"And The End" (안녕이란 말) by Jung Seung Hwan is a heartfelt ballad that tells the story of a breakup and the bittersweet feelings that come with it. The lyrics describe a moment when two people who were once close suddenly become distant, as if nothing had ever happened between them, like a dream. The singer reflects on how strange it is to accept that they have to separate again, even after being so close. The phrase "안녕이란 말" (And The End) is used sarcastically, as the singer finds it ironic how a simple greeting can lead to the end of their relationship. This greeting has now become the words that reveal their final goodbye. The song speaks about the difficulties of parting ways calmly and not knowing the right way to say goodbye. The singer expresses their determination to try harder and make an effort starting from tomorrow, but they ask their former partner not to forget them until today. The lyrics also mention the singer's reaction to seeing their ex-lover turning away, as if running away. They stand in silence for some time, unable to say anything. They realize that their ex-lover has already become much more distant than they had thought, and they feel that they may have been the only one unaware that it was too late. Throughout the song, the singer reflects on their memories and acknowledges that they may be difficult to let go of, but they vow to try to erase their ex-lover from their thoughts and move on. Ultimately, the singer finds the phrase "안녕이란 말" (And The End) ironic because it signifies the actual end, even though all they have are memories and the regret of not being able to do more. They resign themselves to the fact that they can only part ways calmly. They express that they may not be able to do it, but they will try their best to make an effort starting from tomorrow. In summary, "And The End" (안녕이란 말) is a poignant song about the complexities of a breakup, the difficulty of saying goodbye, and the determination to move forward despite the heartache.
