1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Lyrics (English Translation) Ganlyrics

1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (English Translation) Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1]
The opening verse dives into the overwhelming desire to escape and succeed but reveals the suffocating reality of being stuck. The imagery of being lost in a maze reflects confusion and frustration, while “traffic in my head” and “red light” suggest mental overload and the need to pause before things spiral further. Efforts to push through feel futile, like running barefoot until you’re wounded. The weight of exhaustion and the collapsing “runway under the sky” symbolize looming failure, showing how the struggle is draining both mentally and physically, with no visible way out.

[Pre-Chorus]
The pre-chorus highlights the relentless march of time, which feels both fast and empty. The moonlight represents fleeting moments of clarity, but nothing seems within reach. The singer’s frayed nerves and heightened sensitivity emphasize how exhausting and isolating each day feels, as if they’re invisible or forgotten by everyone around them.

[Chorus]
The chorus vividly portrays the endless cycle of time passing, marked by ticking clocks and blinking lights. Each passing hour feels like a monotonous stretch, with no progress or reprieve. The rising sun and lengthening days are meant to bring renewal, but instead, they highlight how the struggle continues, unchanging. There’s a sense of helplessness as time drags on, leaving the singer stuck in a draining loop of emotional exhaustion.

[Post-Chorus]
This section amplifies feelings of alienation and suffocation. The lively, celebratory world contrasts sharply with the singer’s inner turmoil. Watching others dance and thrive feels isolating, like being stranded on a deserted island while they remain stuck, unable to breathe. The repeated plea for help reflects the desperation to escape from this sense of loneliness and entrapment, yearning for someone to notice their struggle.

[Verse 2]
This verse delves into disappointment and disillusionment with life. The hopeful dreams of starlit success have been replaced with a chaotic, unmanageable reality. The imagery of rain on a faded sketchbook symbolizes lost creativity, vibrancy, and dreams that once seemed within reach but now feel washed away. The plea to “teach me how to get my smile back” reveals a longing to rediscover happiness and a way out of the gloom. However, the inability to “wake up” from this nightmare shows how the struggle feels inescapable, despite its surreal and tormenting nature.

[Pre-Chorus]
Revisiting the pre-chorus, the relentless passage of time continues to weigh heavily. The fast-moving hours are marked by a sense of emptiness and isolation. The moonlight and ticking hours add a haunting backdrop, amplifying the sense of being trapped in a never-ending cycle of despair.

[Chorus]
The ticking clock and brightening sun return, underscoring the passing time and long days that bring no relief. While life moves on around them, the singer remains stuck in an exhausting pattern of monotony and inner turmoil. The contrast between external light and internal darkness creates a poignant sense of being left behind by the world.

[Post-Chorus]
In this section, the feelings of isolation grow even stronger. Watching others dance and celebrate feels alienating, as the singer stands alone, suffocated by their inner struggles. The call to “9-1-1” is a cry for urgent help, underscoring the gravity of their emotional state and their desperate need for connection or rescue from this invisible prison of loneliness.

[Outro]
The haunting outro leaves the emotional tension unresolved. The quiet, fading melody echoes the lingering feelings of despair and exhaustion, suggesting that the journey to find peace and clarity remains incomplete, mirroring the struggles expressed throughout the song.