일식 (Black Rose)

The song's opening lines suggest a surrender to an inevitable entwining of lives. Kid Milli's lyrics paint a picture of when 'your two hands cover my eyes,' implying a kind of blindness or trust in the other person. As day becomes night and vice versa, the lines blur between what is real and what is not, reflecting the disorienting effect of deep emotional ties.

The transition to TAEMIN's verses introduces a layered emotional state of grasping for a connection that slips through the fingers, much like a shadow on the back of one's hand. The imagery of intertwining with a loved one's shadow and the ache of attempting to hold onto something intangible deepen the listener's understanding of the emotional conflict at play.

Dreams play a crucial role in the narrative, serving as a refuge where the two lovers can exist without the constraints of reality. However, these dreams are tinged with darkness as they are filled with 'black roses,' which continue to bloom painfully, symbolizing love that persists even though it causes hurt. This love consumes like a sun swallowed by darkness, and it is within these dreamscapes that the relationship perseveres.

The emotional journey culminates in an expression of betrayal and disillusionment. TAEMIN's bridge lyrics convey a realization of truth that withers the rose under the light, suggesting that enlightenment often comes with its own suffering. Nevertheless, the enduring image of the black rose implies that the emotional connection, despite its painful nature, remains inescapable.