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BOYNEXTDOOR makes a return to THE FIRST TAKE after a year, expressing their gratitude and excitement. Each member introduces themselves, with TAESAN, SUNGHO, JAEHYUN, LEEHAN, RIWOO, and WOONHAK sharing their anticipation for the performance.
The group begins their performance of "IF I SAY, I LOVE YOU". The lyrics describe a state of stagnation and an inability to move on after a significant event, with the speaker feeling pathetic and unable to even play the guitar. They express a desire to not use their memories to write another song, highlighting a deep emotional struggle.
The song continues, exploring the dilemma of expressing love despite knowing it might lead to regret. The lyrics touch on faking inspiration and the pervasive feeling that everything leads back to one person. The speaker feels sick of pretending the song isn't about that person and expresses a strong aversion to using past memories for new music, reinforcing the emotional impact of the loss or change described.
The song delves deeper into the speaker's emotional state, where music itself feels like an 'emotional black hole.' Writing songs and playing guitar feel meaningless and phony, as if forcing a feeling. The performance concludes with the members expressing their satisfaction with the delivery of "IF I SAY, I LOVE YOU".