Hyunjin of the K-pop group Stray Kids has released a brand new solo single entitled ‘Contradicting’. The track was released on the group’s official YouTube channel, Stray Kids and has been quickly garnering views.
The song is a mix of R&B and rap, and has been described as a “catchy and heartfelt” track. The video of the song is not released, it is just an audio track. Fans would have loved to see Hyunjin featuring in a MV including a variety of visual effects, such as animations and colorful backgrounds.
The lyrics of ‘Contradicting’ explore the feeling of having conflicting thoughts and emotions. Hyunjin expresses his confusion as he grapples with the idea of love in the soulful lyrics.
Hyunjin “Contradicting” Lyrics
Why is love so contradicting
I can’t stop it so addicting
Why is love so
Why is love so
우리의 따뜻했던 시간들은 어느새 빛을 잃고
떠다니는 와중에 머릿속에 잠식돼 이젠
서로의 사유를 논해
난 사랑이란 게
한순간에 꺼지지 않기에
아무리 물을 마셔도 건조한 기분이야
속절없이 밤을 삼킨다
혹여나 들키진 않을까 이불 덮은 다음
애써 억누르며 버틴다
난 사랑이란 감정에 기한 따윈 없어
돌아간다 해도 같은 실수의 반복
티가 나나 봐 솔직함과 거짓의 혼돈
I loved you but 결말은 남들과 같어
Why is love so contradicting
I can’t stop it so addicting
Why is love so
Why is love so
Why is love so contradicting
I can’t stop it so addicting
Just fade away
Just get away
마치 종점 없이 달리는 기차를 탄 기분
너와 내가 느꼈던 바람은 잠들고
축복받는 기분의 햇살도 잠시
너의 눈망울은 어느새 파도에 삼켜져
차가워진 맘속엔 서리가 맺혀
티가 나나 봐 닦아도 금방 또 생겨
약속했던 것들의 행방은 이제
물거품이 되어 사라져 눈앞에서 멀리
So I just wanna go back
우리의 시간들은 어느새 또 공백
소설로 시작해 이젠 마지막 장을 적다가 시를 썼네
추억들의 내용은 뒤로 잠시
이별의 짧은 문단의 깊이에
서러움과 새로움이 이걸 또 장식해
손끝으로 써가는 음률에 crying all day
Why is love so contradicting
I can’t stop it so addicting
Just fade away
Just get away
Why is love so contradicting
I can’t stop it so addicting
Just fade away
Just get away
The new song has been met with positive reviews from fans and critics alike. Many have praised Hyunjin’s performance and the message of the song. Additionally, Hyunjin has posted art cover of the song on Instagram and fans are going wild over it.
It’s clear that Hyunjin is an incredibly talented artist, and with the release of ‘Contradicting’, he has shown that he is more than capable of standing out on his own. With the positive reception to his new single, it’s likely that Hyunjin will continue to explore solo projects in the future.