Someone like you

The song 'Someone like you' performed by V of BTS, originally by Adele, delves deep into the emotional aftermath of a past relationship that has left a lasting impact. The lyrics open with the narrator hearing news about their former lover's new life, including marriage and fulfilled dreams. This news brings a mix of nostalgia and sorrow, highlighting the bittersweet reality of moving on while still holding onto memories.

As the song progresses, the narrator addresses their old friend directly, questioning their shyness and change in behavior, which contrasts with their past. This direct address adds a personal and intimate layer to the song, making the listener feel the complexity of the narrator's emotions. The mention of showing up uninvited and the hope that their appearance might remind the other of past times underscores the deep longing and unresolved feelings the narrator still harbors.

The chorus of the song is both a resignation and a hopeful forward-looking statement. 'Never mind, I'll find someone like you' suggests acceptance of the situation but also a desire to find a new love that brings similar feelings of joy and connection. The repeated wishes for the ex-lover's happiness, despite the personal heartache, reflect a mature perspective on love and loss. The song beautifully captures the universal experience of love that doesn't last and the personal growth that often follows painful goodbyes.