DEEP DIVE Lyrics (English Translation) – ATEEZ

DEEP DIVE (English Translation) Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
The intro emphasizes an emotional buildup with repetitive sounds, setting a reflective tone for the song.

[Chorus: Wooyoung, Seonghwa, Mingi]
In this chorus, the singer expresses a sense of drifting through a deep, emotional dive. The city feels empty, yet there’s a realization that they must adjust to this feeling. The mention of traffic lights and prime time indicates a chaotic yet predictable routine. Despite the commotion in their mind, they continue their journey, holding their breath, feeling the loneliness as they dive deeper into their emotions.

[Verse 1: Mingi]
Mingi describes the overwhelming feeling of trying to push forward, even at the cost of personal well-being. Holding his breath until he collapses symbolizes the pressure to keep going. He acknowledges the struggle to stay calm while facing internal battles, questioning why he feels sadness despite appearing okay. The line about lies and faulty construction hints at the emotional burden of pretending to be fine, while the anxiety remains hidden, creating a sense of emotional suffocation.

[Pre-Chorus: Seonghwa, San, Jongho, Yunho]
This pre-chorus highlights the sense of being wide awake but unable to find peace or rest. The anxiety feels almost tangible, floating around, but the person has become familiar with this feeling. Despite the emptiness, they continue to dive deeper, moving closer to confronting the void inside, which signifies a search for understanding or resolution, even though it’s unsettling.

[Chorus: San, Yunho]
The chorus repeats the feeling of drifting through the night, where the city and the mind both feel empty. The person acknowledges they have to get used to the emotional turbulence, with the image of crossing traffic lights suggesting both confusion and the rhythm of life’s ups and downs. Alone, they continue the internal deep dive, dealing with their internal chaos while trying to make sense of everything.

[Verse 2: Seonghwa, Wooyoung, San, Yunho, Yeosang]
In this verse, the fleeting moments of light and excitement are short-lived, leaving behind smoke and shadows, symbolizing the emptiness that follows. The lyrics highlight the toxic nature of obsession and the sense of being trapped in a cycle, constantly running away from it. The neon sign represents something alluring yet dangerous, pulling the person into the chaos and away from clarity.

[Pre-Chorus: Yunho, Yeosang, Jongho, San]
This pre-chorus repeats the feelings from earlier: wide awake, restless, and filled with anxiety. The familiarity of this emotional state suggests that the person has lived with it for a long time. Despite the discomfort, they continue to dive deeper into the emptiness, perhaps searching for something meaningful, though it’s unclear what that is.

[Chorus: Jongho, Yeosang, Hongjoong]
The chorus returns with the same sense of drifting through a city night that feels hollow. The person acknowledges the need to get used to the emotional chaos and the confusion in their mind. Again, the image of holding their breath and diving deeper into the unknown emphasizes the emotional struggle and isolation felt, making it clear that they’re facing this challenge alone.

[Verse 3: Hongjoong]
In the final verse, Hongjoong describes the contrast between the glamorous images of his life (like swimming to L.A. or taking pictures in Paris) and the reality of exhaustion and emotional emptiness. The image of burying his face in bed shows the struggle of dealing with the weight of his emotions. There’s a search for authenticity and a desire to live a real life, yet he’s trapped in his own feelings. Despite feeling like he can’t go any deeper, he continues to dive deeper into his emotional turmoil, unable to escape.