"In That Winter" (그 겨울) is a song by Jung Seung Hwan, a South Korean singer-songwriter. The song is a heart-wrenching ballad that expresses the pain and longing of a person who is trying to cope with a breakup. The lyrics describe the coldness of the street and the passing of a season that was once filled with love. The protagonist is left frozen in time, unable to move forward without their former partner. The memories of their time together are too overwhelming to let go, and the absence of their ex-lover feels unbearable. Despite the passage of time, the protagonist struggles to understand why living without their ex-lover is so difficult. They question why they can't forget the person who meant so much to them and why they are unable to let go. The memories of their time together are so abundant that they can't bring themselves to say goodbye. The song reflects the protagonist's realization that their world still revolves around their ex-lover, and their day-to-day life is still heavily influenced by memories and thoughts of them. They feel incomplete and can't find happiness without the person they loved. As the seasons change from spring to summer, fall, and then back to spring, the protagonist lives only within the memories of their ex-lover. Each day that passes without them feels meaningless and empty. The remaining time spent without their ex-lover holds no value or purpose anymore. The protagonist acknowledges their inability to let go, knowing that their world still revolves around their ex-lover. They finally come to the realization that they are no longer the same person without their former partner, and life has lost its joy and hope. They wonder if their ex-lover is truly okay living without them and if the breakup has brought them happiness. Despite feeling broken and on the verge of going crazy, they question if their ex-lover even cares about their absence. In the end, they express their genuine need for their ex-lover, illustrating the depth of their longing and desire to be with them again. Overall, "In That Winter" portrays the complicated emotions and struggles faced by someone dealing with the aftermath of a painful breakup, highlighting the lasting impact that love can have on a person's life.
