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Jeon Sang-geun operates in the indie folk-pop space with a directness and specificity that sets him apart from more polished mainstream acts. This song carries that energy at a heightened register — the frustration and helplessness of an emotion that won't stay managed, that insists on expressing itself despite everything the rational mind advises. The guitar work is warm and slightly rough, the rhythm section present enough to give the song momentum without overwhelming the intimacy of his vocal approach. His voice has a slightly unpredictable quality, catching on certain syllables with something that sounds like genuine surprise at his own feeling. The production throughout keeps the sound close and personal, as if recorded in a room just large enough for the song. It speaks to the experience of trying to be composed in love and failing completely, which is more specific and more relatable than general declarations of passion. It fits the playlist of someone who has spent time trying to convince themselves they're fine.