When you hear about two guys crying out after a breakup, it might sound like a love story between them, but it’s actually a chat between two guys who each experienced their own heartbreak. ๐ They wake up in the morning, hop into a cab on empty streets, grab a bite when hungry. Even if it feels like the world is crashing down, life surprisingly goes on. Peek into any day, and it might be hard to even tell theyโve broken up. As the days stack up like stair steps, they might find themselves saying, ‘Well, I’m managing. It’s not as tough as I thought.’ And then one day, while sipping solo at a bar, they meet another guy whoโs been through the same thing…
Still, no matter how you look at it,
Does it even make sense for total strangers to share such a deep connection through their eyes?
The lyrics might be a bit over-the-top, but they hit you right in the heart. ๐ It’s partly Park Jae-jung’s nonchalant voice, but Kyuhyun’s smooth tones are what really get you. His buttery, effortless vibrato is as heart-wrenching as Baek Ji-young’s. Kyuhyun’s voice carries a unique blend of softness and sorrow, reminiscent of Sung Si-kyung but with his own twist. Especially during the climax, his haunting vibrato pulls you into a cavern of sadness, making everyone feel like they’re going through their own breakup. ๐ถ
Though the song stretches over five minutes, its relatable lyrics and the enchanting harmony of their voices make it fly by as if it’s just a single verse. Their back-and-forth is so seamless, you’ll wonder if there’s ever been such a perfectly synced duet between two guys. (There aren’t many, to begin with.) Especially toward the end, when Kyuhyun belts out ‘It’s hard, even though I try,’ it feels like he’s speaking another language altogether, and it lingers in your mind long after the song ends. ๐ค
Even though I try,
Even though I try,
Even though I try,
It’s hands down the coolest pronunciation of ‘de’ I’ve ever heard in music.
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