"Where Am I (허우적허우적)" by Urban Zakapa is a song that expresses the feeling of being lost and unsure about one's place in life. The lyrics convey the narrator's struggle with feeling small and insignificant, as well as their desire to find meaning and purpose. The Korean phrase "허우적허우적" (heoujeok heoujeok) in the song's title and lyrics represents the onomatopoeic sound of someone gasping for air or struggling. It symbolizes the narrator's state of mind, feeling overwhelmed and suffocated by the pressures and challenges they face. The repetition of this phrase throughout the song emphasizes the constant struggle the narrator experiences. The lyrics describe the narrator's longing to live a fulfilling life and their efforts to pray and strive for it. However, they find themselves constantly questioning their decisions and feeling unable to make choices. They express a desire to return to a time when they were content and to be seen as a better person. The song captures the universal feeling of uncertainty and the internal battles we all face. It reflects the human struggle of finding one's place in the world and the longing for happiness and fulfillment.
