Summary
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The song opens with a narrative about a poor boy from Deokso whose heart is full of his mother's love. A wealthy man offers him the future in exchange for the present moment, leading into the artist's personal reflection on his lifelong dream.
The artist recalls a difficult past, drinking by the Han River while his friends went to college, feeling hated by the world. He describes crying in his room and in Yeouido, highlighting the different emotional states of those tears.
He expresses how he wished and prayed every night, even in drunken states, putting his hands together. Despite not being religious, seeing himself pray made him wonder if there was indeed a higher power listening to his pleas.
The tone shifts as he celebrates a day when sunlight finally came into his 'broke life.' He excitedly tells his mom about something crazy happening, mentioning being under The Quiett's house and feeling good enough to walk home. He calls his girlfriend, who is smiling while he is crying, expressing an overwhelming feeling of joy and gratitude.
He makes promises to his family: flying his mother to Italy and telling his sister not to worry about anything but studying. He announces that his big brother is giving him contract money, dedicating this achievement to his mom. He asks his mom to keep it a secret from his dad, fearing he might tell everyone at the market, and assures her he's eating well and will be back in Deokso soon.
The song revisits the initial theme of dreaming all his life and waiting for this moment, reiterating his past struggles and nights of wishing and praying. The repetition emphasizes the long journey and the eventual fulfillment of his dreams, ending with the thought that there might truly be a God who hears his wishes.