Side Effects Lyrics in English by Stray Kids
부작용 directly translates to "side effect." It's a medical term that isn't commonly found in everyday song lyrics, making it unique and intriguing.
In Stray Kids' song, the word is used metaphorically to describe the unexpected and often negative consequences of their actions or decisions. The lyrics mention, "내 의지완 상관없이 올라오는 부작용" (Side effects that arise regardless of my will), perfectly capturing the feeling of losing control and experiencing unintended outcomes, which is the central theme of the song.
Stray Kids' "Side Effects" is such a powerful track about the dizzying feeling of losing yourself when you try to be brave. The lyrics really hit home, talking about how you throw yourself into something, believing in yourself, but then you get swept away and it just hurts. They sing, "날 믿고서 날 던졌어 하지만 왜 휩쓸리고 있을까?" [I threw myself, trusting myself, but why am I being swept away?] and "날 믿고서 날 던졌어 하지만 왜 아프기만 한 걸까?" [I threw myself, trusting myself, but why does it only hurt?]. It's like they thought they could conquer anything, but then they're left with this intense headache and confusion.
It's all about the struggle of staying true to yourself when the world keeps changing you. They question why they keep changing based on who they meet, even their taste in music! "난 또 내가 좋아야 리듬 타던 고개 남들 따라 리듬 타게 돼" [I used to nod to the rhythm I liked, but now I nod to others' rhythm]. The song perfectly describes that overwhelming feeling when you take a
