Selfish Waltz Lyrics (English Translation) – ATEEZ

Selfish Waltz (English Translation) Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1: Yeosang, San, Yunho, Seonghwa]
In this verse, the singers express confusion and frustration in their relationship, as they find themselves caught in the same cycle of arguments. Their connection feels like a battlefield, with harsh words being thrown at each other. The emotional tension has reached a point where it feels like they’re losing control, and the negative emotions are difficult to erase or move past.

[Pre-Chorus: San, Yeosang]
Here, the lyrics reflect the selfishness clouding their vision, making it feel as though they never truly loved each other. Despite knowing the relationship will lead to regret, they continue down this path, unable to break free from their own behavior.

[Chorus: Wooyoung, Jongho]
The chorus compares their turbulent relationship to a waltz that repeats over and over again. No matter how many times they go around in circles, they keep returning to the same emotional place. Their relationship is like an endless, aggressive dance, where the love they share feels more like a constant battle rather than something harmonious.

[Verse 2: Mingi]
In this verse, one person in the relationship asks for silence, unable to understand why the other is angry. There’s a feeling of frustration that no matter how hard they try to match each other’s energy or emotions, they continue to miss the mark. The relationship is draining, tearing them apart yet strangely binding them together, and they feel trapped in an endless cycle, unable to break free.

[Pre-Chorus: Seonghwa, Yeosang, Jongho]
This pre-chorus continues the theme of selfishness and regret. The singers acknowledge how their selfish behavior has blinded them to true love, and although they know they’ll regret their actions, they can’t seem to change their ways, repeating the same mistakes over and over.

[Chorus: Wooyoung, Jongho]
The chorus reaffirms that the cycle is inescapable. The repetitive nature of their relationship is like a never-ending waltz, constantly looping back to the same emotional state. Instead of finding resolution, they continue to “dance” through the chaos, where love feels like an ongoing conflict, akin to a war that never ends.

[Verse 3: Hongjoong, Jongho]
In this verse, they describe the motions of their relationship as forced and repetitive. They go through the motions without meaning, like a routine that’s lost its spark. Each step feels pointless, and nothing they do seems to improve their situation. They acknowledge that the excitement is gone, and they’re just stuck repeating the same cycle without progress.

[Chorus: Wooyoung, Yunho, Jongho]
This chorus is a repetition of the earlier ones, emphasizing how the couple is still trapped in the endless loop of their dysfunctional relationship. The metaphor of the waltz continues, showing how they keep circling back to the same emotional place, with the love they share feeling more like a war than a harmonious dance.

[Outro: Jongho]
The outro, with simple “oh-oh” sounds, captures the emotional exhaustion of the entire situation. It leaves a feeling of unresolved tension, highlighting the emptiness and repetition that’s been central to the song’s theme.