하마 (Hippo) Lyrics – LUCY (루시)

하마 (Hippo) Lyrics by LUCY (루시) is a new korean song by the South Korean indie band LUCY (루시). The track is featured on their album 와장창 (WAJANGCHANG) and released via LUCY ISLAND’s official YouTube channel. Written by CHO WON SANG (조원상), EUGENE (HIGHBRID), O.YEON (KOR), and 최영훈 (Choi Young Hun), this imaginative and emotionally nuanced song blends whimsical metaphor with introspective storytelling, giving listeners a vibrant yet bittersweet listening experience.

In 하마 (Hippo), LUCY cleverly uses the image of a hippo—sudden, awkward, and unmissable—as a metaphor for lingering, unwanted memories of a past crush or love interest. The song captures the inner conflict of trying to forget someone while being constantly reminded of them in unexpected ways. With playful yet poignant lyrics and animated soundscapes, it explores how one harmless visual trigger—a hippo from a documentary—can unravel an entire thread of emotional memory. The track masterfully balances humor, longing, and vulnerability, making it both touching and deeply relatable.

하마 (Hippo) Details

하마 (Hippo) Lyrics

[Verse 1]
눈앞에 하마가 왁 TV에 documentary
괜히 쎄한 이 기분은 뭔데?
잊을만하면 매번 튀어나와
눈 도장을 꼭 찍고 가지
(Hippo) 왜 뜬금없이 거기 있는데
(Hippo) 시선을 뺏어가는 건데
더는 정 줄 생각 없으니
내 눈앞에서 멀리, 더 멀리 사라져 줘
이대론 그날을 떠올리면
그 사람 말고 꼭 네가, 네가, 네가 너만

[Pre-Chorus]
여기다 왁, 하고 저기다 왁
놀래킬 맘은 없었다는 눈
여기다 왁, 하고 저기다 왁
하니 도망가지 뭐 (당연하게도 꺅)
여기다 왁, 하고 저기다 왁
나의 소심을 놀리려는 듯
이러다 꿈에도 나올 것 같이

[Chorus]
돌아다녀 내 머릿속에 하마가
자꾸 맴돌아 그 앞에 미소가
내 귓가에 너의 목소리
세상이 활짝 열린 것 같은 그 향기가
말 한마디 못 걸어보곤 뒤 돌았던
그 시간에 돌아가는 미래엔
너의 뒤에 걸려있던 그 웃는 하마가
아닌 너를 보게 해줘

[Verse 2]
절대로 그 사람이 네게 밀린 게 아냐
너도 첫눈에 반한 하마 앞에 부끄러워져 보면 알아
(Hippo) 혹시 내게 말을 걸까 봐
(Hippo) 그림을 찢고 나올까 봐
입이 떨려 어버버버버
나도 답답해, 답답해, 답답해
내가 답답해, 답답해, 답, 답
Singing it out

[Instrumental Interlude]

[Pre-Chorus]
여기다 왁, 하고 저기다 왁
혹시 날 응원해 주려는 건
아닐까 하고 머리를 써봐도

[Chorus]
너 때문에 기억이 나질 않잖아 하마야
미소를 담은 그 표정이 (표정이), oh
내 귓가에 너의 목소리
세상이 활짝 열린 것 같은 (같은) 그 향기가 (너[?])
말 한마디 못 걸어보곤 뒤 돌았던
그 시간에 돌아가는 미래엔 (그 미래엔)
너의 뒤에 걸려있던 그 웃는 하마가
아닌 너를 보게 해줘

하마 (Hippo) Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1]
This verse introduces the central metaphor of the song: the unexpected appearance of a hippo on TV sparks a flood of emotions. Wonsang expresses frustration as the sight of the hippo brings back vivid memories—not of the animal itself, but of a person from his past. The surreal comparison emphasizes how involuntary and strange emotional triggers can be. Rather than recalling the person directly, his mind fixates on the hippo that somehow became a symbol of them. It’s a quirky but sincere reflection of unresolved feelings.

[Pre-Chorus]
Here, the hippo is portrayed as a disruptive presence, suddenly appearing “here” and “there,” much like intrusive thoughts. Sangyeop’s tone suggests a mix of confusion and embarrassment, as if his mind is playing tricks on him. Despite the hippo’s seemingly innocent expressions, its constant reappearance unsettles him—highlighting the emotional sensitivity and overthinking often involved in unprocessed affection or regret.

[Chorus]
The chorus dives into the emotional spiral triggered by the hippo’s presence. The image now symbolizes the haunting nature of memory—the way a face, voice, or scent from the past can persist in the mind. Sangyeop sings about wishing he could relive those past moments, this time with enough courage to actually speak to the person. The hippo, once just a silly creature in the background, now represents a barrier between what was and what could have been.

[Verse 2]
In this verse, the focus shifts to introspection. Sangyeop defends the person from his past, explaining that they weren’t overshadowed by someone else, but rather, he was too nervous—possibly overwhelmed by the absurd presence of the hippo or his own self-consciousness. His voice trembling, he recalls how difficult it was just to say a word, underscoring his internal conflict. The repetition of “답답해” (frustrated) expresses his growing exasperation with himself.

[Instrumental Interlude]
The interlude offers a moment of breath—a pause for reflection or emotional reset—mirroring the quiet space often found in the middle of emotional turmoil, before diving back into the thoughts and memories that follow.

[Pre-Chorus]
The second pre-chorus brings a slight shift in tone. Rather than just being disruptive, the hippo is now considered a possible ally—maybe it’s cheering him on. Sangyeop imagines a more optimistic narrative, but it’s still tinged with doubt. It shows his attempt to rationalize his feelings and regain some emotional control, but the confusion remains.

[Chorus]
This final chorus circles back to the idea that the hippo has clouded his memory of the actual person. It’s not just a funny animal anymore—it’s a symbol of distraction, regret, and what he missed out on. Sangyeop pleads for a future where he can move past that absurd memory and finally see the person clearly—without the comedic, overwhelming weight of the hippo blocking his view.

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