MRCH, the brilliant songwriter behind hits for Twice and others, brings her unique artistry to her own songs as well. Let’s break down this poignant lyric:

“사실은 이해가 잘 안 돼요 / 못난 이곳의 넌 그저 아름다워 / 우습게도”

“Honestly, I don’t really understand / In this flawed place, you’re simply beautiful / Ironically.”

Key Words to Learn:

1️⃣ 사실은 – Honestly, in fact.

    •    사실 means truth or fact, and the particle -은 emphasizes it as the topic of the sentence.

    •    Example: 사실은 말이야… (To be honest…).

2️⃣ 못난 – Flawed, ugly.

    •    Describes imperfection or something lacking, often used for self-deprecation or criticism.

    •    Example: 못난 사람 (A flawed person).

3️⃣ 우습게도 – Ironically, amusingly.

    •    From 우습다 (to be funny or laughable), the adverbial form adds a reflective tone.

    •    Example: 우습게도 그가 옳았어. (Ironically, he was right.).

Language Tip:

The juxtaposition of 못난 (flawed) and 아름다워 (beautiful) creates a bittersweet contrast, reflecting on the coexistence of imperfection and beauty in life. Adding 우습게도 deepens the emotional complexity, acknowledging the irony of finding beauty in chaos.

Human Mechanism invites us to embrace the contradictions in our world. Who else feels the pull of this song’s poetic and introspective vibe? 🎶💖