 말
The word 'Let's break up'


그리고 내 눈을 피하는 너
And you avoiding my eyes


아무 말이라 해도
Even if you say anything


거짓말이라 해도 한번만
Even if it's a lie, just once


날 위해 해줄 수는 없어
You can't do it for me


아니라고만 말해줘
Just tell me it's not true


날 두고 떠나지마
Don't leave me behind


아직 나에겐 어려운 일이니까
Because it's still difficult for me


우리 아직
We still


못해봤던 일들
Things we haven't tried yet


난 너무나 많은데
There are so many for me


너 없이 산다는 건
Living without you


내겐 어려운가 봐
Seems difficult for me


변하지 않길 바랬던
I wished it wouldn't change


사랑한다는 말
The word 'I love you'


이젠 너무 그리워진 그 말
Now that word has become so missed


너 그렇게 가면
If you leave like that


널 담은 내 맘은
My heart that holds you


이미 너로 가득한데
Is already filled with you


억지로 널 잊는 게
Forcing myself to forget you


나에겐 너무 어려운 거야
Is too difficult for me




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dae Won Kim, Do Hyeong Lee

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