"Not Anymore" (대답하지 마) is a song by Jung Yong Hwa. The lyrics tell a story about a relationship that is struggling and on the verge of breaking up. The song explores the feelings of confusion and frustration that arise when two people constantly argue and fail to understand each other. The song begins with the singer questioning when the arguments between him and his partner started. He wonders if it was that night when they first fought and why they continuously fight over the same reasons. Despite their efforts to make things work, they find themselves constantly disagreeing. The chorus expresses the singer's realization that from a certain moment, he noticed that they both began to sense each other's feelings. He acknowledges that there was a time when they both knew what they needed to say to make things better. However, as time went on, it became harder for them to communicate effectively. As the song continues, the singer pleads with his partner not to answer or say anything more because it hurts too much. He explains that he has said everything he needed to say and has nothing more to add. He also notes that if they continue to respond to each other, they will eventually break up and part ways. The song reflects on the past when things between them were good. The memories they shared were happy, and they were content with each other. But now, they are trapped in those memories, and that's all they have. The bridge of the song emphasizes that it is too late to go back and try again. The singer acknowledges that, despite how much he misses his partner, it is clear that they will long for each other in a painful way. They have reached a point where they must accept their current situation. In the final chorus, the singer once again urges his partner not to answer because it will only make things worse. He emphasizes that responding will only lead to a separation that they won't be able to recover from. Overall, "Not Anymore" portrays the struggle of a relationship that has lost its connection and is slowly falling apart. The song highlights the pain and frustration in trying to salvage a relationship that is no longer working.
