낭만소녀 (1997) Lyrics – EPEX

낭만소녀 (1997) Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
The intro adds an emotional vibe with simple sounds that set the tone for the song’s nostalgic and romantic mood.

[Verse 1]
The person described is like a character from a romantic comic book, smelling of soap rather than perfume, which makes the speaker more curious and interested in them.

[Pre-Chorus]
Instead of using modern technology like DMs, the speaker wants to express their feelings in a handwritten letter, gradually growing closer to the person.

[Chorus]
The speaker imagines being in a dreamy, romantic world with this person, like a vintage film. They feel like they’re reliving 1997, filled with pure, romantic emotions, hoping for a long-lasting relationship as they begin to mirror each other in small ways.

[Verse 2]
The speaker reminisces about sharing an earphone with the person on the bus, playing their favorite song, and capturing their feelings on a tape, wanting to send their love in a special, personal way.

[Pre-Chorus]
The speaker dreams of being the person in the diary, hoping to be the subject of the photos and moments shared by the person they admire.

[Chorus]
The speaker continues to imagine a romantic connection, like a scene from a movie. They feel this nostalgic love from 1997 is so sweet and want to keep loving this person, as everything between them starts to feel more aligned.

[Bridge]
The speaker envisions staying up all night on the phone, wishing to hear the person sing their favorite old song, which they’ve been humming throughout the day.

[Chorus]
The speaker describes the person’s pure, innocent eyes, their simple, unpretentious smile, and how they want to pour their heart out by writing on paper, still feeling the romantic, 1997-inspired emotions that make them want to keep loving them.

[Outro]
The song closes with a simple reference to the year ’97, reinforcing the nostalgic, timeless vibe that permeates the song.