SEVENTEEN‘s Wonwoo launched a canopy of IU‘s “Knees,” and it’s significant for a lot of causes. It’s Wonwoo’s first cowl since his debut, and although he’s a part of the hip-hop unit, this music highlights his candy and raspy vocals. However what makes this cowl so heartwarming and sorrowful is that it’s an ode to his mom, who handed away this previous April.
do not wake me up,
I’ll sleep tight🌙💤#WONWOO #원우#무릎#SEVENTEEN #세븐틴 pic.twitter.com/YsLmTOFzGD— 〔 mewiipk 🤍 sluggish〕 (@mobyandcat) August 18, 2022
On prime of the soothing melody, the lyrics overflow with feelings of longing. IU wrote this music when she was battling insomnia and remembered that she felt at peace and at relaxation falling asleep on her grandmother’s lap. This music is devoted to an individual’s childhood and their family members, and whereas it’s a music of remembrance, it additionally carries tones of sorrow.
If I lie down in your knee
Brush my hair
Like after I was younger
If I go to sleep calmly out of your good contact
Simply let me keep for a second
Don’t wake me up
I’m going to sleep tight— IU
iu and wonwoo’s voice suits so nicely collectively 🥺😭 pic.twitter.com/mqIYkDID2a
— hana is busy w finals! (@joshilovr) August 18, 2022
After releasing his cowl, Wonwoo despatched an extended message to CARATs on Weverse. His phrases are stuffed with sincerity and honesty as he opens up his coronary heart to CARATs.
They are saying that the altering of seasons is known as the transitional season. It appears like I’ve been caught within the transitional season for a very long time. There are days my eyes and nostril warmth up for no cause, and there are days when my lips tremble.
It’s solely been a couple of months since his mom’s passing, so it’s comprehensible why Wonwoo continues to be within the means of grieving. If you lose a liked one, there’s an empty house in your coronary heart that may by no means be stuffed, and it takes time to get used to (although you by no means actually do).
I nonetheless hesitate to reply the query, ‘Are you okay?’ Nevertheless, I want that a few of this emotion will get carried away within the wind.
Wonwoo shared the rationale why he selected this music. Whereas he’s additionally a long-time fan of IU, “Knees” brings him again to his childhood, so his cowl is devoted to his valuable reminiscences along with his mom.
I’m working exhausting to change into a cool singer and dependable son, however it’s nonetheless very tough and unhappy. This music takes me again to my childhood. So I selected this music. How nice wouldn’t it be if (our) fingertips may meet once more…
In his vulnerability, Wonwoo hopes to consolation CARATs, whether or not to reassure them of his journey to therapeutic or to remind them that they’re not alone if they’re additionally grieving.
Nonetheless, I hope CARATs may discover solace on this. And I, too, by means of this music, am hoping I can meet (her) in my desires at present. Mother, please say hello to me in that second, even in my mild sleep.
You’ll be able to take heed to Wonwoo’s cowl right here:
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