"Sober" by HYO (also known as Hyoyeon) is a Korean pop song that talks about the emotional struggle of trying to move on from a past relationship and finding oneself again. The lyrics depict the feeling of being trapped in a deep nightmare and the desire to stop and take a break from the pain. HYO describes the repetitive gaze of a person who still has feelings for her, which makes her heart gradually wither. She mentions that she cannot escape from her intense love, wanting to forget the time she spent intoxicated with that person. The night feels darker and scarier now, and she realizes that the person she loved still exhausts her. The memories, filled with hurt and tear stains, become too overwhelming for her to bear. She wants to put an end to it, acknowledging that it’s over because she’s now sober from the illusion of the relationship. The chorus conveys her weakened heart that has shattered and can no longer be repaired. She understands that she cannot turn back time and reverse what has happened. The person she loved has already left her behind, while she remains alone in this place. The second verse emphasizes her desperate struggle to move on, as her love continues to waver and shake uncontrollably. She wants to erase the moments she spent being intoxicated with that person, as the night becomes even scarier, and the person still torments her. However, she finally declares that no one should touch her anymore, as she is broken and filled with scars. She no longer wants to endure the person's false accusations or any pain caused by them. She asserts that it's over and wants to put an end to this emotional torment because she is sober from the relationship, implying that she has gained clarity and strength to move on.
