"Sober Up" by Eddy Kim is a song about trying to cope with heartbreak and longing for someone who has left. The lyrics describe a scene where the protagonist is sitting alone at a table with a glass of coffee, reminiscing about the times spent with their loved one. However, the person they long for is no longer there, and now they have twice the amount of alcohol in front of them. The phrase "I gotta sober up, Sober up, Sober down, Gotta sober down" reflects their desire to numb their pain and emotions with alcohol. The protagonist mentions watching a favorite movie of their loved one on TV, regretting not being able to watch it together anymore. They try to distract themselves by continuously playing and drinking alcohol, hoping to forget their pain. The broken mug with lipstick marks symbolizes the remnants of their past relationship that they can't seem to let go of. The lyrics also highlight the struggle of trying to move on from the person. The phrase "Sober up and down" suggests that the protagonist wonders if they will be forgotten once they become sober and no longer intoxicated by their memories. They understand that they can't constantly be "sober" or unaffected by their feelings, but they also know that someday they will have to face reality and let go. The song expresses the pain and torment of heartbreak, as the protagonist tries to fill the void left by their loved one with alcohol. They hope that by drinking, they can eventually free themselves from the deep sorrow residing in their heart. However, they understand that true healing and moving on will only come when they can eventually "sober down" and let go of their memories. Overall, "Sober Up" portrays the emotional struggle of trying to cope with heartbreak and the realization that true healing comes from facing the pain and accepting that they need to let go.
