Nothing But is a poignant K-pop song by Young K, released on September 4th, 2023, as the 2nd track of his album "Letters with Notes." With soul-searching lyrics and a heartfelt melody, this song takes listeners on a journey of love and loss. The lyrics of Nothing But explore the pain and struggle of a failing relationship. In the first verse, the speaker acknowledges that their words of comfort and embrace have lost their meaning as their partner silently weeps in their arms. Despite trying to endure the pain, the speaker realizes that the end is inevitable.
The pre-chorus encapsulates the growing realization of the impending breakup. The speaker confesses that they have been feeling the beginning of the end and that it's becoming increasingly daunting to avoid. Facing the finality of goodbye is a daunting and unbearable task.
The chorus portrays the heart-wrenching acceptance that the love they once shared is slipping away, becoming nothing but dust. Despite the futility and lack of meaning, the speaker clings to their partner desperately, even as the love diminishes and ultimately fades away. They acknowledge that in the end, nothing remains except for this disappearing love.
In the second verse, the speaker offers to compromise and fill the gaps if their love is lacking. They are willing to adapt and accommodate to salvage what they can, even though fathomless down they suspect their efforts may be futile. Nothing But is a soul-stirring track that captures the empathetic rollercoaster of a failing relationship. Young K's heartfelt vocals and the song's self-scrutinizing lyrics create an atmospheric melancholy that resonates with listeners. It serves as a reminder of the raw pain and vulnerability that accompanies the dissolution of love, leaving nothing but bittersweet memories behind.
말이 무색하게
내 품 안에서 너는
흐느끼고 있네
괜찮아 진짜 괜찮아
우리 이러지 말자
버텨 보려고 했지만
사실은 느끼고 있었어
이별의 시작을
점점 가까워졌어
돌릴 수 없는 끝
마지막을 마주하는 건
참 못 할 짓이야
가루가 되어 빠져나가는 사랑을
두 팔로 안고 있을 수밖에 없네
다 부질없대도
아무런 의미 없대도
점점 품에서 작아지고 있어도
결국 하나 남지 않는대도
나에겐 이것밖에는 없다
사라져 가는 이 사랑밖에 없다
안 맞는 거라면
맞춰낼게
부족한 거라면
채워낼게
지금의 넌 그 어떤 말도
소용이 없나 봐
가루가 되어 빠져나가는 사랑을
두 팔로 안고 있을 수밖에 없네
다 부질없대도
아무런 의미 없대도
점점 품에서 작아지고 있어도
결국 하나 남지 않는대도
나에겐 이것밖에는 없다
흔적조차 사라져
나만이 남겨지면
그대로 멈춘 채로
한발도 못 내딛어
우리 쌓았던 추억
되뇌며 지내겠지
가루가 되어 빠져나가는 사랑을
두 팔로 안고 있을 수밖에 없네
다 부질없대도
아무런 의미 없대도
점점 품에서 작아지고 있어도
결국 하나 남지 않는대도
나에겐 이것밖에는 없다
그래도 역시 이 사랑밖에 없다
"I'll hold you until the end"
You are sobbing
In my arms
It's okay, it’s really okay
Let's not do this
I've tried to hold out
Actually, I was feeling
The beginning of parting
It became closer
The irreversible end
Facing our last
Is an awful thing to do
Love that's been pulverized and escaping
Cannot help but to hold it in my two arms
Even if it's useless
Even if it means nothing
Although it's shrinking more and more in my arms
Even if nothing will remain
I have nothing but this
I have nothing but this love that's vanishing
If we're not compatible
I'll make myself fit
If something’s missing
I'll fill it in
Maybe no words
Can change you right now
Love that's been pulverized and escaping
Cannot help but to hold it in my two arms
Even if it's useless
Even if it means nothing
Although, it's shrinking more and more in my arms
Even if nothing will remain
I have nothing but this
When no traces are left
And I'm the only one remaining
In a standstill
I won’t be able to put a step forward
I'll reminisce our memories
And get by
Love that's been pulverized and escaping
Cannot help but to hold it in my two arms
Even if it's useless
Even if it means nothing
Although, it's shrinking more and more in my arms
Even if nothing will remain
I have nothing but this
I have nothing but this love after all