MAMAMOO's song 'Destiny', translated by Genius English Translations, narrates a tale of separation, self-reflection, and an inevitable reunion forged by fate. Through poetic lyrics, the song explores themes of letting go, confronting past grievances, and holding onto the belief that paths that have diverged will converge once more due to destiny.
The song 'Destiny' captures a poignant emotional journey, starting from a place of nostalgia, symbolized by the 'shining star' and 'blue sky', which sets a contemplative tone. The refrain denotes the reliability and strength of a bond that has endured through 'thick and thin', anchoring listeners in the awareness of a deep-rooted connection.
With Hwa Sa and Whee In's initial verses, the song delves into the pain of separation, confronting the listener with a cold finality as the singer accepts the need to let go 'without any regrets'. This bittersweet surrender to the end of a relationship is laced with a palpable sense of loss and loneliness, depicted by the lingering absence in the 'cold air'.
The narrative progresses to reflection, epitomized by Moon Byul's verse that acknowledges a transient yet significant encounter 'in troubled waters'. Here, there's a sense of gratitude for the experience amidst the inevitability of moving on. The pre-chorus then embodies the cyclical nature of time, touching upon a powerful reunion that seems both inevitable and hard-earned after divergent paths and a lengthy separation.
The chorus is a resonant mantra commanding the heart of the song, proclaiming with rhythmic certainty that the connection is not severed but, instead, promised to rekindle 'We were destined to meet again'. SOLAR, Whee In, and Hwa Sa join forces to encapsulate the enduring hope and steadfast patience that underscores the entire song, culminating in an affirmation of eternal patience 'I can wait forever' and a belief that the duo will meet again, guided by the hands of destiny.
"It's been a shining star, it's been a blue sky"
This lyric sets the tone for reminiscing and looking back on positive memories even in the wake of separation.
"Being surrounded by time, We found each other again"
These lines suggest the inescapable flow of time, which brings two people back together, indicating that their rendezvous was preordained.
"The broken compass spins and spins"
The compass metaphorically represents direction in life, and when it's broken, it signifies loss and confusion, capturing the turbulence following the end of a relationship.
"We were destined to meet again"
This line is the thematic essence of the song, conveying a powerful sense of fate and predestined paths that cross once more.