Apology
Original by : Ikon
Cover by : The Rose
언제나 넌 같은 자리에
항상 날 기다렸지만
I was gone I was gone
바보같이 나를 믿지 마
영원히 널 지키겠단 말
거짓말 거짓말
오늘따라 자주 보던 TV Drama에선
뻔한 장면들이 날 보며 비웃고 있어
난 마치 죄인처럼 run away
넌 오늘도 내게 소리 질러 go away
내가 이기적인 놈이란 걸 넌 알고 있었잖아
사소한 관심을 바란 네가 부담스러웠나 봐
그 흔한 사진 한 장도
남기지 못한 채
마지막 순간까지도 우린 나만 생각해
미안 미안
지켜주지 못해 미안해
잘 살길바래
미안 미안 너도 날 잊어줘
아프지만
영원히 함께하잔 그 약속
이제는 없는 거야
지켜주지 못해서 미안해
언제나 난 다른 자리에
매일 밤 나의 친구들과
I'm out, all night
뒤집어놓은 내 전화기엔
너의 마지막 한 통의 부재중 전화
오늘따라 흘러나오는 Radio에선
같이 즐겨 듣던 노래가 나오고 있어
난 마치 죄인처럼 run away
넌 오늘도 내게 소리 질러 go away
너에게 오고 가는 사람들 중
한 명이기를 바람 그리고
눈물 벚꽃 모두 떨궈
새싹 피기를 바람 그리고
우리 추억 노을처럼
짧고 아름답기를 바래 이 모든 것
발을 못 뗀 너의 가냘픈 등 기분 좋게 밀기를
미안 미안
지켜주지 못해 미안해
잘 살길바래
미안 미안 너도 날 잊어줘
아프지만
영원히 함께하잔 그 약속
이제는 없는 거야
지켜주지 못해서 미안해
지금까지 차마 못 했던 말
미안해 내가 부족해
끝까지 작은 모습뿐 이라서 yeah
널 채워주지 못한 나를
용서해
나보다 괜찮고 잘난 사람 만나길 바래
미안 미안
지켜주지 못해 미안해
잘 살길바래
미안 미안 너도 날 잊어줘
아프지만
영원히 함께하잔 그 약속
이제는 없는 거야
지켜주지 못해서 미안해
You always waited for me
At the same spot but
I was gone I was gone
Don't be a fool and believe me
When I said I'd protect you forever
It was a lie
In the TV dramas that I watch these days
Typical scenes are laughing at me
As if I'm a criminal, I run away
So today you yell at me again, go away
You already knew that I was a selfish guy
You wanted my interest in the little things
But I guess I felt too pressured
Without even taking a single picture
Even till the end, it's only about me
Sorry, sorry
I'm sorry I couldn't protect you
Hope you have a good life
Sorry, sorry, please forget me
Though it hurts
The promise to be together forever
It doesn't exist anymore
I'm sorry I couldn't protect you
I'm always somewhere else
Every night, I'm out with my friends
I'm out, all night
In my phone that's flipped over
I have one last missed call from you
The radio is playing our song
That we used to listen to together
As if I'm a criminal, I run away
So today you yell at me again, go away
I hope I'm just a guy
Out of the many people
Who come and go in your life
I hope our memories are like the sunset
Short and beautiful
Your small back hasn't left yet
I hope you can push me away happily
Sorry, sorry
I'm sorry I couldn't protect you
Hope you have a good life
Sorry, sorry, please forget me
Though it hurts
The promise to be together forever
It doesn't exist anymore
I'm sorry I couldn't protect you
Words I couldn't say until now
I'm sorry, I'm not good enough
Sorry for being so small till the end
I couldn't fill you up
Forgive me
I hope you meet someone better than me
Sorry, sorry
I'm sorry I couldn't protect you
Hope you have a good life
Sorry, sorry, please forget me
Though it hurts
The promise to be together forever
It doesn't exist anymore
I'm sorry I couldn't protect you
The song was originally sung by iKON, it is a heart-wrenching apology to a loved one for not being able to meet their expectations and promises. The lyrics allude to a sense of regret and guilt that the protagonist feels for not being there for their partner, even though the partner waited faithfully. The protagonist acknowledges being selfish, which created a distance between them, and found their partner's care and interest burdensome.
The song is a painful acknowledgment that the protagonist couldn't keep their promises to their partner and couldn't provide the attention and love they deserved. Despite promising eternal togetherness, the protagonist couldn't uphold it. They reminisce about the happy memories with their partner and ask for forgiveness for not fulfilling their commitments. In the end, the protagonist wishes their partner a happy life and hopes they find someone better than them.
Through the song, iKON expresses the pain of a failed relationship and the regret of not being able to hold onto a loved one. The melancholic melody and heartfelt vocals intensify the emotional depth of the song, conveying the message of remorse and healing. Overall, the song is a powerful tribute to the complexity of human relationships and the importance of understanding and forgiveness.