"This Is Not A Love Song" is a song by Eric Nam, a South Korean-American singer-songwriter. The song explores the aftermath of a breakup and the feelings of longing and regret that come with it. The lyrics express the desire to create a love song for someone and share it with them. The singer reminisces about the happy memories they had together and wishes to write them down on a beautiful melody. However, the realization hits that there is no one to listen to this song as they are alone now. The chorus emphasizes that this is not a love song because the person has left, and the singer is left to sing alone. While they may be better off without the person, their absence brings immense difficulty and hardship. The song highlights the pain of being separated and the longing for the person who is no longer by their side. Despite the pain, the singer acknowledges that they need to move on and leave behind the memories as a form of closure. They realize that there is no use in dwelling on the past and that they should instead preserve the memories as a reminder. The song concludes with the hope that, even without the person, the singer will continue to sing endless songs as a way to heal and find strength. Overall, "This Is Not A Love Song" delves into the emotions and struggles that come after a breakup, emphasizing the longing for the person who has left and the process of finding closure and moving on.
