답장을 보낸지 (Unread Message) Lyrics (English Translation) – Lim Young Woong (임영웅)

답장을 보낸지 (Unread Message) (English Translation) Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
The singer feels restless and frustrated because so much time has passed without a reply. He’s emotionally tangled, confused by mixed signals, and senses that the other person might understand his feelings but still acts unaware.

[Verse 1]
He’s been waiting for nine hours since his last message, wondering where the other person is and what they are doing. Even though he says he’s not really waiting, he notices every small interaction, like likes on social media posts. He tries to act casual, saying little things just out of boredom, but his mind keeps going back to them, showing that he’s more affected than he wants to admit.

[Pre-Chorus]
Without even noticing, he’s developed a habit of waiting for their call. Even though the other person doesn’t seem interested, he can’t help being curious about everything they do and when they do it.

[Chorus]
He keeps counting the hours since the reply hasn’t come and feels himself going a little crazy. The other person’s mixed behavior leaves him confused, and he wishes they could just be straightforward.

[Verse 2]
He thought their connection might be destiny, but now he doubts it was more than chance. He feels heartache as communication slows down and wonders if the problem is him being boring or too mature. He longs for the other person to reach out and understand how he feels.

[Pre-Chorus]
Again, he admits he waits out of habit, even though the other person doesn’t seem to care. He’s still deeply curious about every detail of their life, showing how invested he is emotionally.

[Chorus]
The delay in reply continues to make him anxious and frustrated. He feels trapped in confusion, sensing the other person understands but chooses not to act on it.

[Bridge]
He knows texting again might make the other person regret it, but he can’t resist. He pretends he’s fine while staring at the unread messages, showing a mix of hope and helplessness.

[Chorus]
The waiting and confusion keep piling up, and he feels like both of them are trapped in a cycle of mixed emotions. He’s frustrated by unclear signals but can’t stop caring.

[Post-Chorus]
The other person initially approached him but now acts indifferent. He feels caught between their signals, receiving random calls and messages, unsure how to interpret their attention or lack of it.

[Outro]
He continues counting the hours without a reply, feeling frustrated and mentally tangled. The other person’s unclear actions leave him in a state of emotional limbo, longing for clarity and connection.